IMAX | IMAX to Kerala; How is it different from normal theatre?

An IMAX theater is coming to Kerala too. Kerala’s first IMAX theater opens at Lulu Mall in Thiruvananthapuram. IMAX is a word that many film lovers have heard. Although many people are familiar with the name that appears on the screen before the film starts, how many people know what IMAX is. Let’s understand about it in detail.

IMAX is a company that manufactures high-definition lenses, film codecs, projectors, and equipment for movie theaters. It is also a technology that provides a unique cinema format and viewing experience. What is the main difference between a regular movie theater and a premium movie theater? That is essentially the difference between screen and theatre. You can tell the difference as soon as you walk into an IMAX theater.

Loudspeakers are often located behind IMAX screens. See here for stadium style seating. IMAX provides the clearest images and sounds of the highest quality.

IMAX theater

This theater technology is not that new. The IMAX theater was started in 1971. It was not that popular in the early days. By 2000, IMAX began to gain more popularity. Initially, such theaters were used to show wildlife films. Many graphic films were also shown on such screens. Estimates show that there are now around 1500 IMAX theaters in eighty countries.

The scenes in IMAX theaters can be enjoyed in such a way that it feels as if it is happening in front of the audience. Linear polarization technologies and better cameras should be used for this.

Another feature of IMAX theaters is that you can watch movies from a wide angle. A perspective image can be viewed from all angles. IMAX theaters have special sound designers and sound system installations for clear and perfect sound.

Difference between an IMAX screen and a regular screen

It’s like asking what the difference is between water and fresh water. The difference between the two can be told based on its quality. Watch the film on an IMAX screen with the highest quality and the best sound technology on a big screen. If the film is shot using an IMAX camera, you can enjoy the experience of filling the entire screen.

A regular screen with low pixel resolution can be seen in normal theaters. In contrast, the IMAX screen is wider. It is ten times larger than a normal theater screen.

IMAX works with three projection formats and the 70 mm film system. Normal theaters only have one movie format. They operate using a 35mm film system on a rectangular screen.

Difference between Standard Audio and IMAX Audio

IMAX sound is powered by precision engineered sound systems and speakers. That’s why you can hear clear and crisp sound no matter how far you are from the speakers.

Using 12-channel sound systems that provide basic sounds or 6-channel sound systems that provide large-scale sounds, the sound in an IMAX theater can be very immersive.

Although there are many sound systems used in standard theatres, most standard theaters use a 5.1 sound system or a similar type.

The difference between standard 3D and IMAX 3D.

In normal 3D you may not be able to distinguish small objects. But in IMAX 3D they clearly differ. IMAX 3D combines the images of two different projectors to offer high visual quality. By understanding the characteristics of the human eye, IMAX adjusts the performance of the projector.

IMAX competitors

With the advent of digital theaters came many competitors trying to replicate the theater experience offered by IMAX. We will talk about them now.

IMAX and Dolby Cinema

The same theater complex is home to a Dolby Cinema Theater and a Digital IMAX Theater. Both offer big screen visual experiences. But the IMAX has a better display and more seats. Dolby is a technology known for providing sharper, clearer images and bass-rich sounds. Today, Dolby sound systems are used in theaters and homes. What Dolby does is experience sounds in their fullness. The sound is transmitted through 64 channels.

IMAX and RPX

RPX is similar to Dolby. RPX theaters also have a huge screen and lots of seats. RPX offers better sound and visual quality than the average projection. But RPX projectors are shorter than IMAX screens. RPX emphasizes width over height.

IMAX and D-BOX

D-Box is more about the seats than the screen. The D box seats move along with the films, providing a 4D experience. If you want to enjoy a special cinema experience sitting on the seats then you can definitely choose D-Box theatres.

Today, many people want a cinema experience that prioritizes visuals and sounds. These have become indispensable elements for theater owners. Today most people watch 3D movies in multiplexes and big theaters. Many theater owners are trying to upgrade their business to the latest technology.