Could we use AI to update 4:3 media to 16:9?

snake_case@feddit.uk to No Stupid Questions@lemmy.world – 108 points –

I've been re-watching star trek voyager recently, and I've heard when filming, they didn't clear the wide angle of filming equipment, so it's not as simple as just going back to the original film. With the advancement of AI, is it only a matter of time until older programs like this are released with more updated formats?

And if yes, do you think AI could also upgrade to 4K. So theoretically you could change a SD 4:3 program and make it 4k 16:9.

I'd imagine it would be easier for the early episodes of Futurama for example due to it being a cartoon and therefore less detailed.

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I would watch the hell out of that movie.

Well for sure there's some value in it, but let's not pretend it wouldn't completely change the intention and impact.

I don't know who would downvote that. You're absolutely right. And I would still watch the hell out of that movie.