https://fanrestore.com/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:20:09 +0000 MyBB https://fanrestore.com/thread-7231.html Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:36:52 +0200 venomax]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7231.html
Really excited to find this forum.]]>
Really excited to find this forum.]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7230.html Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:45:26 +0200 renji_15]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7230.html https://fanrestore.com/thread-7229.html Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:01:34 +0200 Painkiller2077]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7229.html https://fanrestore.com/thread-7227.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:46:25 +0200 hck2026]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7227.html https://fanrestore.com/thread-7226.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:35:01 +0200 PDI]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7226.html https://fanrestore.com/thread-7225.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:49:45 +0200 kragg]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7225.html
Trying to watch more movies in general. Looking into horror, got a list, but "foreign" films is quite empty. Recommendations? Also not too knowledgeable about film restoration or re-edits so apologies for that, I'll try to learn while I'm here. 

Thanks!]]>
Trying to watch more movies in general. Looking into horror, got a list, but "foreign" films is quite empty. Recommendations? Also not too knowledgeable about film restoration or re-edits so apologies for that, I'll try to learn while I'm here. 

Thanks!]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7223.html Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:08:35 +0200 gorto]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7223.html
Performing citizenship duties as new member.

had some previous experience as a film and video technician for an east coast film university (past life and SMPTE member), but currently do electrical engineering which is unrelated to film.

I would be very interested to find out more about progresses made in scanning.  my previous experience was mostly transfers to video tape for 16mm documentaries we had in our library.

Questions:
1. is there a consensus on type of equipment members scan on?
 - modified aerial optical printers with slr cameras
 - "Hacked" commercial still camera strip scanners
 - liquidated cine-film scanners from transfer houses?

(note, my previous experience included some antiquated approaches, like video taping from a 5-blade projector to avoid scan lines.... "film chain")

2. is exposure and focus racking performed in these scans?
 - one discovery made on my past projects was that the film strips had "depth of focus" (as opposed to depth-of-field when the picture is taken)... as the film had layer depth to the emulsion.  I used to do multiple recordings while racking the focus live to get the "suitable" subject matter in focus.  wondering because I have been to recent film screenings where the projectionists seem to neglect this issue and I see a bunch of background items in focus instead of the main character.

look forward to discovering more, thanks]]>
Performing citizenship duties as new member.

had some previous experience as a film and video technician for an east coast film university (past life and SMPTE member), but currently do electrical engineering which is unrelated to film.

I would be very interested to find out more about progresses made in scanning.  my previous experience was mostly transfers to video tape for 16mm documentaries we had in our library.

Questions:
1. is there a consensus on type of equipment members scan on?
 - modified aerial optical printers with slr cameras
 - "Hacked" commercial still camera strip scanners
 - liquidated cine-film scanners from transfer houses?

(note, my previous experience included some antiquated approaches, like video taping from a 5-blade projector to avoid scan lines.... "film chain")

2. is exposure and focus racking performed in these scans?
 - one discovery made on my past projects was that the film strips had "depth of focus" (as opposed to depth-of-field when the picture is taken)... as the film had layer depth to the emulsion.  I used to do multiple recordings while racking the focus live to get the "suitable" subject matter in focus.  wondering because I have been to recent film screenings where the projectionists seem to neglect this issue and I see a bunch of background items in focus instead of the main character.

look forward to discovering more, thanks]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7222.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:52:58 +0200 JohnPetrucciFan2003]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7222.html
I've lurked here for a while but never posted anything. I love physical media, AV gear, home theater, and I'm a purist when it comes to films, finding the releases with the best picture quality, best mastering of original mixes, etc., and that's precisely why I'm here!]]>
I've lurked here for a while but never posted anything. I love physical media, AV gear, home theater, and I'm a purist when it comes to films, finding the releases with the best picture quality, best mastering of original mixes, etc., and that's precisely why I'm here!]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7221.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:01:51 +0200 danaudi92]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7221.html
just wanted to say hi! Looking for jp and lotr restorations ]]>
just wanted to say hi! Looking for jp and lotr restorations ]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7220.html Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:10:30 +0200 BraulioPxndx]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7220.html ]]> ]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7219.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:47:56 +0200 dwsiddall1966]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7219.html
My main interest is TV Shows that were filmed and deserve a 2K or 4K release, such as The Munsters (1966) or Wild Wild West (1965).

