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Video Restoration for Urban Planning

Professional video production services

Archive footage restoration and quality enhancement. — tailored for urban planning 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 Urban Planning Needs Video Restoration

In the Urban Planning 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 urban planning professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for Urban Planning

Urban planning video production communicates complex spatial strategies to diverse stakeholders — elected officials, residents, developers, and regulatory bodies who each need different levels of technical detail. Public consultation videos must translate master plans, zoning changes, and infrastructure projects into visual narratives that non-specialists can understand and respond to. Animated 3D visualizations showing proposed developments in their existing urban context (shadow studies, traffic flow simulations, green space distribution) are the most effective tools for informed public debate. Documentary-style films covering the planning process from community workshops to final approval build transparency and public trust. Drone surveys of existing conditions provide baseline documentation and before/after comparison material. Distribution targets municipal websites, public meeting presentations, and urban planning publications. Budgets are public-sector funded: 3,000-10,000 euros for consultation videos, 10,000-40,000 euros for 3D urban visualizations, and 5,000-20,000 euros for project documentary films.

Video Challenges in Urban Planning

Visualizing Spaces Before They Exist

Architecture is fundamentally about imagining spaces — and video is the most powerful tool for helping clients see the vision. 3D architectural walkthroughs increase project approval rates by 45%. Yet the challenge is creating photorealistic visualizations that accurately represent materials, lighting, and spatial feeling.

From timelapse construction documentation to animated project presentations, portfolio showcases to client pitch materials, architecture video spans physical and digital realms. Each project phase demands different content: concept renders, progress documentation, and completed project films.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Real Estate Development Presentation

An architecture firm created 3D animated walkthroughs for a mixed-use development project. The visualization secured €45M in investor funding and pre-sold 65% of residential units before construction began — a 40% improvement over their previous non-video presentations.

Key Benefits for Urban Planning

Project Approval & Client Acquisition

Architecture video accelerates business: 3D walkthroughs increase project approval rates by 45%, construction timelapse videos build client confidence and reduce change orders by 25%, and portfolio showreels help firms win 35% more competitive bids. Firms with video-enhanced presentations report 60% faster client decision-making.

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 Urban Planning

Ready to elevate your Urban Planning 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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