TechnologyJuly 17, 2026

interpositive

/ˌɪntərˈpɒzɪtɪv/

Definition

A proprietary Netflix AI tool designed for video enhancement and restoration, likely involving the upscaling or high-quality processing of film elements.

Etymology

The term combines the prefix 'inter-' (meaning between) and 'positive' (referring to a photographic positive). In traditional filmmaking, an 'interpositive' is an intermediate film print used to create release prints; Netflix adopted this nomenclature for its AI tool to reflect its role in the intermediary processing of visual content.

In the news

The article mentions Interpositive alongside other specific technologies like Eyeline to illustrate the diverse range of AI tools Netflix is currently integrating into its post-production workflows.

Netflix's 300 AI productions show how fast the technology is spreading through entertainment

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