Complaints about loud sound levels at imaxcinema radio. Films can either be funded by imax or selffunded by studios like michael lewis lsquared entertainment. Of the handful of times ive ever been to an imax, ive never thought it was too loud. Even though there is an imax near where i live, i dont go to it very often. Without changing the volume, find a loud scene in the movie and start playing it. The other thing is that when you hear good sound like the imax sound system when its louder it doesnt strain your ears because its clean and undistorted. Kennedy space center in florida has two imax 3d theaters. Aug 30, 2017 about mark weingarten mark weingarten is known for his work on interstellar 2014, the hunger games 2012 and the social network 2010. Imax is a proprietary system of highresolution cameras, film formats, film projectors, and theaters known for having very large screens with a tall aspect ratio approximately 1. Sep 02, 2014 tired of racing to your local imax theater only to be crammed next to a loud, texting stranger, or worse, find the movie is sold out completely. Jun 23, 20 the other thing is that when you hear good sound like the imax sound system when its louder it doesnt strain your ears because its clean and undistorted. Jul 23, 2012 my imax had a renovation including the audio.
I got up and complained to an employee, who wasnt helpful. This footage was included in the 1985 imax movie the dream is alive. Without disagreeing with other answers, there is something they have missed. My family and i went to see maleficent here at the imax.
Loud bass and booming vibrations when movies are played. And when the complaint yielded a grunted response, i began looking for another cinema for my business and. They want to make sure that the imax brand truly means something to consumers something more than a big screen and loud sound. Dec 06, 2017 organizations working to control movie and trailer sound levels. Child tickets are valid for children 11 years and under. By the end of the movie i was wishing that i had held onto them for myself, because the volume levels hurt. Sound levels at swedens only movie theatre using the imax format are so high that several moviegoers have reported them to the local administration in. Its a pretty good sounding system, loud but clear, and have never come away with ringing in my ears from sounds being to loud, which is essentially permanent damage to your ears at that point. It just got worse and louder until i got really bad panic and left. We quiz imaxs chief technology officer about the brands sonic secrets it all started with a disastrous screening at my local multiplex cinema, where i eventually had to complain about stifling heat, 3d trailers in a noglasses 2d showing and a baffling system of seat allocation. The difficulty with filming with imax cameras is that theyre heavy and cumbersome, especially when filming in tight spaces, like inside a spaceship cockpit e. Shooting a movie on traditional 1570 imax film stock presents big challenges in terms of cost and practicality.
However, there is a growing number of individuals who complain that the sound is too loud and prefer that it be lowered. A regular cinema and not imax but it was so loud i felt the bass through my whole body. Nov 21, 2016 movies in some theaters may be loud enough to damage your hearing, experts say nov. The main feature had equally loud scenes here and there as judged by hearing. Feb 19, 2012 another great intro extreme audio video smooth movies films games sound world system bass subwoofer scratch pioneer loud speakers amp sounds theater dream imax home theater behringer ep4000. However, the experience is quite intense in some cinemas. I had foam earplugs in and it still was dangerously loud. Some movie theaters can get so loud, they hit unsafe levels that could be damaging your hearing without your even knowing it, experts warn.
The experience is determined by the combination of vision and sound, but one question which arises very frequently nowadays is why is the sound so loud. Arlinger says that even though the volume of the movie might be under the legal limit, he would like to see lower average levels. Now, when i go to the cinema, i plug up my ears, even in arthouse cinemas, where i saw bowling for columbine far too loud, dirty pretty things. Theyre also loud so loud that, according to indiewire, nolan reverted back to the panavision 65mm cameras for dialogue scenes. This happened after we sat in the front third of the theater and thought the audio was obnoxiously loud. In the larger imax theatres, this is done by using a really lar. But knowing how much we get a kick out of loud music, how does imax take things a step further and make its movies sound as big as the. Imax moviegoers certainly enjoy the huge screens that extend beyond their peripheral view and the razor sharp images. I saw many other adults holding their ears during the national parks movie. Now, when i go to the cinema, i plug up my ears, even in arthouse cinemas, where i saw. Those familiar with movie soundtracks would not be surprised at the subjective announcement that the right stuff, 1983 was a loud movie.
But knowing how much we get a kick out of loud music, how does imax take things a step further and make its movies sound as big as the images on screen. Sorry about all my complaining, i really did love the movie. However, since 2002, some feature films shot with digital cameras or on regular 35mm film stock have undergone imax digital media. In fact, even in this postrecession period, imax profits have soared. Rave imax sound level took my kid to see avengers at the mall imax last week. I am regretting my decision to have not filed a complaint to my theater when i went to watch a movie at the imax theater once where the sound was not 90, but around 110 decibels loud during the action scenes, with very heavy bass that made my earplugs completely useless. Loud movies in some theaters could damage your hearing, experts. This means imax soundtracks are custommastered to work with the theatres, with the filmmaker. According to a cinema owner, the proposed level of 85 decibels hovers around the average volume of dialog in movies.
