​Preparing this new release was a massive undertaking that spanned over two years. High-definition digital scans made using the master 35mm negatives that had been recovered in Italy in 1968 by Ayn Rand’s associates, Henry and Erika Holzer. ​​​Then, state-of-the-art digital software technology was used to clean up and repair the entire film, frame by frame, removing scratches, dirt, and other flaws that are common in old movies. Improvements to exposure and contrast were also made and audio fidelity restored.