Source
Old camcorder file, 720x480 interlaced, 18 minutes
Challenge
Hands, faces, and fast pans had strong combing. Earlier attempts at sharpening made the video look worse because the interlaced fields were enlarged before motion repair.
Restoration approach
The source was analyzed for field order and cadence, rebuilt into progressive frames, then cleaned with moderate denoise and a 1080p upscale. The operator reviewed edge stability frame-by-frame in the most active sections.
Result
The final master looked cleaner on modern screens, with reduced combing and better motion consistency. The team recommended 1080p rather than 4K because the source detail was limited.