Gautam Valluri Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Hello all, Just saw the A24 trailer to Darren Aronofsky's "Pi" restoration that will be released to commemorate the film's 25th anniversary. What caught my attention was the "8K / Atmos" IMAX release. I have a copy of Aronofsky's "Pi diaries" and everyone knows that the film was shot on high contrast 16mm B&W reversal stock. I'm wondering what they actually did here? 8K scan from a 16mm film source or even a 35mm interneg seems a bit excessive no? Also, if any of you based in the US could go see it and share with us your experience, I'd appreciate it. The snorricam sequences shot on the bolex might be fun to watch in IMAX (if the image holds up). Gautam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gautam Valluri Posted March 5, 2023 Author Share Posted March 5, 2023 Here is the trailer if anyone wants to check it out: I just hope they didn't do any of that AI upscaling stuff for this. I always appreciated this film for its ballsy grain and latitude-deficient b&w photography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giray Izcan Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 I'm sorry but I can't imagine 16mm black and white reversal stock blowing up nicely to 15p IMAX... even 35mm doesn't do the justice let alone 16mm reversal stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gautam Valluri Posted March 5, 2023 Author Share Posted March 5, 2023 I don't think they did a 15p IMAX print, I'm guessing its an 8K DCP double projected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giray Izcan Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Still... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Stephen Perera Posted March 20, 2023 Premium Member Share Posted March 20, 2023 definitely one to check out thanks for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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