iQIYI uses AI platform to restore 90-year-old film
Streaming service iQIYI has utilized its proprietary NadouPro AI platform to restore a 90-year-old film, earning a nomination at the Golden Rooster Awards.
iQIYI has deployed its NadouPro AI platform to restore a 90-year-old film that was previously considered lost. The restoration project has gained industry recognition, resulting in a nomination within the AI category at the upcoming Golden Rooster Awards.
NadouPro, an AI-based system developed by iQIYI for professional film and television production, automates the recovery of damaged archival footage. The technology is designed to streamline the restoration workflow, reducing the manual labor typically required for high-resolution visual reconstruction.
As streaming platforms look to monetize and preserve vast content libraries, AI-driven restoration has become a significant technical focus. This project highlights the broader industry shift toward utilizing machine learning to modernize aging film stocks for contemporary digital distribution.