SDR to HDR conversion with expanded dynamic range. — tailored for news podcast 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 News Podcast 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 news podcast professionals communicate with their audience.
News podcasts operate on tight daily or weekly cycles, requiring video production workflows that match broadcast-news speed. Morning-briefing formats need same-day turnaround: the host records at 7 AM, editing adds lower-thirds and news-graphic overlays by 9 AM, and clips hit social media before the morning commute ends. Map animations for geopolitical stories, data-visualization graphics for economic reports, and archival-footage inserts for context-heavy segments all require templated production systems that speed up without sacrificing quality. These video podcasts compete directly with cable news clips on YouTube, distribute through news-app video sections, and generate high-volume social engagement on Twitter/X and LinkedIn during breaking-news cycles.
Video podcasts outperform audio-only by 4x in discoverability on platforms like YouTube and Spotify. 60% of podcast listeners also watch video versions when available. The challenge is creating visually engaging content from a primarily conversational format without losing the intimacy that makes podcasts compelling.
Production must be efficient for regular recording schedules — weekly or biweekly episodes require efficient multi-camera setups, consistent lighting, and fast post-production turnaround. Clip extraction for social media promotion is essential for growth.
A business podcast added professional video production to their weekly episodes. Downloads tripled, YouTube subscribers reached 150K in 12 months, and clip excerpts on LinkedIn generated 8x more engagement than audio-only promotions, leading to premium sponsorship deals worth 5x their previous rates.
Video podcasting transforms reach and revenue: video formats increase discoverability by 4x, clip excerpts drive 8x more social sharing than audio promotions, and visual elements increase listener retention by 35%. Video podcast hosts command 3x higher sponsorship rates and unlock YouTube ad revenue as an additional income stream.
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 News Podcast 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 news podcast. Free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.