2. Why Astral?
• Astral holds the best platform for surface defect removal and conversion to the new
UHD (Ultra High Definition) 4k HDR (High Dynamic Range) standards
• Astral ICE (Image Correction Enhancement) removes most, if not all, surface defects using proprietary and
classified algorithmic automation
• Astral is the leader in software capability and throughput
• Astral is faster & much more cost effective, while removing the majority of detects without the
need to outsource internationally
• Astral’s process gives you the much needed speed & efficiency the film industry should have, while
saving you money and giving you the freedom to scan & archive more films than previously possible
• Astral’s techniques can match the directors intent with ease
• Color, Lighting, & overall feel is identified and replicated
• Improving HDR by focusing on:
• Linear and Parametric color matching ensure the highest level of quality
• Highlight enhancements to the previously overexposed and ‘blown out’ film
• Details that were originally lost are identified and inserted back into the film
• Astral is the fastest solution in the market that actually works
• Our platform will greatly improve your film quality, speed of scanning, efficiency and overall
throughput at the highest level of quality

3. Astral ICE Image Restoration
ORIGINAL DEFECT LAYER RESTORED

4. Astral ICE Image Restoration
ORIGINAL DEFECT LAYER RESTORED

5. Color Fading & Defect Removal

6. Color Fading & Defect Removal

7. Classified Embedded Defect Removal

8. Ultra High Definition (UHD)
• Ultra High Definition (UHD) key components
• 4K pixels (4 times current HD std.)
• Enhanced Color Gamut
• High Dynamic Range (HDR)

9. High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Exposure for dark parts of the image Exposure for bright parts of the image
Optimized with HDR