Published 17:06 IST, March 1st 2020
'Magnificent': Footage of 1911 New York City created using artificial intelligence
A video has surfaced on the internet dubbed as 'A Trip Through New York City' which reveals how life was like in the New York city nearly 100 years ago.
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A video which is currently doing rounds on internet, dubbed as 'A Trip Through New York City', reveals how life was like for New Yorkers nearly 100 years ago. According to reports, foot was originally captured by a Swedish film production company Svenska Biografteatern which includes tourist hotspots like Statue of Liberty and Fifth Avenue. updated foot of video was shared by YouTuber Denis Shiryaev on his account. video was shared with a caption, "Restored with neural networks 1911 New York foot taken by Swedish company Svenska Biografteatern on a trip to America".
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AI algorithms used to enhance clarity
As per reports, neural network-powered AI algorithms were used to enhance foot so that all ims appear clearer, sharper, brighter and coloured. techlogies like this is freely available online including Topaz Labs' Gigapixel AI and DAIN. DAIN plays a vital role in enhancing frame rates of older foot which makes it appear smoor. New York-based Museum, Modern Art first released video back in 2018.
According to reports, it was originally filmed just three years before outbreak of World War 1 and shows everyday life in famous American city. 1911 foot of city looked very different with fewer cars, horse and carts still racing across streets. foot also shows 1910's fashion with men in long jackets and women in long dresses. People can be seen wearing hat on streets. One of most important things about foot is that it shows a a much calmer and far less busy New York as compared to today.
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'This is magnificent'
A user commented, "I've never seen so many people wearing so many suits in my life". second user wrote, "This is magnificent". third user ded, "Did a single face that stared into that camera lens kw many people from year 2020 were watching m?". Ar user wrote, "0:35 chances of this man to expect someone watching him on samsung phone in high definition somewhere from India are ne. t even realm of imagination in his mind h reach to picture this scene. Just think about it. What we see and experience are so different from this guy. Both are same life but still one life has so many faces."
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17:06 IST, March 1st 2020