What Makes IMAX Different

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Lets go into the details of Imax by looking at what makes these cameras are different from regular cinema cameras, how it affects what the footage looks like and why this high quality format is only used on a small handful of movies.
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0:00 Introduction
0:48 Imax Cameras
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4:38 Digital Imax Cameras
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6:51 Projection
7:29 Aspect Ratios
9:53 Visual Characteristics
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@brianbuckley5204 6 ай бұрын

It's really frustrating how on the consumer side, IMAX as a term has basically been degraded to mean "big screen with loud blown out audio" rather than the full experience. You can find "IMAX" anywhere but most of the theatres/projections suck in comparison to the real deal. I've seen 3 Nolan films in 65mm IMAX and you always have to explain "no no, this is *actual* IMAX"

@zoulzopan 6 ай бұрын

I agree I hate how they lie to the consumers like this. Not just screen size but actual movies shot with 18k cameras vs movies digitally scaled to fit Imax formats.

@TechnoBabble 6 ай бұрын

@@zoulzopan I've seen multiple comments from you talking about "18k". What are you referring to? There's no 18k cameras and no 18k projectors. It seems like you read the theoretical digital equivalent resolution to 15-70 film, which is completely theoretical and is not based in any kind of fact, and took that to mean they shoot or project in 18k. Even on a 70mm projector you're viewing a positive print out from a digital scan of the original negative for anything made recently.

@theaddictofgaming9174 5 ай бұрын

My local IMAX theatre is at a science museum with an old theater. We've always called true IMAX Omnimax

@ojtheaviator1795 3 ай бұрын

You're right that even films which get 15/70 distributions are usually printed from digital. But Oppenheimer's 15/70 release was an exception as they printed it though a strictly photochemical process

@TechnoBabble 3 ай бұрын

@@ojtheaviator1795 Most of the film was finished entirely photochemically, but to say "strictly" is verifiably false. The film has a number of VFX shots that use digital compositing, so would have had to have been scanned and then printed.

@sturdyblock 6 ай бұрын

Very interesting. Shame there are very little theatres left actively showing IMAX its full potential

@robertobuatti7226 6 ай бұрын

IMAX is the supreme modern format, it might have it's drawbacks like the size of the camera and how loud it is, and how expensive it is to shoot and process IMAX film but it sure pays off in the end with a supremely crisper pristine image over any other format, this is something that other formats cannot do and anything you watch from home will not give you this experience. It's kinda like a when movies of the 60's and 70's were shot on Super Panavision 70mm first only shown in certain cinemas in a super widescreen format in which television of the time couldn't give.

@antoinepetrov 6 ай бұрын

I agree. Actually, it's because television could accommodate a 4:3 ratio that films in the 50s started being made in 1.66, 1.85 and wider. Now's the same, always cinema Vs TV

@robertobuatti7226 6 ай бұрын

@@antoinepetrov Yes definitely, at that time they were starting to show widescreen movies on to the 4:3 Square TV's of the time so to combat this this format was to entice audiences to see these super widescreen 70mm movies only in theaters.

@zoulzopan 6 ай бұрын

The issue is the consumers, theyre not convinced that paying a premium to see these movies is worth it I disagree though. Coupled with the fact that so many movies and cinemas lie to their audience about what constitute as a true "Imax" most ppl dont realize that true Imax screens are rare and only exists in certain locations and movies that are shot in true 18k Imax resolution vs digital upscaled Imax which sucks.

@robertobuatti7226 6 ай бұрын

@@zoulzopan Yes definitely, movies that are shot on the IMAX format and which is also screened in IMAX theaters need to be truly IMAX certified so consumer's know what they're watching is truly IMAX in all it's glory.

@bagnome 6 ай бұрын

Being able to see an IMAX 15/70 presentation is such a treat. Especially Nolan's films since the entire process is photochemical from camera negative to print.

@antonstafeyev3606 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, they drew vfx part on top of a frame

@mg6945 5 ай бұрын

Just looking at that shot of the mountains in that one documentary you showed, you can see how utterly amazing the format looks. We’ve gotten somewhat close to emulating the 15/70 format digitally (most notably on Dune and its second Part which went so far as getting a 70mm print), but we’re still a long ways off from ever truly matching the 70mm IMAX look to an exact. There is truly nothing like it.

