American Cinematographer - July 2008 - (Page 32) Batman Looms Larger started, four major action sequences were planned for Imax, but “Chris and I knew that if we had the money and the cameras, and if it made sense, we would add other scenes,” says Pfister. “For instance, we quickly decided to shoot all the aerial work in Imax because of what we’d gain in resolution.” In the end, 15-20 percent of the movie — roughly 30 minutes of screen time — was originated in Imax. In Imax presentations of The Dark Knight, shots filmed in Imax will fill the screen, and material shot in 35mm anamorphic will appear in the center of the frame. (Hard cuts are planned between the two types of images.) For standard 35mm presentations, a 2.40:1 image will be extracted from the Imax footage; Nolan and editor Lee Smith could choose which portion of the frame to extract, depending on the shot. “Even in the 2.40:1 presentations, the Imax sequences will be sharper and clearer, with improved contrast and no trace of grain,” says Pfister. “It’s ironic,” muses the cinematographer, “because many filmmakers are trying out digital cameras that actually capture less resolution and information, and we’re going in the opposite direction, upping the ante by capturing images with unparalleled resolution and clarity.” Top: One of the Joker’s henchmen, Grumpy (Danny Goldring), turns on his boss during a bank robbery. Middle: Director of photography Wally Pfister, ASC (at eyepiece, with director Christopher Nolan, center) aims an Imax camera at Ledger. The robbery sequence and others were shot in the 65mm Imax format, marking the first time a feature-length narrative film combined 35mm images with Imax footage. Bottom, left and right: A pair of “stunt clowns” descend from a skyscraper window to a nearby rooftop during the robbery. Their landing was captured with a Steadicam by operator Bob Gorelick. 32 July 2008
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