Workflows

Convert 8-Bit SDR to 4K Dolby Vision HDR

Create a polished 4K HDR and Dolby Vision version of an AI-edited video using Weble, Topaz Astra, and DaVinci Resolve Studio.

1. Weble/Gemini Omni

Open Gemini Omni Flash in Weble and select the source video.

Enter a focused edit prompt, such as: Replace the male worker with a female worker, but change nothing else.

Select one output and generate the edited video.

Review the result against the original, then download the version you want to finish.

2. Topaz Astra

Import the Weble Gemini Omni video into Topaz Astra.

Turn on Enhance & Upscale and choose Precise.

Choose Starlight Precise 2.6.

Set Sharpness to 0.

Set Output resolution to 4K (3840 × 2160).

Turn on HDR & Output Format.

Choose Hyperion 2.5 for HDR Model.

Choose ProRes 10-bit for Output format.

Select Render once, then download the completed Topaz file.

3. DaVinci Resolve Studio

Create the HDR project

Open DaVinci Resolve Studio and create a new project.

Open Project Settings → Master Settings.

Set Timeline resolution to 3840 × 2160.

Set the timeline frame rate to the source video's frame rate.

Configure HDR color management

In Project Settings, open Color Management and use these settings:

SettingValue
Color scienceDaVinci YRGB Color Managed
Automatic color managementOff
Color processing modeHDR Rec.2020 PQ (P3-D65 limited)
Output color spaceP3-D65 ST2084 1000 nits
HDR mastering is for1000 nits
Enable OpenFX Color ManagementOn

Select Save.

Configure Dolby Vision

In Project Settings → Color Management, find the Dolby Vision section and use these settings:

Dolby Vision settingValue
Enable Dolby VisionOn
Dolby Vision version4.0
Analysis tuningBalanced
Mastering display1000-nit, P3, D65, ST.2084, Full

Select Save.

Import and identify the Topaz HDR file

Return to the Edit page and add the completed Topaz ProRes file to the timeline.

In the Media Pool, right-click the Topaz clip and choose Input Color Space → Rec.2020 ST2084 1000 nits.

Do not choose Rec.2020 (Scene).

Color-correct the HDR video

Open the Color page.

Color-correct the video as needed.

Watch the HDR scopes and use a properly configured HDR display.

Analyze and deliver Dolby Vision

Run the required Dolby Vision analysis and trim pass for the intended delivery specification.

Review the HDR image, scopes, Dolby Vision trims, and audio.

Open the Deliver page.

Choose the codec, container, audio, and Dolby Vision metadata or package settings required by the distributor.

Render the completed master.