At the time, the imax cameras were huge, loud and could be incredibly distracting on set. The cameras used to film nolans latest masterpiece, dunkirk. Tired of racing to your local imax theater only to be crammed next to a loud, texting stranger, or worse, find the movie is sold out completely. Im in my mid 30s and have attended many rock concerts and enjoy good surround sound, however, the sound level at the imax was downright painful. Every movie from the marvel cinematic universe is coming to imax. This science is our theatre geometry, and it ensures movie magic every time the lights go down. One such group is the calms group cut absurdly loud movie sounds in the state of connecticut in. Complaints about loud sound levels at imaxcinema sveriges radio. Imax cameras and film stock are rarely used for mainstream films. Jul 26, 2017 this movie might be a little too intense for those who cant handle loud noises, but the film is truly worth watching for any age. Whats the loudest movie youve ever watched in a cinema.
These show space movies, including footage shot on missions and narrated by celebrities. Aug 10, 20 we quiz imaxs chief technology officer about the brands sonic secrets it all started with a disastrous screening at my local multiplex cinema, where i eventually had to complain about stifling heat, 3d trailers in a noglasses 2d showing and a baffling system of seat allocation. Digital projection, game room, listening devices, party room, stadium seating, wheelchair accessible. The sound volume was so resonant that my body and chest vibrated during the loud moments and there were a lot them. The imax movie we went to see was so loud i was shoving napkins in my ears and covering my 5 year olds ears. Why there are so many movie theater formats like imax and dolby. Are the decibel levels and vibrations safe at an imax movie. Mar 21, 2014 in hartford, some movie goers have measured sounds during films at volumes reaching 98 decibels. Organizations working to control movie and trailer sound levels. I got uncomfortable right from the opening but it was a bit slower and i tried to give it a shot. The 15 refers to the number of perforations that run through the imax movie camera at one time while the 70 refers to the width, in millimeters, of the film stock or height in this case as the film runs horizontally through a projector. Nov 03, 2008 if the movie is too loud, the only way the theater will know is if you ask them to turn it down.
This happened after we sat in the front third of the theater and. Imax is designed to fill more of your field of view with image than a conventional theatre. I was just at an imax theater this evening watching the new hobbit movie, and while the visual presentation was fine, the sound was so damn loud that my. Nearly everyone has experienced some sort of surround sound system in regular movie theaters, but imax theaters have sound systems that are loud enough and spectacular enough to complement their unique visual experience. When you ask around, you will hear that quite a few people have been exposed to very loud cinema films. Not all ticket types are available for all performances.
And when the complaint yielded a grunted response, i began looking for another. To put that in perspective, thats almost as loud as a train passing or an airplane taking off. So i wanna know what the loudest movie experience youve ever had. None of this bothered chris nolan, who had decided to use the camera to film a full 28 minutes of his sequel to batman begins in the format. French dancers gather in a remote, empty school building to rehearse on a wintry night. Loud movies in some theaters could damage your hearing. You must be at least 17 years of age or have your parent accompany you to view. The allnight celebration morphs into a hallucinatory nightmare when they learn their sangria is laced with lsd.
Oct 09, 2014 imax movie goers certainly enjoy the huge screens that extend beyond their peripheral view and the razor sharp images. About mark weingarten mark weingarten is known for his work on interstellar 2014, the hunger games 2012 and the social network 2010. We were very excited for this movie but the experience was terrible due to the sound system. Every element in our theatres is planned, designed and positioned with exacting standards to create the most intense experience. We waited so long to see this movie and it was her first imax experience, i didnt want to take her away. Catch all the action live on the big screen as 15 of dcis top performing corps battle it out for the chance to be named the 2018 dci world champion. What is the difference between imax and regular theatres. Lower the threshold slider until the sound is at a nonearthquakeinducing level.
A theater manager tells us the volume level for each movie is encoded in the movie itself by the. How to fix movies that are really quiet, then really loud. With sofia boutella, romain guillermic, souheila yacoub, kiddy smile. For example, i saw tomorrowland in imax over the summer, and one of the speakers behind the screen was buzzing it didnt happen every second of the movie, but anytime something on the left side of the screen got loud, you could hear it from my seat. Two of the imax cameras used by nasa are now on display at the national air and space museum in washington dc. Consumers have taken active roles in addressing this issue. The right stuff released in dolby atype 70 mm and dolby atype stereo optical, certainly was subjectively a louder movie than, say, shine, a 1996 release in dolby digital. In hartford, some movie goers have measured sounds during films at volumes reaching 98 decibels. I would never book a guarantee room on vista, either, because i have a strong suspicion the rooms around the imax theater are what they assign.
Movies in some theaters may be loud enough to damage your hearing, experts say nov. In an imax theater, patrons feel like they are in the movie, rather than just watching it. This movie might be a little too intense for those who cant handle loud noises, but the film is truly worth watching for any age. Senior tickets are valid for adults 60 years and older.
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