RealD 3D vs IMAX 3D

Today we started off by talking about RealD 3D and IMAX 3D, which are both two major companies in the digital cinema as well as two major forms if 3D tech.

RealD 3D and IMAX are very similar, but RealD 3D is more commonly used for 3D films throughout most movie theaters in America. Both use passive 3D technology, so they both rely on polarization. IMAX uses linear polarization and RealD 3D uses circular polarization. Polarization uses 3D glasses to create an illusion of 3 dimension by regulating light that hits the eye. When wearing the glasses it makes each eye see a different image. This is basically using stereoscopic 3D because S3D creates an illusion odmf depth. Both RealD 3D and IMAX are used specifically for digital movies. FUN FACT!!: Chicken Little was the first movie to be projected with RealD 3D. IMAX is really nice because since the screen is curved it creates an amazing look from all angles; there will be no fuzziness or blurriness, but you can't move your head too much while watching the movie or else it went have that great of an affect. This is why the seating in IMAX theaters face straight towards the screen. IMAX screens use a 4k screen, it explains the great quality for reasons that are discussed in previous blogs. The screens are also quite large measuring 72ft x 53ft. Because of the gigantic screens they require larger glasses. RealD 3D uses only one projector but it has a 3D lens on it. The size if the screen is the same as a regular movie screen. Both of the formats use silver coated screens so that the light reflects to help create a better 3D image. I was really pleased with what I learned today because I had always wonder what IMAX and RealD 3D were. Its nice to actually know what your paying for when you go to the movies. the next thing I want to know is how the different projectors work.

Hours: 3.5
Total Hours: 19