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Sully23 wrote:That last of Ghost is the one that has the best image? I was asking about popdrome

Popdromes' post was just an upscaled dvd.

I'm starting to be afraid that this movie wasn't even shot in HD - look at this...
https://www.justwatch.com/nl/movie/my-queen-karo

...and at all trailers available on the net - all are in SD.

jezevex wrote:I'm starting to be afraid that this movie wasn't even shot in HD - look at this...
https://www.justwatch.com/nl/movie/my-queen-karo

...and at all trailers available on the net - all are in SD.

Anything shot on film will be in the range of slightly less to slightly more than 4K resolution. All-digital productions are never done in anything less than 1080p - but this was back in 2009, so it's probably film. That doesn't mean a full HD version is available of course. There's no bluray for this movie; you may find web-dl's are nothing more than upscaled DVD, even though they have 1920x1080 dimensions. High definition remasters aren't likely to be done for web distribution alone. Perhaps if it airs on a premium movie channel somewhere we'll see one.

If there was an opportunity for them to do remake, then I would like it and in 4k no matter what they film the same scenes

I know, I know.... thi is not my first try to get this movie to HD

But I found this software: Topaz Video Enhance AI ( https://topazlabs.com/video-enhance-ai/ ).

I tried several upscaling programs and plug-ins before and therefore I was very skeptical about the promises they make.

But I was curious and tried it. And BAM!!! The results are really impressive! Sharp edges and very many details in the picture!

It is not cheap and decoding is very very slow, but it was worth it!! This version of the movie comes very close to HD:

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My next HD-project will be Mein erstes Wunder. Soon in this theatre

ghost wrote:...It is not cheap and decoding is very very slow, but it was worth it!!...

Wow!! Sounds VERY impressive!!

I'm assuming you took the big plunge and PURCHASED the program and didn't just use the 'Trial' virgin... Also in the small print on their webpage, right under the sale price, I read:

Video Enhance AI - Topaz Labs wrote:System Requirements: 1. Need nVidia GPU >3GB VRAM to run fast (CPU can run but quite slow).

I guess you must be running on CPU.. I wonder how much it costs to step up to 'nVidia GPU >3GB VRAM'..

Sounds like you put a LOT of time into this, and I'm REALLY looking forward to viewing this movie once again. It's been awhile. And I have the DVD..

(You know I'm kind of surprised that 'Muidhond' has NOT showed up on 'cinemonsterr' yet. But I GUARANTEE that THIS rip will, as 'Queen of Karo' is a favorite of theirs!

On a side note: The owner of that site, Dormidont Ogolteloff [who is either YOU or a member here ], needs to give you and FLM some credit as he gleans a quite a bit from FLM. Especially lately..)

ghost wrote:My next HD-project will be Mein erstes Wunder. Soon in this theatre

Another one I have the DVD for, but if this process is as exciting as you say, THIS will be added to my collection.

I can never tire of saying 'Thank You, ghost' for ALL the time, effort and EXPENSE you put into making FLM a better place. I'm SOO glad you found your way back here after everything went down. I'm sure Rich(_visiting) and Mimsy are appreciative and proud!

kev.

I'm assuming you took the big plunge and PURCHASED the program and didn't just use the 'Trial' virgin...

No, I got a full version of this program... Pls don't ask me, if I paid for it.....

I did this movie on my old notebook and it really took about 2 weeks (really!) until it was done

The owner of that site, Dormidont Ogolteloff [who is either YOU or a member here ], needs to give you and FLM some credit as he gleans a quite a bit from FLM.

Cinemonster was pretty fast this time. It's already there.

This guy never gives credits to anyone. He is just stealing everything he can get from FLM and sites like blizzardkid.

That's a nice gift ghost, thanks !

Apparently Topaz can be buggy and a source of problems. It seems you can get the same results with https://ffmpeg.org/, provided you have the proper settings.

Apparently Topaz can be buggy and a source of problems.

I didn't notice any problems or bugs. What do you mean exactly?

It seems you can get the same results with https://ffmpeg.org/, provided you have the proper settings.

Only with ffmpeg for free? I doubt it, but tell me how...