4:35 Shortcut E (Extend Selected Edit to Playhead). THANK YOU!!! I've been meaning to figure out how to do that. The description always made me think it was just for lengthening clips but you inadvertently showed me that it's also for trimming. I know that wasn't the focus of this tutorial but that was my happy takeaway.
Thanks for a really well explained through your entire process! this was what i was going through. I missed the whole render to see! now gunna try it out :D
for a long time we have been looking for a solution to switch video from 30 fps to 25 fps and to have a cursive image without frame breaks thanks, for the trick, you're the best
Just clarifying if you're saying that optical flow has improved with the 2019 update or has it always been good and we've just been wary of using it? I ask because I've tried using the 2019 version and it's just buggy as heck. The 2108 version seems to work better for me, but random things seem not to work well in the updated version. Great video as always. Cheers!
@D If I was on my own, I'd probably go that route. Unfortunately, my company goes the Adobe route. We are getting a MAM soon and that's the only NLE supported on it.
@D You are 100% correct! I also used Hitfilm before using PP, so that's one backup. Maybe one of my 2019 goals will be to learn Resolve. So, yes, always good to diversify 😀.
Thanks for all the very well explained video's you make! Can i ask, what's the difference between optical flow added in the timeline and optical flow set in the export menu? Keep up the good work!
There's no difference in the rendering, the only difference is you can set the property on a per clip basis on the Timeline and in the Export dialog box it applies to all the clips.
Yes. Your best option is to always choose the Presets and not mess with the settings unless you know what you're doing. I almost always just choose Presets.
I use optical flow all the time. Problem is when you use optical flow to stretch out 2 minutes of footage out to 10 minutes :P (stretching timelapse drawings out to longer tutorials) it work's most of the time, but really cpu intensive and time consuming.
Thank you for this! Quick question when rendering out the video in media encoder there's also an option there for all 3 (frame sampling, blending and optical flow). Does it matter which I choose when rendering out the video?
@@VideoRevealed hello, I watched the other tutorial several times, still a little confused (newbie here): if I render it with optical flow on the timeline for playback, then I also have to choose optical flow for export, or is it enough? thank you
Hi Colin, thanks. Another useful tutorial. Is that CC2019? I have been using OF in CC2018 for sports action slow mo replays with mixed results. I have only just upgrade to v.13 and wonder if it’s been improved upon in that version?
hey.. thank you for this video.. What do you think about twixtor ? It would be great if you can make a comparison between twixtor and optical flow and which one is best in certain circumstances.
My, One of the videos, frames are not syncing with the music beat when it gets to the mobile, Is it because export issue? I tried exporting with Optical Flow, But still having the same issue.
It's very important to understand the meaning behind something. If this was just me saying, "use Optical Flow", it would be useless. I first have to setup *why* there is even a problem, then show what steps are needed to fix the problem. This is how I teach.
1. you dont youtube your problem when youre on a tight deadline for your project. 2 you watch these 'long' videos on your spare time/time you use to learn editing 3. don't like the lad, dont watch the lad. simple. theres no need to point out your opinion unless you are entitled or something.
TL;DR: My suggestion: DON'T use optical flow on humans, just landscapes and objects. I've yet to find an instance where it beat sampling or blending when showing human beings. It also hurts rendering speed. Full comment: First off, LOVE your tutorials Colin. I would be so incredibly pleased to get my business to the level where I can teach others in the manner you do. In regards to optical flow , your tutorial is fantastic but it shows a very rare instance where it works. It would be interesting to see a similar clip with the effect applied, where the water is moving at a high rate of speed. One point to add from me on this - I think it would look even better if the adjoining clips were also slowed down, at least to 85%. I've tested optical flow quite a bit and it is more trouble than it's worth in 90%+ of cases. Oh and it reallllly adds to rendering times.
Thanks so much for your kind words and support Jeff! Yes Optical flow is very computationally intensive, that's the same for all solutions out there including Twixtor. I released an episode on Optical Flow here: ruclips.net/video/dOazsNVxYFI/видео.html. If shows some good examples that worked and some that don't.
As I understand, I need to use Optical flow in video with slowmo less than 60fps. If there is no good result, need to use Plextor. What I need to use in video with 23,976fps with Speed up, Frame, Blend, Optical, Twixtor or nothing? 😊
There is no right or wrong, just use the interpolation that looks best. If you're happy with the results of one type, then you're done. If not, try another. It's impossible to know beforehand. That being said, Trixtor will always look better but will take a lot longer to process.
