SDR to HDR conversion with expanded dynamic range. — tailored for automotive professionals.
Discover the StudioWe review all footage, identify exposure issues, and define the target color palette with mood references and LUT exploration.
Shot-by-shot color correction for consistency, then creative grading with power windows and secondary adjustments.
Broadcast compliance check, HDR/SDR delivery, and export of custom LUTs for your future productions.
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Every project includes a dedicated project manager and clear milestones with approval checkpoints.
All final deliverables are yours — full ownership and usage rights included with every project.
In the Automotive sector, professional video content has become essential for standing out in a competitive market. Whether you need promotional material, training content, or brand storytelling, HDR Conversion delivers measurable results that transform how automotive professionals communicate with their audience.
Automotive video production demands precision cinematography that captures the emotional connection between driver and machine. Car reveal videos use dolly rigs, turntable platforms, and controlled studio lighting to sculpt reflections across bodywork. Outdoor driving footage requires camera cars with gyro-stabilized heads (Ronin 2, MōVI Pro) tracking at highway speeds. The audio dimension — engine notes, exhaust tones, door closure sounds — is as important as visuals for enthusiast audiences. Distribution spans dealer websites, YouTube (the dominant platform for car research), and manufacturer social channels. Budgets range from 2,000 euros for a dealer lot walkthrough to 50,000+ euros for a brand campaign spot. The primary KPI is test-drive appointment conversion rate.
Automotive purchases are deeply emotional — 70% of car buyers watch video before visiting a dealership. The challenge is creating content that conveys driving experience, interior quality, and brand prestige through a screen. Each vehicle segment (luxury, sport, electric, commercial) requires a distinct visual approach.
Dealerships compete for local visibility while manufacturers need global campaigns. Test drive videos, virtual showroom tours, and detailing content all serve different stages of the buyer journey. Electric vehicles add new challenges — communicating technology benefits without traditional engine sound.
A luxury car dealership created cinematic walkaround videos for every vehicle in stock. Online inquiries increased 92%, test drive bookings rose 45%, and average time-to-sale decreased by 8 days as customers arrived pre-qualified.
Automotive video accelerates every stage: vehicle walkaround videos increase qualified leads by 65%, test drive videos reduce showroom visits needed by 30%, and lifestyle brand films increase brand consideration by 48%. Dealerships with video-first digital strategies report 35% higher customer lifetime value.
1. Color Analysis: We review all footage, identify exposure/white balance issues, and establish the target look with mood references and LUT exploration.
2. Primary Correction: Exposure normalization, white balance correction, and overall color balance across all shots for consistency.
3. Creative Grade: Scene-by-scene color grading to achieve the desired mood, with custom power windows, secondary corrections, and film emulation.
4. Final QC: Broadcast compliance check (if needed), HDR/SDR delivery, and export of custom LUTs for future use.
HDR conversion transforms your SDR content into HDR10, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision formats — or converts HDR masters down to SDR for legacy displays. We handle the full technical pipeline: color space conversion (Rec.709 to Rec.2020), PQ or HLG transfer function application, MaxCLL/MaxFALL metadata generation, and Dolby Vision XML sidecar creation if required. This service is critical for platform delivery where HDR is expected (Netflix, Apple TV+, YouTube HDR). We work in DaVinci Resolve's HDR grading workspace and deliver verified masters with full QC reports. Turnaround is 2-4 days depending on content length and target format count.
You receive: color-graded master in ProRes/DPX, custom LUT package, before/after comparison frames, HDR and SDR versions, and color-consistent stills for marketing.
Software: DaVinci Resolve Studio, Baselight | Monitoring: FSI DM250, calibrated Rec.709/P3/Rec.2020 | Formats: ACES workflow, CDL, .cube LUT export | HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Ready to elevate your Automotive brand with professional hdr conversion? Our team combines deep industry expertise with advanced production techniques to deliver content that drives real results. Contact us for a free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.
Let's discuss your hdr conversion needs for automotive. Free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.