The Future of Movies: 3-D or IMAX - Blu-ray Forum

Jsheth · 11-18-2009, 11:23 PM

Which do you think will reign in the future of movies

The 3D craze or IMAX

I think IMAX will reign in the end because, in my opinion its a better expirience and you dont need special glasses or if you move your head the picture gets distorted

Im talking about in theater and in home market

Jeremy1983 · 11-18-2009, 11:31 PM

I prefer IMAX, but 3D will be the more prevalent future Cinema experience. 3D only requires Digital Projection, which most theaters will be switching to if they haven't already like AMC. Plus, IMAX cameras are VERY difficult to shoot with and much more costly.

Not to mention the logistical issue of conforming theaters to IMAX screen specifications, which need to be planned in the development of a new theater, or else would usually require a remodel of a current structure to adjust to the added height of the screen.

Jsheth · 11-18-2009, 11:34 PM

Couldnt they make more (name escapes me) Vistavision cameras

Those are as easy to handle as 35 ml cams

GLaDOS · 11-18-2009, 11:51 PM

IMAX FTW

Duffy12 · 11-19-2009, 12:00 AM

You forgot to throw in there LIEMAX.

Do you live near a TRUE IMAX?

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en...6c5915161c3667

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Jeremy1983 · 11-19-2009, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duffy12

You forgot to throw in there LIEMAX.

Do you live near a TRUE IMAX?

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en...6c5915161c3667

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Yeah I live next both, but have never wasted my money on IMAX Lite

Jeremy1983 · 11-19-2009, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jsheth

Couldnt they make more (name escapes me) Vistavision cameras

Those are as easy to handle as 35 ml cams

I heard somewhere that IMAX developers were working on making a camera that was more efficient for film productions. The issues being the weight of the camera and noise that it generates makes recording dialogue nearly impossible.

Duffy12 · 11-19-2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeremy1983

Yeah I live next both, but have never wasted my money on IMAX Lite

When Avatar comes to town it will be TRUE IMAX for me.

Unfortunately it is about 40 min away.

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Sussudio · 11-19-2009, 12:07 AM

Neither is strong or attractive enough to ever become mainstream (imo).

Duffy12 · 11-19-2009, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeremy1983

I heard somewhere that IMAX developers were working on making a camera that was more efficient for film productions. The issues being the weight of the camera and noise that it generates makes recording dialogue nearly impossible.

And the drag it creates on this Indy car.

Great Blu-ray btw.

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Jsheth · 11-19-2009, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Do you live near a TRUE IMAX?

YUP!

And TF2 ROTF was probably the most high quality I've ever seen!

Duffy12 · 11-19-2009, 01:35 AM

I could just imagine what 2012 would look like on a TRUE IMAX!

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Jack Torrance · 11-19-2009, 01:37 AM

3D or IMAX??? Why not both...? 3D IMAX.

Propellarhead9 · 11-19-2009, 02:20 AM

I said other for the reason that there are more and more IMAX 3D movies being released. So it's like they are both blazing away.

Propellarhead9 · 11-19-2009, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duffy12

I could just imagine what 2012 would look like on a TRUE IMAX!

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It would be awesome to watch in an IMAX motion theater.

AKORIS · 11-19-2009, 02:28 AM

neither-- IMAX will continue to be for special screenings only for
"event" movies.

3-D has been attempted many times in the past-- it's a fad that
historically is washed up within 5 years....

Bolaar · 11-19-2009, 02:36 AM

Imax will not succeed for many years...Cost. With attendance down...joblessness at all time highs...there won't be enough theaters to show it.

3D is a fad...bothers to many with headaches and eyestrain so it won't keep.

I would love for Imax to make it...but I think it will be years, 5+ before that happens.

Aerodude73 · 11-19-2009, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duffy12

When Avatar comes to town it will be TRUE IMAX for me.

Unfortunately it is about 40 min away.

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Same here but who cares. I'm actually looking at a tad longer (45-50) drive to Providence but the IMAX there Kicks Freakin' Ass!!

