A significant trend in 2019 involved fans using machine learning to "remaster" Deep Space Nine . Because a full official HD restoration is considered unlikely due to high costs, bloggers explored AI-driven alternatives.
: This Deep Space Nine Remastering Blog detailed the use of neural networks like AI Gigapixel to scale 480p footage to 1080p or 4K. Star (2019 - Remaster)
In 2019, several major "remaster" projects related to the franchise were heavily discussed in blog posts and tech circles, focusing on bringing classic sci-fi visuals into the high-definition era. 1. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (DS9) AI Remastering A significant trend in 2019 involved fans using
: Film studies blogs, such as Jonah Waters' Film Studies Blog , used Star Trek as a case study for how remasters can preserve a creator's original vision while adapting to modern widescreen ratios. 4. Technical Insights into Remastering In 2019, several major "remaster" projects related to
: The Musings of a Middle-Aged Geek blog reflected on how this remastered footage made the series feel fresh again for longtime fans. 3. Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG) Remastered
The 2019 release of the DS9 retrospective documentary, What We Left Behind , provided the first official glimpse of professionally remastered footage from the series.
: A post titled " Protecting a Story’s Future with History and Science " explained the decision to move toward "Non-Graded Archival Masters" (NAM) to ensure future remasters are easier to produce without "baking in" old color corrections.