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TexasPyro · 05-02-2011, 11:42 AM

Ive done some searching around on here and haven't really found what I'm looking for. What software do yall like using to soften or stabilize video? I have Adobe Premiere, is there a plug in that will do it? Any other cheap or freeware that works well?

I am new to the AP world, I had always had an interest but got bit by the bug last weekend surveying some fire damage for a friend. Here is my crappy vid, I am using a GoPro mounted to a Trex 550e.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THFnBiBJaaM[/ame]

Blake

splitboarder · 05-02-2011, 12:20 PM

Best for heli induced vibes so far is De-shaker. Its a plug-in used with a free program called virtualdub.

Virtual dub will only accept avi files without certain plug ins and add ons though.

The only software that comes with de-shaker is Sony vegas

Other stabilization software has been reported as not working too well with heli vibes .

webdr · 05-02-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by splitboarder

The only software that comes with de-shaker is Sony vegas

After Effects has a powerful deshaker thats easy to use. Not as robust as VDub but works well with minimal configuration.

iMovie has a deshaker that so easy to use (just apply it to the timeline) that its not funny. The only downside is exporting in iMovie sucks. It compresses slightly and makes playback quality less-than-stellar IMO

TexasPyro · 05-02-2011, 11:22 PM

Thanks guys, I had previously read about vdub, I was concerned about the video formats that it didnt support. I went ahead and downloaded it and the deshaker add on. The problem now is converting the .Mp4 that the GoPro outputs to a usable file that vdub likes. So far its rejected everything Ive thrown at it. Any suggestions for a conversion software?

onlocation · 05-02-2011, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasPyro

Thanks guys, I had previously read about vdub, I was concerned about the video formats that it didnt support. I went ahead and downloaded it and the deshaker add on. The problem now is converting the .Mp4 that the GoPro outputs to a usable file that vdub likes. So far its rejected everything Ive thrown at it. Any suggestions for a conversion software?

Vdub works with .avi.

TexasPyro · 05-02-2011, 11:58 PM

I guess I meant to say, I'm trying to convert to an .Avi file that is as loss less as I can get. Most of the different conversions Ive run convert the raw 550MB file and knock it down to around 75MB (looks like hell). Every one of which gets rejected by Vdub. They are all .avi files, but use different conversion methods I guess. Please bear with me, I'm very much a noob regarding video editing and conversion.

stuartflys · 05-03-2011, 08:21 AM

I've used the demo of this program quite well on the mac and intend on buying it soon. I think you can use it on windows, not sure though.

http://www.lockandloadx.com

splitboarder · 05-03-2011, 08:28 AM

You might try Mpegstreamclip. Its free, a good program and "I think" it will convert to uncompressed avi

helifoto · 05-03-2011, 01:39 PM

Has anyone tried Mocha which comes with Adobe AE? Have just had apeak at it, but don't know how it compares to other tools.

R_Lefebvre · 05-03-2011, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by splitboarder

The only software that comes with de-shaker is Sony vegas

Really? I've got Vegas, and I can't find deshaker in it? What's it called within the program?

splitboarder · 05-03-2011, 07:24 PM

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Really? I've got Vegas, and I can't find deshaker in it? What's it called within the program?

Which version do you have. i was told vegas pro 10 has it. in fact, i was about to buy it. please let me know if you dont. I think Bruce Huang just bought it

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/a.edmiston/deshaker.htm

CreekDevil · 05-05-2011, 07:25 AM

Vegas Movie Studio 10 Platinum has a stabilization feature, but it's not DeShaker proper. It works pretty well, though.

To convert your GoPro HD files to .avi, use Super©. It's a free program and it's very powerful. You can set it to simply stream the video to convert without compression. Works great.

ontheway · 05-26-2011, 03:32 AM

Check this out, standalone software, pretty good results after a bit of tweaking.

http://www.prodad.com/home/products/...667,l-us.xhtml

FSAMedia · 05-26-2011, 10:49 AM

The proDAD v2looks pretty interesting, i may just have to give the plugin version a try....anyone ever use it?

trondhindenes · 05-27-2011, 03:21 PM

The new version of Adobe After Effects (CS5.5) also comes with a new effect for camera stabilization, called "Warp Stabilizer". This effect will also (from what I've read) cures the rolling shutter effect.

More info here:
http://blogs.adobe.com/toddkopriva/2...cts-cs5-5.html

PowerStroke · 05-29-2011, 09:04 AM

I have Sony Vegas 10 also, I think the image stablization works very well. It has six different levels of analysis from general footage analysis, fast moving scene analysis, slow moving scene analysis, etc... It also has rolling shutter correction.
I have never done any correction from a heli video because I don't have a good quality fly cam yet but I have done a lot with other video and it works well.

