EPISODE # 8 // HDR Demystified

HDR is a superior picture format which now comes as standard in most modern TV’s and devices.  It is also becoming a required deliverable that filmmakers need to provide streaming platforms.  So what are the basics that you need to know?  And how can finishing in HDR be used to enhance your story?  Senior colourist Angela Cerasi demystifies it for you – without the techy talk.

TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

  • The evolution of HDR
  • The different flavours of HDR
  • Dolbyvision
  • Grading HDR
  • The storytelling capability of HDR
  • How does Dolbyvision work?
  • The feature colour is…

 

EPISODE IMAGES:

An example of a grade (no picture break-up)

 

An example of a grade pushed too far (with picture break-up)

 

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EPISODE LINKS:

  • Thanks to our sponsor, ON AUDIO POST
  • Special thanks to the Film & TV Technologist, Stuart Pointon at PAVtCAL who read through my script and double-checked all of my techy facts for this episode!