In this paper, deep learning-based techniques for film grain removal and synthesis that can be applied in video coding are proposed. Film grain is inherent in analog film content because of the ...

Evan Rachel Wood has said she wasn’t asked to return for Practical Magic 2, despite “happily” offering her services. The 37-year-old, who was just 11 when she appeared in the Halloween cult ...

Cropped frame comparison: Regular AV1 stream (Left), AV1 FGS stream without grain synthesis during decoding (Middle), and AV1 FGS stream with grain synthesis (Right). The DVB Project has published … ...

Wood-based film extends EV battery life by 60%, withstands heat up to 572°F A solvent-free dry process was used to create lignin separators, allowing eco-friendly, scalable battery production ...

WOOD RIVER – An esports arena and multiple film studios, known as “Hollywood River Studios,” are officially coming to the Wood River Business Park.

Netflix's new AV1 Film Grain Synthesis tech boosts image quality It also reduces file size and improves streaming performance The tech has been rolling out to movies and TV shows since March 2025 ...

Netflix carried out A/B testing prior to rollout to understand the overall streaming impact of enabling AV1 Film Grain Synthesis. It showcased a smoother and more reliable Quality of Experience (QoE), ...

Sometimes, it’s the imperfections that make something better than it would be otherwise. For movies, that's often film grain at work, and Netflix just figured out how to make it even better for you.