When I was living in Seattle, I had the chance to compare the Boeing IMAX (dual laser, 1.43:1, 60'x80', 6-story high screen) and the Cinerama 70mm. IMO, the IMAX is far better (the dogfight scene in Dunkirk was surreal) but I like the grains and jittery from the Cinerama experience; IMAX is more real-looking, Cinerama is more film-y, cinematic.
Which IMAX Theaters Are You Going To See TENET? [Lists in the 1st POST]
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Apparently its not open yetredfirebird2008 wrote: ↑August 22nd, 2020, 4:02 pmIf you are near Vegas, try to go to Palms casino IMAX. It’s a real IMAX screen with the 1.4 ratio and very steep angle for the seats.The Special One wrote: ↑August 22nd, 2020, 3:55 pmHave you been to AMC town Square IMAX in Las Vegas? Is that quality locationSINCEPTION wrote: ↑August 22nd, 2020, 3:53 pm
I have seen bunch of films on 70mm projection, and it's not close to IMAX 70mm.
I have not seen anything on proper Laser yet, the Chinese TCL screen's size is so ridiculous, that IMO ruined the picture, left a bad taste in my mouth.
But, honestly it's worth to try both, then you'll see what's your cup of tea.
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Much appreciated. I tried calling many times but whenever I attempt to reach a rep, Regal's automated phone line gives me an error. I emailed them using the generic contact page, hopefully they get back. If they do I'll update everyone but I think its a single laserSINCEPTION wrote: ↑August 22nd, 2020, 2:40 pmI’m trying to find out myself since a lot of ppl asking. Not all info on LF is accurate or up to date.DarkChocolateOreo wrote: ↑August 22nd, 2020, 2:23 pmSorry for spamming the thread butis King of prussia a dual laser 1.43 system? I am getting confliction info. Reddit says its single 1.9 but Lfexaminer says it's dual (DL2)...I dont want to drive hours just to get Liemax
That’s a bummer. Hopefully it will re-open in the next 4-6 weeks so you can check it out.The Special One wrote: ↑August 22nd, 2020, 4:09 pmApparently its not open yetredfirebird2008 wrote: ↑August 22nd, 2020, 4:02 pmIf you are near Vegas, try to go to Palms casino IMAX. It’s a real IMAX screen with the 1.4 ratio and very steep angle for the seats.The Special One wrote: ↑August 22nd, 2020, 3:55 pm
Have you been to AMC town Square IMAX in Las Vegas? Is that quality location
If you tweet them, I'll second that!DarkChocolateOreo wrote: ↑August 22nd, 2020, 4:24 pmMuch appreciated. I tried calling many times but whenever I attempt to reach a rep, Regal's automated phone line gives me an error. I emailed them using the generic contact page, hopefully they get back. If they do I'll update everyone but I think its a single laserSINCEPTION wrote: ↑August 22nd, 2020, 2:40 pmI’m trying to find out myself since a lot of ppl asking. Not all info on LF is accurate or up to date.DarkChocolateOreo wrote: ↑August 22nd, 2020, 2:23 pmSorry for spamming the thread but
Thanks for the info. In doing the research, I agree the 53X70 screen size is large enough to capture the image, but correct it is digital projection...oh well. I'll check out the Navy Pier IMAX next month to get the DL2 experienceSINCEPTION wrote: ↑August 22nd, 2020, 3:30 pmRegal needs to start specifying their formats like AMC on their sites. Fandango usually updates their info as they receive it, but it seems to be just a digital IMAX.
Personally I only consider the small screen sized IMAX as LieMax; Shorter than 40ft tall, less than 3500 sqr ft. Lincolnshire is 53x70, so it's a good size IMO.
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No worriesSINCEPTION wrote: ↑August 22nd, 2020, 4:36 amI'm genuinely sorry for that unbelievable typo
. Also forgot to add, the Dual Laser IMAX at Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre Toronto has a full 1.43:1 aspect ratio. A bit of trivia, that IMAX room years and years ago used to have a 15-perf 70mm IMAX projector, but the owner removed it and had a dual Laser system installed. It's not 100% accurate no, but it's still the best overall worldwide IMAX database that I have come across.SINCEPTION wrote: ↑August 22nd, 2020, 2:40 pmI’m trying to find out myself since a lot of ppl asking. Not all info on LF is accurate or up to date.
