[Frameworks] Is there software available to convert a scanned image of a optical soundtrack into a digital audio file?

[Rick Prelinger]

USC is working on it. Here is a portion of their NEH grant application:

http://www.neh.gov/files/grants/university_of_south_carolina_open-source_application_for_image-based_digital_reproduction_of_optical.pdf

You need a pretty high-res scan of a track in good condition, but the 
results sound great.

You can also get this done in Hollywood using proprietary software, 
but I imagine it is expensive.

Rick
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