When Christopher Nolan made the surprising (and welcome) revelation that The Dark Knight Rises would not be in 3D, he also made the interesting comment:
“We’re looking to do something technologically that’s never been done before.”
After speaking to a trusted source, we believe that “something” is to shoot the entire movie in IMAX.
As you may or may not know, Nolan shot portions of The Dark Knight in IMAX like the opening heist and the Batmobile/Bat-pod chase. I didn’t get a chance to see the film in IMAX, but I was told it looked incredible. However, IMAX cameras have particular drawbacks. They’re loud so it’s difficult to do dialogue scenes and they’re heavy so you don’t have much in the way of maneuverability. We believe that IMAX has devised a new camera that is quiet and portable and that Christopher Nolan will use it for The Dark Knight Rises. Hit the jump for more.
Here’s what our source tells us:
I’m hearing that Nolan will try and shoot The Dark Knight Rises totally in IMAX. I’ve heard that IMAX has been quietly developing a smaller, less intrusive camera that will be able to handle dialogue scenes. If the camera is finished in time, expect Nolan to use it.
In the following video, cinematographer Wally Pfister talks about how, working with the old IMAX camera on The Dark Knight, you can’t carry it and that “every rig had to be reinvented or beefed-up a bit”. Having a new, quiet (or at least quieter) and portable IMAX camera would be a game-changer. It’s also possible that one of the reasons Nolan isn’t shooting The Dark Knight Rises in 3D is because the new camera isn’t 3D capable. While IMAX has developed 3D cameras, getting a smaller, quieter, more portable, and 3D camera may be too tall of an order.
We would like to stress that this is a rumor. You won’t get anyone talking on the record about a Christopher Nolan movie because they fear/respect the guy and they know how much he values secrecy. It’s possible he may only shoot some of the movie in IMAX. He may shoot none of it IMAX (although that would be surprising). But what we’re hearing from someone we trust and has a proven track record is that when The Dark Knight rises, he’ll be doing it in IMAX. What are your thoughts?
UPDATE: Steve here. Since Matt posted this story, I’ve gotten a few emails telling me this is true. We’ll all know soon if it is.
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I’m down for that.
Small and lighter IMAX cameras would be interesting. I imagine there is only so much smaller they can get though. The film those cameras use is huge.
Also, just a correction, the 3D cameras IMAX is developing are digital and made for presentation on the smaller Digital (fake) IMAX screens. Nolan is after the full 15perf/70mm IMAX experience on those huge 70-90′ screens. The digital cameras are not capable of that. Not to mention that Nolan wants to stay with actual film as long as possible. His whole thing is that he’d rather use high-res IMAX film than go 3D if it means being stuck with digital.
There were some reports on this (maybe unsubstantiated) stemming from that Hero Complex interview Nolan did where he revealed the title.
So this more of an unsurprising almost-confirmation.
good news though.
That would be awesome, the IMAX scenes in TDK were great!
That would be awesome, the IMAX scenes in TDK were great!
I think it would be awesome. The IMAX stuff from TDK even look better on TV. And don’t foget the sound!!!!
That would be amazing.
Its amazing news if true. Rises will be EPIC!!!!
IMAX > 3D
I can’t agree more with you
Oh great, Nolan is spending twenty percent of his film budget to have a bigger screen that’s expensive as hell to watch.
He’s doing it IMAX because it costs more and has less impact than 3D.
Hey genius, you don’t have to watch IMAX shot movies in IMAX theaters.
No shit sherlock.
People may forget because of the AVATAR effect, but post-TDK, IMAX was the RAGE. People flocked to IMAX screens to see TDK. I know I saw it opening night on the biggest IMAX screen, probably in the entire state of Texas. Probably the best screening I’ve ever been to. Not a single person talking, texting, nor lighting up their phones. If I knew I was going to have such an incredible experience, I would have payed double. IMAX Marq*e in Houston.
