There are a few things that can make a video more enjoyable to watch. And HDR is one of these.
YouTube got a major upgrade this week, as it now offers HDR video support. HDR, or High Dynamic Range, allows for a greater contrast between the brightest and darkest elements of an image. As a result, you make brighter and more colourful videos, and at the same time, bring out more details in dark scenes.
SDR vs HDR
And yes, HDR is kind of a big deal, as explained by Yann Lafargue, Netflix’s manager of corporate communications:
There aren’t many devices around (laptop or mobile) that support HDR quality. But you will still be able to see a massive difference on your regular phone or laptop, especially in darker scenes.
As far as uploading HDR videos, YouTube promises it will be no different from uploading a regular video. It just might take a little bit more time or bandwidth.
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