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HDR Conversion for Resort

Professional video production services

SDR to HDR conversion with expanded dynamic range. — tailored for resort professionals.

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Our Process

Three steps to your perfect video

01

Color Analysis & References

We review all footage, identify exposure issues, and define the target color palette with mood references and LUT exploration.

Technical details
Waveform/vectorscope analysis in DaVinci Resolve, reference frame matching, dailies review.
02

Primary & Secondary Grading

Shot-by-shot color correction for consistency, then creative grading with power windows and secondary adjustments.

Technical details
DaVinci Resolve Studio with calibrated FSI monitor, node-based grading, custom LUT creation.
03

HDR & Final Master

Broadcast compliance check, HDR/SDR delivery, and export of custom LUTs for your future productions.

Technical details
Dolby Vision/HDR10 mastering, Rec.709 and Rec.2020 delivery, .cube LUT package for on-set reference.

Good to know

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.

Why Resort Needs HDR Conversion

In the Resort 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 resort professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for Resort

Resort properties sell complete vacation experiences — accommodation, dining, activities, and relaxation in a single destination — requiring video that communicates this totality. Aerial drone footage establishing the property's scale, beachfront position, or mountain setting provides the opening hook. Activity montages showing water sports, golf, kids' clubs, spa treatments, and evening entertainment demonstrate the breadth of offerings for different family members and traveler types. All-inclusive resort videos must convey value: showing the volume and quality of food, the number of pools and bars, and the variety of included activities addresses the price-versus-value calculation that drives booking decisions. Wedding and event capability showcase videos tap into high-value group booking revenue. Seasonal programming highlights for holiday periods drive targeted booking campaigns.

Video Challenges in Resort

Selling an Experience, Not Just a Room

Hospitality competes on experience, and video captures that experience like no other medium. 67% of travelers watch destination and hotel videos before booking. The challenge is conveying the feeling of a stay — the atmosphere, the service quality, the sensory details — not just showing rooms and amenities.

Hotels must produce content for multiple audiences: leisure travelers, business guests, event planners, and wedding couples. Each requires different storytelling approaches, from aspirational lifestyle films to practical virtual tours and event capability showcases.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Boutique Hotel — Direct Booking Revolution

A boutique hotel chain produced immersive 3-minute experience films for each property, showing not just rooms but the complete guest journey. Direct bookings increased 52%, reducing OTA commissions by €280K annually. The videos were shared 45K times organically on social media.

Key Benefits for Resort

Direct Revenue & Guest Satisfaction

Hotel video delivers direct revenue impact: property videos increase direct bookings by 52%, reducing costly OTA dependency. Virtual tours reduce cancellation rates by 18% as guests arrive with accurate expectations. Seasonal campaign videos drive 80% of off-peak bookings through emotional storytelling. Hotels with video-first digital strategies report 35% higher RevPAR.

Our HDR Conversion Process

Color Grading Process

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.

What Makes HDR Conversion Unique

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.

What You Receive

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.

Technical Specifications

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

Getting Started with HDR Conversion for Resort

Ready to elevate your Resort 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.

Ready to bring your vision to life?

Let's discuss your hdr conversion needs for resort. Free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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