Posted: Oct 20, 2017 1:46 pm
The Mississauga iMax is one designated as 70mm ( for Dunkirk ) and FOV is superb. Do not think it is Laser iMax as yet.
I've never found fault with iMax sound systems so that's a bit moot. High dynamic range for colour tho is important.
SInce Nolan shot Dunkirk in 2k 70 mm what is the point of 4k in that case.
Blade Runner 2049 tho was shot in 4K ....that would be worth finding a venue and would likely be enhanced by the Laser version tho the iMax projectors are incredibly bright anyway.....I suspect Laser iMax may be a cost reducing move to provide "near iMax" experience in a smaller venue as we had in London on opening day.
Reflecting on the two experiences ...the one last night in a big iMax ( one of two 70mm capable in Canada ) was the better one.
I do have a thing for 70 mm having seen Close Encounters in 70 mm on opening day and being astounded. When that mother ship appeared over Devils Tower there was collective gasp.
I generally will only go to the iMax theatres for movies as I want the impact. Having one 5 minutes drive away is a treat.
Otherwise watching most movies near field on a Retina or 4k screen with quality headphones is just fine and engaging and I can get the FOV as I like.
I've never found fault with iMax sound systems so that's a bit moot. High dynamic range for colour tho is important.
SInce Nolan shot Dunkirk in 2k 70 mm what is the point of 4k in that case.
Blade Runner 2049 tho was shot in 4K ....that would be worth finding a venue and would likely be enhanced by the Laser version tho the iMax projectors are incredibly bright anyway.....I suspect Laser iMax may be a cost reducing move to provide "near iMax" experience in a smaller venue as we had in London on opening day.
Reflecting on the two experiences ...the one last night in a big iMax ( one of two 70mm capable in Canada ) was the better one.
I do have a thing for 70 mm having seen Close Encounters in 70 mm on opening day and being astounded. When that mother ship appeared over Devils Tower there was collective gasp.
I generally will only go to the iMax theatres for movies as I want the impact. Having one 5 minutes drive away is a treat.
Otherwise watching most movies near field on a Retina or 4k screen with quality headphones is just fine and engaging and I can get the FOV as I like.