Comments on: How The Dark Knight Went IMAX http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/14/how-the-dark-knight-went-imax/ Blogging the Reel World Tue, 2 Dec 2008 12:59:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: The Dark Knight - Review | Watch most popular videos http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/14/how-the-dark-knight-went-imax/#comment-475450 The Dark Knight - Review | Watch most popular videos Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:26:27 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=13055#comment-475450 [...] Why IMAX? Several friends had asked me why wait for IMAX when you can definitely get tickets for a regular showing if you got them a few hours in advance. There are several reasons for this. Besides the fact that I had a big discount and that I had always wanted to watch a film at the IMAX theater, The Dark Knight had scenes that were shot specifically for the IMAX. In fact there is about 30 minutes of the film shot in high resolution IMAX. You also get more picture with IMAX. Here’s a comparison between what the difference is between an IMAX shot and a standard shot: (taken from How The Dark Knight Went IMAX) [...] [...] Why IMAX? Several friends had asked me why wait for IMAX when you can definitely get tickets for a regular showing if you got them a few hours in advance. There are several reasons for this. Besides the fact that I had a big discount and that I had always wanted to watch a film at the IMAX theater, The Dark Knight had scenes that were shot specifically for the IMAX. In fact there is about 30 minutes of the film shot in high resolution IMAX. You also get more picture with IMAX. Here’s a comparison between what the difference is between an IMAX shot and a standard shot: (taken from How The Dark Knight Went IMAX) [...]

]]> By: HD-Trailers.net Blog » Blog Archive » The Dark Knight - Review http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/14/how-the-dark-knight-went-imax/#comment-446101 HD-Trailers.net Blog » Blog Archive » The Dark Knight - Review Sun, 03 Aug 2008 12:33:38 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=13055#comment-446101 [...] Why IMAX? Several friends had asked me why wait for IMAX when you can definitely get tickets for a regular showing if you got them a few hours in advance. There are several reasons for this. Besides the fact that I had a big discount and that I had always wanted to watch a film at the IMAX theater, The Dark Knight had scenes that were shot specifically for the IMAX. In fact there is about 30 minutes of the film shot in high resolution IMAX. You also get more picture with IMAX. To see a comparison between what an IMAX shot and a standard shot, check out: How The Dark Knight Went IMAX [...] [...] Why IMAX? Several friends had asked me why wait for IMAX when you can definitely get tickets for a regular showing if you got them a few hours in advance. There are several reasons for this. Besides the fact that I had a big discount and that I had always wanted to watch a film at the IMAX theater, The Dark Knight had scenes that were shot specifically for the IMAX. In fact there is about 30 minutes of the film shot in high resolution IMAX. You also get more picture with IMAX. To see a comparison between what an IMAX shot and a standard shot, check out: How The Dark Knight Went IMAX [...]

]]> By: Sven http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/14/how-the-dark-knight-went-imax/#comment-440551 Sven Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:44:20 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=13055#comment-440551 TO ANSWER THE QUESTION: Yes, they change the format throughout the movie. Most of the aerial shots are in 70mm, as well as a few other scenes. For the major part of the movie you will see black bars on the top and bottom which are hardly noticeable. It's still a giant picture. But when the IMAX sequences come up, you are kind of blown away, it's so frickin huge. TO ANSWER THE QUESTION:

Yes, they change the format throughout the movie. Most of the aerial shots are in 70mm, as well as a few other scenes. For the major part of the movie you will see black bars on the top and bottom which are hardly noticeable. It’s still a giant picture. But when the IMAX sequences come up, you are kind of blown away, it’s so frickin huge.

]]> By: The Dark Knight (Batman Begins 2) - Page 3 - Marijuana.com http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/14/how-the-dark-knight-went-imax/#comment-439804 The Dark Knight (Batman Begins 2) - Page 3 - Marijuana.com Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:30:35 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=13055#comment-439804 [...] Why you should see Dark Knight in IMAX if you have the chance: How The Dark Knight Went IMAX | /Film [...] [...] Why you should see Dark Knight in IMAX if you have the chance: How The Dark Knight Went IMAX | /Film [...]

