Featuring a brand new colourisation method. You will not find this anywhere else on YouTube. Though not authentic the colouring presents a more realistic environment and offers a broader range of colour than other techniques. It is now possible to enhance the atmosphere of these old films hugely with this colourisation method. Video colourisation is finally moving forward to wards a more authentic representation.
Pop back 120+ years to the beginning of the Edwardian era, where Blackpool's North Pier reigned as the epitome of elegance and refinement. In the late 19th century, the trend of 'pleasure piers' had swept the nation and Blackpool, the coastal crown jewel of Lancashire, proudly boasted three of them. Among these, the North Pier stood apart, drawing the crème de la crème of society. This mesmerising glimpse into history reveals a bustling scene, where the well-to-do parade with sophistication, donning top hats and fashionable finery.
This few minutes of footage captures the essence of the era, leaving us wondering whether the pier had always been this popular or if the allure of the camera enticed extra crowds. As the camera pans, the iconic Basset Big Wheel and the renowned Blackpool Tower come into view.
The myriad of faces and expressions, all fascinated with the camera, makes for compulsive repeated viewing. Many of the characters return to wander in front of the camera multiple times.
In the Edwardian era, Blackpool was the go-to destination, welcoming over two million visitors each year. The vibrant tourist trade spurred massive investments in the amusement sector, making Blackpool's funfair attractions the envy of the world. Standing just 400 meters from, the then new, awe-inspiring Blackpool Tower, the North Pier emerged as an architectural masterpiece, embodying the essence of Victorian seaside charm.
Today, more than a century later, the spirit of the Edwardian era lives on, as over ten million people annually embark on a journey to Blackpool. The North Pier stands as a timeless symbol of the past, offering modern visitors a glimpse into a bygone world.
Mention must be made of hats, there is not one single person without a hat. Some of the Ladies hats feature ribbons, extravagant bows, various cloth materials and even a full bouquet of flowers. An older group of Ladies, clearly Victorian in dress, all wear feathers. The men wear bowler hats, top hats, flat caps, boaters etc.
At one point two young lads even wander through the scene each wearing a mortarboard! Followed by a third young lad again wearing a mortarboard! It seem you were very much undressed if you did not wear a hat.
✔ Dust, scratches, film damage and image noise removed.
✔ Stabilised.
✔ AI optimised.
✔ General details recovered.
✔ Face details recovered.
✔ Compression reversed.
✔ Sharpened.
✔ Tone balanced.
✔ Colour profiling.
✔ Colourised.
✔ Colour graded.
✔ Soundtrack sourced and added.
✔ Ambient sounds sourced and added.
✔ Upscaled to 4K.
✔ Upscaled to 60 fps.
✔ Animation.
✔ Secret Sauce.
✔ Second Secret Sauce.
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