how to make better? or do I convince myself into thinking that cracks give it character?

 

lol, that camera.

It seems like once you focus, there are deep scratches? Maybe you could fill the logo part that is supposed to be clear with some resin? Like juuuuust enough to cover the surface and fill up that center area? Might look good, might look worse!

 

it's a flip video from 2008, it takes good mpegs.