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Real IMAX = 15/70 film, 3D effect pops out of the screen, provides the biggest image (most immersive) even when no IMAX filmed scenes are present, darker/not as sharp of an image with digital films.

LieMAX = Digital IMAX with digital projection, similar 3D effect to real IMAX, brighter/crisper picture when digital films are played, similar sound to real IMAX, smaller screen size than real IMAX.

Regular 3D screen = Used RealD 3D which has a more "in the screen" 3D effect, digital projection, smaller/equal screen size when compared to LieMAX, worst sound of the three.

UltraAVX in Canada uses a bigger screen (smaller than real IMAX but bigger than most LieMAX), better sound (very close to IMAX), uses RealD 3D.



I think this is about right.
 
3N16MA said:
Real IMAX = 15/70 film, 3D effect pops put of the screen, provides the biggest image (most immersive) even when no IMAX filmed scenes are present, darker/not as sharp of an image with digital films.

LieMAX = Digital IMAX with digital projection, similar 3D effect to real IMAX, brighter/crisper picture when digital films are played, similar sound to real IMAX, smaller screen size than real IMAX.

Regular 3D screen = Used RealD 3D which has a more "in the screen" 3D effect, digital projection, smaller/equal screen size when compared to LieMAX, worst sound of the three.

UltraAVX in Canada uses a bigger screen (smaller than real IMAX but bigger than most LieMAX), better sound (very close to IMAX), uses RealD 3D.



I think this is about right.
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Should I go for UltraAVX in that case? There's one at Metrotown which is closer than the Langley IMAX.
 
NotTheGuyYouKill said:
Should I go for UltraAVX in that case? There's one at Metrotown which is closer than the Langley IMAX.
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I'm not sure of the IMAX in Langley is real or LieMax. If it's LieMAX they both will be digital and it comes down to which 3D effect you prefer. If it's real than the picture won't be as sharp/bright but it will be bigger and the 3D will have more pop.


Tron 2.0 said:
Real IMAX theaters with digital projectors do exist.
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I haven't been to IMAX in awhile so I'm not sure if the one closest to me has been changed or not. I have been watching most films with UltraAVX due to the better screen, sound, seats, and reserve seating.
 
Isn't RealD objectively superior considering modern filmmakers utilize 3D as a means of providing inward depth and not gimmicky pop out nonsense? IMAX needs to step their game up.
 
3N16MA said:
I'm not sure of the IMAX in Langley is real or LieMax. If it's LieMAX they both will be digital and it comes down to which 3D effect you prefer. If it's real than the picture won't be as sharp/bright but it will be bigger and the 3D will have more pop.
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What exactly is the difference between RealD 3D and "pop" 3D? I've only seen a couple of films in 3D, they were in a standard theater and I guess RealD.
 
NotTheGuyYouKill said:
What exactly is the difference between RealD 3D and "pop" 3D? I've only seen a couple of films in 3D, they were in a standard theater and I guess RealD.
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With IMAX 3D everything pops out of the screen and appears to be in front of you, almost like you can reach out and grab it. RealD 3D provides inward depth and is like looking into a window. Everything is contained within the screen. I'm still not 100% certain if digital IMAX pops out as much as traditional IMAX since I have never experienced it.
 
Watched the theatrical cut in the end, will do the same as Alien and watch director's cut after Prometheus.

Haven't seen it for about 8 years, and enjoyed the second half; the action's very well paced and there's a few great shots (Hicks lifting up the vent and them all being there is nightmare enducing) but the first half when I'm forced to spend time with Hudson who is a very annoying character, and shithead Vasquez that can't act, I didn't really enjoy it. It didn't feel as tight or focused as the first film, but the second half's very fun. I just wish Newt didn't scream so much but she's mostly okay. Mostly.

Not a patch on the first one. If the first one is a 4/4, the second is a 3/4. Havent seen the third and remember the fourth one not too fondly.
 
Just watched Aliens (theatrical) for the first time on Blu. Really well-directed and the action scenes were obviously brilliant, but my favourite bits were the motion tracker bits. God they were fucking scary :lol

Seen the director's cut a few times, cos the DVD I have is the Special Edition.

So yeah fun film.
 
Freewheelin' said:
Just watched Aliens (theatrical) for the first time on Blu. Really well-directed and the action scenes were obviously brilliant, but my favourite bits were the motion tracker bits. God they were fucking scary :lol

Seen the director's cut a few times, cos the DVD I have is the Special Edition.

So yeah fun film.
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Everyone work out who he is
 
Wilbury said:
Watched the theatrical cut in the end, will do the same as Alien and watch director's cut after Prometheus.

Haven't seen it for about 8 years, and enjoyed the second half; the action's very well paced and there's a few great shots (Hicks lifting up the vent and them all being there is nightmare enducing) but the first half when I'm forced to spend time with Hudson who is a very annoying character, and shithead Vasquez that can't act, I didn't really enjoy it. It didn't feel as tight or focused as the first film, but the second half's very fun. I just wish Newt didn't scream so much but she's mostly okay. Mostly.

Not a patch on the first one. If the first one is a 4/4, the second is a 3/4. Havent seen the third and remember the fourth one not too fondly.
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Yeah... the main problem with the directors cut is that there is more Hudson. There are some good additions but the bad ones are super hard to look past.
 
Fantastical said:
I just saw the Coors Light commercial featuring Prometheus.

Weirdest cross promotion ever.
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The Stephen A. Smith commercial I witnessed during the Miami / Boston game tops that. Shockingly bad, I can't believe they tried to equate the plight of those in the movie to the heroism and struggle of basketball players.
 
