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Old 06-23-2009, 06:29 AM   #1
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Default Why is IMAX not wide screen?

I often wonder why Imax is not wide screen. Why is Imax aspect ratio closer to 1.33:1 but movie theater is closer to 2.4:1? Does Imax camera have a technical limitation that makes it difficult to make a movie at 2.4:1?

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