Imageworks, Restored Video, Videos

Restored Video: The Dream is Alive – Walt Disney World 20th Celebration

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Hello, I’m Michael Eisner, head of The Walt Disney Company. I told my secretary to hold my calls for the past 12 hours…I needed some quiet time to review all of the television specials we’ve done over the years to celebrate events here at the Walt Disney Company. This year, we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of Walt Disney World, and we wanted to do something very special. This hour long TV special aired in 1991...Read More...

Podcast

Podcast Episode 61: Alien Encounter Part I

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We are staying in Tomorrowland this month, but zeroing in on a specific attraction that is no longer with us: Alien Encounter, or the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter if you are using its full legal name. This one came online back when Tomorrowland had the major overhaul in 1995 and is a fan favorite. X-S Tech is hosting a demonstration at the Tomorrowland Interplanetary Convention Center and everyone is invited, including you! How leads us this month…Read More...

Official Films, Restored Video

Disney MGM-Studios Grand Opening Special – Original NBC Broadcast with Commercials and AI Interpolated HD!

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We’ve got a special treat for everyone today! To test out our new video and film restoration system we decided to improve upon one of our earlier restorations, specifically the Disney MGM-Studios Grand Opening Special!  We’ve left the commercials in and we utilized our Artificial Intelligence software to produce Interpolated HD. The entire process to get to this quality included 3 hours of VHS tape clean up; 15 hours of HD interpolation, 3 hours of stitching...Read More...

Imageworks, Restored Video, Videos

Restored: EPCOT Center EarthStation Film with Music

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Earth Station sat at the exit of Spaceship Earth and was the original home of Guest Relations in EPCOT Center. Guests could use the WorldKey Kiosks located there to make dining reservations and get other park information. The Earth Station film, played on large overhead screens, served as a preview of other EPCOT Center attractions for guests as they began to navigate the park. This version of the video includes the original music loop that accompanied...Read More...