Lowry process

proper noun

A film restoration technology that reduces the visual noise in a motion picture, making it possible to carry out further steps such as removing scratches and flicker and sharpening the image.

Meanings

proper nounthe Lowry process
  1. A film restoration technology that reduces the visual noise in a motion picture, making it possible to carry out further steps such as removing scratches and flicker and sharpening the image.

Origin

Introduced by John D. Lowry.

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