No Priors AI AI-Driven Film Restoration for Streaming Age
Oct 10, 2025
The rise of streaming has studios turning to AI for remastering classic films, making them appealing for today’s audience. A fascinating project reimagines 'The Wizard of Oz' into a 360 immersive experience in Las Vegas. The podcast also tackles the technical challenges of outpainting to fill unseen frame areas and expand footage. Balancing authenticity while enhancing films presents unique dilemmas. Finally, insights into daily AI use for creators suggest transformative impacts on film and VR distribution.
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AI Will Unlock A Film Remastering Boom
- AI remastering is set to unlock a large wave of restoring and upgrading old films for modern viewers.
- This will change how classics are experienced while balancing retro authenticity with higher quality.
Wizard Of Oz Reimagined For The Sphere
- The Wizard of Oz is being remastered for a 360° experience inside the Las Vegas sphere with AI-driven expansion and enhancement.
- Jaeden describes clips like being inside a tornado funnel and notes the project involves thousands of people.
360 Shows Need Frame Expansion, Not Just Upscaling
- Sphere remastering requires more than projecting the film; teams must expand frames and fill off-screen content for immersive display.
- The same techniques will be needed for VR headsets and future 360 viewing formats.