Unlock the Full Potential of HDR
HDR finishing has become standard for many OTT productions, including Netflix titles. Yet in many workflows, HDR is still introduced only at the final grading stage.
We propose bringing HDR into the production process much earlier—starting with the Producer’s own review workflow. By enabling Producers to review and evaluate content in HDR throughout production, HDR can become an integral part of the creative process rather than simply a final delivery format.
Deepen Your Understanding of HDR
We offer practical HDR workshops that explain, in clear and accessible terms, what HDR (High Dynamic Range) is, the value it brings to visual storytelling, and the key considerations when working with HDR in production.
Using real-world examples, we help participants understand not only the technical fundamentals of HDR, but also how they translate into actual production workflows and creative decisions.
- What is ST 2084 (PQ), the HDR standard adopted by Netflix?
- What can HDR reproduce that SDR cannot?
- How should HDR be handled across production—from shooting and editorial to VFX and final DI?
- Can SDR content be converted to HDR?
By deepening your understanding of HDR, you can make more informed creative and technical decisions—and take full advantage of HDR to deliver a richer and more compelling viewing experience.
HDR Content Review
By having review QuickTime files rendered in HDR, you can review HDR content on compatible devices such as HDR TVs, MacBooks, and iPads.
We can help establish the appropriate workflow with your DI vendor and assist in setting up a reliable HDR viewing environment for production reviews.
- Creation of Rec. 2020 PQ ProRes review files by the DI vendor
- Verification of HDR TV accuracy and proper HDR configuration for MacBook and iPad
Reviewing content in HDR allows the production team to evaluate images much closer to their final intended presentation, helping identify potential issues earlier and ultimately contributing to a higher-quality final result.
Look Development with Color Palettes
Look development during pre-production helps everyone share a clear visual direction for the project. One effective approach is to create an art-book-style collection of references using images from previous productions or newly photographed material, then extract the key colors as a palette.
Our free Color Palette tool lets you create a palette from your own images or from visual references found online.
If you would like to incorporate color palettes into a full look-development workflow, please contact us.
From Targeted Support to End-to-End Production Workflow Design
From targeted support to end-to-end workflow design, we tailor our services to each production.
For projects exploring HDR or emerging technologies, we also provide comprehensive support from technical research through implementation.