Image Restoration using Multiresolution Texture Synthesis and Image Inpainting

Restoration in this context refers to removal of image defects such as
scratches and blotches as well as to removal of disturbing objects as,
for instance, subtitles, logos, wires, and microphones.

Our method combines techniques from texture synthesis and image
inpainting, bridging the gap between these two approaches. Combining
image inpainting and texture synthesis in a multiresolution and a
frequency decomposition approach gives us the best of both worlds
and enables us to overcome the limitations of each of those
individual approaches.