New York c.1899: Restored To Life in Amazing Footage
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Published 2024-02-04
AI breathes new life into New York at the dawn of the 20th century. Early motorized automobiles and electric trams can be seen scooting by horse-drawn carriages, which had been the mode of transport for hundreds of years.
Vintage clothing fashion for women in the 1900s was also on the eve of a revolution. American women are fondly remembered by the term "Gibson Girl" - the vernacular for Edwardian era fashion. In this film women are still seen walking about on the New York streets long trumpet skirts, and feminine shirtwaist blouses, held in shape by corsets. The fashionable hairstyle of the day was the 'pompadour.' which became fashionable again in the 1940s and the 1980s.
Landmarks of New York in 1899 to 1904 include:
The skyscrapers of New York - Hudson River (North River.)
Interior N.Y. subway, 14th St. to 42nd St ( opened in 1904).
Broadway & Union Square, New York.
Lower Broadway.
New York City "ghetto" fish market
New York's Lower East Side.
Panorama of the Flatiron Building.
At the Foot of the Flatiron.
Twenty-third Street, New York City.
AI restoration, upscaling to 4K 60 fps and colorization by Glamourdaze. Using machine learning AI neural networks. Special thanks to Bo Chang and associates.
Deep Exemplar-based Video Colorization here:
arxiv.org/abs/1906.09909
The Restoration Process:
To bring old silent 16 fps footage to life, several processes are typically employed:
1. Colorization: Using advanced algorithms and manual techniques, black and white footage is meticulously colorized to recreate the original colors of the scenes. This process involves extensive research to ensure historical accuracy.
2. Upscaling: The footage is upscaled using sophisticated algorithms to increase its resolution while preserving as much detail as possible. This helps enhance the clarity and visual quality of the footage, making it more suitable for modern displays.
3. Interpolation: Interpolation techniques are applied to increase the frame rate of the footage, smoothing out motion and reducing the choppiness inherent in low frame rate silent films. This involves generating additional frames between existing frames to create a smoother, more fluid motion.
4. Adding a New Soundtrack: A new soundtrack is composed or selected to accompany the footage, adding atmosphere and depth to the viewing experience. This may include background music, sound effects, and even dialogue or narration to further immerse viewers in the historical context of the footage.
Overall, these processes combine to breathe new life into old silent footage, allowing audiences to experience the past in a more vivid and engaging manner.
All Original archive footage preserved by Library of Congress
www.loc.gov/collections/early-films-of-new-york-18…
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All Comments (21)
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Footage in this AI enhanced film was taken between 1886 and 1904. Thanks to the Library of Congress archive for their preservation. Enjoy
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This is incredible - seeing real people, not actors, real clothes, not costumes - all genuine and not just some movie. It seems impossible!
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I love this!!! My great grandmother was born in 1900 & these amaze me. She died at 103, I was in my early 20s. She would have been a baby in someone's tummy on that sidewalk in that era. I love all the 1900+. My grandmother who raised me just turned 90, born in the 30s. I love her old home movies so much ♥️♥️♥️
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That was so cute how she laughed the vent off so good to see old footage ❤
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Geez, an absolutely OUTSTANDING restoration!
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I know you spend a lot of time restoring these old films. I want you to know it is much appreciated. It gives so much enjoyment getting to glimpse into the world as it truly was. Thank you for taking the time to RESTORE history! God bless you! ❤❤❤
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having a glimpse of the past is so thrilling
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It is hard to imagine that these buildings were constructed before cars were popularized. Simply staggering.
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Обожаю историю. Люблю старые фото и видео. Это словно машина времени, которая уносит нас в прошлое.
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B&W footage always has a sensation of distance, but this AI restoration gives a sense of immersion that's equal amounts of breathtaking and scary. It feels like the closest we'll ever be to actual time travel.
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The lady’s dress billowing in the updraft was taken from an Edison movie entitled “What Happened on 23rd Street, New York City” shot in 1901. The couple were actors: : A.C. Abadie was the man and Florence Georgie the lady.
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Oh how I wish these clips were longer. I’m so mesmerized by them. Being able to see this footage restored and colorized really makes it so much more realistic. ❤
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I’m naive, but the infrastructure and buildings in 1899 just astounds me.
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Things moved a lot more slowly than today. We need to slow down! Thank you for the time and effort you put into restoring these beautiful old films. ❤
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She walked so Marilyn could run
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Wow the way people are dressed is amazing, even the little children. The rich and poor, they certainly cared about what they wear and how they present themselves.
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This is astonishing, and fantastic! I was born July 16th 1996, my great grandparents are still with me I am happy to say: They will b 99, in the summer ! This is 26 years older than they are! Fantastic! Thank you to whomever put this together! Keep doing it God bless you Joey
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I love these videos. I pause on bits to read the posters and admire the clothing and hair.
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The stabilised movement of these old films brings a completely new relatability and glimpse in to the past. The disjointed old reels almost felt unreal. All of a sudden this footage has really been brought to life. Amazing! ☺️
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One of the best remastered videos of the old days of nyc on youtube.
