Automated Detection of Dirt & Sparkle in Digital Film

Filming is an analogue process; it requires a mechanical process to record and view, and the source material itself is prone to decay & abrasion [1]. Film is expensive to store, and prohibitively expensive to restore. It is important to note that these problems do not just affect ‘old’ movies; aside from the minority of films that have made use of digital cinema cameras, all previous & most current films may be affected.