Ron Chops

[Ron Chops @Chops_Ron]

Spider-Noir is a great lesson in lighting and contrast. The colored version looks that good because the show was built from the ground up to pop in black and white. Shooting for B&W forces you to nail insane contrast in the lighting and wardrobe, deep shadows, bright highlights, everything dialed up to eleven.
When you take that same rock-solid foundation and add color: You get this rich, moody palette with beautiful separation between all the shades instead of the flat, desaturated, neutral look that plagues so many modern movies. It feels vibrant, stylish, and properly Noir even when it’s in full color.

[Ron Chops @Chops_Ron]

The colored version looks that good because Spider-Noir was built from the ground up to pop in black and white. Shooting for B&W forces you to nail insane contrast in the lighting and wardrobe. Deep shadows, bright highlights, everything dialed up to eleven.
When you take that same foundation and add color; You get this rich, moody palette with beautiful separation between all the shades instead of the flat, desaturated, neutral look that we see in so many modern movies. It feels vibrant, stylish, and properly Noir even when it’s in full color.

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[Ron Chops @Chops_Ron]

@ShishirShelke1 Its because of the AI deal that happened between Google and Apple. So both are gonna play nice with each other.
They even spent a few mins using Gemini on a MacBook as well.
Apple will likely mention Google in their Keynote as well

[Ron Chops @Chops_Ron]

@Adam_Khan100 @adamhlavac @starwars @themandalorian @IMAX @RealD3D @DolbyCinema @screenxusa @4dxusa @Lucasfilm @ILMVFX Hmm, thats definitely weird.
Favreau mentioned that the movie had over 49 minutes of expanded ratio sequences for IMAX AND other large format theatres.
This is the only guide mentioning 19 minutes, while the other one has no mention of it.
Guess we’ll see

[Ron Chops @Chops_Ron]

@Adam_Khan100 @adamhlavac @starwars @themandalorian @IMAX @RealD3D @DolbyCinema @screenxusa @4dxusa @Lucasfilm @ILMVFX Where did you get the 19 mins info? All I see is that 1.85:1 screens will get that expanded ratio 38 minutes INTO the movie. No info on how much expanded footage there will be.

[Ron Chops @Chops_Ron]

@adamhlavac @starwars @themandalorian @IMAX @RealD3D @DolbyCinema @screenxusa @4dxusa @Lucasfilm @ILMVFX Hope so! Cause it feels like other Premium Experiences are closing the gap. Project Hail Mary (shifting) and Michael gave us that 1.85:1 experience outside of IMAX 1.90:1.
1.43:1 is still king, but not as accessible unfortunately.

[Ron Chops @Chops_Ron]

@BLKMDL3 Apple had stopped making big changes to CarPlay because they made CarPlay Ultra. Unfortunately most car manufacturers refuse to upgrade. So we get stuck with the so called “outaded” system

[Ron Chops @Chops_Ron]

I believe James Cameron was directly involved with the remastering of his movies. He has this weird approach of making his old movies look like digital with DNR, kinda stripping away the 35mm DNA.

As for the colours, that has been an interesting conversation when it comes to Remasters. Some directors and DP’s have said that the versions you see on BluRay’s are not authentic as they were taken from scans that have gone bad. Thats why they re grade them, supposedly back to the way it originally was during its first screenings. The Matrix being a famous example of this in which the green tint according to the directors was never part of the original grade.

However, with Cameron already manipulating 35mm to look like Digital, feels like he’s more so regrading it for more “modern” look.

[Ron Chops @Chops_Ron]

#IMAX in Montreal is in a weird spot right now.
Most people think it just means “bigger screen.”
Real IMAX is way more: a massive 1.43:1 aspect ratio (much taller image), the sharpest picture quality, and insane surround sound.
But true 1.43:1 IMAX is actually pretty rare these days. The vast majority of theatres run a version everyone calls “LieMAX”: a 1.9:1 aspect ratio presentation. That includes Cineplex Scotia here in Montreal which is unfortunately using an old Xenon projectors that only does 2K. Colors look flat, contrast is washed out, and you’re paying premium prices for outdated tech.
Meanwhile, Cineplex UltraAVX in Laval just upgraded: 4K laser projector with vibrant colors and deep contrast, Dolby Atmos sound, and a huge screen running 1.85:1 (very similar to 1.9:1).
New movies are pushing these expanded ratios anyway.
So until Scotia finally upgrades its projector, Laval UltraAVX is currently the best true premium immersive experience around the Montreal area.

[Ron Chops @Chops_Ron]

Bottom line: Teasers are marketing tools, not the finished film. Judging months of VFX work (by real artists at a top studio like DNEG) based on a quick render and calling it “AI” does a disservice to the craft.
Let’s give the process the time it needs. Excited to see the full vision come together for Ramayana.

[Ron Chops @Chops_Ron]

We’re seeing criticism play out right now with the backlash to #Ramayana‘s teaser. Let’s break it down properly, especially the 4000 crore budget complaints and why the teaser doesn’t tell the full story.

The 4000 Cr Argument
That figure is for both movies combined, not just one. Yes, it’s massive for an Indian film, but we’re often viewing it only through the lens of the Indian economy.
This scale is common for Hollywood VFX blockbusters (think Avengers-level productions where VFX alone can eat up $100M+).
DNEG works with international clients, and their artists, pipelines, rendering farms, and expertise come at global rates. Want Hollywood-level VFX? It costs Hollywood money. No automatic “local discount.”

[Ron Chops @Chops_Ron]

We still have 6-7 months until release. That’s a long polishing window.
Early criticism actually helps the team: when audiences flag flat lighting, off physics, weak particles, or weightless movement in the half-rendered teaser, it highlights exactly what needs priority in future passes. Feedback like this sharpens the final product.

[Ron Chops @Chops_Ron]

It’s frustrating seeing VFX and CGI being casually equated with AI. It completely downplays the weeks and months of expertise and effort that VFX artists put in, reducing it to a simple prompt.

[Ron Chops @Chops_Ron]

Dhurandhar 1’s soundtrack hooks you instantly with its modern, hip, upbeat energy. Dhurandhar 2’s didn’t click at first, but it lingers. The more you sit with it, the more you realize how hauntingly beautiful it is, pulling you straight into trauma and soul. Then once you watch the movie, you’re completely hooked.

[Ron Chops @Chops_Ron]

AdityaDhar did it AGAIN. Dhurandhar 2 is even longer than the first (4-hour runtime) yet never loses you once, insane pacing. Ranveer Singh poured his soul into this. Hands-down his best performance yet. Loved it!
#DhurandharTheRevenge