Video inpainting and restoration techniques

Aged films may contain defects such as spikes or dirt, as well as long vertical defect lines. These defects were produced in file development or due to improper maintenance of films. We present a series of algorithms, which can detect and restore defects. In addition, the restoration technique is used with a motion tracking mechanism. Objects can be removed and holes can be inpainted. We aim to demonstrate three tools for 1) spike detection and restoration, 2) long vertical line detection and repairing, and 3) object removal and inpainting. Results of restored video clips show that our mechanisms are practical with good inpainted video quality. Categories and Subject Descriptors H.5.1 [Information Interfaces and Presentation]: Video General Terms: Algorithms, Experiment, Software Tool

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2005
• Where: MM
• Authors: Rong-Chi Chang, Louis H. Lin, Chia-Ton Tian, Timothy K. Shih
• Keywords: Long Vertical Defect, Long Vertical Line, MM 2005, Motion Tracking Mechanism