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    IMAX is a proprietary system of high-resolution cameras, film formats, film projectors, and theaters known for having very large screens with a tall aspect ratio (approximately either 1.43:1 or 1.90:1) and steep stadium seating, with the 1.43:1 ratio format being available only in few selected locations. [1]

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  2. Jul 20, 2020 · It’s often sold to potential customers as the most immersive way to watch a movie, featuring a larger-than-average screen and the highest quality imagery and sound. The ticket price is higher, too. But what is IMAX, and how did it go from a speciality format often seen in museums to a common option found at many multiplexes?

  3. Apr 12, 2024 · Definition: IMAX (Image Maximum) is a proprietary system of high-resolution cameras, film formats, projectors, and theaters known for having huge screens with a tall aspect ratio and steep stadium seating to enhance the viewer’s sense of immersion.

  4. Oct 22, 2021 · In 1970, Tiger Child (Donald Brittain), the first IMAX film, was shown at Expo 70 in Osaka, Japan, and the following year the first permanent IMAX system was installed at the Cinesphere Theater in Toronto, debuting in May 1971 with the travelogue North of Superior (Graeme Ferguson).

  5. IMAX is a Canadian-born invention that has had little scholarly investigation despite its continued commercial success. The importance of this research project stems from the lack of scholarly research about the beginnings of IMAX as a Canadian-born invention and its place within the history media technology.

  6. Oct 3, 2021 · In 1967 Montreal, three men's paths would cross, resulting in the birth of IMAX. In this video I explore the founders' backstory and the technical challenges that came along with the invention of...

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  8. Jul 25, 2023 · The intention behind IMAX was simple yet ambitious – to increase the resolution of the film so it could be shown on larger screens, providing audiences with a viewing experience that’s more immersive than ever before. This is achieved through a unique process.

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