[Frameworks] Is there software available to convert a scanned image of a optical soundtrack into a digital audio file?

Just wondering as there is a reference to a ...AEO-Light software from the University of South Carolina MIRC.. in the following Kinetta scan demonstrating a terrific early 50's 16mm Kodachrome film regarding the Auricon Pro 1200 16mm camera, i.e.

Re: [Frameworks] Is there software available to convert a scanned image of a optical soundtrack into a digital audio file?

USC is working on it. Here is a portion of their NEH grant application: http://www.neh.gov/files/grants/university_of_south_carolina_open-source_application_for_image-based_digital_reproduction_of_optical.pdf You need a pretty high-res scan of a track in good condition, but the results sound

Re: [Frameworks] Is there software available to convert a scanned image of a optical soundtrack into a digital audio file?

I answered my own question. From the research paper, i.e. Our proposal seeks to develop open-source software to serve a truly global community of film archives. A wonderful initiative. On Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 2:11 PM, Nicholas Kovats nkov...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Rick, for your prompt reply!

Re: [Frameworks] Is there software available to convert a scanned image of a optical soundtrack into a digital audio file?

Thanks, Rick, for your prompt reply! Do they intend to enter this software into the public domain? On Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 2:08 PM, Rick Prelinger foot...@panix.com wrote: USC is working on it. Here is a portion of their NEH grant application: