Posted: 5/27/2011 4:44 AM
Post subject: Frame Blending Question
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utunnels
Joined: 5/27/2011
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Hello all, I'm new here. I want to ask a question about avi recording. There are some emulators output avi in 60fps, but since most video sites use 30fps or below as their standard, half of the frames are dropped during conversion. For example, NES or Genesis games usually use sprite blinking to create semi-transparency effect, but after the video is converted to 30fps, those sprites are completely invisible or totally lose their transparency. I used to build a custom gens emulator which merges every two frames, but it is not a good idea to modify every emulator I use. My question is: is there a simple video encoding/converting tool that has frame blending feature like Adobe Premiere? It sounds simple enough, but sadly I haven't found one yet.
Posted: 5/27/2011 4:58 AM
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If you just blend frames - it may look okay, but sometimes it looks worse because of moving background, for example. We use to reduce 60 FPS to 24 to get almost proper blinking. Instead of every other frame at 60 FPS (30 Hz blinking), we get every 2 frames at 24 FPS (6 Hz blinking).
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Posted: 5/27/2011 5:21 AM
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utunnels
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Yeah, it looks bad when the background scrolls fast, but that is OK to me. Thanks for your advice feos, I can try 24 fps when smooth motion is not that necessary.
Posted: 5/27/2011 10:01 AM
Post subject: Re: Frame Blending Question
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sgrunt
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utunnels wrote:
My question is: is there a simple video encoding/converting tool that has frame blending feature[...]?
I'm not aware of any such tool that can perform adequately for site purposes. I know some of our encoders previously have used some AVISynth tricks to blend frames together, but our viewers don't like the results. If you do come across anything, let us know.
Posted: 5/27/2011 10:07 AM
Post subject: Re: Frame Blending Question
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Flygon
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sgrunt wrote:
utunnels wrote:
My question is: is there a simple video encoding/converting tool that has frame blending feature[...]?
I'm not aware of any such tool that can perform adequately for site purposes. I know some of our encoders previously have used some AVISynth tricks to blend frames together, but our viewers don't like the results. If you do come across anything, let us know.
I don't hybrid blend with AviSynth anymore due to the errors it actually has. If you want help with the blending I use, add any of my instant messenging contacts.
Posted: 5/27/2011 2:49 PM
Post subject: Re: Frame Blending Question
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utunnels
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sgrunt wrote:
I know some of our encoders previously have used some AVISynth tricks to blend frames together, but our viewers don't like the results.
Now I recall some encoder program has that option, but I never got it work, hmm... Maybe I shall take another look. Thanks.
Posted: 5/27/2011 2:51 PM
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Flygon
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utunnels, I do highly recommend that you contact me before you do this, it's difficult to get it looking as best you can, and is best done manually.
Posted: 5/27/2011 3:21 PM
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utunnels
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Flygon wrote:
utunnels, I do highly recommend that you contact me before you do this, it's difficult to get it looking as best you can, and is best done manually.
I'm sending you a PM. Thanks very much for your offer of help. --------------------- Edit* Just tried 24 fps and it looks great.