Something I realized about The Dark Knight... - Blu-ray Forum

RedIsNotBlue · 03-31-2008, 02:44 AM

I was thinking that some of the scenes are in fact shot specifically for IMAX so I checked out IMDB. They have the aspect ratio for the IMAX scenes at a 1.44:1 while they have the non-IMAX scenes aspect ratio as 2.35:1. How is this going to translate to Blu-ray???

Marcusarilius · 03-31-2008, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RedIsNotBlue

I was thinking that some of the scenes are in fact shot specifically for IMAX so I checked out IMDB. They have the aspect ratio for the IMAX scenes at a 1.44:1 while they have the non-IMAX scenes aspect ratio as 2.35:1. How is this going to translate to Blu-ray???

No Black Bars on Dark Knight!!! Woooo Hoooo!!!

Thertel88 · 03-31-2008, 02:46 AM

I love black bars

RedIsNotBlue · 03-31-2008, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

No Black Bars on Dark Knight!!! Woooo Hoooo!!!

But that is what I am saying. 2.35:1 means black bars while 1.44:1 means none right?

BStecke · 03-31-2008, 02:48 AM

I'm pretty sure 1.44 would actually need pillarboxes on a 1.78 TV.

savage1984 · 03-31-2008, 02:50 AM

Maybe they'll have two versions, black bar and no black bar...

Blu Titan · 03-31-2008, 02:50 AM

Awww... You guys are now confusing me. Black bars: yes or no?

iNCREDiPiNOY · 03-31-2008, 02:50 AM

Yabbadubbadoo!!!

WickyWoo · 03-31-2008, 02:51 AM

Yes. Only 6 scenes were shot IMAX, They were undoubtedly protected for scope for the regular theaters.

Blu-ray will be 2:35:1

iNCREDiPiNOY · 03-31-2008, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by WickyWoo

Yes. Only 6 scenes were shot IMAX, They were undoubtedly protected for scope for the regular theaters.

Blu-ray will be 2:35:1

Link?

tek · 03-31-2008, 02:55 AM

Here's a pretty good answer at the bottom of this page.
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=33966

RedIsNotBlue · 03-31-2008, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tek

Here's a pretty good answer at the bottom of this page.
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=33966

Okay thanks that helps me understand it better.

ricwhite · 03-31-2008, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Thertel88

I love black bars

Please don't turn this into a racial issue.

TauHeel05 · 03-31-2008, 03:18 AM

I think IMAX is shot as portrait (layout). The film is run sideways through the camera. Hence the weird aspect ratio. It will be projected at 2.35:1 or ~2.40:1 in ordinary theaters, I assure you.

http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/11/23/...requel-rumors/

With the increased resolution of IMAX film, the Blu-ray should look incredible.

03-31-2008, 02:44 AM	#1
RedIsNotBlue Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:503 Digital collection:10 Trading Score:226	Something I realized about The Dark Knight... I was thinking that some of the scenes are in fact shot specifically for IMAX so I checked out IMDB. They have the aspect ratio for the IMAX scenes at a 1.44:1 while they have the non-IMAX scenes aspect ratio as 2.35:1. How is this going to translate to Blu-ray???

03-31-2008, 03:18 AM	#14
TauHeel05 Power Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:2600 Blu-ray collection:8145 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:23	I think IMAX is shot as portrait (layout). The film is run sideways through the camera. Hence the weird aspect ratio. It will be projected at 2.35:1 or ~2.40:1 in ordinary theaters, I assure you. http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/11/23/...requel-rumors/ With the increased resolution of IMAX film, the Blu-ray should look incredible. Last edited by TauHeel05; 03-31-2008 at 03:28 AM.

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Thertel88 Banned Member since:Jan 2008	I love black bars

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03-31-2008, 02:50 AM	#6
savage1984 Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Los Angeles	Maybe they'll have two versions, black bar and no black bar...

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Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Awww... You guys are now confusing me. Black bars: yes or no?

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03-31-2008, 02:51 AM	#9
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	Yes. Only 6 scenes were shot IMAX, They were undoubtedly protected for scope for the regular theaters. Blu-ray will be 2:35:1

03-31-2008, 02:55 AM	#11
tek Member Member since:Jan 2008	Here's a pretty good answer at the bottom of this page. https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=33966

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