Digital Preservation
2 articles
Film Reviews
Restraint as Craft: How Classic Films Are Digitally Restored Without Losing Their Soul
Digital restoration of classic films is a meticulous craft balancing advanced technology with the imperative to preserve original aesthetic and historical integrity. The process involves physical repair, high-resolution scanning, digital cleaning, and color correction, all guided by ethical principles to avoid altering the film's authentic texture and appearance.
Arthur Vance·October 15, 2026
Long Reads
Kodak's Film Revival Faces Digital Funding Gaps for Preservation
Following a recent roundtable in Mumbai, acclaimed cinematographers Santosh Sivan and Sudeep Chatterjee pledged to shoot their next films on celluloid.
Arthur Vance·June 8, 2026