The following is an overview of a solution that aims to convert standard dynamic range (SDR) videos into high dynamic range (HDR) format.
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology significantly improves video quality by displaying a wider range of brightness levels and colors. HDR content creates a more immersive and true-to-life viewing experience compared to SDR content.
The Solution
The SDR-to-HDR conversion tool improves dynamic range, bit depth and color gamut.
Our solution extends the range of luminance levels within frames, representing the full tonal range of real-world scenes (100,000:1); it provides a higher bit depth for smoother transitions between colors (8-bit to 10-bit); and expands the number of colors more nuances and vivid imaging (Rec.709 to Rec.2020).
This is done through various neural networks (adaptive global color mapping, local enhancement, and highlight generation) that provide easy usage. The process is simply giving a path to a SDR video and waiting for it to output an improved HDR video.
With the implementation of this cutting-edge system, older videos are transformed to align with today’s standards of luminance, color, and detail. This process not only enriches the depth and range of a scene, but also reveals additional details that were previously obscured. Enhanced luminance levels allow viewers to see more within each frame, while the vibrant colors create an immersive experience that seems to expand beyond the screen’s boundaries. The result is a captivating visual presentation that brings new life to dated content.
Summary
The SDR-to-HDR conversion solution offers a method for transforming existing SDR content into HDR format using adaptive global color mapping, local enhancement, and highlight generation techniques. The solution aims to deliver enhanced visual results while preserving the overall look and feel of the original content. However, the actual improvement in visual quality may vary depending on the specific content and implementation of the conversion process.