1911 New York Footage Restored and Upscaled to 4K/60fps
Denis Shiryaev · Demo · 9 min · 2020 · YouTube title: [4k, 60 fps] A Trip Through New York City in 1911
Why it's here
HN points to it as an impressive example of ML-based video restoration, and as the test case in the debate over whether upscaling historical footage is respectful or misleading.
What it covers
Footage shot in New York City in 1911 by a Swedish film company, upscaled to 4K and 60 fps with neural networks and optionally colorized. The creator notes the colors are artificial and added only for ambiance.