DVfilmaker Software Version 2 released.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3/25/2004

DVFILM MAKER 2.0 NOW SHIPPING

DVFilm (Austin, TX) announces the release of their latest film-motion
software, DVFilm Maker 2.0. "Maker 2" has some new features that will make
it even more popular among independent film makers, video makers, and
broadcasters, chiefly for its ability to convert almost any kind of NTSC
video to true 24 frames per second progressive-scan (24P), convert that
back again to NTSC in two different ways, or to apply 24P film-motion
while remaining in NTSC format.

24P film-motion has been available in slow, expensive plug-ins for Adobe
After Effects, such as CineMotion and Magic Bullet, but they are now
available in this new, stand-alone application that costs only $95 and
works with virtually any editing application. Maker 2 runs on both Mac and
Windows platforms.

Here is a list of new things that Maker 2 can do:

Convert 3:2 pulldown as well as 2:3:3:2 pulldown to 24P

This allows filmmakers to mix all sources of 24P video into one timeline:
video from the Panasonic DVX100 in either 24P Advanced or Normal modes, or
from video telecined from 24 frames/sec film.

Convert 60i to 24P

This allows filmmakers to mix conventional interlaced video into a 24P
project. It also allows virtually any video camera to be used as a
24P-capable video camera. The 60i to 24P conversion method is fast,
accurate, and preserves full vertical resolution by sensing motion and
applying the changes only to areas of the screen where motion is taking
place. The algorithm evolved from 5 years of DVFilm's experience with
video transfers to film.


Convert NTSC to NTSC with 24P film-motion

This feature simulates 24P film motion by resampling 60i to 24P and then
converting 24P back to NTSC with a 3:2 pulldown, in one step.  Maker can
process up to 6 minutes of video per hour of computer time, fast enough
for news broadcasters to apply film-motion to regular DV cameras in their
work.


Convert 24P to 2:3:3:2 pulldown with no recompression

This feature allows filmmakers to archive their 24P final cut to NTSC
tape, without recompresssion or loss of quality. This feature is notably
absent from FCP-4, Vegas, Avid DV Express Pro and other 24P-capable
editing programs. The resulting tape can then be re-captured and converted
back to 24P with Maker, again with no recompression or loss in quality.

Convert 24P to 3:2 pulldown

This feature allows filmmakers to convert 24P to NTSC for broadcast or
presentation on tape. Simulated film grain, red emulsion shift, and other
effects can also be added for additional film feeling.


For more information contact Marcus van Bavel, mvb@dvfilm.com,
512-252-2343.

Free demo versions of DVFilm Maker, for both Windows and Mac, can be
downloaded at dvfilm.com/maker


Best Regards,
Marcus van Bavel
Owner/Chief Engineer
DVFilm Digital Transfers
 
Re: DVfilmaker Software Version 2 released.

Marcus van Bavel Rocks!!His book is great! Chack it out! 8)
 
Re: DVfilmaker Software Version 2 released.

i really dig being able to output 24p footage back to tape with advanced pulldown
 
Re: DVfilmaker Software Version 2 released.

"Convert 24P to 2:3:3:2 pulldown with no recompression"

I thought FCP can do this?
 
Re: DVfilmaker Software Version 2 released.

[quote author=Bob Gundu link=board=nws;num=1080360284;start=0#3 date=03/28/04 at 21:12:11]"Convert 24P to 2:3:3:2 pulldown with no recompression"

I thought FCP can do this?[/quote]

It can if your machine is quick enough. I have output back to tape in realtime with 2:3:3:2 added back on my G5DP. Not sure about "recompression", but I don't believe it is...

Andrew
Crystal Clear Media
 
Re: DVfilmaker Software Version 2 released.

Jarred,

First let me say I am really enjoying this site, thank you for it.

Now the snotty stuff. ;)

A week or so ago I asked, in reguards to the proposed Sony HDV cam, why not use software to convert 60i to 24p. The basic answer was it's not as good as the native progressive CCD in the DVX. Now you are touting software to do just that? I read that it also converts 'flavors' of 24p to a consistant format for editing on the same timeline, OK fine. If SW conversion to 24p ain't as good, what gives or what's different? You'll have to forgive my ignorance, despite all my book lernin' -- make that web lernin', I don't have hands on experience with this. Is this software faster, easier, or just plain that good? What am I missing?

LHB
 
Re: DVfilmaker Software Version 2 released.

Well, first of all, jarred isn't "touting" anything, he's posting a press release from one of this site's sponsors.

Second, the DVFilm Maker software can do the 60i to 24P conversion, but that's not really of interest to people on this board, since the camera already does 24P. The Maker software does other things of interest, such as correct the 2-frame audio offset, and convert DV 2:3:3:2 files into 24P Quicktime MOV's, which can then be edited on something like Premiere. Premiere can't do a 24P edit from the DVX, but by using DVFilm's Maker software, you can.

As far as converting HDV 60i into 24P, that's a perfectly reasonable concept. HDV at 1080i will have plenty enough resolution left over that a program like (dare I say, some day in the future) HDVFilm Maker may produce completely acceptable results. They wouldn't be as good as HDV at 1080/24P, but right now there is no such thing as a 24P option with HDV.

As good as Maker is at converting 60i into 24-frame video, the results simply cannot compare to the results possible from the DVX's progressive-scan CCD. Will HDV 60i->24P compare favorably to DVX 24P? I'd think that with a proper 3-chip HDV camera, it should easily be much superior to the standard-def DVX, even if you have to use the Maker software to get it. But that day is not today. Today, the most filmlike high-res video you can get (under $25,000) comes from the DVX100.
 
Re: DVfilmaker Software Version 2 released.

Thanks Barry. You, of course as usual, are right on all accounts.

Id like to add as well, that another side benifit from converting the DVX footage to true 24p is a true 24p file takes less hard drive space than a 24p DVX file that is actually a 60i file with pulldown flags.  Not much.. but when you have 250gb of DV footage on a drive the savings start to add up.

Also, 24p Quicktimes you can online it on a real Avid (like a symphony).. (or premier like Barry mentioned)
 
Re: DVfilmaker Software Version 2 released.

Thanks, Barry. Superb answer. I didn't mean touting in a bad way; I guess I'll have to look it up in my dictionary. I may come across as harsh sometimes, but I'm really a pretty nice guy. Humble too.

For the record, I am trying to talk myself into spending the bucks for a DVX100A and looking at all the angles along the way. (See my new post inquiring about the DVX greenscreen performance.)

Best To All,

LHB
 
Re: DVfilmaker Software Version 2 released.

Hey, no problem, hope I didn't come across harsh either -- I'm afraid I did, but I didn't mean to. I try to stick to facts, but that sometimes comes across harsh. I apologize if anything I said made you feel unwelcome or anything.

Welcome to the board, and welcome to the DVX... I'm sure you will be swayed by its charms!
 
Re: DVfilmaker Software Version 2 released.

No problems, Barry. This site is amazing--and massive! I think most all my questions have been answered on the DVX100A. Just one more. Will it drop $500US anytime soon? ;D

LHB
 
Re: DVfilmaker Software Version 2 released.

... er, if Sony says that their HDV camera is shipping on April 1, with a MSRP of $2495... other than that, I don't think you're going to see a $500 price drop anytime soon... ;)
 
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