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HDR Mastering for Restoration
Core Term Definition
Creating dynamic, high-contrast, wide-color-gamut digital masters from classic physical film negatives.
Technical Analysis & Context
Photographic negatives hold a wider dynamic range and color depth than standard-definition video. High Dynamic Range (HDR) mastering maps this extensive latitude directly onto modern consumer displays, revealing rich detail in both the bright highlights and dark shadows of classic films.