Caught a new bit of dialog in one of the new TV spots (which I was hoping to avoid) and it came off kind of clunky.

spoilers:

"So why do you call them engineeers. Who did they engineer?"

"Us."

The plot seems really obvious :(
 
BlueTsunami said:
The Stephen A. Smith commercial I witnessed during the Miami / Boston game tops that. Shockingly bad, I can't believe they tried to equate the plight of those in the movie to the heroism and struggle of basketball players.
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No it doesn't. At least all he did was introduce the extended commercial and tried to tie it in with ESPN using some twitter contest. The actual footage wasn't infused with sports or ESPN.
 
Lv99 Slacker said:
Oh, god. Imax, LieMax, UlraAVX, 4k digital, whatever - can somebody just tell me where to go in NYC for the best possible 3D experience?
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You go down the block from the LieMax theater, past the electronic stores with the 4k 3D LED HDTV's, take the subway to RealD 3D theater....walk past it, turn right, go up that block until you hit the normal movie theater, turn left, keep walking until you come to the retro theater with the red/blue glasses, go in and laugh, get out and take the nearest bus one stop, get out and take a cab north 5 miles, and right there should be a sign that says "For Best Possible 3D Experience, follow these directions."




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3N16MA said:
With IMAX 3D everything pops out of the screen and appears to be in front of you, almost like you can reach out and grab it. RealD 3D provides inward depth and is like looking into a window. Everything is contained within the screen. I'm still not 100% certain if digital IMAX pops out as much as traditional IMAX since I have never experienced it.
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This is nonsense. The amount of "pop" has nothing to do with the projection technology.
 
Net_Wrecker said:
You go down the block from the LieMax theater, past the electronic stores with the 4k 3D LED HDTV's, take the subway to RealD 3D theater....walk past it, turn right, go up that block until you hit the normal movie theater, turn left, keep walking until you come to the retro theater with the red/blue glasses, go in and laugh, get out and take the nearest bus one stop, get out and take a cab north 5 miles, and right there should be a sign that says "For Best Possible 3D Experience, follow these directions."




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Some help you were. :(
 
FoneBone said:
This is nonsense. The amount of "pop" has nothing to do with the projection technology.
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Seriously, I have no idea what he's talking about when describing 3D visuals and just gave up. 70mm IMAX 3D < Digital IMAX aka LIEmax 3D. Sculli showed me the way, and if he wasn't on blackout from reviews he would slap enigma in the face.

IMAX 3D is worth the extra 2$ for the sound system alone.
 
Ashhong said:
Seriously, I have no idea what he's talking about when describing 3D visuals and just gave up. 70mm IMAX 3D < Digital IMAX aka LIEmax 3D. Sculli showed me the way, and if he wasn't on blackout from reviews he would slap enigma in the face.

IMAX 3D is worth the extra 2$ for the sound system alone.
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IMAX 3D is optimized for the image to pop-out like old 3D movies and RealD is optimized for the image to extend in and provide depth which is what modern 3D filmmakers use it for.
 
Awesome. Will I am currently able to purchase IMAX 3D tickets for the June 8th showing through Fandango. Should I pull the trigger and buy now or wait closer to the actual date? (never purchased movie tickets this early)
 
fifasnipe2224 said:
Awesome. Will I am currently able to purchase IMAX 3D tickets for the June 8th showing through Fandango. Should I pull the trigger and buy now or wait closer to the actual date? (never purchased movie tickets this early)
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If they're available on Fandango and you know you wanna go then, you may as well just get them now.
 
Frensh Critic/press reviws are out


Le truc cool a la projo de #prometheus, c'est que j'étais installé tout prêt de Brian de Palma
The cool thing is the # projo of prometheus is that I was all ready installed by Brian de Palma
https://twitter.com/cineshowFR/status/207108535786536961

#Prometheus Enfin un grand film de science-fiction, le premier depuis un certain temps (Moon? District 9?)"
Prometheus Finally a great science fiction film, the first for some time (Moon? District 9?) "
https://twitter.com/#!/CyrilSauvageot

En terme de pure SF - esthétique, inventivité, références aux classiques du genre - #Prometheus est une vraie réussite.
In terms of pure SF - aesthetic inventiveness, references to the classics - # Prometheus is a real success.
https://twitter.com/#!/CyrilSauvageot

Beaucoup de sentiments mitigés a la sortie de #prometheus . Dont moi ...
A lot of mixed feelings at the output of # prometheus. Including me ...
https://twitter.com/cineshowFR/status/207104376609832961

Promotheus juste excellent critique demain
Promotheus just excellent critic tomorrow
https://twitter.com/kccinemacoms/status/207102706312163328

ben... Visuellement top mais niveau histoire, c'est TRÈS mal traité ?#prometheus?
ben ... Top level visually but story is VERY badly treated: (? # Prometheus?
https://twitter.com/celinecrespin/status/207108628363214849

Bon... Très partagée à la sortie de ?#prometheus? (suis pas la seule)... La critique ne va pas être simple à écrire :/ cc
Well ... Very divided on leaving? # Prometheus? (am not the only) ... Criticism will not be easy to write :/ cc
https://twitter.com/celinecrespin/status/207104130689400833

#Prometheus? : long et chiant, avec tous les poncifs de la SF dont un scénario ultra-attendu et aucun effort de crédibilité. Grosse déception
Prometheus ?: long and boring, with all the clichés of science fiction scenario in which an ultra-awaited effort and credibility. big disappointment

https://twitter.com/LinternauteCine/status/207105123065937920
 
Sounds like the movie will look great but also suck. After being disappointed by Avatar, I've become wary of the movies made by old sci-fi masters.
 
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