What is an IMB? • •
IMB is short for Image or Integrated Media Block An IMB is a media block which is capable of JPEG2000 encoding for digital cinema DCP playback. • It is essentially the video card of a traditional 2K cinema server, integrated into a Series-2 Cinema Projector. • The IMB is fed ‘encrypted essence data’ which is just digital data fed from raw storage – essentially files stored on a PC. This data is not in the form of video at this point. • All IMBs for use in Series-2 projectors, must conform to T.I. specifications, as well as DCI compliance. T.I. specs the interface type, power, mechanical and communication protocols to be used inside a Series-2 cinema projector