: The films shift between the standard widescreen (2.39:1) for dialogue and the tall IMAX frame (1.43:1) for major action sequences, such as the bank heist in The Dark Knight or the stadium collapse in The Dark Knight Rises Portable/High-Quality Formats
Historically, owning or moving that much power was impossible. An IMAX 70mm film projector weighs roughly , with film reels that span 11 miles. These beasts cost anywhere from $500,000 to over $1 million . They are permanently bolted to the floor of specialized cinema booths. Until recently, the idea of an "IMAX 1431 Portable" projector was a physicist's fantasy. : The films shift between the standard widescreen (2
The versions of The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises They are permanently bolted to the floor of
The full, uncropped square-like masterpiece frame. When the Joker steps onto the streets of Gotham or Bane blows up the football stadium, the image explodes upward, offering up to 40% more picture than standard theaters. The Anatomy of a Portable 1.43:1 Playback Rig When the Joker steps onto the streets of