High Dynamic Range (HDR) is a technology that allows you to reproduce a wider range of brightness than normal video. HDR refers to the difference between the brightest and darkest parts of an image. Cameras and displays often have a limited range, resulting in a loss of contrast and detail in some areas. HDR achieves this by using more data per pixel, allowing you to capture and display a wider range of colours and shades. This means that HDR video can display more detailed shadows and highlights, making the picture more realistic and immersive.
HDR video works by capturing multiple frames of the same image at different exposures. These frames are then combined using software to create a single image with a wider range of brightness.
How to shoot HDR video
Depending on your camera, the profile settings for shooting HDR video may vary. If you are shooting in low light conditions, you may need to use the Log or RAW profile to preserve as much detail as possible.
HDR video is typically recorded using the following profiles:
- Log: The Log profile is a special profile that preserves as much information as possible about the brightness, colour and contrast of an image. This makes it ideal for HDR video, as you can get more detail in shadows and highlights.
- RAW: RAW is an image format that retains all the raw data from the camera sensor. This gives you even more control over the image than a Log profile. However, RAW video can be more difficult to edit than Log video.
