# AI-Colored Retro Films Aniket Bera Started a Personal Project Coloring the Classic Pather Panchali By Amy Duong | Published 2020-06-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pather-panchali References: [timesofindia.indiatimes](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/us-based-artificial-intelligence-prof-colours-pather-panchali-as-quarantine-experiment/articleshow/76124963.cms) A professor at the University of [Maryland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maryland-swich-terrys-chocolate), Aniket Bera started a personal project during quarantine after the COVID-19 outbreak using [AI technology to color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorixor) a classic Satyajit Ray film, Pather Panchali. The film uses artificial intelligence to color the scenes and Bera uploaded the 2.14 minute long video earlier in May, garnering attention globally. He speaks about his project, “again, this is not the way to watch the movie but only an academic experiment. A lot of US professors and researchers experiment with so many old footage from the West. I wanted to try it out on something very close to my heart!" The process of incorporating colors and restoring the cinematic scenes took about 6-7 hours with no manual input required. Image Credit: Aniket Bera ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **AI-colored Retro Films:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: AI technology can be used to colorize classic films, providing a new and enhanced viewing experience. - **Quarantine Projects:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: The COVID-19 quarantine has inspired individuals to start personal projects and experiment with new technologies. - **Artificial Intelligence in Film Restoration:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: AI technology can be utilized in film restoration processes, saving time and effort compared to manual restoration methods. ### Where This Applies - **Film and Entertainment:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: The film industry can leverage AI technology to enhance and restore classic films, attracting audiences with new viewing experiences. - **Technology and Innovation:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: The advancements in AI technology open up opportunities for innovation and experimentation in various industries. - **Academia and Research:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Academics and researchers can utilize AI technology to experiment with and analyze old footage, developing new insights and discoveries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Photo Animation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revivifyai.md) - [AI-Powered Color E-Ink Art Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-ai-art-frame.md) - [Ai-Generated Visual Streaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternaut.md) - [AI Coloring Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coloring-pages-ai.md) - [Automated Colorwork Palattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paletteai.md) - [AI Color Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palettemaster.md) - [AI Filmmaking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/directin-ai.md) - [AI-Powered Movie Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmrm1.md) - [AI Film Recommenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatshouldiwatchai.md)