An Introduction to HDR Workflows

Join Digstor’s 1-day Introduction to High Dynamic Range (HDR) workflows with experienced colourist and expert trainer Brad Crawford. 

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Topics covered will include:

• What is HDR in Photography and Digital Cinema
• File acquisition - Camera dynamic range
• Monitoring considerations
• Differences in HDR Formats - HLG, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and others
• Colour Management in DaVinci Resolve
• Workflow stages and their effect on colour management
• HDR Grading and managing a variety of source material
• Delivery specifications (Netflix, Dolby Vision, and others)

This course is aimed at editors, colourists, broadcasters, and post-production professionals looking to expand their knowledge into the understanding and practical management of HDR content. You’ll learn how to maximise image quality in postproduction workflows with HDR content from edit to delivery. You’ll have the opportunity to experience a practical hands-on approach with footage in the software and gain valuable insights from our Blackmagic Design Certified Trainer. 

Digistor’s newly equipped training facility features the latest HDR colour grading monitors from EIZO (including their flagship Prominence CG3146) to ensure you can see the image quality at its finest throughout the day.

If you’ve dabbled in the myriad of tutorials and want to get the face-to-face question time you’ve desired, then this course is for you. The day will be split into a technical theory component and hands-on workstation time.

Lunch and snacks will be provided.

HDR Knowledge is Essential

Understanding HDR is essential in today's industry as it offers viewers a more immersive visual experience. With HDR, colours appear more vibrant and realistic, and the contrast between bright and dark areas is much more pronounced. As an editor, understanding HDR will allow you to deliver content that meets the highest visual quality standards. As a colourist, you will be able to create more nuanced and stunning colour palettes. As a broadcaster, you will be able to provide your viewers with a more engaging and dynamic viewing experience. And as a post-production professional, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to work with the latest technologies and deliver content that stands out.

Many broadcasters, internet video services, and cable channels now require HDR-compliant content. This means that as a content creator, it is essential to understand HDR technology and how to deliver content that meets these requirements. By attending our workshop on HDR, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to create and deliver stunning HDR-compliant content that meets the highest industry standards.

If you’re a content creator, editor, colourist, DOP, or simply want a glimpse into what can be a misunderstood science, register now, as places are very limited for this workshop.

About the Trainer

Brad Crawford has been involved in the post-production world for 20 years and 15 of them in the darkened rooms of colour grading suites. He is a Senior Film Lecturer at Sydney's SAE Creative Media Institute, and this has been the core framework of his educational mentorship for new and aspiring filmmakers for decades. His involvement with Blackmagicdesign's training program makes him one of Australia's select few Certified DaVinci Resolve education experts. This brings extensive knowledge to the table, utilising one of the world's premiere image reference monitoring brands. As a Freelance colourist with a host of credits and clients, Brad continues to bring a student-focused approach into the classroom as 'it delivers the best of both worlds' - educational know-how married with real industry experience. Brad has been bringing Digistor's DaVinci Resolve classes to the industry for the past ten years with consistent 5-star reviews by from happy production specialists from across Australia.

You can find out more about him here at bradcrawford.tv

This training is proudly presented by Digistor Training Centre

The new expanded Digistor Training Centre leads the way with an extensive range of instructor-led, hands-on training courses targeting the Digital Media industry. Classes are conducted on level 1 of our Training Centre in St Leonards, Sydney.  Unfortunately the premises does not have lift access, however we are able to arrange for training to be delivered onsite at your office, remotely via Zoom, and also interstate.

Ensure your team members stay up to date, meet deadlines and improve productivity by choosing Digistor Training Centre for all your training needs both in-house and onsite.

How to Get There / Parking

By Train: Alight at St Leonards station and walk down Herbert Street. 20/39 is on your right and is an approximately 10 minute walk.
By Taxi/Car: Take the Reserve Road exit from the Gore Hill Freeway travelling North or after exiting the Lane Cove Tunnel travelling South.
Parking: There is very limited street parking available so it's best to seek alternate transport. There are occasionally spaces in Punch Street and Francis Street, and paid parking is available at Home HQ Artarmon (all a 5 minute walk).  

For further information contact Digistor by email or on 02 9431 6000.