Looking forward to many interesting discussions.]]>
My main interest is TV Shows that were filmed and deserve a 2K or 4K release, such as The Munsters (1966) or Wild Wild West (1965).

Looking forward to many interesting discussions.]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7218.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:17:15 +0200 ne0phit]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7218.html I'm ne0phit, from France, and I've been passionate about films, home cinema, and video quality for many years.
I maintain a fairly large personal movie collection and spend a lot of time comparing different masters and releases, especially when it comes to Open Matte versions, alternate aspect ratios, restorations, fan-made preservations, hybrid sources, and carefully made upscales.
What interests me most is not simply having a file labelled “4K”, but understanding how it was created: which sources were used, how different masters were combined, whether details were genuinely recovered or artificially generated, how grain and color were handled, and how much of the original image can be preserved.
I'm particularly fond of Open Matte presentations and projects that recover additional image area while respecting the original photography. I also enjoy comparing commercial releases with fan restorations to understand the strengths and compromises of each version.
I discovered FanRestore while researching some Open Matte projects, including Hitcher's work on Inside Man (2006), and quickly realized that this community goes much deeper into restoration and preservation than most places I've encountered.
I'm here primarily to learn, discover projects, exchange information, and better understand the techniques used by the people creating these restorations.
Looking forward to exploring the forum and learning from your work.
Cheers,
ne0phit]]> I'm ne0phit, from France, and I've been passionate about films, home cinema, and video quality for many years.
I maintain a fairly large personal movie collection and spend a lot of time comparing different masters and releases, especially when it comes to Open Matte versions, alternate aspect ratios, restorations, fan-made preservations, hybrid sources, and carefully made upscales.
What interests me most is not simply having a file labelled “4K”, but understanding how it was created: which sources were used, how different masters were combined, whether details were genuinely recovered or artificially generated, how grain and color were handled, and how much of the original image can be preserved.
I'm particularly fond of Open Matte presentations and projects that recover additional image area while respecting the original photography. I also enjoy comparing commercial releases with fan restorations to understand the strengths and compromises of each version.
I discovered FanRestore while researching some Open Matte projects, including Hitcher's work on Inside Man (2006), and quickly realized that this community goes much deeper into restoration and preservation than most places I've encountered.
I'm here primarily to learn, discover projects, exchange information, and better understand the techniques used by the people creating these restorations.
Looking forward to exploring the forum and learning from your work.
Cheers,
ne0phit]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7215.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:46:10 +0200 Samuel.B]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7215.html https://fanrestore.com/thread-7210.html Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:23:26 +0200 massive187]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7210.html
I’ve always been a big movie fan, but I’m just starting to explore the work people are doing to restore and improve different releases. I’m especially interested in projects that preserve the best presentation of a movie while improving things like picture and audio quality.
Looking forward to learning more about the community, discovering some great projects, and seeing what everyone has been working on!]]>
I’ve always been a big movie fan, but I’m just starting to explore the work people are doing to restore and improve different releases. I’m especially interested in projects that preserve the best presentation of a movie while improving things like picture and audio quality.
Looking forward to learning more about the community, discovering some great projects, and seeing what everyone has been working on!]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7207.html Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:22:05 +0200 SuriyaRn]]> https://fanrestore.com/thread-7207.html Film preservation is notorious here in my country, so DVDs, bootleg-audio commentaries and different formats is how I taught myself everything. When companies and technicians themselves seem to constantly work against their original releases...

I'm so grateful and moved by a place like this where everyone's sense of passion for formats, presentation and sense of detail is visible in every project. So inspired!]]> Film preservation is notorious here in my country, so DVDs, bootleg-audio commentaries and different formats is how I taught myself everything. When companies and technicians themselves seem to constantly work against their original releases...

I'm so grateful and moved by a place like this where everyone's sense of passion for formats, presentation and sense of detail is visible in every project. So inspired!]]>