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Video Restoration for Newspaper

Professional video production services

Archive footage restoration and quality enhancement. — tailored for newspaper 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 Newspaper Needs Video Restoration

In the Newspaper sector, professional video content has become essential for standing out in a competitive market. Whether you need promotional material, training content, or brand storytelling, Video Restoration delivers measurable results that transform how newspaper professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for Newspaper

Newspapers and news publishers are racing to become video-first organizations, but the transition challenges deep-rooted text-and-photo workflows. Reporters need to become comfortable on camera and with basic filming techniques. Quick-turnaround news videos — 90 seconds that summarize a breaking story with graphics, B-roll, and correspondent standup — require streamlined production pipelines that newspaper organizations historically lack. Investigative reporting increasingly uses video as primary evidence and storytelling medium, with documentaries and visual investigations driving subscriber growth more effectively than written articles alone. The economic model is shifting: video advertising CPMs are 5-10x higher than display, making video investment increasingly justified by revenue potential.

Video Challenges in Newspaper

Thriving in the Video-First Media Landscape

82% of internet traffic is now video content. Media companies must produce broadcast-quality video at editorial speed and scale. The shift from text-first to video-first newsrooms demands new workflows, skills, and equipment — while maintaining journalistic standards and editorial integrity.

Digital media competes for attention in 15-second increments. Content must hook viewers instantly, work silently with captions, and adapt to multiple platform formats. Traditional media must reinvent itself while digital-native outlets raise production quality expectations.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Digital Media Pivot to Video

A digital news outlet pivoted to video-first content strategy. Their audience tripled in 18 months, advertising revenue grew 230%, and they secured a distribution deal with a major streaming platform based on the quality of their documentary content.

Key Benefits for Newspaper

Audience Growth & Monetization

Media video drives sustainable growth: video news content generates 6x more social shares than text, multi-format repurposing extends content lifespan 5x, and video-first newsrooms see 65% higher audience engagement. Media brands with strong video presence command 3x higher CPM rates from advertisers.

Our Video Restoration 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 Video Restoration Unique

Video restoration recovers degraded footage from VHS tapes, film scans, miniDV cassettes, and early digital formats — removing scratches, flicker, color fading, dropout lines, and interlacing artifacts. We use a multi-stage pipeline: first deinterlace and deflicker, then stabilize, then denoise, then restore color balance using reference frames or period-accurate color science. This service preserves institutional archives, family memories, and historical footage for modern use. Processing is slow due to the care required — expect 3-7 business days for 30 minutes of material. We deliver restored footage alongside the untouched original for archival comparison.

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 Video Restoration for Newspaper

Ready to elevate your Newspaper brand with professional video restoration? 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.

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