What is so special about an IMAX camera?

As for why IMAX cameras are special, consider the following attributes[2] : The camera is immense. It weighs 240 pounds (109 kg), so it requires special supports and rigging to move it around. A typical 35-mm movie camera, by comparison, weighs only 40 pounds (18 kg). read more

As for why IMAX cameras are special, consider the following attributes: The camera is immense. It weighs 240 pounds (109 kg), so it requires special supports and rigging to move it around. read more

First of all, there is no point in shooting with an IMAX camera unless it will be shown on an IMAX projector and screen. In fact, the added costs make this a fool's errand. First of all, the film for IMAX is much, much larger than 35mm. read more

Clarity, detail and size make IMAX more than a movie. Our remastering — or DMR — process fully transforms every frame of a film to produce the best possible version of a filmmaker’s vision. Two projectors run simultaneously to provide the perfect image with a balance of warmth and sharpness. read more