]]> By: DaWhoLaGn http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/14/how-the-dark-knight-went-imax/#comment-438017 DaWhoLaGn Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:39:17 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=13055#comment-438017 Can someone tell me if the rest of the non IMAX shot scenes are still displayed as widescreen? I haven't seen an IMAX film since SW Ep II which was 4:3 and I couldn't stand it. If DK is shown widescreen and then blows up to fill all screens upon these special IMAX shots, that would be cool. Can someone tell me if the rest of the non IMAX shot scenes are still displayed as widescreen? I haven’t seen an IMAX film since SW Ep II which was 4:3 and I couldn’t stand it. If DK is shown widescreen and then blows up to fill all screens upon these special IMAX shots, that would be cool.

]]> By: Sly http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/14/how-the-dark-knight-went-imax/#comment-437864 Sly Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:17:36 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=13055#comment-437864 This is a trick to get more people into IMAX theaters. Let me ask you this. What do they do with the 35mm film? Do they crop out some of the image? Do they change their framing to suit 35mm or IMAX? One format is loosing out in the end. This is a trick to get more people into IMAX theaters. Let me ask you this. What do they do with the 35mm film? Do they crop out some of the image? Do they change their framing to suit 35mm or IMAX? One format is loosing out in the end.

]]> By: Sly http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/14/how-the-dark-knight-went-imax/#comment-437862 Sly Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:17:03 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=13055#comment-437862 This is a trick to get more people into IMAX theaters. Let me ask you this. What do they do with the 35mm film? Do they crop out some of the image? Do they change their framing to suit 35mm or IMAX? One format is loosing out in the end. junk This is a trick to get more people into IMAX theaters. Let me ask you this. What do they do with the 35mm film? Do they crop out some of the image? Do they change their framing to suit 35mm or IMAX? One format is loosing out in the end.

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]]> By: Sly http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/14/how-the-dark-knight-went-imax/#comment-437860 Sly Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:15:20 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=13055#comment-437860 This is a trick to get more people into IMAX theaters. Let me ask you this. What do they do with the 35mm film? Do they crop out some of the image? Do they change their framing to suit 35mm or IMAX? One format is loosing out in the end. Crap This is a trick to get more people into IMAX theaters. Let me ask you this. What do they do with the 35mm film? Do they crop out some of the image? Do they change their framing to suit 35mm or IMAX? One format is loosing out in the end.

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]]> By: Dark Knight » The Cody Report http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/14/how-the-dark-knight-went-imax/#comment-437266 Dark Knight » The Cody Report Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:31:16 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=13055#comment-437266 [...] to my apartment to watch Batman Begins. On Saturday we all met up and went to see Dark Knight (the IMAX: Experience.) Apparently a lot of other people did too. I thougt it was great! Probably the best super hero [...] [...] to my apartment to watch Batman Begins. On Saturday we all met up and went to see Dark Knight (the IMAX: Experience.) Apparently a lot of other people did too. I thougt it was great! Probably the best super hero [...]

]]> By: Thinking Outside the Box: 8 Ways The Dark Knight Shines | LifeDev http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/14/how-the-dark-knight-went-imax/#comment-437212 Thinking Outside the Box: 8 Ways The Dark Knight Shines | LifeDev Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:51:41 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=13055#comment-437212 [...] a goal of director Christopher Nolan for a long time, but the right project hadn’t come along until The Dark Knight. There are many obstacles to shooting in IMAX. First, they’re much heavier and [...] [...] a goal of director Christopher Nolan for a long time, but the right project hadn’t come along until The Dark Knight. There are many obstacles to shooting in IMAX. First, they’re much heavier and [...]

]]> By: okinawa http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/14/how-the-dark-knight-went-imax/#comment-434145 okinawa Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:33:37 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=13055#comment-434145 Wonderful, I cannot wait to see this! Wonderful, I cannot wait to see this!

]]> By: insurnces http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/14/how-the-dark-knight-went-imax/#comment-434029 insurnces Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:56:10 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=13055#comment-434029 Dark Knight totally ROCKS! Dark Knight totally ROCKS!

