Sebastian OMILESCU

Sorin FITERO

Content:What is IMAX?How is the IMAX effect achieved?Camera AspectsCamera WeightCamera LensIMAX FilmRecording TimeNumber of FilmsProjection TechnologyEffective Screen WidthViewing PyramidCustom Lens SuiteChristie 2200 (Solaria) SeriesChristie Solaria Series FeaturesTechnical Specifications: CP2210Technical Specifications: CP2220Technical Specifications: CP2230IMAX Trailer

What is IMAX?

IMAX stands for Image Maximum

is a motion picture format with the capacity for greater size and clearer resolution than standard movie systems

movies have incredible clarity, even on huge screens that are the hallmark of IMAX theaters worldwide

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How is the IMAX effect achieved?

the large film format

a six-channel sound system that is separate from the film

a unique projection system that is specifically designed and custom-built

the theater itself which is specially designed

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IMAX 3D CAMERA

Features:

- 180º independently driven shutters

- high quality orientable optical viewfinder

- digital crystal speed selection from 1 to 36 fps

-1000 ft. and 2500 ft magazines

-Dual 15 perf 65 mm movements

-Full range of 3D lens pairs fully motorized

for remote control

Weights:Camera only: 66.8 kgCamera / lens / 1000 ft. of film: 97.5 kgCamera / lens / 2500 ft. of film: 149.2 kg

Dimensions:Length: 58.8 cmWidth: 50.8 cmHeight: 60.9 cm

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Camera Weight

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FIGURE 1. The IMAX custom 30-mm f/2.8 fisheye lens offers high performance and a 150° field of view for recording images that can be projected on a domical screen distortion free.

Camera Lens

FIGURE 2. Mirrors angled at 45° are inserted behind the left-eye and right-eye objectives to direct images to the appropriate film plane.

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IMAX Film

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Recording Time

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Number of Films

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IMAX PROJECTORS

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Projection Technology

• Dual-Projector System• Proprietary Image Enhancer• Enhanced Brightness and Contrast• Automatic Image Calibration• Image Processing Enhancements• Custom Server• Custom User Interface• Compatible with Multiplex TMS• Alternative Content Input

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Effective Screen Width

• In IMAX theatres, a larger effective screen width is achieved by bringing the screen closer to the audience.

• IMAX's customized, patented theatre geometry provides an immersive experience equal to 20 to 230% increased screen area.

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Viewing Pyramid

• IMAX’s maximized field of view results in a more immersive 3D experience than conventional systems projecting onto traditional screens.

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Custom Lens Suite

• Proprietary IMAX Immersive Lens Suite

• Lens Throw Ratio RangesIMAX 1 0.83 – 0.97IMAX 2 1.04 – 1.25

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Projectors:Christie 2200 (Solaria) Series

• IMAX digital currently uses two 2K-resolution Christie projectors with Texas Instruments Digital Light Processing technology alongside parts of IMAX's proprietary technologies.

• The two 2K images are projected over each other, producing an image that is potentially brighter 2K digital cinema.

• The CP2220 and 2230 were designed from the start to be fully upgradable to 4K technology.

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Christie Solaria Series Features:

• A modular design• Built-in diagnostics• Platform independent Touch Panel Controller• LiteLOC feature for constant image brightness• LampLOC feature for motorized three-axis lamp alignment

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Technical Specifications: CP2210

Projector CP2210

Brightness lamp 2.0kW (CDXL-20SD)

nominal ~15,000 lumens

screen size <45' (55' max)

Contrast ratio >2000:1 full field on/off

Digital micromirror device 0.98" 2K 3-chip DMD DLP Cinema chip

Input line voltage Single phase 220V

Number of colors 35.2 trillion

Power supply 1kW-2.1kW low-ripple switch mode lamp ballast

Dimensions Projection head & ballast (LxWxH):687 x 665 x 395mm

Weight As installed: 43.5kg

Technical Specifications: CP2220

Projector CP2220

Brightness lamp 3.0kW (CDXL-30SD)

nominal ~15,000 lumens

screen size 55' (65' max)

Contrast ratio >2000:1 full field on/off

Digital micromirror device 1.2" 2K 3-chip DMD DLP Cinema chip

Input line voltage Single phase 220V

Number of colors 35.2 trillion

Power supply 3.3kW low-ripple switch mode lamp ballast

Dimensions Projection head & ballast (approx., LxWxH): 1066 x 635 x 406mm

Weight As installed: 116kg

Technical Specifications: CP2230

Projector CP2230

Brightness lamp 6.6kW (CDLX-60)

nominal >30,000 lumens

screen size >55'

Contrast ratio >2000:1 full field on/off

Digital micromirror device 0.98" 2K 3-chip DMD DLP Cinema chip

Input line voltage 3 Phase 208/400V

Number of colors 35.2 trillion

Power supply 7kW low-ripple switch mode lamp ballast

Dimensions Projection head & ballast (approx., LxWxH): 1066 x 635 x 436mm

Weight As installed: 111kg

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