Featuring digital surround sound and a high-resolution screen more than 20 metres (65ft) high (the height of almost five double-decker buses!) and 26 metres wide (85ft), the BFI IMAX makes you feel part of the on-screen action. How big is … Continue reading →

The IMAX theater at IMAX’s HQ has 80-foot wide screen, which translates to 1,100 inches. It’s about 20% bigger than your average movie theater screen, Hilsenteger said. Hilsenteger said during the video that the purpose to use such a large … Continue reading →

What is the best way to use a gimbal? Moving your gimbal close to your subject is a good idea. A wall or ground behind your subject can give your footage a dramatic effect. For example, follow your subject’s feet … Continue reading →

8 of the f/2.8 represents the standard film aperture that is most widely used by cinematographers. There are several reasons for cinematographers to choose this particular aperture. What F stop do they use in movies? f/2.88 or f/2.8 is the … Continue reading →

A camera lens takes all the light rays bouncing around and uses glass to redirect them to a single point, creating a sharp image. When all of those light rays meet back together on a digital camera sensor or a … Continue reading →

VIP is the ultimate movie going experience for adults. VIP offers: Licensed Lounge. Comfy reserved seating. Full recliner seating at select locations. What is VIP seating in cinema? Make a special occasion extra special with an exclusive lounge, complimentary dining, … Continue reading →

What is the difference between a Steadicam and a gimbal? One major difference between the two is that Gimbal (motorized Gimbal) has moving parts, requires batteries, and requires a charger, while the Steadicam requires more of the physical work in … Continue reading →

A camera operator’s median earnings in the TV or film business are just under $50,000 a year. If you’re working on a big-budget movie, though, you’ll earn up to $154,000 a year. How much does a cameraman in Hollywood make? … Continue reading →

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Reverberation is the presence of sound after the source has stopped – similar to an echo. In movie theaters reverberation often builds when sound is reflected off walls, floors and ceiling surfaces. What does AMC Prime mean? New projection technology … Continue reading →

Dolby Cinema projects better images with 500 times higher contrast ratio and four times more resolution than IMAX. On the other hand, IMAX uses 40% larger screens and a 26% taller aspect ratio as compared to Dolby Cinema. Both use … Continue reading →

A gimbal is not as stable as a tripod, but it’s a lot more stable than just holding the camera in your hands. The tripod is very stable, but you can’t move with it while you are shooting. What can … Continue reading →

What is anamorphic bokeh? Anamorphic lenses create ultra-wide aspect ratio, bluish horizontal flare, oval shaped bokeh (the way out-of-focus points of light are rendered) and have a shallower depth of field. These features helped create that cinematic magic that makes … Continue reading →

A medium shot, also called a mid-shot or waist shot, is a type of camera shot in film and television that shows an actor approximately from the waist up. A medium shot is used to emphasize both the actor and … Continue reading →

igneous rocks. Quartz is a major component of many types of rock. Quartz is abundant in certain igneous rocks. It forms the clear to grey or even white lumpy blobs in granite and comprise most of silicate-rich or felsic igneous … Continue reading →