Aspect Ratio Switching to IMAX

[adamclark83]

I've been reading a bit about Blu-rays where the OAR swtiches to 1.78:1 to show off scenes enhanced for IMAX. I've got TRON: Legacy where it does it and I would like to know:

What's the point??

[LordCrumb]

Originally Posted by adamclark83

I've been reading a bit about Blu-rays where the OAR swtiches to 1.78:1 to show off scenes enhanced for IMAX. I've got TRON: Legacy where it does it and I would like to know:

What's the point??

It's to the give the viewers the original experience as presented theatrically. Plus Imax footage is freaking awesome on Blu-Ray... I wish more films were released that way on Blu-Ray.

[stevo4264]

Originally Posted by adamclark83

I've been reading a bit about Blu-rays where the OAR swtiches to 1.78:1 to show off scenes enhanced for IMAX. I've got TRON: Legacy where it does it and I would like to know:

What's the point??

I have a scope screen so I don't notice the Aspect Ratio changes

[NickMate]

Originally Posted by stevo4264

I have a scope screen so I don't notice the Aspect Ratio changes

That would mean the IMAX image is cropped. Ill be getting a scope screen but with side masking for switching

[sean19]

Originally Posted by LordCrumb

Plus Imax footage is freaking awesome on Blu-Ray... I wish more films were released that way on Blu-Ray.

I can't tell the difference, and I have a 100 inch screen.

[Hucksta G]

Originally Posted by sean19

I can't tell the difference, and I have a 100 inch screen.

Can you tell the difference between The Dark Knight IMAX scenes and the rest?

[mikezilla2]

Originally Posted by Hucksta G

Can you tell the difference between The Dark Knight IMAX scenes and the rest?

this

[sean19]

Originally Posted by Hucksta G

Can you tell the difference between The Dark Knight IMAX scenes and the rest?

Haven't seen any others to be honest,but,The Dark knight looks the same to me throughout.

[Oblivion138]

Originally Posted by sean19

Haven't seen any others to be honest,but,The Dark knight looks the same to me throughout.

Wow...I think there's something wrong with your 100" screen. Or your eyes.

The IMAX sequences in TDK look absolutely stunning...the 35mm footage is riddled with edge enhancement and other digital bugaboos.

[sean19]

We all see things differently, but thank you for your Ophthalmological opinion.

[SubElement]

Originally Posted by adamclark83

I've been reading a bit about Blu-rays where the OAR swtiches to 1.78:1 to show off scenes enhanced for IMAX. I've got TRON: Legacy where it does it and I would like to know:

What's the point??

I'm pretty sure TRON Legacy actually does it from artistic purposes, like to show the difference between the real world and the TRON world.

Similar to the theatrical release of Disney's Brother Bear, where after his transformation into a bear, the ratio changes.

[gunner99]

Originally Posted by sean19

Haven't seen any others to be honest,but,The Dark knight looks the same to me throughout.

Wow I am really surprised at this. For me there is a noticeable difference between the Imax scenes and the non Imax scenes

[Hucksta G]

Originally Posted by gunner99

Wow I am really surprised at this. For me there is a noticeable difference between the Imax scenes and the non Imax scenes

Me too, quite a large difference...maybe its because I only have a 42 inch and he has 100 inch (woah, by the way! )

[stevo4264]

I must admit, I have never noticed the Difference either, next time I do watch it I will take note, could someone give me the time points where it changes to IMAX please

[LordCrumb]

^ The opening bank rob is Imax.

[gettodamoofies]

Originally Posted by gunner99

Wow I am really surprised at this. For me there is a noticeable difference between the Imax scenes and the non Imax scenes

Agreed - huge difference. The IMAX portions of The Dark Knight are stunning. The regular 35mm portions suffer from edge enhancement and boosted contrast. It gives those sections a pretty harsh look in comparison to the ultra fine detail in the IMAX shots.

As for shots, yes the prologue is IMAX as are most of the establishing aerial shots. A good portion of the action shots from the Batpod sequence are also IMAX.

[mikezilla2]

the aspect ratio is always changing....