Authentic IMAX Film Cell – Framed 15/70 Cinema Frame

A SINGLE IMAGE FROM CINEMA’S LARGEST FILM FORMAT

This film frame is from a nature documentary shot using the proprietary IMAX film format. Each cell has been carefully preserved in a protective, displayable frame.

Ever since motion pictures were first created, the industry has continually invented ways to further impress audiences. One of these improvements was the IMAX system which allowed screens to be much bigger and visually impactful than standard film. But achieving this simple upgrade took a great deal of engineering.

Every step, from shooting the film to projecting it, requires special equipment and an incredible amount of work. For example, to project an IMAX feature film, up to 60 reels have to be spliced together to create one continuous film that could be over 10 miles long. Even the projector itself is massive and requires a special vacuum system, compressed air systems, and a water-cooled quartz bulb.

Like most cinema, IMAX has largely converted to digital projection, which has eliminated many of these technical challenges. The trade-off however, is the maximum resolution of an IMAX digital picture is estimated to only be 1/4 of IMAX film.

Although film has no pixels, experts commonly estimate that a well-exposed 15/70 IMAX negative contains detail comparable to approximately 18K digital resolution (or roughly 300 million pixels).

Protip: To get a good look at your film, pull up a white screen on your phone and hold the frame over it with brightness all the way up.

Every film cell is unique. You may not receive the exact frames pictured, but similar ones from the same film according to the subject you select. 

Disclaimer: This item is a second-hand, authentic collectible. Stemcell Science Shop is an independent reseller and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by IMAX Corporation. IMAX® is a registered trademark of IMAX Corporation.