@@VideoRevealed ahhaha, I think the same! And by the way, it's also can be used in Aftef Effects. Many said in AE slowmo, render and other things are better, than in Premiere pro. What do you think aboug it?)
Thanks for this great video. This really helps. On another note I have a request. Could you do a video on audio dialog. When I use auto level in the audio panel it raises all of my dialog clips to an approximate even level but I have peaking in the red in some areas. I then have to go in and pull those areas down individually. Am I missing something?
Emerick Gerald try increasing the clarity slider in the essential sound panel to even out the peak levels. This will increase the over all levels so bring them down with the clip level slider. This is behind the scenes applying dynamic range compression.
I like Benfamin's suggestion. I'm working on a new tutorial that uses a new technology yet to be released (not Adobe). So far my tests are amazing. Look for it by the end of Dec. or in Jan. 2019.
Collin I put optical on every clip I turn to slow motion, wether I shot it at 60 or 120. Are you saying that it mostly only should be used when slowing 24 down? Thanks!
If you're speeding up a clip, then there is less chance of artifacts because new frames don't have to be created. You can use Optical Flow on any footage speed, but it really makes sense for slow mo. In your case of shooting high speed already, you should Right-click on the clip in the Project Bin and choose Modify> Interpret Footage. In that dialog box set the frame rate to the Sequence frame rate (like 29.97 fps). Now when you place it in the Timeline it will occupy a longer section and the slow motion will be made up of the frames you've already capture so no need for Optical Flow. What you should see is absolutely pristine slow motion playback.
VideoRevealed I actually tried the interpret footage the other day and I thot after I dragged it in timeline it would be in slow mo already( but it wasn’t) so I didn’t continue doing it with rest of them. But if this is your suggestion to get the best slow mo I will revisit doing that now. One more question. When slowing down 60 or 120 is there a standard or best speed/duration to modify the clip to to have the smoothest slow mo? I usually just do -40 regardless of if I shot 120 or 60. Or does it not matter much and just modify the slow mo to what seems the most pleasing to my eye? Thanks Collin!
@@kevinshabach it depends on your final export frame rate. i.e if you were to export in 24fps and work in 24fps sequence/timeline you should change the speed of your 60fps footage 40% for smooth slow mo playback....if you have a 120 fps footage and exporting 24fps you'll need to change the speed to 20% etc...shooting action at 120fps gives you amazing slow mo at 20% in 24fps timeline. Wish I had a camera that shoots 1080p @120fps. :)
KY Media appreciate your reply! Thanks 👊😇. I shoot with a Sony a6300 (i do export to 24)it’s a lot to figure out but with guys like you and Collin I’m pleased with the progress I’ve made in the last year. Thanks a bunch!
@@kevinshabach np, happy to help. The formula is like 24fps(or whatever your project timeline and export is) divided by 60 or 120(whatever fps you shot with) = smooth slow mo percentage.
Colin, Thanks for so many great tutorials. I've learned a lot. I recently noticed that when turning on Optical Flow on clips that have proxies, that the proxies are no longer shown. (I know when a proxy is being shown because my proxies have embedded timecodes in the lower right corner. The clips also skip many frames when dragging, just like full-res clips). When I turn off Optical Flow on those clips, the proxies return to normal. Any ideas about this problem? (Premier Pro CC 2020 v14.9) Thanks, Bill W.
There's no reason to turn on Optical Flow until you're ready to export so you don't need it for Proxies. Also, Premiere Pro needs original data to do Optical Flow correctly and Proxies don't have original data so it shuts it off.
hi Colin, I am editing for a shortfilm on the proxy file, which I am happy with using optical flow to create a slow motion shot. but the post-pro DI company ask me not to and should pick "frame sampling" because they might got problems with the OF while they work on color-grading or other software process. what's your advise on the solution ? thanks a lot !
They are just trying to make the best choice as Optical Flow isn't known for being a solid effect and can create poor output. I would give them what they want but I would also export just the single slow motion clip as uncompressed (with the original footage) and give them that as a possible choice for final. If they're happy with the quality, then they can swap it out.
