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It looks like they did scan footage for the documentary from the film reels. I don't remember exactly but I'm sure they showed HD footage from the short films and not just behind the scenes stuff. Here is great video someone made using the footage:In addition, if Scorsese was watching it on film then he would've almost certainly allowed them to take the film and digitalise it for the documentary. Scorsese is a huge vocal supporter of the preservation of film and has personally helped fund many restoration projects where they would digitally scan and restore the film. It seems very unlikely he wouldn't at the very least hand over the film for his own short film, especially since it would help preserve it for future generations.
It looks like they did scan footage for the documentary from the film reels. I don't remember exactly but I'm sure they showed HD footage from the short films and not just behind the scenes stuff.