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Nolan's Odyssey: First 70mm IMAX Film Revolution
30 Jul
Summary
- Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is the first feature film shot entirely in 70mm IMAX.
- New Keighley Camera and blimp were developed to overcome noisy IMAX camera sound.
- Select theaters like AMC Lincoln Square are screening the sold-out film.
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" marks a historic milestone as the first feature-length commercial film captured and released entirely on 70mm IMAX film. This achievement culminates decades of Nolan's exploration with the format, beginning with action sequences in "The Dark Knight" and expanding through "Inception," "Interstellar," "Tenet," and "Oppenheimer."
The primary obstacle was the loud sound of traditional 70mm IMAX cameras. To address this, IMAX engineered the new Keighley Camera, the first of its kind in decades, along with a noise-dampening "blimp." These innovations finally enabled clear dialogue recording, essential for the film's narrative.
The film print is now distributed to select venues, such as the renowned AMC Lincoln Square in New York City. This location, boasting one of the world's largest IMAX screens, is preparing for "The Odyssey's" opening weekend with unprecedented demand, featuring continuous, sold-out screenings that were booked months in advance.
