The first thing you must understand is that we see in three dimensions naturally. When looking at an object, our two eyes see it from two slightly different angles. The brain fuses the two slightly different images together to make one three-dimensional image. This is why we have depth perception and can naturally determine how far to reach when picking up objects or how high to lift our feet when walking up stairs. In order to see a three-dimensional image on screen, two separate images are also required. The IMAX 3D projector simultaneously projects two strips of 15/70 film, one for each eye, onto a special silver IMAX 3D screen. Each strip of film contains images from two slightly different vantages. Each member of the audience must wear special 3D glasses, which channel the right-eye image to the right eye and the left-eye image to the left eye. Your brain fuses the two images together to create a three-dimensional image. The results make the screen virtually disappear and the images seem to float around the theatre.
Is this
the same 3D that uses the red/blue glasses?
IMAX 3D technology employs superior polarized glasses technology. One
key factor behind the magic of IMAX 3D is the implementation of dual filmstrip
technology. This technology is far superior to the old fashioned "red-blue"
anaglyphic 3D, which combines left- and right- eye images onto a single
strip of film, compromising sharpness and colour. IMAX 3D technology eliminates
this compromise and enhances the images by not only using the world's
largest film format (15/70mm), but also by using two separate strips of
film for both image capture and projection.
Is every
IMAX movie 3D?
IMAX movies can be in 2D and 3D. Be sure to check with the theatre to
determine if the film is in 2D or 3D.
Is IMAX
showing Hollywood films in 3D format?
To date, IMAX has not reformatted any Hollywood films into IMAX 3D format.
However, IMAX does have research and development efforts focused on developing
this technology. In the meantime, we will continue to release Hollywood
event films that have been digitally re-mastered into IMAX's format using
proprietary IMAX DMRÒ technology. IMAX DMR films provide a powerful
and immersive cinematic experience.
Can I watch
an IMAX 3D movie at home?
The IMAX ExperienceÒ is made possible by the combination of the
world's most powerful projector that projects the world's largest film
frames onto giant screens that can be up to eight stories high using 30,000
watts of light. The 3D images are complemented by 12,000 watts of uncompressed
digital surround sound. Some IMAX 3D movies are available on DVD format,
such as IMAX's latest hit SPACE STATION 3D, and are compatible with specialized
home theatre 3D viewing devices.
What
will the next IMAX 3D movie be?
There are several IMAX 3D films currently in development. The newest IMAX
3D space film, Magnificent Desolation, recently began production and will
be released to IMAX theatres in 2005. Magnificent Desolation, which is
being produced by Playtone in association with IMAX, will chronicle men
walking on the moon and feature narration by Tom Hanks.
Which is
the best seat to sit in to experience IMAX 3D?
The 3D images in an IMAXÒ theatre will reach out at you no matter
where you sit, making every seat the best seat in the house.
How long is the movie?
A typical IMAX 3D movie is about 40 minutes in length.
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