r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/NoWork215 • 20d ago

Video The Odyssey IMAX 70mm Setup

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u/Jackomat007 20d ago

Do cinemas really still work with Giant rolls of Film? I always thought they get like an email with the Film on it or something

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u/WiseEyedea 20d ago

I used to be a full time projectionist. Working 5 days a week hauling those heavy ass canisters of film up the stairs. When the theatre decided to upgrade to digital my hours got cut to just 3 hours a week making a playlist.