Revival

[Steinthor Birgisson]

Hi Gary and thanks for the answers.

So, in the not to distant future sequences could be sent from Resolve to Revival and vice versa, running on the same machine / cluster?

Will Revival also be ported to osx?

regards

Steinthor Birgisson
Post-manager
Rykjavik
Iceland

[Gary Adams]

The DaVinci versions of Resolve and Revival did have the capability of sharing the Resolve database in such a way that colorists could flag frames/scenes for processing. Since the storage can also be shared, it is not necessary to move images between systems. Once the frames were repaired/processed, the colorist would immediately see the changes while preserving originals. Because the BMD version of Resolve has a new improved database structure, the current Revival temporarily has lost this functionality. When Revival development moves forward, this functionality should be restored for the better. I would say that OS X is high on the list for consideration of future development.

Gary

[C. Park seward]

Gary,

How is Revival for old analog video restoration? I migrate 2″Quad recordings and need dropout correction, velocity compensation, noise reduction, great composite to component decoding, image enhancement, camera registration adjustment and quad banding reduction, all on OSX.

Some tapes are of course dubs so that’s why I need a DOC to correct recorded in dropouts.

C. Park Seward
Video Park

[Gary Adams]

Hi Park. Adding specific tools for video tape issues has long been up for consideration for Revival. To be sure, Revival’s algorithms have been specifically designed for film images, however, some tools may be repurposed for video problems. I have many customers that have reslly done an excellant job with video. Specifically, dropouts, some scratches, noise, damaged frames, flicker, stability (not intending to change camera motion though), and registration are possible. Revival does have a lossless de-interlace for purposes of repair and interlace to retain the original image. The things we all know and love about quad like velocy error, quadrature, banding, first line effect, moire, tracking, and others are a bit more difficult without specific tools. Would be happy to chat with you on this sometime. And, Revival is not currently on OS X.

Regards, Gary

[Steinthor Birgisson]

Hi again Gary

Can you tell me what are the current minimum hardware requirements for Revival

Steinthor Birgisson
Post -manager
The Engine Room
Reykjavik
Iceland

[Gary Adams]

Hello Steinthor. Sorry, I was delayed on posting this. As the emphasis has been on getting Resolve V7 ready, we have been a little late getting the Revival documentation in place. We still have not released an official equipment list for Revival. The current systems rely on dual quad core Supoermicro X7 and X8 motherboards using Nvidia Quadro FX-1700, now FX-1800 graphics. We currently support the DVS Centaurus II video I/O board. It would be best to contact the Revival supporting BMD dealer so I will pass this along to them.

Regards, Gary Adams

[Steinthor Birgisson]

Thanks Gary

I will get in touch with them

Steinthor

[Jamie Allan]

Hi Steinthor,

Iceland is covered by the UK based DaVinci dealer – please drop me a line on jamie @ jigsaw24 .com to discuss the system specs & pricing.

Regards,

Jamie

Jamie Allan
Post Production Consultant
DaVinci Specialist (Linux/Mac)

Jigsaw Systems Ltd. – IT & Broadcast specialists for the UK
https://www.jigsaw24.com
https://www.jigsawbroadcast.com

[Rishiraj Sangani]

Hi Gary,

I need to understand revival & resolve.

1) Does we need to buy both Revival & Resolve?
2) Is it necessary to install both ?
3) Hardware specification is not mention on web site?
4) Please suggest H/W specification in detail ?

I am unable to get detail for same. Please do needful asap Sir.

Regards,
Rishiraj Sangani

[Gary Adams]

Hello Rishiraj. I have a few answers.

Resolve and Revival are separate software products. Revival has a different operating environment than Resolve and will not run on the same computer at the same time. Revival is Linux based and uses a different OS than Resolve. Revival is generally sold by specialized resellers who have the necessary knowledge about the Linux environment and hardware requirements. I have received a personal email from you and will respond in more detail directly.

Regards, Gary

Gary Adams
DaVinci Revival Product Manager
Blackmagic Design