@@VideoRevealed May I ask you one question? If I have a project in Premiere Pro with a timeline of 60 FPS and there are 85-90 percent 30 FPS videos in it, also some that have a changed speed (either slow motion or fast speed). I used for all normal speed videos the default setting of time interpolation "Frame Sampling" and for the other with speed change the interpolation "Optical Flow". Now I don't know how to export it because you can choose only ONE time interpolation for the export. If I choose Time Sampling there may be some problem with the slow motion videos and if I choose Optical Flow there may be some problem with the normal speed videos (as you showed it in the other video five years ago). Furthermore if I use 30 FPS and Optical Flow there will be no impact to the videos because - as you mentioned in your video - when there is no mismatch in frame rates there will be no change to the time interpolation. The best way would be to export a 60 FPS movie with Frame Sampling for normal speed videos and Optical Flow for the others. But is that possible or even the best option? Please help me.
@@VideoRevealed oooooooh, that makes sense. I was having so much trouble with a single clip that I had cut in different places (where the hard cuts were) and what you said just made all the pieces fall into place. Thank you!!
I am currently running premiere and ae 2020 which of course have the optical flow feature Just wondering if they did not have this option Would there be any purpose extracting the frames to a folder making a duplication of every frame over and over Example the video is 23.98 fps you want it 30 make 29 more copies of each frame Set a jpg sequence in premiere using all frames and yes the video will be way longer it's original duration but then speeding it back up Would that help Collin or would the movie look ugly?
Duplicating frames isn't the same as Optical Flow. Optical flow is building new frames so the motion is smooth. Duplicating the same frame multiple times will look like a still image, not video.
When I used optical flow in adobe premiere the video clips got glitching, what is the solution of that kind of problem please answer my question. Thank you
It's fine Jeff. Come on, a short shot like that and tweaking it a little bit works just fine. This isn't a billion dollar tent pole production with a bevy of no-nothing exec's standing around.
Here are the many reasons I chose not to reshoot: The leaves have fallen and it does not look the same. I have to travel deep into the bush and my back is in poor shape right now. I can't use a different location for legal purposes. Bottom line is, the community group was thrilled with the result and it met all their objectives.
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Oh man. Your videos are honestly very helpful. Thank you for passing the knowledge.
My pleasure.
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I feel the same way and wish it was easier to get the word out.
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4:35 Shortcut E (Extend Selected Edit to Playhead). THANK YOU!!! I've been meaning to figure out how to do that. The description always made me think it was just for lengthening clips but you inadvertently showed me that it's also for trimming. I know that wasn't the focus of this tutorial but that was my happy takeaway.
Now you have that powerful tool in your arsenal Bryan.
Great information, Colin! I had heard of optical flow but never tried it. Thanks.
It doesn't always work, but give it a try anyway.
I'm working on a drone-only project right now where I wanted to use some speed ramping and other slow mo. This will make the difference. Thanks!
You're welcome and good luck.
Tks for the wake up I'll try it again! Have a nice week Collin.
Thanks I sure will Daniel.
Great video Collin...again!
My pleasure José.
OMG, you just made my life so much better!!! I had no idea that this feature existed.
Oh yeah, when it works it's crazy cool.
I m following your channel from last 4 years. Your content is awesome.
Thanks so much for your kind words and ongoing support! 😍
another great tutorial. just loving your series. im just starting out (mid life career change) and your vids are super super helpful. thanks!
That's great to hear and good luck on the career change.
Yet another excellent tutorial. Thank you SO MUCH!!
Thanks Karen.
Thanks for a really well explained through your entire process! this was what i was going through.
I missed the whole render to see! now gunna try it out :D
Glad it helped!
Fantastic! Great walk through of a real-life example of the different techniques. Thanks!
You're very welcome.
for a long time we have been looking for a solution to switch video from 30 fps to 25 fps and to have a cursive image without frame breaks
thanks, for the trick, you're the best
Glad I could help!
Great job
Thanks.
Nice explanation, I just saw that on Premiere and was wondering. But I guess I will stick with frame sampling for now.
Agreed, but still give it a try sometimes because it might just work.
Just clarifying if you're saying that optical flow has improved with the 2019 update or has it always been good and we've just been wary of using it? I ask because I've tried using the 2019 version and it's just buggy as heck. The 2108 version seems to work better for me, but random things seem not to work well in the updated version. Great video as always. Cheers!
@D If I was on my own, I'd probably go that route. Unfortunately, my company goes the Adobe route. We are getting a MAM soon and that's the only NLE supported on it.