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]]> By: Cuestion de tamaño: Caballero Oscuro en IMAX | FilmClub http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/14/how-the-dark-knight-went-imax/#comment-433492 Cuestion de tamaño: Caballero Oscuro en IMAX | FilmClub Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:09:13 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=13055#comment-433492 [...] Via | Slashfilm [...] [...] Via | Slashfilm [...]

]]> By: David Hildreth http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/14/how-the-dark-knight-went-imax/#comment-433200 David Hildreth Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:03:11 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=13055#comment-433200 Your little graphic comparing the stock sizes really isn't fair, the 35mm was shot Anamorphic not Super 35 or Spherical. Your little graphic comparing the stock sizes really isn’t fair, the 35mm was shot Anamorphic not Super 35 or Spherical.

]]> By: Sammus http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/14/how-the-dark-knight-went-imax/#comment-433189 Sammus Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:36:09 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=13055#comment-433189 DUDES. i saw TDK on IMAX just last night and it is SO GOOD. holy far out dudes you have no idea..... It is probably one of the best movies i have ever seen, not just because it was on IMAX either9although that def added to the experience). i can Assure You all that this movie does not suck DUDES. i saw TDK on IMAX just last night and it is SO GOOD. holy far out dudes you have no idea….. It is probably one of the best movies i have ever seen, not just because it was on IMAX either9although that def added to the experience). i can Assure You all that this movie does not suck

]]> By: Kevin Reape http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/14/how-the-dark-knight-went-imax/#comment-433175 Kevin Reape Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:17:36 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=13055#comment-433175 Just saw the movie on IMAX today for a press only screening and I agree. The Dark Knight is an amazing movie, but on the IMAX it surpasses on so many levels. Email me if you want to talk about my review or anything, I am not posting it publicly. Just saw the movie on IMAX today for a press only screening and I agree. The Dark Knight is an amazing movie, but on the IMAX it surpasses on so many levels.

Email me if you want to talk about my review or anything, I am not posting it publicly.

]]> By: How The Dark Knight Went IMAX | JAMIR Design: Blog http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/14/how-the-dark-knight-went-imax/#comment-433157 How The Dark Knight Went IMAX | JAMIR Design: Blog Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:45:13 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=13055#comment-433157 [...] can check out the full listing of IMAX Theatres playing The Dark Knight on Film School Rejects. Source: [...] [...] can check out the full listing of IMAX Theatres playing The Dark Knight on Film School Rejects. Source: [...]

]]> By: Justin Reilly http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/14/how-the-dark-knight-went-imax/#comment-433154 Justin Reilly Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:33:07 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=13055#comment-433154 Dude, Dark Knight totally ROCKS! JT www.FireMe.To/udi Dude, Dark Knight totally ROCKS!

JT
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]]> By: Chris http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/07/14/how-the-dark-knight-went-imax/#comment-433095 Chris Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:30:19 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/?p=13055#comment-433095 I read in an article that the 35mm footage of TDK will open up VERTICALLY when the IMAX filmmed sequences are seen on the IMAX screen. You won't loose any information on the sides of the 35mm widescreen of the IMAX screen, instead what you will get is a much bigger canvas as the widescreen is lifted OFF and OPENS up the TOP and BOTTOM sections of the frame. if you understand Super35, it's just like that. I'm excited to see TDK on IMAX...seeing it with my buddies on Saturday...bought 13 advanced tickets for a 10PM SOLD OUT SHOW!!! :D:D I read in an article that the 35mm footage of TDK will open up VERTICALLY when the IMAX filmmed sequences are seen on the IMAX screen.

You won’t loose any information on the sides of the 35mm widescreen of the IMAX screen, instead what you will get is a much bigger canvas as the widescreen is lifted OFF and OPENS up the TOP and BOTTOM sections of the frame. if you understand Super35, it’s just like that.

I’m excited to see TDK on IMAX…seeing it with my buddies on Saturday…bought 13 advanced tickets for a 10PM SOLD OUT SHOW!!! :D:D

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