Color Grading & Photography Post‑Production Services

Retouching the Elements: BRP’s Snowmobile Campaign

Over the past four years, we’ve partnered with BRP to deliver editorial-level image color correction and photography post production services. This latest campaign was produced in collaboration with creative agency M&H, who outsourced a large portion of the post-production work to our studio. We delivered fully layered PSDs and final JPEGs, and uploaded all assets to the DAM for client review.

The project demanded speed and flexibility. Our team remained on call to apply last-minute adjustments as the campaign developed—ensuring brand accuracy and creative alignment every step of the way.

The visuals spanned high-speed action shots, rider portraits, and cinematic wide angles. Each image required careful balancing—moody tones, crisp details, and cohesive lighting that brought the cold, alpine settings to life.

• Photo Cutouts & Masking: Vehicles were clipped with precision. We also masked reflective surfaces—like helmet visors and windshields—for targeted retouching without removing realism.
• Lens Glare Control: Reflections were manually reduced on visors to clean up distractions while keeping the natural tint. In close-up rider portraits, the helmet details remained intact and realistic.
• Color Matching: We followed exact brand palettes for color-matching snowmobiles, gear accents, and logo details. Consistency across models like the yellow MXZ and teal Backcountry was key.
• Snow & Shadow Balance: Snow textures were recovered where blown out, while shaded zones retained depth—especially in forested scenes and fast-action frames with mid-air motion.
• Sharpening for Detail: Mechanical textures, metal hardware, and tread patterns were selectively sharpened to highlight product craftsmanship, while keeping outlines clean for print and web use.
• Cleanup & Distraction Removal: Branches, light flares, and crew reflections were removed to keep the visuals clean. Rider visors were polished without over-flattening the glass effect.

Bridging Still Life and Action Retouching

While we frequently retouch still life and e-commerce imagery, this campaign blended both studio and on-location photography. From product close-ups to dramatic snowmobile scenes, our automotive image editing approach flexed to fit.

Tools & Techniques

– Frequency separation helped clean up helmets and outerwear while maintaining natural textures.
– Luminance masking gave us control over deep shadows and white balance in snow-heavy shots.
– Split-toning and gradient overlays helped elevate mood in sweeping outdoor scenes—without losing detail.

Why BRP and Brands Like Them Choose Our Studio

– Mood-driven color grading tailored for cold environments.
– Product-focused retouching that protects brand integrity.
– Responsive turnaround with same-day changes when timelines are tight.

See the Work Come to Life

Want to see how we handle tonal balance and dynamic lighting? View our color grading transformations on our dedicated before-and-after page. It features real examples from editorial and commercial projects, including winter sports campaigns like BRP’s. Explore BRP’s full winter series and discover how our post-production studio brings energy, contrast, and cohesion to every frame.

Have an upcoming shoot that needs expert post-production? Get in touch with us to build a custom retouching plan that fits your brand and deadlines.