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Restoring resolution loss from using the smoothcam filter on shaky clip
Hi,
Any suggestions to how I can restore the resolution of a clip that has been “zoomed in” on through the use of the smoothcam filter in FCP 6?The original clip was quite shaky, thus the need to use smoothcam.
I am happy with the clip being zoomed in on, but not with the resulting loss in resolution.
The footage was shot in DVCPRO HD 720p PAL.
Would using Red Giant’s Instant HD filter work in restoring the resolution?
Eva
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2 Replies
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Eva,
Not really.
Since you’re ‘zooming in’ you’re reducing the resolution. You could zoom in ‘less’…you could also bump FCPs rendering quality to ‘best’ (sequence settings.)
But think about it – if you blow up a clip, some of the resolution *has to be* removed. Items like Red Giant’s instant HD (while amazing) aren’t going to ‘add’ resolution back – they’re using a different math to blow up clips (than the standard FCP methods), in an attempt to resize for HD.
Best,
Jeff G
Principal Instructor
Future Media ConceptsFMCTraining.com
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Thank you!
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