2-D IMAX release of Transformers:Age of Extinction

[rexcrk]

I would absolutely buy an IMAX version of Age of Extinction on 2D with the changing aspect ratios like the "big screen edition" of Revenge of the Fallen.

In the meantime, I'll just settle for what's coming out next week.

[Chris60119]

I don't know how to answer this poll. I'm not sure what the differences would be between 2d and 2dimax. I see the 2dimax would be brighter. Thats definitely a pulse, but what else is different? There has to be more?

[jscoggins]

Originally Posted by Chris60119

I don't know how to answer this poll. I'm not sure what the differences would be between 2d and 2dimax. I see the 2dimax would be brighter. Thats definitely a pulse, but what else is different? There has to be more?

It wouldn't be brighter. Bluyoda wants a 2D version with variable aspect ratios.

[Chris60119]

Originally Posted by jscoggins

It wouldn't be brighter. Bluyoda wants a 2D version with variable aspect ratios.

Id like the brighter movie, but could do with out the jumping back and forth aspect ratios..

[jscoggins]

Originally Posted by Chris60119

Id like the brighter movie, but could do with out the jumping back and forth aspect ratios..

In which case, just make your TV brighter.

[Chris60119]

Originally Posted by jscoggins

In which case, just make your TV brighter.

yeah, i dont think thats how it works

[Tech-UK]

Originally Posted by Chris60119

yeah, i dont think thats how it works

The reason for the increase is to compensate for the 3D glasses, which dim the image.

It is not needed if watching the 2D version, as that is how it should look.

[BozQ]

Originally Posted by Bluyoda

Sorry, but this thread is clearly addressed to people interested in the 2-D edition.

The 3-D fans are already being taken care of.

Ohh. Kinda personal there.

Originally Posted by Suntory_Times

They couldn't be bothered fixing the botched 3d release of the third film. Hence I highly doubt they will release a 2d version.

It is an interesting topic though. Only Mr Bay could say if it would break how he wanted it to be shown. If he indeed only wanted the changing aspect ratio for 3d I do think the home release should only have it for the 3d release.

What was wrong with the 3D release for Dark of the Moon? I thought it was fine.

Here's what Michael Bay had to say about watching this movie in cinemas.
http://michaelbay.com/2014/06/21/mic...4-and-imax-3d/

The best way to see this movie is definitely in IMAX 3D.
By far.
Why? Because for one, we did technically-excellent 3D in this film. We conceived and shot this movie with 3D cameras. So many movies use 3D as an afterthought.
We also are the first movie in the world to shoot with the new IMAX digital 3D camera. The AGE OF EXTINCTION was formatted for 2.40 for normal theaters. What makes the IMAX version of this film so different is that 60 percent of the movie opens up and fills the whole IMAX screen. It makes Transformers 4 such an immersive experience.
The second best way to watch ‘Age of Extinction’ is in a 3D theater featuring Dolby ATMOS sound. ATMOS is the next level in the surround sound experience. The sound not only wraps around from front to back and side to side, there is also a layer of sound above you. The audio will roll and spin around and above you while watching the spaceship chase scene in Age of Extinction.
See you at the movies.
Michael

And you know what? This 3D Blu-ray represents the best of both worlds.
Provided you have a huge ass screen and height speakers to measure up the experience. But otherwise, yes, he did intend for the VAR to be IMAX 3D exclusive only. And it remains so for the Blu-ray.

Recently, Guardians of the Galaxy also had VAR and it was only in IMAX 3D. As far as I know, there wasn't an IMAX 2D screening at all, let alone one with VAR. So I won't be surprised if that Blu-ray will have VAR on the 3D Disc only.

[jscoggins]

Originally Posted by BozQ

Ohh. Kinda personal there.



What was wrong with the 3D release for Dark of the Moon? I thought it was fine.

