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    Encode SD video into HD?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by mechrock, Dec 14, 2008.

  1. mechrock

    mechrock Notebook Evangelist

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    Is there a program that will let you encode SD video into HD? So it basically upscales the video like an upscaling dvd player.
     
    mechrock, Dec 14, 2008
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    Yes, there are filters and plug-ins for video editing software that can "convert" SD to HD. Google for "video conversion sd hd".
     
    kegobeer, Dec 14, 2008
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    I dont think it will work very well honestly.
     
    nizzy1115, Dec 15, 2008
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    duksandfish Notebook Consultant

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    Well, if you have a widescreen video, here is a mencoder script that would upscale it to 1280x720:

    mencoder input.avi -o output.avi -oac copy -ovc x264 -x264encopts crf=20:threads=auto -vf scale=1280:720 -sws 9

    Or for 1920x1080:

    mencoder input.avi -o output.avi -oac copy -ovc x264 -x264encopts crf=20:threads=auto -vf scale=1920:1080 -sws 9

    You might want to change the number after crf= because this affects the quality. The lower it is, the better the quality, but the bigger the filesize.
    Min is 0, max is 51.
     
    duksandfish, Dec 15, 2008
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    Some of the solutions produce results nearly as good as Faroudja chips. Of course, quality of the source material is key; an old VHS recording upscaled to HD will look terrible.
     
    kegobeer, Dec 15, 2008
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