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 and steep stadium seating. The screens are either approximately 1.43:1 or 1.90:1 in aspect ratio, with the former being available only in a few selected locations. IMAX Corporation is the manufacturer of the system, and it was founded in September 1967 as Multiscreen Corporation, Limited. The co-founders of the corporation developed the first IMAX cinema projection standards in the late 1960s and early 1970s in Canada.
IMAX theaters offer a unique movie-going experience with several features that set them apart from regular theaters. Some of these features include:
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Large screens: IMAX screens are much larger than regular theater screens, with some screens being as large as 18 by 24 meters (59 by 79 feet) .
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Tall aspect ratio: IMAX screens have a tall aspect ratio, which means that the screen is much taller than it is wide.
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Stadium seating: IMAX theaters have steep stadium seating, which ensures that every seat in the theater has an unobstructed view of the screen.
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High-quality sound: IMAX theaters have a perfectly tuned integrated sound system with precise speaker orientation that ensures that every note of the soundtrack and every scuff of a shoe is clearer.
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High-resolution images: IMAX uses high-resolution cameras and film codecs to produce stunning large-screen images.
In summary, 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 and steep stadium seating. IMAX theaters offer a unique movie-going experience with several features that set them apart from regular theaters, including large screens, tall aspect ratio, stadium seating, high-quality sound, and high-resolution images.
