Algorithms scan the film sequence to distinguish between "cracks" (static or moving physical damage) and legitimate image content.
| Condition | Action | | :--- | :--- | | Crack wider than 0.1 mm | – no fill will match DLC hardness. Recommend professional recoating. | | Flaking at edge | Stabilize only – apply cyanoacrylate along the flake edge, then polish. | | Substrate corrosion visible | Remove coating – crack has breached the barrier. Chemical strip (K₃Fe(CN)₆ + KOH, 50°C). | | Cosmetic only, non-structural | Leave as-is – any restoration may worsen visibility. Apply museum wax seal. | Diamant-film Restoration Crack
The suite includes over 30 specialized filters to address nearly any film or video defect: ColorScene Inc. DIAMANT-Film Restoration / HS-ART Digital Algorithms scan the film sequence to distinguish between
Once mapped, the software applies specialized interpolation filters. The tool analyzes clean pixels from adjacent frames (temporal interpolation) and blending data from the current frame (spatial interpolation) to seamlessly fill the cracked regions. Advanced Manual Interventions | | Flaking at edge | Stabilize only
It is applied as a liquid that cross-links with the substrate, forming a semi-permanent film 1–5 micrometers thick.
The following article explores what the DIAMANT-Film software does, the technical reality of why cracked versions fail, the legal risks involved, and how to access legitimate alternatives safely.