Services & project pricing
Restoration
Without
Compromise
Every archive is unique. Our pricing reflects the complexity of the work — not a generic formula. Each project is scoped after technical assessment of the source material and the intended deliverables.
Professional
Professional
Films, documentaries, music videos & concerts
Engineered for commercial exploitation, professional standards and audiovisual catalog development.
Project-Based Pricing
Custom Quote
Professional restoration projects are scoped according to source material, condition, duration, restoration complexity, QC requirements and deliverables.
Typical projects
— Short-form video or archival material (typically up to 10 min): around €5,000 excl. VAT
— Film, documentary, full concert,
archive batch or multi-source project: typically from €10,000 excl. VAT
— Film, documentary, full concert,
archive batch or multi-source project: typically from €10,000 excl. VAT
Technical Audit & Media Analysis (Codecs, Frame rates, Metadata, Restoration model evaluation and validation)
Full Multi-Pass Restoration — The NeXtEdge Signature Process
Technical Colour Balancing (Fixing colour shifts, tints & contrast)
Comprehensive Master Review (Human-led artefact control)
4K (3840×2160) Mastering
ProRes 422 HQ Industry Standard Master
Basic audio cleanup & PCM 24-bit / 48 kHz delivery
Institutional
Preserve
Built for institutional preservation and cultural heritage safeguarding. Ideal for museums, cultural institutions, foundations, and national archives.
Project-Based Pricing
Custom Quote
Bespoke archival solutions
Forensic Source Audit: Deep technical assessment and metadata integrity check
Multi-Pass Restoration Workflow: Source-specific restoration, refinement and human-led review
Scientific Restoration: Preservation of original grain and historical textures
Mastering in ProRes 4444: Highest archival standard for maximum data retention
Integrity Report: Documentation of all restoration models and processes used
Volume Management: Dedicated scoping and storage for large historical funds
Before restoration
Source Assessment
& Digitization
Management
& Digitization
Management
Archival collections often contain multiple generations, formats and production elements, with significant differences in quality and preservation value.
Project-Based Pricing
Custom Quote
NeXtEdge Studio assesses, inventories and prioritizes available sources, defines professional digitization specifications, coordinates technical requirements with transfer facilities, and validates the resulting files before restoration begins.
Element inventory: physical elements, labels, formats and documented history
Generation assessment and hierarchy of available sources
Recommendation of the optimal element for transfer
Digitization specifications written for the transfer facility
Technical liaison with laboratories throughout the transfer
Validation and technical control of delivered files
Documented inventory and recommendations, delivered to the rights holder
Available as a standalone service or as the first stage of a restoration project.
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Add-on service
Digital Vault
Adaptive formats & editorial enhancement. Extends your restored 4K Master into distribution-ready formats for modern platforms.
Format
The Widescreen
16:9 — YouTube / TV / Cinema
For non-native 16:9 sources (4:3, Super 8, etc.) — Custom Quote based on duration and export format.
Synced Mirror Composition:Dual-layer edit with a zoomed, blurred, synchronized background to fill the 16:9 frame.
Sharp Foreground & Clean Crop:Restored 4K video centered with professional crop of original lateral black bars.
Stylized Aesthetic Borders:Customizable finishes — from clean lines to the “Paper Edge” signature.
Comfort Stabilization:Correction of original camera shakes for smooth, fatigue-free viewing on large screens.
Note: Native 16:9 sources are already handled within the Professional restoration workflow.
This is one example of composition — the Creative Studio offer provides a wide range of possibilities tailored to your needs.
This is one example of composition — the Creative Studio offer provides a wide range of possibilities tailored to your needs.
Format
The Social Vertical
9:16 — TikTok / Reels / Shorts
| Format | Duration | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| The Short | Under 30 sec | €95 |
| The Standard | 30 to 60 sec | €150 |
Option “Triple Layer Split”:Screen divided into 3 vertical sections, synced across all three with custom branding zones.
Option “Synced Vertical Blur”:Main video in 16:9 (4:3, 1:1, etc.) centered on a zoomed, blurred and synchronized background for a smooth and elegant 9:16 render.
Option “Full-Frame Smart Zoom”:Manual framing to track the action, subject remains centered in the vertical frame.
High-Bitrate Encoding:H.264 and H.265 files optimized to better preserve quality after social media platform recompression.
Projects requiring complex multi-cut editing are subject to a dedicated quote.
Format
Creative Studio
All formats — Custom Quote
The final professional touch for studio-grade productions.
Audio Master Sync
Replacement of original audio with a high-quality remastered track. Surgical synchronization — essential for professional music videos.
Branding & Titling
Integration of logos, watermarks, or custom-designed titles and subtitles.
Creative FX & Editing
Professional transitions, visual effects, and editorial enhancements to optimize narrative flow.
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NeXtEdge Quality Commitment
“We do not deliver results we deem unexploitable. Our mission is to bridge the gap between historical texture and modern resolution, ensuring your archives are ready for the next decades of digital display.”