The Oscars are the most coveted prize for film. To even be nominated is a feat, especially as the amount of content continues to rise. Such acclaimed titles deserve to be watched in an environment that showcases precisely what the artists intended for the viewer to see, hear, and feel.
Does your home movie theater hold up? Could you be missing out on the magic of cinema in your Malibu or greater Los Angeles home due to low-quality technology or poor room design?
Test the mettle of your home theater with the following Oscar-winning films for Best Cinematography and Best Sound. Then learn how our professional home theater installers can provide the upgrades you need to enjoy cinema the way the artists intended.
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Cinematography celebrates the art of photography and visual storytelling in a motion picture. Great cinematography has the power to transport you into new realms and put you into the shoes of another character. Explore the following notable Oscar-winning films for Best Cinematography.
The Revenant (2015)
Cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki took home his third consecutive Oscar for the category when he won for The Revenant in 2015. Shot using only natural light, this film features a haunting and ethereal glow from start to finish, which brilliantly contrasts violent, brutal images throughout the story.
Blade Runner 2049 (2019)
After 14 nominations, cinematographer Roger Deakins took home a win in 2019 for Blade Runner 2049. The environments come alive in sharp, distinctive geometric patterns and bold, organic lighting design. Be immersed in an astonishing visual balance of brutalism and beauty throughout this film.
La La Land (2016)
The award for Best Cinematography in 2016 went to Linus Sandgren for his work on La La Land, a candy-colored musical film full of whirling, interactive visuals that truly leap off the screen. The magical world of Los Angeles is more sumptuous and vibrant than ever before with bold, bright, and neon hues.
Previously divided into two subcategories (Best Sound Editing and Best Sound Mixing) until 2020, the Academy Award for Best Sound recognizes the most euphonic sound mixing, recording, sound design, and sound editing in a motion picture. Explore the following notable Oscar-winning films for Best Sound.
Mad Max: Fury Road (2016)
Can you watch a film with your ears? Best Sound Editing winner Mark Mangini made it so with Mad Max: Fury Road. A movie with little dialogue and lots of intentional sound effects, the audio compilation throughout is a stunning and ear-opening reminder of how crucial the role of sound is in storytelling.
Bohemian Rhapsody (2019)
Sound editor Nina Hartstone took home the award for Best Sound Editing in 2019 for Bohemian Rhapsody, a film that brings to life one of the world’s best-loved musical artists through sound. Transport to the iconic Live Aid concert and feel the powerful, rhythmic stomps of “We Will Rock You.”
Sound of Metal (2021)
The Oscar for Best Sound this year went to Nicholas Becker, Jaime Baksht, Michelle Coutollenc, Carlos Cortes and Philip Bladh for the Amazon original film Sound of Metal. Following the lead character, a drummer who slowly loses his hearing, this work is praised for its authentic examination of the deaf and ability to portray the main character’s point of view to the audience as his hearing starts to fail him.
The true celebration of film is in the delicate details that artists spend many years crafting. And it’s all for you! Why miss out on the way film is meant to be seen and heard by settling for lackluster equipment or poor room design? The best way to experience the magic of movies is to ensure your home theater meets the highest industry expectations. That’s where Beyond Home Theater comes in.
Our home theater design professionals work with industry-leading engineers, builders, and projection specialists to deliver award-winning custom home cinemas that combine aesthetics with performance. Our teams provide the latest technologies, from 4K HDR digital light processing projectors to Dolby Atmos 360-degree sound, and ensure everything is acoustically designed and calibrated to perfection.
Plus, we connect everything into one simple-to-use control system so that setting the scene for your movie is as easy as a button press. Just tap “Movie” on a touchscreen or universal remote to dim the lights, power on your system, and bring up your preferred streaming service or media player.
Interested in upgrading your home theater or adding one to your property? We’d love to discuss your vision with you. As an HTA-certified home technology company, we demonstrate a history of elite technical skill and offer top-tier aftercare services. We also offer a two-year warranty with all project installations. You’re in the right hands when you partner with Beyond Home Theater!
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