– Why do older movies/shows/news/recordings have a much different “tone” of voice and feel to them? Like if you watch old movies like “It’s a Wonderful Life” or hear any of Kennedy/FDR’s speeches, it sounds so different than the voices on tv today?

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Sorry for the awful explanation…

In: Technology

Answer 1

In addition to the other replies, I would take into account practical effects and other low technology solutions. A lot of filming was done by hand, so framerates could vary throughout the scene. Played back, it would look like some parts moved faster or slower than others.

They shall not grow old had to deal with this when restoring films