How much does an IMAX screen cost?

As for purchasing a system on its own, I’m not sure the exact cost but last time I saw the cost list it was between $100000 to $250000 per projector and you’d need at least 2 projectors depending on the setup. For a ‘home’ IMAX theatre it’s estimated to cost between 1-2million US to have it setup.

How big is the BFI IMAX screen?

20m by 26m
The giant glass drum of the BFI IMAX , London’s (in fact, the UK’s) largest state-of-the-art cinema, boasts a 20m by 26m cinema screen and a sound system of over 12,000 watts. It was originally designed by Bryan Avery Architects and completed in 1999.

Is BFI IMAX good?

The screen and sound quality are absolutely fantastic but unless you pay extra for premier seating, there is not very much leg room. I am an average size man (5″ 10) and after watching the avengers which is 2hrs 40 mins long, I was really suffering with knee pain.

What is IMAX screen size?

A typical IMAX screen is 16 meters high by 22 meters wide (approximately 52 by 72 feet), but they can be much larger. The largest IMAX screen is 30 meters (98 feet) high. Imagine standing next to an eight-story apartment building that is wider than it is tall.

How big is the IMAX screen at the BFI?

Digital IMAX screens are inferior to traditional film IMAX screens, being much smaller and not offering the same image resolution as 70mm film. The BFI London IMAX is the largest cinema screen in Britain. It measures 26m by 20m with a total screen size of 520m².

How big is the largest IMAX screen in the UK?

The BFI London IMAX is the largest cinema screen in Britain. It measures 26m by 20m with a total screen size of 520m².

Is the BFI going to have a giant screen?

This also gives customers the opportunity to watch operas on the giant screen. The BFI will retain a great deal of power over the cinema’s operation, however, including parts of the film schedule and the technical operation. The name will remain the same.

How big is the IMAX screen at the Odeon?

In 2011, a digital IMAX screen was also opened at the Odeon in Swiss Cottage. Digital IMAX screens are inferior to traditional film IMAX screens, being much smaller and not offering the same image resolution as 70mm film. The BFI London IMAX is the largest cinema screen in Britain. It measures 26m by 20m with a total screen size of 520m².