In this episode of Perf Damage, Adam and Charlotte take a deep dive into the 2024 Film Restoration of Alfred Hitchcock's To Catch a Thief, overseen by Charlotte herself! They discuss the painstaking process of sourcing materials for the restoration, the unique challenges presented by the VistaVision format, and how modern technology was used to address issues with the original film elements. Along the way, they share some fascinating lesser-known trivia about the production and discuss why VistaVision played a crucial role in capturing the film's stunning visuals. If you're a classic cinema and film restoration fan, this episode is not to be missed!

VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
02:02 Spoiler Alert/Trailer
05:15 Trivia Section
15:45 Asta Spills the Wine
18:40 Hitchcock and VistaVision
23:52 The Restoration
26:08 Problems with VistaVision
29:00 HPA Award
30:05 Aspect Ratio and Cinematography
32:55 Restoring the Color
38:22 Challenges with HDR
41:35 Opticals
45:22 Grain Management
49:10 Final Thoughts

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