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The 6K restoration of Orson Welles’ Chimes at Midnight

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  • Dawson, Michael

    (Cinedustrial, USA)

  • Fritz, Scott

    (Stranded On A Planet Inc, USA)

  • Beckel, John

    (Electric Brain Media LLC, USA)

  • Leonard Rubin, E.

    (Valentine, Austriaco & Bueschel PC, USA)

  • Matusek, Michael

    (Nolo Digital Film/Sarofsky, USA)

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.

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  • Dawson, Michael & Fritz, Scott & Beckel, John & Leonard Rubin, E. & Matusek, Michael, 2023. "The 6K restoration of Orson Welles’ Chimes at Midnight," Journal of Digital Media Management, Henry Stewart Publications, vol. 12(1), pages 53-64, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:aza:jdmm00:y:2023:v:12:i:1:p:53-64
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    Keywords

    HDR; high dynamic range; Izotope; Arri scanner; Orson Welles; Chimes;
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    JEL classification:

    • M11 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Production Management
    • M15 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - IT Management

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