@sclogse1 2 ай бұрын

The Tron Sequel was the best Imax experience I've ever had. The sense of gigantic space and depth in some scenes was fabulous.

@olivermengershausen2686 6 ай бұрын

After seeing a so called IMAX projection in a multiplex near L.A. I did understand why many audience doesn’t see a difference between “normal” 4K and this kind of “IMAX”: Because there was no! Even the sound was far away from what DOLBY Atmos delivers. So it makes a big difference WHERE you attend an IMAX movie.

@shaunpoland5656 5 ай бұрын

you didn't see a real imax projection. Imax with laser is only 4k resolution and the screen is much smaller. There are only 3 theaters in LA with Imax 70mm projectors. I saw it at two of those venues.

@olivermengershausen2686 5 ай бұрын

@@shaunpoland5656Yes, that‘s what I mean: It makes a big difference what kind of IMAX you get to see.

@shaunpoland5656 5 ай бұрын

@@olivermengershausen2686 lets just called it liemax and 70mm IMAX

@sshuggi 6 ай бұрын

I saw Oppenheimer at a local theater that only has 2K imax because a friend was in town. It was good; but then I made a road trip to the full imax, and man, was it so much better. I feel ruined to anything else now.

@transporter255 6 ай бұрын

Wish I could experience IMAX laser, only have the 2K Xenon in my city, but it looks better than the standard 2K projection

@spikewilliam 6 ай бұрын

As always, very informative and simple to understand. Thanks!

@Absolutelynoway2 6 ай бұрын

I wonder if we'll ever see theater screens made to accommodate something like a 1.8x or 2x anamorphic IMAX experience. the behavior of focal lengths on the massive film plane would look insane. We've seen 65mm 1.3x but 70mm with more squeeze would be otherworldly. The 1.44 look is iconic but I would love to see what else the format can do given a proper screen.

@VariTimo 6 ай бұрын

You know there is uncropped 70mm IMAX footage out there. All IMAX sequences from the Dark Knight movies are available.

@sullfolife 2 ай бұрын

i actually wasn't thinking we were still filming with nagative.. i thought everything was digital at this point

@ForlornCreature 6 ай бұрын

I wish home releases or imax movies would show the entire frame

@iamakkkshay 6 ай бұрын

imagine IMAX uncompressed image projected/displayed inside the Vegas Sphere.

@HighKingTurgon 2 ай бұрын

That's the trouble-I don't object to digital projection or filmmaking, but forget how niche IMAX is as a filmmaking tool; you can hardly find an IMAX exhibition house that gives you 15/70. I don't know if that's a branding sellout, a short-term patch to fund these better technologies, or what. I don't know what gets people into theaters, but a big-ass wall with a movie on it...might.

@royfiction6852 6 ай бұрын

Nobody talks about how these high res imax footages are edited! 🤕 What kind of beast editing system is required for them...🤦‍♂️😴🤷‍♂️

@GauravSharma-dy8xv 5 ай бұрын

The best imax i experienced was Oppenheimer in 4k dual laser Imax projection in New Delhi. It was phenomenal. Hopefully i get to see a real IMAX someday 😢

@Thepietro5000pp 6 ай бұрын

I've always thought of it as a very niche gimmick. It's nice that it's there, but it's all I can say about it

@SwithinFeely 5 ай бұрын

Hey, how did you get these 1.43:1 scenes? I’ve been looking for ages and I want to get all the interstellar imax scenes in this format

@kevinsupreme_ph36yearsago59 6 ай бұрын

What happened to the video about Sony FX3 camera used in The Creator?

@jaydenpeterman 5 ай бұрын

Great video! I'm curious, where do you find these 1.43:1 clips? Are they just clips from KZfaq or is there some way to obtain true Imax ratio versions of these films?! I really wish it to be true...

@Max1996YT 6 күн бұрын

One can only hope there'll be 1.43:1 IMAX releases on home media...

