Скачать или смотреть 16mm Film: 2012 HD Scan vs 2026 5K AI Re-Scan | The Difference 14 Years Makes

This side-by-side comparison shows the same piece of 16mm film scanned by us twice — once in 2012 and again in 2026.

Back in 2012, the film was scanned in HD, using the best technology available to us at the time. In 2026, the customer sent the exact same original film back to us, allowing us to re-scan it using our latest 5K scanning system, improved cleaning process, and AI-powered restoration.

The result is a clear step forward in quality:
• Sharper, more detailed image
• Far less dust and debris thanks to improved film cleaning
• More natural colour and contrast
• Smoother motion with reduced flicker
• Less visible shake and instability

This comparison highlights just how much film scanning and restoration technology has advanced in the last decade — and why older transfers can benefit enormously from a modern re-scan.

If your film was digitised many years ago, this is a great example of what’s now possible.

📍 Left: 2012 HD scan
📍 Right: 2026 5K scan with AI restoration

📍 Alive Studios – UK
🎞 Specialists in cine film, videotape & archive restoration
🌐 https://www.alivestudios.co.uk
If you have any questions about rescanning or restoration, feel free to ask in the comments.