R_Lefebvre · 09-23-2011, 03:49 PM

What is the feature called in SV10? I can't figure out what I'm looking for.

Anto6ka · 09-23-2011, 03:53 PM

Just right click the clip and then choose stabilize media option.

R_Lefebvre · 09-24-2011, 08:06 AM

Son of a gun, there is it, thanks!

05-02-2011, 11:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
TexasPyro Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2010	Image stabilization software? Ive done some searching around on here and haven't really found what I'm looking for. What software do yall like using to soften or stabilize video? I have Adobe Premiere, is there a plug in that will do it? Any other cheap or freeware that works well? I am new to the AP world, I had always had an interest but got bit by the bug last weekend surveying some fire damage for a friend. Here is my crappy vid, I am using a GoPro mounted to a Trex 550e. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THFnBiBJaaM[/ame] Blake

05-26-2011, 03:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
ontheway Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2008	Check this out, standalone software, pretty good results after a bit of tweaking. http://www.prodad.com/home/products/...667,l-us.xhtml __________________ -----------o------------ -o--------O-- * Futaba 7C, HK-450, HXT900 x 4, HDX450, Turnigy Plush 40amp, Assan GA-410. * T-rex 600 ALU, 3152 x 3, 600XL, align 75A, Logictech 6100 Combo, Helicommand 3D.

05-27-2011, 03:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
trondhindenes Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2008	The new version of Adobe After Effects (CS5.5) also comes with a new effect for camera stabilization, called "Warp Stabilizer". This effect will also (from what I've read) cures the rolling shutter effect. More info here: http://blogs.adobe.com/toddkopriva/2...cts-cs5-5.html __________________ Trond Hindenes (Oslo, Norway) T-rex 600GF Torque Tube / Blade 400 stock

05-29-2011, 09:04 AM	#16 (permalink)
PowerStroke Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	I have Sony Vegas 10 also, I think the image stablization works very well. It has six different levels of analysis from general footage analysis, fast moving scene analysis, slow moving scene analysis, etc... It also has rolling shutter correction. I have never done any correction from a heli video because I don't have a good quality fly cam yet but I have done a lot with other video and it works well. __________________ Blade SR / Blade 400 / TREX 450 Sport

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05-02-2011, 12:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
splitboarder Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2008	Best for heli induced vibes so far is De-shaker. Its a plug-in used with a free program called virtualdub. Virtual dub will only accept avi files without certain plug ins and add ons though. The only software that comes with de-shaker is Sony vegas Other stabilization software has been reported as not working too well with heli vibes .

05-02-2011, 11:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
TexasPyro Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jun 2010	Thanks guys, I had previously read about vdub, I was concerned about the video formats that it didnt support. I went ahead and downloaded it and the deshaker add on. The problem now is converting the .Mp4 that the GoPro outputs to a usable file that vdub likes. So far its rejected everything Ive thrown at it. Any suggestions for a conversion software?

05-02-2011, 11:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
TexasPyro Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jun 2010	I guess I meant to say, I'm trying to convert to an .Avi file that is as loss less as I can get. Most of the different conversions Ive run convert the raw 550MB file and knock it down to around 75MB (looks like hell). Every one of which gets rejected by Vdub. They are all .avi files, but use different conversion methods I guess. Please bear with me, I'm very much a noob regarding video editing and conversion.

05-03-2011, 08:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
stuartflys Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2010	I've used the demo of this program quite well on the mac and intend on buying it soon. I think you can use it on windows, not sure though. http://www.lockandloadx.com

05-03-2011, 08:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
splitboarder Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2008	You might try Mpegstreamclip. Its free, a good program and "I think" it will convert to uncompressed avi

05-03-2011, 01:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
helifoto Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2010	Has anyone tried Mocha which comes with Adobe AE? Have just had apeak at it, but don't know how it compares to other tools.

05-05-2011, 07:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
CreekDevil Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2011	Vegas Movie Studio 10 Platinum has a stabilization feature, but it's not DeShaker proper. It works pretty well, though. To convert your GoPro HD files to .avi, use Super©. It's a free program and it's very powerful. You can set it to simply stream the video to convert without compression. Works great.

05-26-2011, 10:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
FSAMedia Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2010	The proDAD v2looks pretty interesting, i may just have to give the plugin version a try....anyone ever use it?

09-23-2011, 03:49 PM	#17 (permalink)
R_Lefebvre Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2010	What is the feature called in SV10? I can't figure out what I'm looking for.

09-23-2011, 03:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
Anto6ka Registered Users Join Date: May 2010	Just right click the clip and then choose stabilize media option.

09-24-2011, 08:06 AM	#19 (permalink)
R_Lefebvre Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2010	Son of a gun, there is it, thanks!

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