HDR/Dolby Vision Wildlife & NatureFilming

A fairly new addition is my HDR & Dolby Vision series of video/film projects. In order to display HDR10 or Dolby Vision HDR projects, I’ve set up another YouTube and Vimeo channel dedicated solely to these two types of HDR. Vimeo allows full Dolby Vision uploads and will display this in compatible players, where as YouTube only allows HDR10 (or HLG broadcast standard HDR).

If you’re new to HDR, then a quick over view would be this…

HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. Put into simple terms it is the difference between the light and dark tones within the image. HDR video allows me to film and display not only a wider colour gamut but also to capture the real differences between the high and low tones. This creates spectacular, bright and colourful videos that are well suited to certain scenarios.

Below you will find the videos all graded and uploaded in HDR on YouTube and some on Dolby Vision versions on Vimeo. Please note through, it’s best viewed at least HD resolution or better still 4K, and you must be viewing it on an HDR compatible device. Most modern iPhones are HDR/Dolby Vision compatible, but you must make sure you click the small cog wheel on YouTube to ensure it states ‘HDR’. Vimeo will automatically play in Dolby Vision if you have a compatible device.

Dolby Vision HDR (Vimeo)

HDR10 (YouTube)

My main focus is on wildlife photography and film making. So, something that I will be concentrating on over the next twelve months is how I can also help on a local level with protecting wildlife. Each year, at the start of November, our furry friends at home and local wildlife outside go through a tough time when the fireworks displays get into full swing. This year, I decided not to go to the local display that is literally seconds from my home. Instead, I decided to film it in silence, in full HDR and put a plan together to contact the organisers with an alternative night display for next year.

I truly believe that with modern technology like lasers, drones and with some great dramatic/cinematic music, a full night sky display can be had and enjoyed by all without effecting the wildlife. The idea behind this video is to show how pops and bangs aren’t needed - light and music is more than enough and I plan to use high quality filming like this to aid in talking further with organisers.

I hope you enjoy it too! ;-)