Here's what Michael Bay had to say about watching this movie in cinemas.
http://michaelbay.com/2014/06/21/mic...4-and-imax-3d/



And you know what? This 3D Blu-ray represents the best of both worlds.
Provided you have a huge ass screen and height speakers to measure up the experience. But otherwise, yes, he did intend for the VAR to be IMAX 3D exclusive only. And it remains so for the Blu-ray.

Recently, Guardians of the Galaxy also had VAR and it was only in IMAX 3D. As far as I know, there wasn't an IMAX 2D screening at all, let alone one with VAR. So I won't be surprised if that Blu-ray will have VAR on the 3D Disc only.

And again, some people can't see 3D, but they can see the taller ratios.

[WontonNoodle]

Originally Posted by Suntory_Times

They couldn't be bothered fixing the botched 3d release of the third film. Hence I highly doubt they will release a 2d version.

It is an interesting topic though. Only Mr Bay could say if it would break how he wanted it to be shown. If he indeed only wanted the changing aspect ratio for 3d I do think the home release should only have it for the 3d release.

Yes, Paramount still needs to rerelease the 3D version of DOTM. The brightness dip is RIDICULOUS. The entire last half of the movie has 5 pairs of sunglasses in front of it. Absolutely screwed up release.

[BozQ]

Seriously? This is the first time I've heard of this complaint. I thought the 3D was quite good.

[jscoggins]

This poll makes me wonder if MGM/Fox will re-release Skyfall with the IMAX ratio before the next Bond hits theaters.

[Mobe1969]

Originally Posted by BozQ

Seriously? This is the first time I've heard of this complaint. I thought the 3D was quite good.

Yes, I found that comment on Dark Side of the Moon a bit unexpected - I didn't notice any issue

[Bluyoda]

Originally Posted by jscoggins

This poll makes me wonder if MGM/Fox will re-release Skyfall with the IMAX ratio before the next Bond hits theaters.

[Show spoiler]

I didn't even know this had an alternating aspect ratio presentation in theatres.
I'd definitely get it, especially since I got my BD for dirt cheap.

[BozQ]

Originally Posted by Bluyoda

I didn't even know this had an alternating aspect ratio presentation in theatres.
I'd definitely get it, especially since I got my BD for dirt cheap.

Skyfall did not have VAR. It had an alternate 1.89 aspect ratio exclusively for IMAX. Skyfall is unique where Roger Deakins shot with the ARRI Alexa with both 2.39 and 1.89 in mind. Finished in 4K and downsized to 2K. And he insisted the movie not go through IMAX's DMR process.

But we only got the scope version on Blu-ray.

[Thomas Guycott]

Originally Posted by jscoggins

And again, some people can't see 3D, but they can see the taller ratios.

Not when they're watching in anamorphic projection.

[Todd Smith]

Originally Posted by BozQ

Seriously? This is the first time I've heard of this complaint. I thought the 3D was quite good.

Originally Posted by Mobe1969

Yes, I found that comment on Dark Side of the Moon a bit unexpected - I didn't notice any issue

Someone actually measured the brightness drop on here when DOTM was released. I noticed the brightness drop before even reading about it which was easy to see on my screen/room. I forget the exact time it starts to drop, but it does. This was talked about quite a bit on here and AVS when this release hit.

[jscoggins]

Originally Posted by Thomas Guycott

Not when they're watching in anamorphic projection.

[Show spoiler]

[Todd Smith]

Originally Posted by WontonNoodle

Yes, Paramount still needs to rerelease the 3D version of DOTM. The brightness dip is RIDICULOUS. The entire last half of the movie has 5 pairs of sunglasses in front of it. Absolutely screwed up release.

No doubt. IIRC, it is right around the 42 minute mark or so when it first starts to drop. Annoying to say the least!

[Suntory_Times]

Originally Posted by Todd Smith

No doubt. IIRC, it is right around the 42 minute mark or so when it first starts to drop. Annoying to say the least!

Which is more laughable or depressing depending on how you wish to look at it as they spent an extra few months making sure it was "perfect".