In this week’s MSN DVD column, I take a look at The Dark Knight Rises and consider what it says about the larger meaning of Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy. Because that is what I do, look at things and consider them. (I’m in New York considering some hobbits right now.)
Also, TIFF announced Canada’s Top Ten last night, and I have some considerations about that over at the NOW website. Hooray for Goon!
Can you explain, “it was photographed with large-format IMAX cameras for extra visual bombast.”?
How does the negative’s size affect how the scene is seen?
The frame rate and aspect ratio are unchanged. Is it simply a matter of having more detail (resolution)?
Actually, the aspect ratio does change — as with “The Dark Knight”, the frame expands at the top and bottom for the IMAX footage, and reverts to 2.39:1 for the conventional 35mm shots.
The SD DVD is consistently framed at 2.39:1, but the Blu-ray presents the IMAX footage at 1.78:1. It isn’t quite as striking a change as the 1.44 theatrical frame, but still makes a difference.
Thanks for the explanation. I’ll need to watch for it.
Never thought that a movie would toggle between aspect ratios from scene to scene.