Movie mode is one of the oldest and most enduring preset picture modes, having been around since the 1980s. Despite more than 40 years of history, until now many users haven’t really thought about it and don’t know how it works or why it’s needed, and many don’t use it at all.
TV manufacturers explain it as a mode that is best suited for prolonged viewing making TV viewing comfortable for a couple of hours.
What makes Movie Mode special
Movie Mode is designed to maximize the viewing experience in low-light conditions. When activated, brightness and contrast are reduced and the color temperature becomes warmer. The white color takes on a softer, yellowish tint, making the image look more natural and pleasing to the eye. The image becomes less harsh, more balanced and closer to what the creators intended it to be.
Movie mode is especially suitable for watching movies and TV series in the evening or at night when the lights in the room are off or dimmed. This mode is also handy for long viewing times, as it helps you watch a movie without jerking or straining. It can be a great choice for those who regularly use streaming services or host home movie nights.
Are there any disadvantages to the Video mode?
In a brightly lit room, the picture in this mode may appear too dim. In dark scenes, details are sometimes lost, especially on TVs with modest dimming capabilities. Also, not all users want to manually switch modes depending on content or time of day. Nevertheless, despite these nuances, the Movie mode is worth trying at least once. Many users note that after that they begin to perceive the image as more cinematic and vivid.
How to turn on the “Cinema” mode on the TV
In most modern TVs, the “Cinema” mode is available through the picture settings menu and is a standard preset picture mode. Usually you need to go to the “Picture” section, open the list of available modes and select the desired one – depending on the brand of TV it may be called “Movie”, ‘Movie’ or “Cinema”. Some models also support automatic activation of this mode when watching movies or in the evening – these are TVs that have a light sensor that reacts to external light, and the TV in auto-adjust mode changes the brightness of the image.
