Large Format/"Premium" Theaters (IMAX 15/70, Digital IMAX, XD, ETX, RPX, etc.)

[blu-ray_girl_fan]

Originally Posted by R3P0

My Local theater noone seems to be able to tell if its Liemax or actual Imax Digital, the screen is huge it gets the shifting ratios and truthfully ive no complaints cause it looks good, does anyone short of grabbing a ladder and measuring have any definitive way to tell if its a true IMAX. Theater name is AMC Forum 30 in Sterling Hts, Mi

The OP has links to websites that can help you find a Real IMAX theater.

[R3P0]

Originally Posted by DaFees

LieMAX and Digital IMAX are the same thing as for your local theater the AMC Forum 30: It is a LieMAX theater. I you want a true IMAX theater you need to go to Dearborn or Grand Rapids.

Ugh damnit

[pappy97]

Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

Cinemark Webb Chapel Digital IMAX and AMC Northpark Digital IMAX are about the same in terms of presentation. It really comes down to which location is more convenient for you.

Again, thank you!

Another question since I have avoided LieMAX theaters like the plague: are there differences in "presentation" between various LieMAX theaters? For example, you mentioned that there probably isn't much difference between Cinemark Webb Chapel Digital IMAX and AMC Northpark Digital IMAX.

Would you say that the other LieMAX theaters in the DFW area are also about the same as these for "presentation?" (If you know). Nationwide?

My fear is I'll walk into, say, AMC Firewheel Digital IMAX (Garland, TX, the closest LieMAX to my house), but it will be a much worse "presentation" than AMC Northpark Digital IMAX.

[blu-ray_girl_fan]

Originally Posted by pappy97

Again, thank you!

Another question since I have avoided LieMAX theaters like the plague: are there differences in "presentation" between various LieMAX theaters? For example, you mentioned that there probably isn't much difference between Cinemark Webb Chapel Digital IMAX and AMC Northpark Digital IMAX.

Would you say that the other LieMAX theaters in the DFW area are also about the same as these for "presentation?" (If you know). Nationwide?

My fear is I'll walk into, say, AMC Firewheel Digital IMAX (Garland, TX, the closest LieMAX to my house), but it will be a much worse "presentation" than AMC Northpark Digital IMAX.

There are "house" effects that depend on the management team of each theater, but that can't be determined unless you visit each of those auditoriums on a regular basis.

Having said that, AMC seems to have an extensive partnership with IMAX, whereas Cinemark has only one IMAX venue in Dallas. Variation should be greatly reduced between AMC theaters. On the other hand, the IMAX auditorium at Cinemark Webb Chapel was designed specifically to house an IMAX screen and was not a retrofit like AMC's mall-based theaters. Each has its own plusses and minuses.

[pappy97]

Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

There are "house" effects that depend on the management team of each theater, but that can't be determined unless you visit each of those auditoriums on a regular basis.

Having said that, AMC seems to have an extensive partnership with IMAX, whereas Cinemark has only one IMAX venue in Dallas. Variation should be greatly reduced between AMC theaters. On the other hand, the IMAX auditorium at Cinemark Webb Chapel was designed specifically to house an IMAX screen and was not a retrofit like AMC's mall-based theaters. Each has its own plusses and minuses.

Thanks, I may guinea pig it and try some other AMC IMAX locations. And when I do, I will report my experiences here. Love this forum and specifically this thread!

[ultraman352]

It says on IMDB that Star Trek into Darkness has a 2K Master format, does this have any implications on the 70mm presentations?

[NARMAK]

Originally Posted by ultraman352

It says on IMDB that Star Trek into Darkness has a 2K Master format, does this have any implications on the 70mm presentations?

No, it shouldn't make a slight bit of difference where the IMAX (15/70mm) theatres are concerned.

You should see the aspect ratio switch full screen to take full advantage of the top and bottom of the screen. Then it'll switch back to 'normal'. I think 2k releases are generally for the home release type stuff tbh, so you'll always see them go back and 're-master' something if there was an ability to extract greater quality from the original source.

[noirjunkie]

Does anyone know how much of ST: Into Darkness was shot with IMAX cameras? There are a couple of real IMAX theaters within driving distance, so I'm thinking of seeing this at one of them--but only if there's a decent amount of IMAX footage.

Also, does anyone know where the film will be showing from a 70mm print and not from a digital source?

[JustAnEpicPerson]

I'm just going to repost what I put on the other thread.

I saw Toy Story 3 in a real IMAX, but I was so close to the screen (I came late) and got glasses that were so small, I couldn't tell the difference. This is the Bob Bullock in Austin btw. Then I went to see Oz the Great and Powerful in lieMAX at AMC Barton Creek Square. I got better seat, but I couldn't tell if it was a smaller screen because of my last experience. But the sound was FANTASTIC. Coming back to the Bob Bullock to see Man of Steel this summer, and see the difference.