@vr4ever645 2 ай бұрын

If only we would get 4:3 aspect ratios from IMAX movies on Disk/download. Instead we get the immensely cropped 2.40:1 🥶

@cgvisuals 6 ай бұрын

What is the cmos sensor size of the digital imax approved cameras like the Sony Venice, Arris and Reds in comparison to the MSM 9802? Do they all use medium format sensors of the same size?

@merlijnwillemsen6869 5 ай бұрын

There is a mistake in your video - The Panavision System 65 lenses cover only the system 65mm 5-perf format, not 15/70 imax.

@itsatekiar9750 6 ай бұрын

How do you grab all this full imax ratio clips when the blu rays are all in 16:9?

@JoshSher_ Ай бұрын

It’s a bit frustrating that in Switzerland you can most of the times see the iMax feature films only with subtitles in 2 languages and therefore you cannot experience the film in the original language without subtitles. Which is very weird, since iMax is supposed to be more immersive, but it’s definitely not immersive if you always have 2 lines of subtitle on it 😭

@fredo1070 6 ай бұрын

So Imax is like the old 70mm film from the 1960s

@user-nw2si7hu3u 6 ай бұрын

I absolutely love imax I don’t understand why so many people don’t seem to care about their experince and settle for streaming movies when it’s just not the point at all. Reduces everything to basic plot with no sensory and visual perception and immersion the way a big big screen and imax can provide to really give that all-encompassing experince of “being inside” the movie not just sitting outside it watching from afar . Totally changes the entire experience

@Nikita3909 6 ай бұрын

We watch the quality we think we deserve 😌

@GabeGettinRich 6 ай бұрын

Spoken like a person that doesn’t have a surround sound. I’m willing to bet the system in my living room is more immersive than the theater considering a gunman could run in the theater at any moment, meanwhile my front door is bolted shut. I can freely ignore my surroundings.

@kricku 3 ай бұрын

Never been to a cinema that wasn't earrape

@ShaneBaker 6 ай бұрын

Fascinating. Thank you.

@cinemaipswich4636 Ай бұрын

IMAX cameras also have a digital sensor. One cannot wait for film to be processed via "rushes". Directors can OK footage on site.

@iamPrinceK Ай бұрын

Very informative and educated video ✌️🤞

@vietbui2461 6 ай бұрын

Please help me better understand the psychology of cinema in the following video.

@dhareeshg7910 Ай бұрын

Nolan plays a main role over here

@krishnansrinivasan830 4 ай бұрын

Awesome & Thanks :)

@Avinash-wg7xl 6 ай бұрын

i saw oppenhiemer in original imax format in arizona tempe

@Anand2024 6 ай бұрын

VistaVision is the best format to shoot a cinema in film and full frame in digital format

@Anand2024 6 ай бұрын

13:11 Digital IMAX should be developed to counter the issues of 65mm IMAX film camera

@Turnoutburndown 6 ай бұрын

Awesome vid!

@LeonardoKlotz 6 ай бұрын

If they make another BLADE RUNNER They have to hire Hoyte Van Hoytema

@silvanmortazavi2235 6 ай бұрын

roger deakins shot blade runner 2049. pretty decent choice, too

@WinterMute99 2 ай бұрын

Still surprised apple hasn't dmca'd imax

@Divino_1 2 ай бұрын

How do you edit a footage shot on film?

@alissong. Ай бұрын

You probably get it developed and scanned like a film photo, but in a vídeo version, and the edit it, I guess.

@HarvestStore 6 ай бұрын

Great video.

@LycanVisuals 6 ай бұрын

1570 IMAX is amazing however there are only so many auditoriums in the world. For some reasin my state happens to have one. Dolby is far more accessible and is an incredivle experience also.

@Anand2024 6 ай бұрын

11:26 Yes true it's too costly The film budget will increase drastically

@elonmusk3005 Ай бұрын

I don't get it how this filme can produce more picture quality than digital

@theclosing2454 6 ай бұрын

Harris Savides cinematography style

@prithwishghosh9777 2 ай бұрын

What is stopping us from using a 70 by 48 mm sensor on a digital camera?

@pmc_ 2 ай бұрын

Yields - as chip sizes get bigger, the chance of the chip having defects goes up. We can only make chips so big before there's just about a 100% chance of there being unacceptable defects.

