Additional scenes in the Elven outpost clarify the tension between the White Council and Thorin’s company.

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The use of HDR10 and Dolby Vision significantly improves the contrast. The gold in the treasure hoards shines brighter, and the shadows in the Misty Mountains are deeper and more detailed.

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