Director of Photography Alwin Küchler made a bold artistic choice: film each of the three acts—1984 (Macintosh), 1988 (NeXT), and 1998 (iMac)—using different mediums to reflect the era's technology. Shot on
This comprehensive review explores why this specific Blu-ray release belongs on your shelf, analyzing its visual performance, audio mixing, and exclusive special features. The Masterpiece Re-examined: A Three-Act Symphony steve jobs 2015 1080p bluray exclusive
Additionally, Daniel Pemberton’s eclectic musical score utilizes three different musical styles (analog synthesizers, an orchestral piece, and digital electronics) to match the three eras. The surround channels fill the room with theatrical ambiance, crowd roars, and the aggressive ticks of the score's omnipresent clocks. Exclusive Blu-ray Bonus Features Director of Photography Alwin Küchler made a bold
The director offers an energetic, technical look at his staging choices, camera movements, and how he managed the breakneck pacing of the script. The surround channels fill the room with theatrical
The final act takes place at the Symphony Hall for the triumphant debut of the iMac G3. Fittingly, the filmmakers abandoned physical film entirely and shot on high-definition digital video to reflect Apple's entry into the modern digital age. The Blu-ray presentation during this act is razor-sharp. The neon hues of the translucent iMacs pop with vibrant accuracy, and the clean, sterile, high-contrast imagery perfectly mirrors the hyper-controlled, messianic status Jobs achieved by the late '90s. Audiophile Heaven: The DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Track