Film Sizes

35mm film

-Aspect Ratio: Typically 1.85:1 or 2.40:1, but varies

-Approx. Resolution: 4K

-Approx. average projection size: 42-60 ft wide, 19-33 ft tall

70mm film

-Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1

-Approx. Resolution: 6K

-Approx. average projection size: 60 ft wide, 27 ft tall

IMAX 70mm film

-Aspect Ratio: 1.43:1

-Approx Resolution: 12K

-Approx. average projection size: 72 ft wide, 52 ft tall

IMAX 70mm film is a much taller aspect ratio. Because of that, with IMAX 70mm, you get more image on the top and bottom compared to standard 35mm.

IMAX 70MM FILM

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