All Things Superman: An Open Discussion - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Part 31

[Mysteryman]

Unlike, say, TDK or TDKR (sections of which were actually filmed in IMAX), MOS will be converted (to so-called “LieMax”). So travelling a great distance to see the movie in this format might not be worth it.

thats true, But I have identified a theatre in my area that is not "LieMax" that is where I will go.

 

[hopefuldreamer]

To get technical... after MOS, you still won’t have seen true IMAX.

It'll still blow my little inexperianced mind i'm sure

If she wants to see true Imax, she needs to buy a ticket for Star Trek.

Dude i've got coach tickets to London and i'm booking into a hotel... there is no way I can afford to do that again for Star Trek unfortunately

NEWS TO ME:

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couldn't help it...

 

[Dr.]

thats true, But I have identified a theatre in my area that is not "LieMax" that is where I will go.

Even if the venue is capable of projecting true 15/70 IMAX, they’ll show MOS in digital IMAX (LieMAX).

 

[TheFlamingCoco]

Well, MOS wasn't filmed in Imax (and it doesn't appear to have special scenes using the Imax format). So it would have to be converted, rather than genuine.

And WB bullied Zack to having 3D conversions. So, he decided to film some parts in a manner that reflected the inevitable, so that it would look a little better than one that was shot as a strictly 2D film.

Since his only 3D film before was a CGI owl movie, I can only assume that he's not fond of 3D (he still shoots on film), and bent to studio pressure. On the bright side, there will probably be a bigger box office income as a result.

 

[gomez147]

Well, MOS wasn't filmed in Imax (and it doesn't appear to have special scenes using the Imax format). So it would have to be converted, rather than genuine.

And WB bullied Zack to having 3D conversions. So, he decided to film some parts in a manner that reflected the inevitable, so that it would look a little better than one that was shot as a strictly 2D film.

Since his only 3D film before was a CGI owl movie, I can only assume that he's not fond of 3D (he still shoots on film), and bent to studio pressure. On the bright side, there will probably be a bigger box office income as a result.

They did filmed some scenes in IMAX. In the "Superman: Man of Steel" FB fanpage there are a lot of photos of Smallville set, and you can see the helicopters with the IMAX cameras.

 

[TheFlamingCoco]

^ Oh. In that case, awesome!

 

[DKDetective]

They did filmed some scenes in IMAX. In the "Superman: Man of Steel" FB fanpage there are a lot of photos of Smallville set, and you can see the helicopters with the IMAX cameras.

Are you sure they are IMAX cameras and just not specialized aerial cameras? Every Hollywood film that has used IMAX cameras has heavily publicized their use. It is a great way to get people to pay the higher prices of going to see the movie in IMAX. As far as I know, neither Warner Bros nor the production has not issued any press releases regarding their use.

 

[ElDuderino]

From the IMAX press release:

The IMAX release of Man of Steel will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images coupled with IMAX’s customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.

 

[ConnorKon-El]

^ awesome !

 

[DIRECTOR]

From the IMAX press release:

so in other words, the movie will be converted to imax, but not shot in imax?

 

[gomez147]

I saw this photo of the MOS set. In the fanpage they describe it as an IMAX camera (I really don't know)

 

[DKDetective]

so in other words, the movie will be converted to imax, but not shot in imax?

That's the implication. I checked the Facebook fanpage and it seems their only sources for calling the cameras IMAX is that they thought they looked similar to aerial IMAXs used on The Dark Knight and one of the helicopters has the same tail number. Far from conclusive.

 

[Mysteryman]

Hopefully, we can find out before the film is released.
It would be nice to know for sure .

 

[mclay18]

That's interesting to hear, especially about Titanic 3D. I saw that with my fiancé at the Paramount lot theater (in other words, a quality theater) and I thought the 3D was absolute crap, which was surprising since Cameron had convinced me that he knew what he was doing.

You sure it wasn't the 3D projector's fault? Sometimes, the 3D lens will be in place, the right format is playing... but then the Real-D lens hasn't been fully plugged into the projector. That can make a crappy 3D experience.

I saw Titanic 3D last April, and I too thought it looked GREAT converted. Stereo D did a bang-up job with the stereo depth and when to hold back. But to each his own.

 

[HankTheTurtle]

I don't see anything in that image that would imply it's anything other than a standard helicopter camera rig.

 

[Lily Adler]

That's cause you're not looking with your heart.

 

[JimJimBinks]

I saw this photo of the MOS set. In the fanpage they describe it as an IMAX camera (I really don't know)

That is definitely NOT an IMAX camera. Whoever said that is mistaken. IMAX cameras are much bigger.

 

[Mace Bloodstone]

I don't think that's a real helicopter, the propellers aren't even spinning.

 

[flickchick85]

I've never been. I've never seen a film in IMAX before. I'm genuinely really excited about experiancing it on an IMAX screen

Well, since this won't be the real thing, I hope you don't let this define the experience for you. The difference between true IMAX and digital IMAX (what MoS will be) is massive. And I think everyone should experience true IMAX at least once if they ever have the opportunity.

 

[ModusPonens]

That is definitely NOT an IMAX camera. Whoever said that is mistaken. IMAX cameras are much bigger.

Don't be so sure. That looks about the right size to me. Here's an imax camera for comparison:

Also, search for images of "Imax camera on helicopter" on Google and you'll find set-ups that are exactly the same. Like these:

 

[RetroNaz]

Boom! You just got ModusPonenseseses!

 

[Greeneyes]

I don't think that's a real helicopter, the propellers aren't even spinning.

 

[flickchick85]

Damn, the official press release tells us it's a post-conversion and y'all are still in denial, lol.

Also...

Unlike Nolan's THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, Snyder did not shoot MAN OF STEEL in the IMAX format, so this will be a conversion.

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/56861

Nolan stood against the trends with both The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises, opting out of 3D in favor of shooting his superhero action movies in native IMAX (a distinction that Man of Steel does not share).

http://www.hollywood.com/news/movies/33390486/update-imax-goofs-man-of-steel-won-t-be-in-3d?page=all

Director Zack Snyder did not originally shoot the film in 3D or IMAX, meaning the movie is being converted for both formats. That doesn’t necessarily mean it won’t look good, but you won’t get nearly the bang for your buck that you would with a picture that was actually shot in native 3D and/or IMAX.

http://www.slashfilm.com/man-of-steel-officially-confirmed-for-imax-and-3d-release/

There are plenty of others where those came from. It wasn't shot in IMAX. When they DO shoot scenes on IMAX for these movies, they never keep it a secret.

 

[Lily Adler]

LALALLALALLLALALAALALALALALALALLAALLALA... Not listening.

 

[HankTheTurtle]

Don't be so sure. That looks about the right size to me. Here's an imax camera for comparison:

Also, search for images of "Imax camera on helicopter" on Google and you'll find set-ups that are exactly the same. Like these:

Though I still think that that IMAX camera would be too large to fit in that rig (not to mention a 3D IMAX camera), even if it would fit into that casing, it wouldn't leave room for the mechanisms that are the whole point of having a rig like that. Also, if you search just "helicopter camera" you get many of the same results.

On a semi related note, I think it's a damn shame that most films that are actually shot in IMAX end up being presented only in 3D. I'm somewhat biased, because 3D doesn't work very well for me in the first place, but I wish studios would stop pushing 3D onto filmmakers who have little interest in it. It's a tool that is useful when used properly, and it should be explored, but by people who actually have an interest in it. It's like asking a painter to carve a statue out of stone. Or worse, having a someone paint a picture, and then going, "OK, great. We're going to turn it into a sculpture now."