software to process unstable/shaky video

shogunpdiddy · shogunpdiddy #1 (**permalink**)

12-04-2011, 01:22 PM

Please recommend a software solution...

Need - Create home video productions taken while running/cycling set to audio soundtrack
Length - 5-10min max
Challenge - No matter how hard I try about 90% of my video shakes terribly and is unusable (videoing using a Flip camera)...need a software solution...
Budget - Ideally about $100 or so

Thanks!

Kevriano · Kevriano #2 (**permalink**)

12-04-2011, 01:30 PM

iMovie, part of iLife will stabilise video with varying degrees of success in my experience. It's very time consuming too.
There may well be others, but given the cost, and the extra's you get, it's probably worth getting iMovie.

shogunpdiddy · shogunpdiddy #3 (**permalink**)

12-04-2011, 01:32 PM

Yes...thanks...I should have clarified, currently use iMovie with some success. Is there a better third party product that isn't terribly expensive??

Kevriano · Kevriano #4 (**permalink**)

12-04-2011, 02:17 PM

Ok, did a bit of googling and found these, both with demo's.:

Download Smoovee for Mac - Novel approach to stabilize video footage. MacUpdate.com

Download iStabilize for Mac - Video (shaky motion) stabilizer. MacUpdate.com

MightyGem · MightyGem #5 (**permalink**)

12-04-2011, 04:17 PM

Quote:

running/cycling

I don't think that any software will have much success with shaking from the above.

Kevin Monahan · Kevin Monahan #6 (**permalink**)

12-05-2011, 04:03 PM

I use the Warp Stabilizer in After Effects CS5.5. However, if you need a cheaper stabilizer check out ProDad Mercalli V2. proDAD Mercalli V2 - 3D image stabilizer, rolling shutter removal, zoom optimisation, pan shot optimisation

chas_m · chas_m #7 (**permalink**)

12-07-2011, 05:22 AM

What you really, actually, need is something to stabilize the camera while recording, such as this:

EZ-Steady camera stabilizer finds massive KickStarter support pre-launch - SlashGear

Kevin Monahan · Kevin Monahan #8 (**permalink**)

12-07-2011, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chas_m

What you really, actually, need is something to stabilize the camera while recording, such as this:

EZ-Steady camera stabilizer finds massive KickStarter support pre-launch - SlashGear

Good point Chas!

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Kevin Monahan #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 09, 2011 Posts: 45	12-05-2011, 04:03 PM I use the Warp Stabilizer in After Effects CS5.5. However, if you need a cheaper stabilizer check out ProDad Mercalli V2. proDAD Mercalli V2 - 3D image stabilizer, rolling shutter removal, zoom optimisation, pan shot optimisation Kevin Monahan Sr. Content and Community Lead Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Media Encoder Adobe Systems, Inc., San Francisco, CA
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Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,803 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	12-07-2011, 05:22 AM What you really, actually, need is something to stabilize the camera while recording, such as this: EZ-Steady camera stabilizer finds massive KickStarter support pre-launch - SlashGear Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
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Member Since: Dec 04, 2011 Posts: 2	12-04-2011, 01:22 PM Please recommend a software solution... Need - Create home video productions taken while running/cycling set to audio soundtrack Length - 5-10min max Challenge - No matter how hard I try about 90% of my video shakes terribly and is unusable (videoing using a Flip camera)...need a software solution... Budget - Ideally about $100 or so Thanks!
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