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Re: The Dark Knight changing Aspect Ratio feels like a Joke
Except that the edge haloes are probably inherent in the IMAX DMR process. Has anyone confirmed any haloing in the IMAX footage?
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Re: The Dark Knight changing Aspect Ratio feels like a Joke
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Except that the edge haloes are probably inherent in the IMAX DMR process. Has anyone confirmed any haloing in the IMAX footage?
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From what I've been reading people are saying that the "haloing" is only showing up on the 35mm portions of the film and are a result of the DMR processing. The thing is if this DMR processing is responsible for the haloing then why weren't there more reports of it when the film was seen in the proper venue? You would think the "haloing" would have stuck out like a sore thumb on a something as large as an IMAX screen. Makes me question the validity of the arguments that any supposed "haloing" is a result of the DMR processing. Apparently, the IMAX shots are unaffected and look good.
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This only bothers each individual as much as you let it. There is NOTHING we can do about it with the version coming out Tues. Warner/Nolan may or may not release a dif version in the future (I doubt it though given Warners track record) with no EE, but how about we make the most of what we got. Would you rather watch the SD-DVD? The BR is a BIG improvement over that. I am not going to dwell on one minor issue in light of everything this disc does well.
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That might be good for you, but that doesn't mean everybody else has to follow that approach. Let's respect that and stop telling others how they should accept this release. I disagree with certain opinions regarding this release about the visual defects, but they have a right to expess that opinion without being told to "make the most of what we got". Furthermore, the same applies to those that see these defects as an intrusion to their viewing experience, but have expressed their views to such a degree that it becomes insulting to those that don't share that POV.
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This only bothers each individual as much as you let it. There is NOTHING we can do about it with the version coming out Tues. Warner/Nolan may or may not release a dif version in the future (I doubt it though given Warners track record) with no EE, but how about we make the most of what we got. Would you rather watch the SD-DVD? The BR is a BIG improvement over that. I am not going to dwell on one minor issue in light of everything this disc does well.
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People are not only supposed to be satisfied with the non-theatrical ratio that this film is being presented in, now they should also be satisfied with any picture quality issues that this release may be suffering from. Good one.
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People are not only supposed to be satisfied with the non-theatrical ratio that this film is being presented in, now they should also be satisfied with any picture quality issues that this release may be suffering from. Good one.
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Can we stop it?
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I've been trying hard to limit my comments in here, but some of this stuff makes it extremely hard to keep silent. Sorry.
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You missed my point, but you have missed many in this thread. Out of respect for Roberts request this is the last post I will make about this topic.
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From IMAX:
HOW DO YOU MAKE 35MM MEET THE IMAX STANDARD?
The image on a 35mm film frame is comprised of a fine grain structure like that of all photographic images. This grain when projected on to the IMAX screen looks like a TV channel with bad reception. IMAX DMR removes this grain while preserving the quality of the underlying image making what you see on the screen crystal clear.
DIGITALLY RE-MASTERED, REFINED, AND RESIZED!
To create the brightness and clarity that audiences have come to expect from The IMAX Experience®, IMAX uses a proprietary computer program to make the images sharper than they were originally, while colors are adjusted for the unique technically superior characteristics of the IMAX screen.
All you have too do is read too understand what has happen too this title on BD.
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Even if you can't "see" EE & DNR from your normal seating distance, the film will have a digital look & will have lost detail.
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Makes me question the validity of the arguments that any supposed "haloing" is a result of the DMR processing. Apparently, the IMAX shots are unaffected and look good.
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Exactly. The only shots proceed by DMR are the 35mm shots
to bring them up to snuff with the IMAX shots. IMAX photography would not require such processing, since the purpose of DMR is to reduce grain to approximately the level of native IMAX film. When you blow up a 35mm element to 15/70, the grain will get blown up as well, which is precisely the reason for DMR. Anyone who's seen a 70mm "blowup" from the 70s and 80s will know exactly what I'm talking about.
Your assumption that there would be complaints about edge haloing from the viewing public @ the time of release assumes that the public would know what to look for. As has been said time and again, 99% of the public will not know what the fuss is about. As someone who has seen @ least a couple of IMAX DMR titles, EE would be entirely dependent on who's overseeing the processing. FWIW, I saw Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix in IMAX with the 3-D segment, and the only place EE was evident was in the end credits.
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Your assumption that there would be complaints about edge haloing from the viewing public @ the time of release assumes that the public would know what to look for. As has been said time and again, 99% of the public will not know what the fuss is about. As someone who has seen @ least a couple of IMAX DMR titles, EE would be entirely dependent on who's overseeing the processing. FWIW, I saw Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix in IMAX with the 3-D segment, and the only place EE was evident was in the end credits.
