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Deep Dive: Studios Trim Costly HDR Color Grading

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April 24, 2025 Calculating... read Entertainment & Culture
Studios Trim Costly HDR Color Grading

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Introduction & Context

Advertising slump forces studios to reassess costly post-production steps.

Background & History

Technicolor dazzled audiences in the 1930s; HDR peaked during 2020’s streaming boom.

Key Stakeholders & Perspectives

Colorists fear job cuts; streamers praise savings; cinephiles lament artistic loss.

Analysis & Implications

Less HDR may level the field for indie creators but dampen premium-TV demand.

Looking Ahead

Apple TV+ and Netflix reveal fall slates in June—watch how many titles still tout Dolby Vision.

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