I will be there opening Night for "AVATAR in 3D"

Suntory_Times · 11-19-2009, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jsheth

Which do you think will reign in the future of movies

The 3D craze or IMAX

I think IMAX will reign in the end because, in my opinion its a better expirience and you dont need special glasses or if you move your head the picture gets distorted

Im talking about in theater and in home market

Niether it will for the msot part stay the way it is, with some films having 3d, most without. Also I think this shotting part of a film in imax craze will die out very quickly. Of course films will continue to be shwon in imax, but i'm reffering to films shot using imax cameras, the 2.39:1 jist provides to nice of an image to change back to a more boxy image that imax is.

vegeta88 · 11-19-2009, 03:19 AM

I would love it if there were more IMAX theaters and more movies filmed on IMAX. It truly is an amazing experience, almost complete envelopment into the film. The sound is incredibly better than regular theaters and I love that the screen takes up my entire line of sight.

View Poll Results: 3D or IMAX
IMAX will win	46	48.94%
3D will win	13	13.83%
It'll stay as is	25	26.60%
other (say in post)	10	10.64%
Voters: 94. You may not vote on this poll

11-18-2009, 11:23 PM	#1
Jsheth Active Member Member since:Dec 2008	The Future of Movies: 3-D or IMAX Which do you think will reign in the future of movies The 3D craze or IMAX I think IMAX will reign in the end because, in my opinion its a better expirience and you dont need special glasses or if you move your head the picture gets distorted Im talking about in theater and in home market

11-18-2009, 11:31 PM	#2
Jeremy1983 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Laguna Beach, CA Blu-ray collection:140 Trading Score:4	I prefer IMAX, but 3D will be the more prevalent future Cinema experience. 3D only requires Digital Projection, which most theaters will be switching to if they haven't already like AMC. Plus, IMAX cameras are VERY difficult to shoot with and much more costly. Not to mention the logistical issue of conforming theaters to IMAX screen specifications, which need to be planned in the development of a new theater, or else would usually require a remodel of a current structure to adjust to the added height of the screen. Last edited by Jeremy1983; 11-18-2009 at 11:58 PM.

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11-18-2009, 11:34 PM	#3
Jsheth Active Member Member since:Dec 2008	Couldnt they make more (name escapes me) Vistavision cameras Those are as easy to handle as 35 ml cams

11-18-2009, 11:51 PM	#4
GLaDOS Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Fujiwara Tofu Shop 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:114 Blu-ray reviews: 5	IMAX FTW

11-19-2009, 12:00 AM	#5
Duffy12 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Among the Tuatha’an 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:272	You forgot to throw in there LIEMAX. Do you live near a TRUE IMAX? http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en...6c5915161c3667 .

11-19-2009, 12:07 AM	#9
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	Neither is strong or attractive enough to ever become mainstream (imo).

11-19-2009, 01:35 AM	#12
Duffy12 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Among the Tuatha’an 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:272	I could just imagine what 2012 would look like on a TRUE IMAX! .

11-19-2009, 01:37 AM	#13
Jack Torrance Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Overlook Hotel Blu-ray reviews:1	3D or IMAX??? Why not both...? 3D IMAX.

11-19-2009, 02:20 AM	#14
Propellarhead9 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Clarksville, Indiana 4K collection:498 Blu-ray collection:1719 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	I said other for the reason that there are more and more IMAX 3D movies being released. So it's like they are both blazing away.

11-19-2009, 02:28 AM	#16
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3656 Blu-ray reviews:19	neither-- IMAX will continue to be for special screenings only for "event" movies. 3-D has been attempted many times in the past-- it's a fad that historically is washed up within 5 years....

11-19-2009, 02:36 AM	#17
Bolaar Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Munson, OH Blu-ray collection:111 Trading Score:22	Imax will not succeed for many years...Cost. With attendance down...joblessness at all time highs...there won't be enough theaters to show it. 3D is a fad...bothers to many with headaches and eyestrain so it won't keep. I would love for Imax to make it...but I think it will be years, 5+ before that happens.

11-19-2009, 03:19 AM	#20
vegeta88 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2007 Location:CA 4K collection:94 Blu-ray collection:666 DVD collection:116 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:1	I would love it if there were more IMAX theaters and more movies filmed on IMAX. It truly is an amazing experience, almost complete envelopment into the film. The sound is incredibly better than regular theaters and I love that the screen takes up my entire line of sight.

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