This page is a technical showcase of the multi-stage video restoration of the Apollo 8 launch footage from 1968. The reference 1080p digital scan of NASA’s original film is first cleaned up and upscaled to 4K resolution, converted to 60 FPS for smoother motion, and then stabilized to reduce stutter and judder. It is also possible to convert 8-bit SDR video to 10-bit HDR, upscale digital video to resolutions higher than 4K, or convert 2D video to stereoscopic 3D for use with 3D displays or VR headsets. Each of these processes can be performed independently and applied or omitted in any combination, depending on the goals of the project.

Our reference video is a 1080p digital scan of NASA film footage from the Apollo 8 launch. The footage was originally shot using a variety of different standard speed and high speed cameras using 70mm, 35mm, and 16mm film. Due to the age and nature of the film there is a significant amount of degradation in the image quality.