6. Imax Corporation technology

Founded in Mississauga in 1970, Imax Systems Corporation, formerly Multiscreen Corporation (1967), has dominated the special-format sector since the late 1960s. A pioneer and market leader in giant screens, wide-format films and dynamic attractions, at the start of 2002 the company had attracted over 600 million spectators to more than 250 special-format cinemas around the world. Since its creation, the company's research and development activities have diversified to consolidate its monopoly through the design, construction and rental of cameras and projectors; maintenance; and the production, post-production and distribution of films in 15/70 format (70 mm/15 perforations per frame in horizontal scrolling) [73] .

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Economic data

Construction costs for a room in special formats

KineMAX at Futuroscope (including equipment) cost the equivalent of 6.8 million euros.

A Géode-type Omnimax hall costs between 10.7 and 18.3 million euros, depending on the architectural choices made.

The Géode in Paris (including hall and equipment) cost the equivalent of 19.8 million euros.

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(2) - PESEUX (V.) - 100 ans de cinéma à grand spectacle : Histoire et élaboration des formats spéciaux. - Thèse de doctorat,...