This paper presents an individual approach to restoration of Polish film sound based on the author’s own works. It answers the following question: under what conditions, and by the use of which techniques, may the restoration of archive film sound provide the viewer with a cleaner reproduction of the original sound while maintaining the standard expected by a modern cinema-going audience. At its basic level, the sound restoration routine comprises the following: transfer from the magnetic tape, syncing, cleaning of low/high frequency noises, repair of material impairments and reprinting effect, and mastering for broadcasting, cinema, DVD/Blu-ray, and internet formats. The reconstruction discussed modifies the sound quality and sometimes the contents. However, it can be performed only under certain legal restrictions.
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