Day for Night Grading Services, Done for You
Day for night color grading converts daylight footage into a convincing night scene. Omeiro deepens shadows, shifts tones to cool moonlight and can add synthetic streetlamp glows.
From the footage you send to the finished edit
A simple picture of what changes between the clip you send and the day for night grading you get back. These frames are drawn for this page, not taken from client footage.
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Before and after the clean-up
Drawn sample frames for illustration only, made-up content. No stock or client footage. What is included depends on the package you pick.
What you get with day for night grading
Advanced color mapping converting daylight footage into convincing nighttime scenes. Deepening shadows, infusing cool moonlight tones, and generating synthetic streetlamp practical glows.
Basic Package
Up to 5 shots (10 sec each) converted to night. 2-day delivery, 2 revisions.
Standard Package
Up to 15 shots, sky darkening, moonlight tones, tracked masks. 4-day delivery, 3 revisions.
Premium Package
Up to 40 shots, synthetic streetlamp glows, sky replacement where needed. 7-day delivery, 5 revisions.
Clear brief first
We confirm what you need before work starts, so the scope is clear on both sides.
Revisions listed
Each package shows its revision rounds. A round is one list of changes sent together.
Yours once paid
Copyright of the final work passes to you once the order is paid in full.
You send the footage and files. Paid music or stock clips, if needed, are licensed in your name.
How our day for night grading works
Select shots
We check which shots convert well.
Darken
Exposure and sky are reduced.
Tint
Moonlight tones are added.
Add practicals
Lamp glows are introduced.
Day for night color grading: choosing shots that convert
Day for night color grading is most convincing when the shot was planned for it. Overcast skies, shade and backlit scenes with the sun out of frame convert far better than bright sun with hard shadows, since shadows pointing the wrong way give the trick away. Tell us what is in each shot, including windows, reflections and the sky, because those areas need separate treatment to look like night.
Night is not simply dark. Skies need to be deepened or replaced, colours should keep some separation, and visible lights should appear to illuminate their surroundings. We aim for plausible moonlight with readable faces, without crushing the picture so the audience cannot follow the action. Send footage in the highest quality, a note on the story time and place, and any shots you want to skip, so effort goes to the scenes where the effect works.
In short
- Delivery in 2 to 7 days, by package.
- Fixed price, shown before you order.
- Independent films with limited budgets.
- Editors needing day for night vfx on a few scenes.
- Copyright yours after full payment.
Day for Night Grading: common questions
How much does day for night grading cost?
Prices are fixed and shown by package on our Day for Night Grading pricing page, so you see the full price before you order. You can also ask for a custom quote.
How long does day for night VFX take?
Delivery depends on the package: Basic 2-day delivery; Standard 4-day delivery; Premium 7-day delivery.
What is included in the Basic Package?
The Basic Package includes: Up to 5 shots (10 sec each) converted to night. Higher packages add more scope, revisions and support.
Can I get a custom night scene color correction package?
Yes. If none of the packages fits, use the custom package form on our pricing page to describe what you need, and our team sends you a fixed price.
Which shots work best?
Overcast or shaded scenes.
Can you replace the sky?
Premium does where needed.
Are masks tracked?
Standard uses tracked masks.
Can lamps be added?
Premium adds synthetic glows.
Does day for night work on shots with a visible sun?
It is difficult, because strong sunlight and hard shadows reveal the daytime source. We may suggest avoiding or re-framing those shots, or replacing the sky.
Who owns the final work?
Copyright of the final work passes to you once the order is paid in full. Paid fonts, stock files or licences, if used, are licensed in your name.
Ready to start your day for night grading?
Compare the packages and pick the one that fits. Not sure which? Write to us and we will help you choose.