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Video Restoration for Vacation Rental

Professional video production services

Archive footage restoration and quality enhancement. — tailored for vacation rental 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 Vacation Rental Needs Video Restoration

In the Vacation Rental 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 vacation rental professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for Vacation Rental

Seasonal rental video competes in a crowded visual marketplace where Airbnb and Booking.com listings live or die by their first three seconds of footage. The challenge is producing high-quality video at a price point that makes sense for a property generating 15,000 to 60,000 euros per year. Most hosts need a single 30-60 second hero video plus 3-5 vertical clips optimized for Instagram Stories and TikTok. Shooting typically happens in peak season when the property looks its best — pool filled, garden in bloom, terrace set for dining. The fastest-growing KPI is direct booking rate: hosts report 30-50% more direct bookings after embedding video on their own site, bypassing platform commissions.

Video Challenges in Vacation Rental

Standing Out in a Visual Market

Properties with professional video tours sell 20% faster than those with photos alone. Yet 65% of real estate agencies still rely primarily on static images, missing a critical opportunity to engage buyers emotionally.

Virtual tours, drone footage, and cinematic property showcases have become the new standard for luxury and mid-range listings alike. The challenge lies in producing content that captures the atmosphere and lifestyle a property offers, not just its dimensions.

With 95% of buyers starting their search online, video is no longer optional — it's the first showing. Agencies that invest in professional video report 403% more inquiries on their listings.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Luxury Estate Showcase — Paris 16th

A luxury real estate agency commissioned a cinematic property film combining drone aerials, steadicam interior tours, and lifestyle vignettes. The 3-minute video generated 2.4M views on social media and the property sold within 10 days at asking price.

New Development Pre-Sales

A property developer used animated 3D walkthroughs for an off-plan development. Pre-sales reached 78% before construction completion, compared to their usual 45% benchmark. The investment in video production returned 12x in accelerated sales.

Key Benefits for Vacation Rental

Measurable Impact

Professional real estate video delivers quantifiable results: 73% of homeowners prefer agents who use video, listings with video receive 403% more inquiries, and virtual tours reduce unnecessary physical visits by 40%, saving time for both agents and buyers.

Drone footage adds a premium perception, with aerial property videos commanding 8-12% higher perceived value. For new developments, animated 3D tours enable pre-sales months before construction is complete.

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 Vacation Rental

Ready to elevate your Vacation Rental 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.

Ready to bring your vision to life?

Let's discuss your video restoration needs for vacation rental. Free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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