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Eagle-eyed Avatar fans might want to take note of possible differences between the IMAX 3-D version and the regular 3-D versions. Netherlands-based HE reader Jonathan Spuij claims he's seen "both the IMAX 3D cut and the regular digital 3D version of Avatar and I noticed two small changes in scenes." Or at least he thinks he did.

"First, when the super-tree gets destroyed, the IMAX cut shows the clansmen trying to fly off their banshees from the top of the falling tree," he writes. "I didn't notice this shot in the regular version.

"And second, there's a shot in the trailer of Sam Worthington sitting by his Avatar-machine in the lab in his wheelchair. The little scene preceded the final video recording in the IMAX version but was cut from the regular version." Wait...I don't get what he's saying here exactly.

Spuij finishes his letter with "is there more or am I just imagining things?" Is he?

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Posted by Jeffrey Wells on December 17, 2009 at 7:10 AM

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Eli Glasner says ...

I remember seeing the Na'vi flying off the top of the falling tree in the regular digital 3D version.

Posted by Eli Glasner at December 17, 2009 7:40 AM

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Jonathan Spuij says ...

This is the second shot I was referring to.

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Posted by Jonathan Spuij at December 17, 2009 8:24 AM

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Jonathan Spuij says ...

Even though my eyes perhaps did play tricks one me there was one difference that was really there.
The IMAX version had all the subtitles (Dutch translatsions from English and Na'vi) in the same font but the regular version had the regular English dialogue in one font but the translated Na'vi dialogue in the Avatar font (EG the one used for the title of the film at the end and in the trailers).

Posted by Jonathan Spuij at December 17, 2009 8:28 AM

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Travis Crabtree says ...

Which version were you higher for?

Posted by Travis Crabtree at December 17, 2009 9:09 AM

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Fortunesfool says ...

The frame is opened up for the IMAX version and should contain a lot more picture info top and bottom. You can see the difference in some of mini-docs that are around the net. I was surprised to see it in 2.35-1 in 3D. I was under the impression that Cameron had decided to do an open frame 1.85 version for 3D as it's a more comfortable ratio for 3D. Check out some of the docs though, the framing looks more open and comfortable, whereas the 2.35-1 image is cropped. Cameron always does this though. Compare the full frame versions of his movies to the letterbox versions, you'll be quite surprised. It's the super-35 stock he uses which allowed you to reframe the film for home video (back in the pan and scan days)

Posted by Fortunesfool at December 17, 2009 9:10 AM

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DavidF says ...

All I know is I saw it at a preview and definitely saw the scene with Biggs at Anchorhead. It better be there when I see it again.

Posted by DavidF at December 17, 2009 9:23 AM

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Jeffrey Overstreet says ...

Ummm, hello... SPOILER WARNINGS?

Posted by Jeffrey Overstreet at December 17, 2009 9:49 AM

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And before "Avatar" and "Star Trek" there was Bill Shatner speaking Esperanto, in the horror film called "Incubus".

See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F77k6SQX7iQ&feature=related

As an Esperanto speaker I found it terrifying! His Esperanto pronunciation that is, not the film.

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Posted by www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1004522862 at December 17, 2009 10:31 AM

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Brendan says ...

A little warning please, this thing isn't even out yet. I could see from a million light years away that the evil humans would nuke the tree, but for the love of JC leave us something.

So which one is better?

Posted by Brendan at December 17, 2009 11:10 AM

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mrtstanz says ...

Has anyone written a proper comparison to Digital 3D and IMAX?

I debating which will provide the better viewing experience tonight.

Posted by mrtstanz at December 17, 2009 11:25 AM

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YRG says ...

So I suppose this super tree destruction isn't the emotional fulcrum of the film, now, is it?

Posted by YRG at December 17, 2009 11:50 AM

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DeeZee says ...

Jeffrey: We already know what the movie's about by now.

Posted by DeeZee at December 17, 2009 1:16 PM

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bulltron says ...

I couldn't be more confused about which format to see this movie in. Wasn't Jeff saying that the actual film print was inferior to the digital version? Does that mean that the baby IMAX is the best place? I thought the real IMAX theaters used film projectors.

Posted by bulltron at December 17, 2009 1:20 PM

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Jonathan Spuij says ...

From what I've seen the IMAX version offers the better experience, with better sound and a more engrossing picture. It is definitely the better experience. Though both versions I've seen were completely digital prints.

Posted by Jonathan Spuij at December 17, 2009 2:35 PM

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kamichojin says ...

I saw the IMAX 3D version last night. Absolutely f'n amazing! Excellent experience. The film was delayed about 40 minutes due to tech problems in the 1st minute, but nobody minded the wait (although the free IMAX passes we got as a result were appreciated!)

The movie far surpassed my expectations. The 3D is wonderfully immersive and not at all jarring. Solid well-crafted entertainment.

Nothing really said here has been a major spoiler so far. Hopefully the spoilerific dickishness will be kept to a minimum.

dont be a dick w spoilers.

Posted by kamichojin at December 18, 2009 11:17 AM

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A little warning please, this thing isn't even out yet. I could see from a million light years away that the evil humans would nuke the tree, but for the love of JC leave us something.

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atish says ...

Check out some of the docs though, the framing looks more open and comfortable, whereas the 2.35-1 image is cropped. Cameron always does this though. Compare the full frame versions of his movies to the letterbox versions, you'll be quite surprised.
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