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Part of the reason TDK was so great for me, was because the first time I saw it in was in IMAX and no joke, the cinema GASPED when the opening shot of the city was shown, and it really felt like we were falling out of our seats. A lady sitting in front of me yelled. It’s SO immersive, clear and massive, and provided a very different experience to Avatar – which was dark, uncomfortable (glasses) and the screen was smaller when the glasses go on.
The IMAX to non-IMAX filmed shots are so very, very different – and if the entire TDKR is filmed in IMAX, it would be that much better. I hope this rumor is true!
“We’re looking to do something technologically that’s never been done before.”
How about making a good Batman movie as the main interest? That’s never been done before either…
You are barking up the wrong tree. TDK is nearly universally praised by audiences and press. Quit being Armond White…
LOL as soon as I read that post I thought of Armond White too! I hate that rat bastard!
are you serious there are so many problems with that comment as I can remember batman and robin was the only bad batman film made.
Ridiculous statement
based on your comments you must be one of those twilight lovers.
How did you not see Dark Knight in IMAX???
Collider, you picked a truly craptacular shot to show the difference between 35mm and IMAX. To see the chase scene with that 18-wheeler getting flipped over, or to watch the hospital blow up behind the joker, those were mesmerizing shots, and worth every penny. All you showed there was “look, more wall behind the clown”. :pI love that Nolan gets off on IMAX so much, and I really look forward to an all-IMAX film. I also like how he is averse to CG effects and 3D processing effects.It’s also a great strategy, financially. If you read the recent James Cameron interview on this site, Cameron talks about how there aren’t enough cameras to go around. They are literally filming with 3D cameras the instant they are made. Nolan is innovating in the also-popular IMAX format instead of scrambling for 3D like everyone else. Smart move.
The rest of you who didn’t see it in IMAX, keep an eye out right before Dark Knight 3. They’ll probably show them just prior to the release.
Collider, you picked a truly craptacular shot to show the difference between 35mm and IMAX. To see the chase scene with that 18-wheeler getting flipped over, or to watch the hospital blow up behind the joker, those were mesmerizing shots, and worth every penny. All you showed there was “look, more wall behind the clown”. :pI love that Nolan gets off on IMAX so much, and I really look forward to an all-IMAX film. I also like how he is averse to CG effects and 3D processing effects.It’s also a great strategy, financially. If you read the recent James Cameron interview on this site, Cameron talks about how there aren’t enough cameras to go around. They are literally filming with 3D cameras the instant they are made. Nolan is innovating in the also-popular IMAX format instead of scrambling for 3D like everyone else. Smart move.
The rest of you who didn’t see it in IMAX, keep an eye out right before Dark Knight 3. They’ll probably show them just prior to the release.
It’s totally pathetic you didn’t see TDK in IMAX. Where the hell do you even live? Nebraska? How far from an IMAX theatre could you actually be? I’m in Canada and even we have two in the area. C’Mon! TDK is probably the finest example of IMAX technology being implemented in mainstream cinema, and you don’t see it. Considering your profession, you should be ashamed.
I live in England and we only have a dozen real (big screen!) IMAX theatres. The closest to me is 50 miles away in London.
I’m happy that Nolan has no real love for 3D but IMAX but its not something I can get existed about due to the scarcity of screens.
It’s totally pathetic you didn’t see TDK in IMAX. Where the hell do you even live? Nebraska? How far from an IMAX theatre could you actually be? I’m in Canada and even we have two in the area. C’Mon! TDK is probably the finest example of IMAX technology being implemented in mainstream cinema, and you don’t see it. Considering your profession, you should be ashamed.
Christopher Nolan’s cinematographer Wally Pfister was interviewed last night and said that The Dark Knight Rises won’t be shot entirely in IMAX. He hopes to shoot a lot of it in IMAX though.
http://batman-news.com/2010/11/12/wally-pfister-says-the-dark-knight-rises-wont-be-all-imax-doubts-itll-shoot-in-nola/
Imax not Imax i don’t care I Just Love Batman Movie. I mean the new one.
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