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Dust Busting
Core Term Definition
The targeted digital detection and removal of dust particles, hairs, and dirt from scanned film frames.
Technical Analysis & Context
Dust busting is a key stage in digital post-production. While automated algorithms can identify and remove high-contrast spots, a digital artist must oversee the process to ensure that the software does not mistake fast-moving real elements—such as rainfall or small projectiles—for dust.