White Christmas: The Real Story Behind the New Restoration
Perf Damage PodcastNovember 05, 202400:34:58

White Christmas: The Real Story Behind the New Restoration

Perf Damage returns to White Christmas for a third time, but in this episode, we're diving deep into the dazzling 2024 restoration that breathes new life into this holiday classic. Join us as we unpack the unique challenges of restoring a VistaVision film, from tackling flickering and stabilizing stock shots to managing color breathing and other quirks of the original negative. We’ll reveal how crucial detailed notes from past transfers were in shaping this restoration, helping to capture every frame’s brilliance. And because this ambitious project involved so many skilled hands, we’re giving special shoutouts to everyone who played a part in making this restoration a reality.

Ready to uncover the secrets behind this restoration? Press play and celebrate White Christmas like never before!

VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
02:15 Why Restore White Christmas?
04:15 Restoration Source
08:00 Print Research
10:00 Flickering & Stabilization
14:20 Day for Night
19:00 Stock Footage
21:30 Focus Issues
26:20 Opticals
28:15 Ripley Fist Bump
30:45 Wrap Up
32:55 Restoration Shout Outs