Another question, how early should I come to see Man of Steel and get good seats?

[Poya]

Question:

Which format should I watch Iron-Man 3?

Sony 4k or Digital IMAX

[JustAnEpicPerson]

Originally Posted by Poya

Question:

Which format should I watch Iron-Man 3?

Sony 4k or Digital IMAX

Go for Digital IMAX, the screen may not be bigger, but the sound is truly amazing.

[blu-ray_girl_fan]

Originally Posted by noirjunkie

Does anyone know how much of ST: Into Darkness was shot with IMAX cameras? There are a couple of real IMAX theaters within driving distance, so I'm thinking of seeing this at one of them--but only if there's a decent amount of IMAX footage.

Also, does anyone know where the film will be showing from a 70mm print and not from a digital source?

The Bob Bullock IMAX in Austin only shows film prints, so if they show a Hollywood feature, it's gonna be either a 35mm or 15/70 presentation. Only Star Trek Into Darkness and Man of Steel are on their summer schedule, so both movies are probably 15/70.

As for how much of Star Trek Into Darkness is in the IMAX format --

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_T...rkness#Filming

[noirjunkie]

Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

The Bob Bullock IMAX in Austin only shows film prints, so if they show a Hollywood feature, it's gonna be either a 35mm or 15/70 presentation. Only Star Trek Into Darkness and Man of Steel are on their summer schedule, so both movies are probably 15/70.

As for how much of Star Trek Into Darkness is in the IMAX format --

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_T...rkness#Filming

That's the only one I've heard of in the US that's definitely showing a print. Both the theaters in my area have both digital and 15/70 capabilities (both showed TDKR from a print), so I think I'm going to need to call them this week to find out what they're planning to do.

Can anyone here who has seen films in both digital and 15/70 speak to the differences between them? I've only ever seen actual prints, and I'm reticent to pay the extra money for a digital projection in IMAX.

[blu-ray_girl_fan]

Originally Posted by noirjunkie

That's the only one I've heard of in the US that's definitely showing a print. Both the theaters in my area have both digital and 15/70 capabilities (both showed TDKR from a print), so I think I'm going to need to call them this week to find out what they're planning to do.

Can anyone here who has seen films in both digital and 15/70 speak to the differences between them? I've only ever seen actual prints, and I'm reticent to pay the extra money for a digital projection in IMAX.

The probabilities of seeing Star Trek Into Darkness in 15/70 are high. Surprisingly, Paramount has made 35mm prints for some theaters.

http://thetexastheatre.com/

[Poya]

Originally Posted by JustAnEpicPerson

Go for Digital IMAX, the screen may not be bigger, but the sound is truly amazing.

I know the sound will be amazing, but I keep reading articles on how digital imax uses two 2k projectors while Sony's projectors are 4k and provide a better picture. I just want to make things clear. Are those articles correct?

[blu-ray_girl_fan]

Originally Posted by Poya

I know the sound will be amazing, but I keep reading articles on how digital imax uses two 2k projectors while Sony's projectors are 4k and provide a better picture. I just want to make things clear. Are those articles correct?

The answers to your questions are in the OP.

[pappy97]

This is the response I finally got from Cinemark 17 in Dallas on Webb Chapel as to whether ST: Into Darkness will be shown in 15/70:

Sorry for the delay in this email but Star Trek will not be shown in 15/70, I am not aware of any Texas Theater showing it in that format.

I'm guessing he's not aware of the theater in Austin, but whatever. No 15/70 for this movie in Dallas. LieMAX it is

[blu-ray_girl_fan]

Originally Posted by pappy97

This is the response I finally got from Cinemark 17 in Dallas on Webb Chapel as to whether ST: Into Darkness will be shown in 15/70:



I'm guessing he's not aware of the theater in Austin, but whatever. No 15/70 for this movie in Dallas. LieMAX it is

You should send him an e-mail with a link to the Bob Bullock website.

[AmrlKJaneway]

There are 35mm and 70mm prints of Star Trek: Into Darkness;

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1408101/...ef_=tt_dt_spec

If the 70mm 2D print is not the same as one strip of the 3D version, I understand the decision to only print, and screen, the 3D version, and albeit annoying, the environmentalist in me agrees with this decision as well.

[lowimpact]

Heading to AMC Tyson's Corner 16 in Northern Virginia tonight and can't decide between IMAX 3D and ETX with Atmos sound (searching led me to this thread). There are several articles floating around hyping the Atmos collaboration for Star Trek so I'm really tempted to go for ETX over IMAX.

Thoughts?