270 - Guillermo del Toro and D.P. Dan Laustsen on the Cinematography of Frankenstein

Legendary filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and cinematographer Dan Laustsen, ASC, DFF, join us to break down the striking visual language of “Frankenstein,” their latest feature collaboration after decades of working together. In this conversation, they explore everything from their use of large-format cameras and “painterly” light to the symbolic color design that shapes the emotional arc of the film. Theirs is a visual process that begins with ideas, not rigid storyboards, so the filmmaking can stay alive and collaborative. “Obviously, we storyboard. But storyboards should only be useful in to breaking down the elements. I never say, ‘it has to be this shot, it has to be this element… medium shot, blah, blah, blah.’ Storyboards are taxidermy. And I want it to be alive. I want the animal to be alive… From that on, it's a collaboration. If I can put the fundamental touchstones of the film in place, then everybody can play. Then we can be flexible.” —Guillermo del Toro, Director, Writer, and Producer, “Frankenstein” Be sure to check out “Frankenstein,” now streaming on Netflix — in Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos® — and in select theaters. Check out our playlist of exclusive interviews with the 2026 Academy Award® nominees. Please

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270 - Guillermo del Toro and D.P. Dan Laustsen on the Cinematography of Frankenstein is an episode from Sound + Image Lab: The Dolby Institute Podcast by Dolby.

This episode is 42:00 long.

This episode was published on Dec 4, 2025.

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