@150to200 2 ай бұрын

Do you still have real IMAX theatres near you that project from film ?

@Anand2024 6 ай бұрын

5:20 IMAX certified digital cameras are better than 65mm film IMAX cameras

@hdieqhuowg472 Ай бұрын

I think dolby vision can replace it

@jaykishannair4132 2 ай бұрын

We went from 4:3 to 16:9 and came back to 4:3

@Anand2024 6 ай бұрын

2:55 The aspect ratios of IMAX is kind of a mess

@GS_Status_4k 2 ай бұрын

Only christopher nalon sir movie display in IMAX

@Anand2024 6 ай бұрын

4:04 The IMAX camera is big and not practical in many of filming locations

@shaunpoland5656 5 ай бұрын

bruh 70mm is the height not the width, because the film is rotated

@Endimione17 6 ай бұрын

Well all quiet correct except for some details... The shallow depth of field achieved in Imax shot is relative and can be obtained in many other ways: anamorphics, shooting wide open with fast lenses and so on... I guess Imax is a great medium for film but a bit overrated and absolutely not democratic... And there are some specs that nobody seems to be involved or interested in: for example Imax format has been conceived in order to be projected at 75 IRE of maximum level - being thought to be on theaters -. Definitely it s not for any pixel screen whatsoever. So scanning it to be digitalized can also be a cons. Nevertheless I d be not so sure that its DR in terms of useable stops could match the 17 stops of Alexa35... All considered I guess there is too hype around this format.

@timorouw5555 2 ай бұрын

5:00 18.000 pixels? IMAX?

@user-bw1tz4hm8b 2 ай бұрын

He means it has 18k resolution.

@timorouw5555 2 ай бұрын

yeah, I know. But that's a lot more than 18.000 pixels@@user-bw1tz4hm8b

@shaunpoland5656 5 ай бұрын

i have a few imax frames, your model in the vid is too tall

@igorschmidlapp6987 2 ай бұрын

Remember... it's IMAX, not iMax... no matter what Apple may say... ;-P

@Borodin410 6 ай бұрын

FX3

@maxek46 5 ай бұрын

Imax is so overrated and films that switch between aspect ratios are so annoying to watch. That 4/3 ratio just doesn't look good for action films and the only real improvement for me has been the sound.

@HBarnill 6 ай бұрын

Too bad the shallow focus is crap.

@yeshua_schissulak 6 ай бұрын

That has nothing to do with IMAX and everything to do with the lenses used.

@HBarnill 6 ай бұрын

@@yeshua_schissulak Yes and there aren't any lenses that can capture IMAX or large format at deep focus or natural light.

@yeshua_schissulak 6 ай бұрын

@@HBarnill I apologize (just got to that part of the video talking about lenses) but isn't almost everything for high-budget films shot with artificial light to complement natural light (if any)? What's so bad about shadow depth of field?

@HBarnill 6 ай бұрын

@@yeshua_schissulak For a format that can showcase color range and detail, what's the point if not all of it is in focus?

@yeshua_schissulak 6 ай бұрын

@@HBarnill That's a fair point. Do you know any directors who talk about why they do/don't shoot with IMAX cameras?

@Anand2024 6 ай бұрын

8:42 I think digital IMAX with 6k to 12k resolution with 3:2 aspect ratio or 16 : 10 aspect ratio Should be developed Film IMAX is not practical Digital IMAX 💯💯

@gattie12ben 6 ай бұрын

Cost

@robertsinclair5466 6 ай бұрын

The voice of the commentator is difficult 😮 should work in his intonation and avoid this unnecessary high tones .... sorry for this critics, but its hard to listen ....

@transporter255 6 ай бұрын

For you, maybe 😄

@spikewilliam 6 ай бұрын

Where are you come from ? He only have a prounounced accent...

@tbird81 6 ай бұрын

Americans aren't very good at non American accents.

@user-xw7qp1mo3d 6 ай бұрын

I noticed this as well. The video content is excellent as usual, but His prior narrations had a much more natural tone and cadence. I hope he goes back to his natural speech in his future vids

@Anand2024 6 ай бұрын

IMAX is a little overrated