Hollywood Experts Explain Why the 2024 LG OLED TV Allows Viewers to ‘Enjoy the Visuals as Filmmakers Intended’ (2024)

In May, the LG team met with Hollywood experts at Picture Shop, one of the renowned post-production companies located on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. The reason for the meeting was clear: Today’s industry professionals must think beyond theatrical settings.

With audiences increasingly seeking comfortable viewing experiences at home, it is essential to ensure that images are refined for television screens — and LG OLED TV is the ultimate partner.

Thanks to its vivid picture quality, supported by its signature “Perfect Black,” many color-grading studios already use LG OLED TV as the standard review monitor during post-production. Colorists Walter Volpatto and John Daro, and cinematographers Christopher Blauvelt, Eduard Grau, Tim Kang and Amy Vincent visited Picture Shop to review the new 2024 LG OLED TV.

Right away, the feature that captured the group’s attention was the device’s Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro, which allows viewers to adjust settings for screen brightness and detail using a remote control. LG’s proprietary Affectionate Intelligence identifies the peak luminance of HDR content being played and preserves the brightness within the display’s maximum limit. This allows viewers to customize the preservation details of the high grayscale, creating the desired picture quality.

Overall, LG OLED TV offers a better viewing environment and provides the convenience of displaying the picture according to the user’s needs. Grau, for one, was impressed. “Its precision and adjustability will be a significant benefit for viewers,” he said.

Another aspect of the LG OLED TV panel that captivated the group was its reduction of light reflection. As a self-emissive display without the need for additional light sources, LG OLED TV maintains contrast under any lighting condition. With each self-lit pixel, the pixel-dimming technology enables Perfect Black levels and detailed color expression.

“I could experience very dark and extreme black,” said Daro. Kang agreed, “LG is the best at rendering blacks.”

The group was delighted by the LG OLED TV panel’s ability to display brighter areas and darker areas. “It’s great to have a TV that allows us to enjoy the visuals as filmmakers intended, right in our homes,” said Grau.

Below, read an interview between LG and Christopher Blauvelt, cinematographer of “May December” and “First Cow.”

LG: How did you feel about attending the roadshow?

Blauvelt: I gained valuable insights. I was impressed by the many achievements of LG OLED TV — particularly how they addressed the issue of light reflection on the TV screen, which allows viewers to see dark parts of the image clearly. The Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro feature was also outstanding. Overall, LG OLED TV’s Perfect Black enhances screen detail and tone while preserving highlights perfectly, which I appreciated.

LG: What did you like about the Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro feature?

Blauveldt: It’s great because it allows discerning viewers, including filmmakers, to watch content on TV without losing the image’s highlights, and it maintains detail even in very bright scenes. I can’t wait to show this to my colleagues and directors I work with.

LG: Do you have any recommendations for LG OLED TV settings for viewers watching movies at home?

Blauvelt: I recommend turning on Filmmaker Mode when watching movies. It kills me to think of someone watching a film in HD mode with a high frame rate, as it doesn’t properly convey the filmmakers’ intentions. Many directors still put a lot of thought into how their work is presented to the world, and so do I. That’s why I’m grateful for Filmmaker Mode. I hope all viewers will click that button to watch movies as the creators intended.

LG: What are your favorite films to watch on LG OLED TV?

Experiencing the rich colors and contrast of LG OLED TV makes me want to watch “In the Mood for Love.” I also recommend “Kes,” one of my favorite films, and “Ida,” which beautifully showcases the sharp contrast unique to black-and-white films. “Birth” is another film I’ve watched many times in theaters and on TV. It will truly shine on an LG OLED TV screen.

Below, another interview with Walter Volpatto, colorist for “Megalopolis” and “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.”

LG: What are the strengths of LG OLED TV that you experienced at the roadshow?

Volpatto: One of the issues you might encounter when watching TV in a typical home environment is screen reflections caused by light sources. However, the LG OLED TV panel I saw today almost eliminates these reflections, achieving the desired darkness even in environments with minimal light. This enhances the screen’s detail and contrast without losing color tones. It’s an excellent panel even when direct light is shining on it. If you want a cinematic experience at home but can’t have a full theater setup, LG OLED TV offers the closest experience. I have a 65-inch LG OLED TV, but seeing this makes me want to upgrade to a 90-inch for a more immersive experience.

LG: How did the screen look with Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro applied?

Volpatto: As a professional, I was impressed with LG OLED TV’s Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro feature. We always think about how to make the screen look more elegant and impressive when the TV’s luminance signal is strong. With the “Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro” feature, viewers can adjust the screen’s brightness, allowing professionals to place the light exactly where they want it.

LG: Is there another feature of LG OLED TV that you recommend for users?

Volpatto: Above all, I would recommend using Filmmaker Mode. It ensures the screen is well-calibrated, delivering images as the creators intended. Also, when watching movies on TV, instead of complete darkness, I suggest having a faint light to reduce eye strain. Enjoy LG OLED TV with an 80% dark gray background and a 5.1 surround system.

LG: What are your favorite films to watch on LG OLED TV?

Volpatto: I recommend the feature-length documentary “Fathom,” which I worked on as a colorist. The film follows whale researchers and is like a window overlooking the sea. It would be truly impressive to watch it on an LG OLED TV.

For more immersive movie-watching experiences, visit the LG OLED website.