5/ The AI then follows a multi-phase restoration: Phase 1: Inpainting
• Detects damage
• Fills in missing parts (like torn faces)
• Mimics early 1900s airbrush blending Phase 2: Texture & Tone
• Adds paper-like grain
• Applies sepia tone matching the era
• Preserves
Technical breakdown of an AI-driven image restoration workflow
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