Legacy Media Digitization and Restoration
CINEOM Broadcast FZCO provides complete preservation, digitization, restoration and archiving solutions that protect historical film and tape collections for national archives, broadcasters, museums, libraries and film studios.
Key Capabilities
Every step from the vault to the digital archive, handled with the care historic media deserves.
16mm and 35mm Film Digitization
High-quality digitization of 16mm and 35mm film collections.
Betacam Digitization
Transfer of Betacam tapes to modern digital files.
HDCAM Digitization
HDCAM tape transfer with quality checks at every step.
U-Matic Digitization
Careful capture of fragile U-Matic tapes.
Legacy Tape Migration
Migration of legacy tape formats to digital archives.
UV Film Cleaning
UV cleaning systems that prepare film for scanning.
Film Scanning up to 4K and Beyond
High-resolution scanning that preserves every detail.
Primary Colour Correction
Colour correction that restores the original look.
Audio Restoration
Clean up noise, clicks and hiss from historic soundtracks.
Scratch Removal
Remove scratches while protecting the original image.
Flicker Correction
Even out exposure flicker in aged film.
Dust and Dirt Removal
Remove dust and dirt for a clean, watchable image.
Image Stabilisation
Steady weave and jitter in scanned film.
Colour Recovery and Enhancement
Recover faded colour and enhance the image.
Long-Term Archive Solutions
Archives designed to keep content safe for decades.
RAID and LTO Storage
Reliable RAID and LTO storage for preserved media.
Protecting Heritage for the Next Generation
Film and tape degrade a little every year. We help archives and broadcasters rescue their collections with careful cleaning, high-resolution scanning, tape migration and expert restoration, then store the results safely in long-term digital archives so cultural and historical assets can be seen, searched and reused again.
Preservation Applications
National Archives
Large-scale digitization and archiving of national film and tape collections.
Government Media Organisations
Preserve and reuse decades of public broadcast and documentary footage.
Television Broadcasters
Unlock archive programmes for new channels, streaming and anniversaries.
Film Libraries
Restore and remaster classic titles for new audiences.
Museums
Digitize historic media for exhibitions, research and online access.
Historical Preservation Projects
Rescue fragile material before it is lost for good.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about our legacy media digitization and restoration solutions.
Q: Which film and tape formats can you digitize?
A: 16mm and 35mm film, plus Betacam, HDCAM, U-Matic and other legacy tape formats through tape migration.
Q: At what resolution do you scan film?
A: Film scanning up to 4K and beyond, with UV film cleaning before scanning to protect image quality.
Q: What restoration can you provide?
A: Primary colour correction, audio restoration, scratch removal, flicker correction, dust and dirt removal, image stabilisation and colour recovery and enhancement.
Q: How is the digitized content stored?
A: We deliver long-term archive solutions on RAID and LTO storage systems designed for safe, lasting preservation.
Q: Which regions do you serve?
A: We work with archives, broadcasters and institutions across the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe from our base in Dubai.
Have Questions?
Have a film or tape archive to preserve?
Tell us about your collection and our team will get in touch.