For years, content from the "DesperateAmateurs" archive was relegated to the digital dustbin of 240p .wmv files, watermarked with long-dead URL shorteners. The material was considered disposable. However, the rise of (Topaz, ESRGAN, DaVinci Resolve’s Neural Engine) has changed the game.

Audiences crave the unpolished, "real-life" feel of amateur creators. Relatability: