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What does IMAX mean?

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IMAX is a film corporation that distributes 15/70 mm films, which are larger than the movies distributed at your local theatre. This allows the films to be projected at a much larger level than that of a regular theatre. Usually, an IMAX theatre fills the almost the entire wall with the screen, instead of just a fraction of the wall. An IMAX Dome theatre is where you sit in the middle, and the picture is projected all around you.


The bulb that is used to project the movie is also unlike that of a standard movie theatre. The projection bulb is a super bright Xenon Bulb which is 15,000 watts.

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An IMAX screen is a screen that is larger than that of a typical movie theatre. Usually, the screen spans from wall to wall, covering more area.


If referencing to an IMAX dome, the dome is all around the audience, immersing them in environments that are usually uncommon to most.

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Where is the nearest imax cinema to peterborough?

The closest IMAX cinema to Peterborough, Ontario is in Whitby, ON. The second closest IMAX cinema to Peterborough, ON is in Toronto, ON.


How big is an IMAX screen?

about the size of a football field.


Is monsters vs aliens better in real d 3d or IMAX 3d?

It doesn't really matter but Imax has better audio quality? __________________________________________________________________ It will depend whether or not the IMAX movie is an actual IMAX movie, projected from horizontal 70mm film, or just a 35mm or digital projection blown up to the IMAX screen size. Most of the IMAX 3D blockbuster movies you see (Harry Potter, Tron etc.) are not shot with IMAX cameras. Some movies, such as The Dark Knight, mix scenes shot with IMAX cameras with 35mm cameras. The larger film stock (4 times the size of a standard film frame) allows much greater detail, and will look better as a 3D movie as well. The sound is digital disc playback, and usually has the same quality as other 35mm movies. When IMAX was first introduced, it had much better sound quality than other movies houses, but now most theaters have the same quality sound.


What is the estimated cost to set up an IMAX theater?

120,000.00us dollars


Does Imax mean 3-d?

No, there are many other formats that you can watch movies, where it is in 3D.Another AnswerIMAX 3D is 70mm film with a different aspect ratio than is used on standard screens that show 35mm film.The IMAX 3D Experience is much larger, much more engaging, physically, than 3D on other screens, mostly because of its dramatically larger size relative to your eyes.The IMAX 3D glasses frame the screen in such a way that you have only black peripheral vision, engaging your brain more completely through your eyes than mental and emotional engagement available when viewing a standard screen.

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What is the market cap for Imax Corporation IMAX?

As of July 2014, the market cap for Imax Corporation (IMAX) is $1,765,316,702.40.


What is the symbol for Imax Corporation in the NYSE?

The symbol for Imax Corporation in the NYSE is: IMAX.


Is every theater a imax theater?

No, not every thearter. I think. I mean, there are different theaters that aren't Imax. la la la boo boo boo


Who holds the copyright on IMAX?

IMAX is a company which offers educational and entertaining films and features on large, high defintion screens. Because IMAX is a corporation, the copyright to IMAX is owned by the IMAX corporation.


Who is the CEO of imax?

The CEO of IMAX is Richard L Gelfond.


What is IMAX Corporation's population?

IMAX Corporation's population is 550.


When was IMAX Corporation created?

IMAX Corporation was created in 1968.


What is IMAX supposed to be?

iMax basically is a large scale movie theater.


When does saw 6 come out in imax?

It should already be in Imax Theatres.


Where will toystory3 be playing?

In theaters and IMAX in Disney digital 3D and IMAX 3D


Is The Lion King playing in imax?

There hasn't been any official annoucement on an IMAX re-release, though it was released in IMAX in December 2002.


What is IMAX's phone number?

See the link below for IMAX's official website. Enter in your location at it'll lead you to the nearest IMAX and it's phone number.