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Video Upscaling for Digital Publishing

Professional video production services

AI-powered resolution enhancement to 4K and beyond. — tailored for digital publishing 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 Digital Publishing Needs Video Upscaling

In the Digital Publishing 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 Upscaling delivers measurable results that transform how digital publishing professionals communicate with their audience.

Specific Challenges for Digital Publishing

Digital publishing platforms — e-books, audiobooks, digital magazines, newsletter platforms — compete on user experience and content discovery. Video product demos showing reading app interfaces, personalization features, and offline-access capabilities help convert free users to paid subscribers. Animated explainers of recommendation algorithms and curated reading lists make the platform's value proposition tangible. Author-narrated audiobook previews, interactive flip-through animations of digital magazines, and tutorial videos for content creators using self-publishing tools round out the content mix. These videos power app-store listings, onboarding flows, social acquisition campaigns, and publisher partnership presentations.

Video Challenges in Digital Publishing

Reinventing Publishing for the Video Era

Print and digital publishers face a fundamental transformation: audiences consume 78% of news and editorial content through video. The shift from text-first to multimedia newsrooms requires new skills, workflows, and production capabilities — while maintaining editorial quality and journalistic standards.

Publishing houses must create author interviews, book trailers, and editorial video content to compete for attention. The economics are challenging: video production costs more than text but generates significantly more engagement and advertising revenue.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Regional Newspaper — Digital Transformation

A regional newspaper launched a daily video news segment alongside their print edition. Digital subscriptions grew 156%, advertising revenue from digital video exceeded print ad revenue within 18 months, and the newsroom won two digital journalism awards.

Publishing House — Author Series

A publishing house created an author interview and reading series for their catalog. Book sales increased 89% for featured titles, and the series built a subscriber community of 45K loyal readers.

Key Benefits for Digital Publishing

Audience Growth & Revenue Diversification

Publishing video drives sustainable transformation: video news content generates 6x more social shares, author interview videos increase book sales by 89%, and video-first editorial strategies drive 3x more social sharing and 4x higher advertising CPMs. Publishers with strong video content see 65% higher digital subscription conversion rates.

Our Video Upscaling 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 Upscaling Unique

Video upscaling increases resolution — typically from 720p or 1080p to 4K — using AI-powered super-resolution algorithms that reconstruct detail rather than simply interpolating pixels. We use Topaz Video AI and DaVinci Resolve's Super Scale, testing multiple models (Artemis, Proteus, Gaia) to find the best fit for your footage type. This is essential for repurposing archive footage, old commercials, or user-generated content for modern 4K deliverables. Processing time depends on duration and target resolution: 10 minutes of 1080p-to-4K takes roughly 4-8 hours of render time, with delivery in 1-2 business days. We provide before/after frame comparisons for quality approval.

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 Upscaling for Digital Publishing

Ready to elevate your Digital Publishing brand with professional video upscaling? 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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Let's discuss your video upscaling needs for digital publishing. Free consultation and custom quote — no commitment required.

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