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My assumption isn't based on the general public viewing the film. It is made more on the basis that many of the people complaining about the BD's PQ also would have seen it in an IMAX theatre. Those types of people, being deeper into movies as a hobby, are more likely to post on sites like this. I would have expected more complaints about IMAX PQ to surface in their reviews, but I hardly read anything about distracting "ringing" in reviews. If DMR caused the ringing ( and I'm not saying it didn't) then I would have expected more complaints about the PQ of IMAX showings from diehard cinephiles, because the ringing would look even more pronounced on a giant screen than it does on smaller HT screens. Yet, most of the complaints originating are about "ringing" on the BD. It just makes me wonder how valid an argument it is to blame the "ringing" on IMAX's DMR process?
I have only seen one 35mm film on IMAX. I was in Calgary and went to see an IMAX screening based on positive comments, posted on HTF, about how fantastic the experience was. I have to admit I was underwhelmed. The whole experience reminded me of those times when I would sit through my dad's home movies while he projected them on the wall, only with IMAX it was bigger. Of course, it didn't help matters that the movie I went to see (Poseidon) was, to put it mildly, disappointing.
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Re: The Dark Knight changing Aspect Ratio feels like a Joke
All those who have seen multiple IMAX DMR presentations, please raise your hands.
*sound of crickets chirping*
That's what I thought. There is no "digital" look to a DMR'd film. You may see edge enhancement here and there, but it still looks like film, because it IS film. It has been processed digitally, but is ultimately output to a film internegative for duplication. You don't see digital artifacting in the same way as on a video transfer.
The most "digital" looking IMAX conversions I've seen were originated digitally: The Polar Express, Beauty and the Beast and Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones.
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From what I've been reading people are saying that the "haloing" is only showing up on the 35mm portions of the film and are a result of the DMR processing. The thing is if this DMR processing is responsible for the haloing then why weren't there more reports of it when the film was seen in the proper venue? You would think the "haloing" would have stuck out like a sore thumb on a something as large as an IMAX screen. Makes me question the validity of the arguments that any supposed "haloing" is a result of the DMR processing. Apparently, the IMAX shots are unaffected and look good.
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Probably because most people were too busy enjoying the movie...
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From what I've been reading people are saying that the "haloing" is only showing up on the 35mm portions of the film and are a result of the DMR processing. The thing is if this DMR processing is responsible for the haloing then why weren't there more reports of it when the film was seen in the proper venue? You would think the "haloing" would have stuck out like a sore thumb on a something as large as an IMAX screen. Makes me question the validity of the arguments that any supposed "haloing" is a result of the DMR processing. Apparently, the IMAX shots are unaffected and look good.
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Projected film has a wider latitude from dark to light than video, projected or other wise. It maybe that the EE is more difficult to see in that added latitude of the film presentation.
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All those who have seen multiple IMAX DMR presentations, please raise your hands.
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I've seen quite a few since 2002:
Matrix Reloaded x4
Matrix Revolutions
Batman Begins x2
Superman Returns x2
I Am Legend
Kung-Fu Panda
TDK x2
and probably another 2-3 films that I can't quite recall at the moment.
My local Imax theater is a conventional flat screen (roughly 80'x60'), with a kick-ass sound system.
I don't think I've ever been distracted greatly to the point of being pulled out of the film by any artifact introduced by the DMR process that blows up the 35mm film source to the IMAX film proportions.
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All those who have seen multiple IMAX DMR presentations, please raise your hands.
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I've seen several over the years including most of the titles, Patrick has mentioned as well as Spiderwick Chronicles, Beowulf and I think Speed Racer. Also, everytime I attend an IMAX showing there are plenty of people in the audience so demand is high for these type of showings.
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I've only seen Dark Knight and the very first DMR movie, Apollo 13 which was completely modified (the frame was expanded vertically) and truncated because of the now-solved problem of shorter length IMAX reels.
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Yeah watched that title at Universal City when it played there at their IMAX theater several years ago.
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Re: The Dark Knight changing Aspect Ratio feels like a Joke
I saw star wars episode 2, superman returns, spider-man 3, and dark knight in imax.
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Re: The Dark Knight changing Aspect Ratio feels like a Joke
In addition to The Dark Knight, I saw a Spider-Man movie (can't remember which one) and Star Trek Insurrection at the local IMAX. They looked fine (though not as spectacular as TDK as there were no actual IMAX filmed scenes).
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Re: The Dark Knight changing Aspect Ratio feels like a Joke
I haven't seen any movies in IMAX. I'd love to, but a combination of location and circumstance prevents me. I have, however, seen TDK on Blu-ray and I saw absolutely nothing to complain about. I saw a terrific, rollercoaster of a movie that's revitalised my interest in the Batman franchise and encouraged me to go back and have a look at Batman Begins again (I don't think I ever watched it properly).
The image looked terrific, especially the full-height IMAX shots. I had absolutely no problems with the changing aspect ratio and am looking forward to another viewing and a dip into the extras.
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Re: The Dark Knight changing Aspect Ratio feels like a Joke
its weird how some people see stuff and others do not. some say its the greatest picture ever and some say its very awful.. looks fine to me.
I wonder if its the player, tv or something? why are people seeing differnt things?
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