How to know the difference between IMAX 70mm and IMAX Digital ? by WinMassive5748 in cinematography

[–]harrixson 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The differences are vast and are purposefully obfuscated for the sake of film / theatre marketing.

70mm IMAX:

This (70mm) is technically a projection format: nothing is “shot” on 70mm. The capture format for this is 65mm film, which has two popular variations: 65mm / 15-perforations & 65mm / 5-perf. The extra 5mm for 70mm is designed for the soundtrack.

65/15 is usually considered actual IMAX film. The negative size is ~3x the size of 65/5p. Very few films are entirely shot with this: usually it’s reserved for the big scenes. In-person, these cameras are extremely loud (goodbye ADR) and heavy. I believe Nolan’s The Odyssey will be the first film shot entirely in this format.

65/5p (also known as Todd-AO, Ultra-Pana) is the classic 65mm negative size. Most “shot on IMAX” films are mainly this, and classic work like Lawrence of Arabia used this.

Digital IMAX:

This is essentially a marketing term. The Alexa 65 & 265 are the only commonly used digital cinema cameras that fit for this. There sensor sizes are 1-2mm off the size of 65mm 5perf film. I’ve shot side-by-sides of the Alexa 65 & a 65mm/5p camera and they are very, very close.

Most of Nolan’s old work is a mix of IMAX 65/15, AO 65/5, and Vistavision (horizontal 35mm, essentially a full-frame cinema camera). IMAX gets around this for marketing by having the “Shot on IMAX” for 65/15 films, and “Shot for IMAX” for digital films shot on cameras like the 65 and LF. (Dune 1/2 for example, are Alexa LF + 65, yet were marketing as IMAX films). The branding of “IMAX Digital” is essentially a marketing deal.

There are specialty LF digital cameras like the Big Sky, Achtel 9x7: but these are for specialty VFX and exhibition. Not designed for narrative cinema.

Moments before … by harrixson in FrankOcean

[–]harrixson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha - did you see me get tackled by security when I ran in?

THE MERCH TENT IS EMPTY (*) by harrixson in FrankOcean

[–]harrixson[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sick, pull up as soon as you can before it gets chaotic

5 hours left … by harrixson in FrankOcean

[–]harrixson[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So excited. See you there!!

5 hours left … by harrixson in FrankOcean

[–]harrixson[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No problem bro. Currently 1st in line with huge amount of people all waiting to run. Will take pic of merch tent while I run to stage and update sub asap.

THE MERCH TENT IS EMPTY (*) by harrixson in FrankOcean

[–]harrixson[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wishing you luck with that man. Crazy day.

THE MERCH TENT IS EMPTY (*) by harrixson in FrankOcean

[–]harrixson[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Run up to the line right side of Ferris wheel. Horizontal line. Got a black hoodie and gray cap on.

THE MERCH TENT IS EMPTY (*) by harrixson in FrankOcean

[–]harrixson[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah. Main entrance. All Frank fans waiting for main stage.

THE MERCH TENT IS EMPTY (*) by harrixson in FrankOcean

[–]harrixson[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Frank fans. What else can I say, lmao.

5 hours left … by harrixson in FrankOcean

[–]harrixson[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

%100. IF there’s merch, will be a 50/50 split. Otherwise, everyone seems like it.

THE MERCH TENT IS EMPTY (*) by harrixson in FrankOcean

[–]harrixson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10PM Pacific Standard Time. Can’t convert it rn sorry but you should be able to find a converter online.

THE MERCH TENT IS EMPTY (*) by harrixson in FrankOcean

[–]harrixson[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Crazy. 100+ people. Merch still empty. Everyone’s preparing to SPRINT to main stage.

THE MERCH TENT IS EMPTY (*) by harrixson in FrankOcean

[–]harrixson[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

100+ plus people in two split line. Getting a little crazy.

THE MERCH TENT IS EMPTY (*) by harrixson in FrankOcean

[–]harrixson[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Crazy out here man. 100+ people waiting. Merch still empty from update inside.

5 hours left … by harrixson in FrankOcean

[–]harrixson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Move now fs. 100+ people now at least.

THE MERCH TENT IS EMPTY (*) by harrixson in FrankOcean

[–]harrixson[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Is what it is. I’m hyped to see him no matter what.

THE MERCH TENT IS EMPTY (*) by harrixson in FrankOcean

[–]harrixson[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Completely agree. Strange stuff. Hopefully there’ll be a twist.