The 6K restoration of Orson Welles’ Chimes at Midnight

Michael Dawson, Scott Fritz, John Beckel, E. Leonard Rubin and Michael Matusek
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Michael Dawson: Cinedustrial, USA
Scott Fritz: Stranded On A Planet Inc, USA
John Beckel: Electric Brain Media LLC, USA
E. Leonard Rubin: Valentine, Austriaco & Bueschel PC, USA
Michael Matusek: Nolo Digital Film/Sarofsky, USA

Journal of Digital Media Management, 2023, vol. 12, issue 1, 53-64

Abstract: This paper provides a short history of the circumstances and motivational factors regarding the restoration of Orson Welles’ ‘Chimes at Midnight’. The paper includes a brief history of the film’s picture and sound degradation and the pursuit of superior first-generation elements. It then goes on to discuss how the latest software systems were employed in the restoration process.

Keywords: HDR; high dynamic range; Izotope; Arri scanner; Orson Welles; Chimes (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M11 M15 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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