The Praise & Problems of IMAX

Опубликовано: 23 Июнь 2026
на канале: James Hayes
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In this video I go over why IMAX is considered the best format for capturing motion picture film. I also discuss some of the problems that filmmakers face when using the format and how challenging it can be to implement into your film.

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Learn more about frame sizes in the media divisions video here:
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Thanks to Cinema 5D and Willem Verbeeck for the short clips I used:
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The original video was approximately 15 minutes long but had to be shortened due to editing problems. If you would like to read the full script I made for this video you can find it here:
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