Red Giant Software, with popular
products Magic Bullet, Knoll Light Factory and Trapcode, today launched
Magic Bullet Steady, a new tool to remove camera shake, jitter, and
noise. Magic Bullet Steady is a plug-in for users of Final Cut Pro 6 and
After Effects CS3 (Mac and Windows). The stabilizer function removes
unwanted camera movement which can be distracting and disturbing to
viewers. Magic Bullet Steady is also included in the newly updated Magic
Bullet Suite 2008.
Magic Bullet Steady offers powerful algorithms which analyze the video,
detect motion, and apply one of four filtering modes. The result is a
smooth, stabilized motion that preserves camera pans and other desired
movements while eliminating jarring shake. A second filter removes noise
and other low-light artifacts. Priced at $199, Magic Bullet Steady is
available for purchase from www.redgiantsoftware.com
Stabilization
Camera movement and tough shooting conditions can cause distracting,
jerky motion; and film sprocket damage on old footage can cause gate
jitter and weave. The Stabilizer feature uses a software-based 2D
translation to repair this type of footage in near real-time.
Noise Reduction
Too often, noise reduction means everything gets very blurry. Not so
with Magic Bullet Steady. It uses spatial and temporal data to work out
true image values, and customizable settings give you control over block
size. Adjust the optional detail protection feature to find the right
results for your desired output.
Blistering Speed
Compared to the built-in stabilization features in After Effects or
Final Cut Pro, Magic Bullet Steady yields great results in record time.
Why to Buy
. Use instead of a Steadicam on small projects
. Add sophistication to amateur or archival footage
. Faster than built-in solutions available in the host applications
Pricing and Availability
Magic Bullet Steady is available now for $199 USD and supports After
Effects CS3 on Windows XP/Vista and Mac OS X. The software also runs in
Final Cut Pro on Mac OS X. This software is included as part of the
updated Magic Bullet Suite 2008.
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