Animation students use these high-quality encodes to study frame-by-frame squash and stretch techniques by directors like Bob Clampett, Tex Avery, and Chuck Jones. Film historians gain an uncompromised look at the evolution of studio humor, musical arrangement, and mid-century art styles. By treating these shorts as high art rather than disposable children's entertainment, the project ensures the Golden Age of Animation remains accessible, vibrant, and perfectly preserved for generations to come.
: The project continuously swaps out old VHS, Laserdisc, and SD TV prints for HD restorations sourced from Blu-rays and platforms like HBO Max/Max and MeTV.
Ongoing community efforts have tracked the restoration status of the original library: Total Restorations : Approximately 851 shorts have been restored to higher quality standards. HD Coverage 805 shorts
[Raw Sources: Golden Collection, Super Stars, Blu-rays, LaserDiscs] │ ▼ [Video Demuxing & Alignment] │ ▼ [Audio Synchronization & Pitch Correction] │ ▼ [Color Grading & Grain Preservation] │ ▼ [Definitive HQ Master Archive] Video Sourcing and Color Timing Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies HQ Project
This is the most difficult phase. Project contributors track down:
An early, foundational collection.
: As technology advances, so does the project. For instance, the v2025 iteration identified over 170 upgrades from the previous year's version. Animation students use these high-quality encodes to study
The project is updated periodically (notable versions include , v2022 , and v2024 ) to replace older, low-quality files with superior restorations as they become available.
The HQ Project has successfully restored hundreds of shorts that have never been officially released in high definition.
This is where the project gets technologically fascinating. Warner Bros. developed a proprietary AI tool called "Tune-Sync," designed specifically for hand-drawn cel animation. : The project continuously swaps out old VHS,
The is a massive, fan-led preservation initiative aimed at compiling all 1,003 theatrical animated shorts from the Golden Age of American animation (1929–1969) in the highest possible quality. Because Warner Bros. has not released the entire catalog officially on Blu-ray or DVD, collectors and fans created this project to fill the gap by sourcing content from official releases, laserdiscs, high-definition television broadcasts, and private film scans. Project Scope and Content
The project has managed to restore original title sequences for cartoons that have been seen for 60 years only with reissue credits. This includes recovering the specific "Bullseye" focus rings and unique opening animations for directors like Bob Clampett and Tex Avery.
in 2022, so you know which ones the HQ project fills in.