Speaking of “LieMax” while I agree that it’s not in the same league as full-scale 70mm IMAX projection. Let’s not forget that even the traditional IMAX venues are screening mostly converted 35mm features that are often projected digitally. On the plus side: “LieMax” auditoriums have much larger than average size screens, 3D images are far brighter and more lifelike than the dim pictures standard digital projection provides, and the excellent audio is monitored for quality directly from the IMAX offices. A higher standard of presentation, regardless of what it’s called, is nothing to be sneezed at.
Speaking of “LieMax” while I agree that it’s not in the same league as full-scale 70mm IMAX projection. Let’s not forget that even the traditional IMAX venues are screening mostly converted 35mm features that are often projected digitally. On the plus side: “LieMax” auditoriums have much larger than average size screens, 3D images are far brighter and more lifelike than the dim pictures standard digital projection provides, and the excellent audio is monitored for quality directly from the IMAX offices. A higher standard of presentation, regardless of what it’s called, is nothing to be sneezed at.
You’re right, Mark… and it’s always amazing how they’re able to fit a LieMax ratio screen into a space that once housed a side-masked Scope screen.
Just goes to show how watered-down the IMAX brand has become: they are installing “IMAX” in an auditorium that could only handle a 38'x16' screen.