@D You are 100% correct! I also used Hitfilm before using PP, so that's one backup. Maybe one of my 2019 goals will be to learn Resolve. So, yes, always good to diversify 😀.
Optical Flow is the same in 2018 and 2019. No changes or improvements.
Great video, thanks for sharing knowledge!
My pleasure.
Thanks for all the very well explained video's you make!
Can i ask, what's the difference between optical flow added in the timeline and optical flow set in the export menu?
Keep up the good work!
There's no difference in the rendering, the only difference is you can set the property on a per clip basis on the Timeline and in the Export dialog box it applies to all the clips.
VideoRevealed thanks.
So i will always keep it on framesampling while exporting
Yes. Your best option is to always choose the Presets and not mess with the settings unless you know what you're doing. I almost always just choose Presets.
I use optical flow all the time. Problem is when you use optical flow to stretch out 2 minutes of footage out to 10 minutes :P (stretching timelapse drawings out to longer tutorials) it work's most of the time, but really cpu intensive and time consuming.
Isn't that to be expected?
Stretching 2 minutes to 10 will take a huge amount of calculations so yes that's expected.
Thank you for this! Quick question when rendering out the video in media encoder there's also an option there for all 3 (frame sampling, blending and optical flow). Does it matter which I choose when rendering out the video?
Yes there's a huge difference. Here's a tutorial:
ruclips.net/video/dOazsNVxYFI/видео.html
@@VideoRevealed hello, I watched the other tutorial several times, still a little confused (newbie here): if I render it with optical flow on the timeline for playback, then I also have to choose optical flow for export, or is it enough? thank you
hahahh Colin when the optical flow portion was playing you sounded like Bob Ross of Premiere Pro
Ha, ha. That's funny. I guess I was just excited.
Hi Colin, thanks. Another useful tutorial. Is that CC2019? I have been using OF in CC2018 for sports action slow mo replays with mixed results. I have only just upgrade to v.13 and wonder if it’s been improved upon in that version?
No improvement, it's the same effect.
VideoRevealed Thanks, Colin.
hey.. thank you for this video.. What do you think about twixtor ? It would be great if you can make a comparison between twixtor and optical flow and which one is best in certain circumstances.
Twixtor is the absolutely best by far. Nothing comes close to its amazing results.
My, One of the videos, frames are not syncing with the music beat when it gets to the mobile, Is it because export issue? I tried exporting with Optical Flow, But still having the same issue.
Great meeting you last night at Club Cubase Toronto!
Hi Nadine! Hey I saw your amazing videos supporting First Nations! Wow, awesome work.
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Kind of impressing how you can make a video this long without saying anything of value. I'm not even mad, that's amazing.
It's very important to understand the meaning behind something. If this was just me saying, "use Optical Flow", it would be useless. I first have to setup *why* there is even a problem, then show what steps are needed to fix the problem. This is how I teach.
1. you dont youtube your problem when youre on a tight deadline for your project.
2 you watch these 'long' videos on your spare time/time you use to learn editing
3. don't like the lad, dont watch the lad. simple. theres no need to point out your opinion unless you are entitled or something.
@@jasonboydstudio no one asked you either xD
@@IIStasisIIagain, you didnt have to reply to this either :rofl:
If I choose optical flow in the timeline I also have to choose optical flow in the render options ?
No, you only need to set it for each clip would want to apply it to.
TL;DR: My suggestion: DON'T use optical flow on humans, just landscapes and objects. I've yet to find an instance where it beat sampling or blending when showing human beings. It also hurts rendering speed.
Full comment:
First off, LOVE your tutorials Colin. I would be so incredibly pleased to get my business to the level where I can teach others in the manner you do.
In regards to optical flow , your tutorial is fantastic but it shows a very rare instance where it works. It would be interesting to see a similar clip with the effect applied, where the water is moving at a high rate of speed.
One point to add from me on this - I think it would look even better if the adjoining clips were also slowed down, at least to 85%. I've tested optical flow quite a bit and it is more trouble than it's worth in 90%+ of cases. Oh and it reallllly adds to rendering times.
Thanks so much for your kind words and support Jeff! Yes Optical flow is very computationally intensive, that's the same for all solutions out there including Twixtor.
