A look behind Tomorrowland | Colored by Stephen Nakamura
May 22, 2015 May. 22, 2015‘Tomorrowland’ Cinematographer Claudio Miranda Talks About Creating First Dolby Vision Theatrical Release.
“This is a great thing that’s coming,” enthused Oscar-winning director of photography Claudio Miranda of Dolby Vision, Dolby’s new-fangled format that offers high dynamic range, meaning a wider range between the blackest blacks and whitest whites. Miranda has a unique perspective, as he photographed Disney’s Brad Bird-directed Tomorrowland — the first theatrical release in the format.
“Nighttime blacks are just insane; they’re just beautiful,” said the Life of Pi cinematographer of the format’s expanded contrast, brighter images and wider color gamut. “A starry night is true black; it makes the night feel very three-dimensional. And explosions get a flash of brightness that you don’t get in the normal theatrical world.”