Film Restoration

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This is the first monograph-length work intended to enable readers with a humanities background and the general public to understand what the processes and techniques of film restoration do and do not involve, attempting to integrate systematically a discussion about related technological and cultural issues.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• List of Illustrations
• Acknowledgements
• Introduction
• 1 Why do Films Need Restoration?
• 2 Where are Films Restored, Where Do They Come From and Who Restores Them?
• 3 The Technique of Film Restoration
• 4 The Presentation of Film Restoration
• 5 Conclusion: The Study and Ethics of Film Restoration
• Appendix: Technical Glossary
• Abbreviations and Acronyms
• Bibliography