Technically, there are the following main types of IMAX experiences in the world:MuffinMcFluffin wrote: ↑August 22nd, 2020, 2:59 pmWell, we have one of three other cosiderations:
1) 15/70mm
2) Dual laser
3) LieMAX
1.) Custom-built real IMAX auditorium with 1.43:1 screen aspect ratio with 15/70mm IMAX film projector.
2.) Custom-built real IMAX auditorium with 1.43:1 screen aspect ratio with Dual Laser IMAX projector.
3.) Custom-built real IMAX auditorium with 1.43:1 screen aspect ratio with single laser IMAX projector for dome screens (can project full 1.43 aspect ratio on single laser, very rare, typically only in a few museum auditoriums worldwide).
4.) Custom-built real IMAX auditorium with 1.43:1 screen aspect ratio with Xenon Digital IMAX system (Xenon Digital IMAX system only capable of displaying a maximum of 1.90:1 aspect ratio on the 1.43:1 IMAX screen).
5.) Retrofitted/converted regular cinema auditorium to IMAX specifications (Liemax) with 1.9:1 screen aspect ratio with single laser IMAX projector.
6.) Retrofitted/converted regular cinema auditorium to IMAX specifications (Liemax) with 1.9:1 screen aspect ratio with Xenon Digital IMAX projector.
There are some other very rare minor IMAX variants in the world, but I won't list them here given how extremely rare and mostly inconsequential those are. Also there are a select number of non-IMAX auditoriums out there in the world that may have similar aspect ratios or similar auditorium sizes to real IMAX auditoriums. That is beyond my scope, so I've focused on IMAX experiences here. Hopefully this is not too confusing.
Liemax is typically considered to be any converted/retrofitted regular auditorium to IMAX specifications, regardless of screen size, with 'regular' stadium-style seating. Real IMAX auditoriums are those that were custom-designed by IMAX from day one, whether a standalone auditorium or part of a multiplex building or museum, with steeper stadium-style seating closer to the screen. Real IMAX auditoriums typically also have the uniquely geometric ceiling shape and structure for acoustics.SINCEPTION wrote: ↑August 22nd, 2020, 3:30 pmRegal needs to start specifying their formats like AMC on their sites. Fandango usually updates their info as they receive it, but it seems to be just a digital IMAX.
Personally I only consider the small screen sized IMAX as LieMax; Shorter than 40ft tall, less than 3500 sqr ft. Lincolnshire is 53x70, so it's a good size IMO.
It depends. 70mm non-IMAX offers a great resolution, but typically a 2.2:1 aspect ratio. Single laser IMAX typically offers a 1.9:1 aspect ratio, and dual laser IMAX offers a 1.43:1 aspect ratio. However both types of IMAX laser systems have inferior resolution to 70mm film. It all depends what compromises you're willing to go with. Sound quality, seating may also differ and would highly depend on each individual auditorium in question here. Real IMAX and Liemax auditoriums are calibrated and monitored by IMAX to maintain audio and video quality standards. A random 70mm non-IMAX film auditorium may have different quality standards in terms of sound, projection, etc.
I was lucky enough to experience a dual laser auditorium a few years ago. I saw Star Wars: Rogue One in dual laser along with the Dunkirk prologue in the full 1.43:1 aspect ratio. I thought it was great. To date, the best digital projector experience I've ever had. Personally, it still didn't quite match a proper 15-perf 70mm IMAX film projection experience, but in overall quality I consider a dual laser experience second best to a 15-perf IMAX film projection experience.SINCEPTION wrote: ↑August 22nd, 2020, 3:56 pmI genuinely myself want to view a movie in Dual Laser to see to get a good understanding of it.
Very informative post. Thank you, Imaginatio. And yes, I agree with everything you said.
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Did the 35mm release get cancelled? The website no longer lists 35mm! 
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You're welcome, and thanks for the kind words.MuffinMcFluffin wrote: ↑August 22nd, 2020, 8:25 pmVery informative post. Thank you, Imaginatio. And yes, I agree with everything you said.
The official Tenet website you mean or? That's very strange, the newest trailer still lists the film coming out in 35mm. I wonder if the 35mm showings are highly dependent on country, or might be coming later and not immediately. Strange though.