I released an episode on Optical Flow here: ruclips.net/video/dOazsNVxYFI/видео.html. If shows some good examples that worked and some that don't.
optical flow on humans is fine, I've used it on filming people and the outcome is good
As I understand, I need to use Optical flow in video with slowmo less than 60fps. If there is no good result, need to use Plextor. What I need to use in video with 23,976fps with Speed up, Frame, Blend, Optical, Twixtor or nothing? 😊
There is no right or wrong, just use the interpolation that looks best. If you're happy with the results of one type, then you're done. If not, try another. It's impossible to know beforehand.
That being said, Trixtor will always look better but will take a lot longer to process.
@@VideoRevealed ahhaha, I think the same! And by the way, it's also can be used in Aftef Effects. Many said in AE slowmo, render and other things are better, than in Premiere pro. What do you think aboug it?)
Thanks for this great video. This really helps. On another note I have a request. Could you do a video on audio dialog. When I use auto level in the audio panel it raises all of my dialog clips to an approximate even level but I have peaking in the red in some areas. I then have to go in and pull those areas down individually. Am I missing something?
Emerick Gerald try increasing the clarity slider in the essential sound panel to even out the peak levels.
This will increase the over all levels so bring them down with the clip level slider.
This is behind the scenes applying dynamic range compression.
I like Benfamin's suggestion.
I'm working on a new tutorial that uses a new technology yet to be released (not Adobe). So far my tests are amazing. Look for it by the end of Dec. or in Jan. 2019.
I think for img seq. Frame blending is ideal and for mp4 mov videos mpeg i think optical flownis good
The same artifacts caused by occlusion (objects moving in front) will appear regardless of the file format.
Collin I put optical on every clip I turn to slow motion, wether I shot it at 60 or 120. Are you saying that it mostly only should be used when slowing 24 down? Thanks!
If you're speeding up a clip, then there is less chance of artifacts because new frames don't have to be created. You can use Optical Flow on any footage speed, but it really makes sense for slow mo.
In your case of shooting high speed already, you should Right-click on the clip in the Project Bin and choose Modify> Interpret Footage. In that dialog box set the frame rate to the Sequence frame rate (like 29.97 fps). Now when you place it in the Timeline it will occupy a longer section and the slow motion will be made up of the frames you've already capture so no need for Optical Flow. What you should see is absolutely pristine slow motion playback.
VideoRevealed I actually tried the interpret footage the other day and I thot after I dragged it in timeline it would be in slow mo already( but it wasn’t) so I didn’t continue doing it with rest of them. But if this is your suggestion to get the best slow mo I will revisit doing that now.
One more question. When slowing down 60 or 120 is there a standard or best speed/duration to modify the clip to to have the smoothest slow mo? I usually just do -40 regardless of if I shot 120 or 60. Or does it not matter much and just modify the slow mo to what seems the most pleasing to my eye?
Thanks Collin!
@@kevinshabach it depends on your final export frame rate. i.e if you were to export in 24fps and work in 24fps sequence/timeline you should change the speed of your 60fps footage 40% for smooth slow mo playback....if you have a 120 fps footage and exporting 24fps you'll need to change the speed to 20% etc...shooting action at 120fps gives you amazing slow mo at 20% in 24fps timeline. Wish I had a camera that shoots 1080p @120fps. :)
KY Media appreciate your reply! Thanks 👊😇. I shoot with a Sony a6300 (i do export to 24)it’s a lot to figure out but with guys like you and Collin I’m pleased with the progress I’ve made in the last year. Thanks a bunch!
@@kevinshabach np, happy to help. The formula is like 24fps(or whatever your project timeline and export is) divided by 60 or 120(whatever fps you shot with) = smooth slow mo percentage.
Colin, Thanks for so many great tutorials. I've learned a lot. I recently noticed that when turning on Optical Flow on clips that have proxies, that the proxies are no longer shown. (I know when a proxy is being shown because my proxies have embedded timecodes in the lower right corner. The clips also skip many frames when dragging, just like full-res clips). When I turn off Optical Flow on those clips, the proxies return to normal. Any ideas about this problem? (Premier Pro CC 2020 v14.9) Thanks, Bill W.
There's no reason to turn on Optical Flow until you're ready to export so you don't need it for Proxies. Also, Premiere Pro needs original data to do Optical Flow correctly and Proxies don't have original data so it shuts it off.
