This document discusses IMAX technology. IMAX is a cinema projection standard developed by Canadian company IMAX Corporation that delivers an image on screen four times the size of conventional movie screens. IMAX uses advance technology like digital 3D cameras, large format 3D glasses, and silver screens for projection. As of 2016, there were over 1000 IMAX theaters in 67 countries. IMAX is considered the future of 3D films as it provides an immersive viewing experience.

1. AMITY UNIVERSITY, RAJASTHAN
Amity School of Engineering
“- - - IMAX - - -”
Submitted by: Darshil Kapadiya Class: B.Tech (CSE), 3rd
Sem.
Session: 2015-2019
Broad Area: Digital Technology, Entertainment Technology, Communication
Abstract:
• 3D movies are quite common now a days, with many of the latest
animated films, action packed blockbuster and horror flicks.
• IMAX 3D is quite different than RealD 3D though both of them
utilize passive 3D technology.
• This makes use of relatively lightweight eyewear.
• IMAX is a set of cinema projection standards created by Canadian
company IMAX Corporation.
• It is developed by Graeme Ferguson, Roman Kroitor, Robert Kerr
and William C. Shaw.
• Many Films are now converted into IMAX format.
• It can bring huge change in world of entertainment. (i.e. Cinema
World).It revolutionize the giant screen cinema.
• 2D digital camera and 3D digital camera are used for shooting.
IMAX delivers just that on screen four times the size of
conventional movie screens.
• As of January 1, 2016 there are 1061 IMAX theatres in 67
countries. In July 2005, London became first to host live music
concerts, and computer game tournament.
• IMAX is the future of 3D films which gives an engrossing
experience.
• 2015 IMAX Global Box Office reach $1 billion. And significantly
surpasses worldwide industry box office growth of approximately
10%.
• Resolution of image is increased which leads to amazing
experience.
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2. Used Technology
Here advance technology is used like digital cameras with
advance lenses.3D glasses of large format (for large screen) are
used. Silver coated screen for projection. Advance sound technology
for effect. The 3D technology is upgraded than RealD 3D.Format of
film is changed and use of more perforation per frame. Resolution
of image is increased which lead to better quality of images.
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