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Posted by Steve S. on 07/15/07 16:46
Thanks very much. I'm writing for someone else and I don't actually know his
budget, so I appreciate all information at every budget level.
Steve S.
"Spex" <No.spam@ta.com> wrote in message
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> Steve S. wrote:
> > Can anyone recommend programs for the Mac, or plugins for FCP, designed
to
> > clean up old video? This was shot on an ancient format and has been
> > converted to DVD using two different (ancient) machines. Each transfer
has
> > different problems--one looks like it needs time-base correct (may be
too
> > late now that it's on DVD?), and the other has artifacts, dropouts, etc.
> > Sorry I can't be more specific, it's been shown to me once a few weeks
ago.
> > Just need general suggestions on where to get info--are there programs
which
> > will automatically remove dropout from video without having to work with
it
> > frame-by-frame, for example?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Steve S.
> >
> >
>
> http://www.chv-plugins.com/repair-manual.php
>
> The link above might be of interest. These tools are typically very
> limited in what they achieve.
>
> There is no fool proof way of automating drop out removal other than to
> get down and work frame by frame. Shake is quite capable of doing the
> tasks your require as are most compositing tools. You'd use a
> combination of cloning and revealing brushes in the application. It is
> time consuming though...
>
> There are semi-automatic tools such as the rig and scratch removal tools
> in the Furnace plugins for Shake. Mokey by Imagineers is also another
> excellent tool. These tools are thousand of $$$ but used widely in post
> production to do the tasks you require. I've obviously no idea of your
> budget to know if these are worth your consideration.
>
> Hope some of that helps
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