IMAX is a large format motion picture film format and projection standard with higher resolution than traditional film systems. It achieves its effect through large film format, a specialized six-channel sound system, a custom projection system designed for IMAX screens, and theaters specially built for IMAX screens. The IMAX 3D camera is a large, heavy camera capable of shooting at different frame rates on 1000ft or 2500ft film magazines using a dual 15 perf 65mm film movement. It has a 180 degree shutter and digital crystal speed selection. IMAX projectors use a dual projector system with proprietary image enhancement technology to project at increased brightness, contrast and resolution onto customized large IMAX screens, providing an immersive viewing experience.
2. What is IMAX?
IMAX stands for Image Maximum
is a motion picture format with the
capacity for greater size and clearer
resolution than standard movie systems
movies have incredible clarity, even on
huge screens that are the hallmark of
IMAX theaters worldwide
3. How is the IMAX effect achieved?
the large film format
a six-channel sound system that is separate
from the film
a unique projection system that is
specifically designed and custom-built
the theater itself which is specially designed
5. Features:
- 180º independently driven shutters
- high quality orientable optical viewfinder
- digital crystal speed selection from 1 to 36 fps
-1000 ft. and 2500 ft magazines
-Dual 15 perf 65 mm movements
-Full range of 3D lens pairs fully motorized
for remote control
Weights:
Camera only: 66.8 kg
Camera / lens / 1000 ft. of film: 97.5 kg
Camera / lens / 2500 ft. of film: 149.2
kg
Dimensions:
Length: 58.8 cm
Width: 50.8 cm
Height: 60.9 cm
Camera Aspects
7. FIGURE 1. The IMAX custom 30-
mm f/2.8 fisheye lens offers high
performance and a 150° field of
view for recording images that can
be projected on a domical screen
distortion free.
Camera Lens
FIGURE 2. Mirrors angled at
45° are inserted behind the
left-eye and right-eye
objectives to direct images to
the appropriate film plane.
12. Projection Technology
• Dual-Projector System
• Proprietary Image Enhancer
• Enhanced Brightness and Contrast
• Automatic Image Calibration
• Image Processing Enhancements
• Custom Server
• Custom User Interface
• Compatible with Multiplex TMS
• Alternative Content Input
13. Effective Screen Width
In IMAX theatres, a larger effective screen width is
achieved by bringing the screen closer to the audience.
IMAX's customized, patented theatre geometry provides an
immersive experience equal to 20 to 230% increased
screen area.
14. Viewing Pyramid
• IMAX’s maximized field of view results in a more
immersive 3D experience than conventional systems
projecting onto traditional screens.
15. Custom Lens Suite
• Proprietary IMAX Immersive
Lens Suite
• Lens Throw Ratio Ranges
IMAX 1 0.83 –
0.97
IMAX 2 1.04 –
1.25
