Changing Bulbs in an IMAX Projector

step by step guide on changing Bulbs in an IMAX Projector System.

[@Muonium1]

holy shit what a hassle, and only a 1,000 hour lifetime! wow.

[@manojkonar3969]

Which is 35-40 days give or take if it runs 12 hours a day

[@wilhelmgzh_8573]

Nice tutorial, now the question comes to how can I set an imax projector at home 😂

[@manojkonar3969]

I am wondering the same, a 70 mm projector for my home theatre is that even possible!!!

[@mathiscoenen9633]

@@manojkonar3969yes off course. No problem. Lots of cinemas just threw them out because of the digitalisation.

[@manojkonar3969]

@@mathiscoenen9633 how complicated would it be to make a 70mm projector, I mean it's only a projector lamp, plumbing for cooling, bunch of rotors and a lens, right? When I have enough money I will try to design one and make it in reality

[@mathiscoenen9633]

@@manojkonar3969 ever heard of the Geneva Cross? Not really possible to make it from scratch without losses during operation.

[@KingdaToro]

@@mathiscoenen9633 IMAX projectors don't even use a Geneva cross. They use a rolling loop system instead, which is much gentler on the film but more complex and requires compressed air to form the film into a loop. In fact, the compressed air is what makes IMAX projectors sound like engines when they're running.

[@jmchez]

7:04 WARNING LAMP MAY EXPLODE POSSIBLE BODILY HARM OR DEATH Not too many light bulbs come with that kind of warning.

[@enjoycast]

How much is such a bulb?

[@RODALCO2007]

Great video, very short lifespan 900 hours. But those lamps run under immense large currents, temperatures and pressures. An expensive item for sure.

[@fp30e]

It's interesting that you have to move the projector, rather than it being on a track. The Lamp house basically is the same as any Xenon Lamp house (non GT) . Loved the video. Thank you.

[@cinemaguide7958]

This particular projector is on a manual track but sets on pedestals to keep from moving while the movies are playing. I appreciate the love :)

[@wafflecart]

thanks for the video, just got an imax projector system and needed a tutorial!

[@cinemaguide7958]

Awesome and no problem! When I originally made these tutorials it was to help my employees understand the projectors we use. I had no idea how many variations of IMAX projectors where out there at the time. There are some really cool film ones that are huge.

[@Cyborgdelta1]

Had one of these MF blow up in my hands as I was removing it not fun

[@djm5k]

I believe the latest state-of-the-art projectors use a laser for light source?

[@KingdaToro]

Those still only put out 4K resolution. 70mm 15-perf IMAX film is roughly 18K, any current digital system is a huge downgrade from that.

[@restybarcia8565]

wow it"s made in phillipines

[@hester6191]

I had a 15K explode in my lamp house once. Took nearly a day to vacuum out the debris.

[@cinemaguide7958]

Makes a nasty mess that's for sure

[@rajeevv969]

❤️⚡

[@mathiscoenen9633]

That’s an old IMAX digital projector using Christie Series 1 projectors under the IMAX covers. But: ok, it said IMAX.

[@cinemaguide7958]

You are correct. I originally made these tutorials for my employees to better understand the projectors we use. I had no idea at the time the amount of variations of IMAX projectors that were out there. They have some really cool gigantic film ones.

[@cinemaguide7958]

They do actually get maintenance and support from IMAX technicians though

[@mathiscoenen9633]

@@cinemaguide7958 yeah, went to Prague recently to see Oppenheimer on 70 mm 15 perf IMAX film 🤭👍🏻👍🏻🎞🎞. Made some pics in the booth 🤓

[@Julsthanos02]

Christie projector very easy to install lamp, unlike Barco. Lamp power are good running no pressure of lamp. Barco projector very pressure of lamp power.

[@alppinar]

Why power (W) of lamps are so low? Bcs of doesn't running anything?

[@pauldavidthomasfrodo]

Why the gloves ? Seems to make everything so much harder.

[@Josiro]

If the lamp explodes it would do your hand some serious damage.

[@cinemaguide7958]

This is correct on both comments. It is much easier to do without but don't recommend due to the risk.

[@psirvent8]

@@cinemaguide7958Are there people handling such dangerous bulbs without gloves or other PPE though ?

[@tundraportal]

very cool!

[@cinemaguide7958]

Thank you :)

[@warrendonga]

Best music ever

[@emmaus397]

Look on desc

[@psirvent8]

Why does the lamp access door have a lock on it ?

[@cannibaltrout8030]

Cause those lamps are like under like 400psi in the bulb. Mishandle it and could go off like a grenade. Don’t need anyone messing in there unless you got a key.

[@psirvent8]

@@cannibaltrout8030 Thank's.

[@leewilliam3417]

Mmmmmm😊