Technology Magazine October 2017 | Page 27

THE BIG SCREEN FIGHTS BACK

IMAX AND VR

KEY FACTS

THE EXPERIENCE

• Each experience is approximately seven to 15 minutes long
• More than one user can take part at the same time
• IMAX is charging $ 10-15 during the trial periods

THE EQUIPMENT

• IMAX VR uses the HTC Vive and Starbreeze Star VR headsets
• IMAX is leveraging Google ’ s expertise to develop a new cinema-grade VR camera

THE CONTENT

• Existing partnerships with filmmakers are being developed to create VR experience content
• Content developers currently being used include ILMxLABs , Sony , Lionsgate and Ubisoft
• Upcoming movies to be featured in VR include Mummy Prodigium Strike , Star Trek and Archangel
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