Branko Stipanovic Repairs Inlay & French Polishes a Cupboard Door | Canon 70D Magic Lantern RAW

In this video, restorer and artist Branko Stipanovic works on a detailed cupboard door restoration, repairing damaged inlay before proceeding with a traditional French polish finish. The video shows the careful process of furniture restoration, from assessing the damaged inlay to carrying out the repair work with patience and precision. Once the inlay repair is complete, Branko begins applying French polish over the surface, building up the finish and bringing depth, warmth and life back into the wood. This is a close look at traditional restoration craftsmanship, showing the skill involved in working with decorative inlay, timber surfaces and hand-applied finishing techniques. The repair is not just about making the cupboard door look better, but about respecting the original character of the piece and restoring it in a thoughtful, sympathetic way. The video was filmed on a Canon 70D using Magic Lantern RAW video, giving the footage a detailed and cinematic DSLR look. The RAW format helps capture the texture of the wood, the fine details of the inlay, the movement of the polishing process and the changing sheen as the French polish is applied. This video is both a restoration process and a camera test, showing how the Canon 70D with Magic Lantern RAW handles close-up workshop footage, natural textures, hand movements and reflective polished surfaces. Filmed on: Canon 70D Format: Magic Lantern RAW video Subject: Cupboard door inlay repair and French polishing Restorer: Branko Stipanovic Restoration Description This video focuses on the repair of decorative inlay in a cupboard door, followed by the application of French polish. Inlay repair requires careful matching, fitting and finishing so that the repaired section sits naturally within the original design of the furniture. French polishing is a traditional hand-finishing technique often used on fine furniture. It builds a rich, glossy surface using thin layers applied by hand, gradually enhancing the grain, colour and depth of the wood. In this video, the process gives the repaired cupboard door a renewed finish while keeping the craftsmanship and character of the piece intact. For anyone interested in antique furniture restoration, cabinet repair, French polishing, traditional finishing, woodworking or detailed hand craftsmanship, this video gives a close look at the patience and skill involved in bringing a damaged piece back to life.