Are IMAX glasses the same as 3D glasses?

The glasses for IMAX Digital 3D are larger to accommodate for the larger screens while the RealD 3D are just the standard size of 3D glasses. The audio in the IMAX 3D is uncompressed and therefore seems to be of a better quality as opposed to RealD 3D whose specifications on sound are not standard but vary by theatre.

Is 3D and IMAX the same?

The difference between IMAX and RealD 3D is the 3D technology that they use. IMAX uses Linear polarizing technology and RealD 3D uses Circular polarizing technology. IMAX theaters have the biggest screens than any other theatre formats.

Do you need special glasses for IMAX?

Nope. Only 3D IMAX require glasses. Normal IMAX does not. Glasses are only required for 3D movies, never for 2D.

Can you use IMAX 3D glasses home?

Movie theaters typically use RealD 3D glasses, which are passive 3D glasses and these will absolutely work with your 3D system at home, providing it also supports passive 3D technology. While active 3D technology is the most common type, movie theater glasses will work in your home if you have a passive system.

Is IMAX better than 2D?

Movie goers swear by the audio-visual quality that IMAX provides. The movie watching experience is enhanced. As a result the ticket prices for IMAX shows are much higher than the regular movies.

What kind of 3D glasses do theaters use?

Polarized (passive 3D technology) Polarized 3D glasses are the kind typically used in modern movie theaters. They have darkened lenses, and their frames are usually made from plastic or cardboard.

How do IMAX 3D glasses work?

To create the illusion of depth, the IMAX 3D process uses two separate camera lenses that represent the left and right eyes. The viewer wears glasses with polarizing filters oriented to match the projector filters, so that the filter over each eye blocks the light used to project the images intended for the other eye.