@@VideoRevealed Thanks much for quick reply. That helps a lot.
hi Colin, I am editing for a shortfilm on the proxy file, which I am happy with using optical flow to create a slow motion shot. but the post-pro DI company ask me not to and should pick "frame sampling" because they might got problems with the OF while they work on color-grading or other software process. what's your advise on the solution ? thanks a lot !
They are just trying to make the best choice as Optical Flow isn't known for being a solid effect and can create poor output.
I would give them what they want but I would also export just the single slow motion clip as uncompressed (with the original footage) and give them that as a possible choice for final. If they're happy with the quality, then they can swap it out.
What about using Optical flow in export settings?
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Thanks.
Thank you, you're a legend!!!!!
Oh wow, thanks so much! 😊
@@VideoRevealed May I ask you one question?
If I have a project in Premiere Pro with a timeline of 60 FPS and there are 85-90 percent 30 FPS videos in it, also some that have a changed speed (either slow motion or fast speed). I used for all normal speed videos the default setting of time interpolation "Frame Sampling" and for the other with speed change the interpolation "Optical Flow". Now I don't know how to export it because you can choose only ONE time interpolation for the export. If I choose Time Sampling there may be some problem with the slow motion videos and if I choose Optical Flow there may be some problem with the normal speed videos (as you showed it in the other video five years ago). Furthermore if I use 30 FPS and Optical Flow there will be no impact to the videos because - as you mentioned in your video - when there is no mismatch in frame rates there will be no change to the time interpolation. The best way would be to export a 60 FPS movie with Frame Sampling for normal speed videos and Optical Flow for the others. But is that possible or even the best option? Please help me.
Much love
Thanks.
How is optical flow not messing up the hard cuts?
All interpolation methods are calculated for each clip so they stop at the end of a clip and begin with the new clip.
@@VideoRevealed oooooooh, that makes sense. I was having so much trouble with a single clip that I had cut in different places (where the hard cuts were) and what you said just made all the pieces fall into place. Thank you!!
I am currently running premiere and ae 2020 which of course
have the optical flow feature
Just wondering if they did not have this option
Would there be any purpose extracting the frames to a folder
making a duplication of every frame over and over
Example the video is 23.98 fps you want it 30
make 29 more copies of each frame
Set a jpg sequence in premiere using all frames
and yes the video will be way longer it's original
duration but then speeding it back up
Would that help Collin or would the movie look ugly?
Duplicating frames isn't the same as Optical Flow. Optical flow is building new frames so the motion is smooth. Duplicating the same frame multiple times will look like a still image, not video.
What hotkey did you use when you trim to play head?
E-key. Extend Edit To Playhead.
Thanks Man!
You're welcome.
What about the first clip? You can't do anything to improve it?
Maybe, but this project did not warrant that much detail.
thank you
You're welcome 😊
nice information
Thanks
Sooooo usefull. Thank you so much!!!!! You saved me.
You're welcome!
Wow
I know, when Optical Flow works, it's amazing.
i have premiere pro but the optical flow is not exist
There are many, many version of Premiere Pro. Make sure you're running the latest version.
@@VideoRevealed im running the cs6 preimiere pro..
@@mevlogs194 CS6 is to old.
When I used optical flow in adobe premiere the video clips got glitching, what is the solution of that kind of problem please answer my question. Thank you
If Optical Flow doesn't work, there's nothing you can do. Here's a tutorial:
ruclips.net/video/dOazsNVxYFI/видео.html
Just render the clip
Yes I saw that...so how about pr premiere pro cc 2014? ... I use premiere pro cc 2019, that not a same...😊 I know that some app already upgrade...
Just update to the latest version.
The optical flow one looks like its jumpy also lol.. why not warp stabilizer?
Optical Flow is a method to blend frames together. Warp Stabilizer is for stabilizing the shot. They're different operations with different purposes.
Optical flow is not for stabilization. It is mostly to get rid of jitters when changing video to slomo.
FYI ... bacon has nothing to do with ass.
Ha, ha. Good one.
To be honest i would have re-shot. That optical flow result still didn't look that great.
It's fine Jeff. Come on, a short shot like that and tweaking it a little bit works just fine. This isn't a billion dollar tent pole production with a bevy of no-nothing exec's standing around.
Here are the many reasons I chose not to reshoot:
The leaves have fallen and it does not look the same.
I have to travel deep into the bush and my back is in poor shape right now.
I can't use a different location for legal purposes.
Bottom line is, the community group was thrilled with the result and it met all their objectives.