Turning Low-Quality Video into 4K, 8K! AI-Powered Video Upscaling and Restoration Solution (with Proprietary SPP Technology)

Hello!

We’re Vimagine, a professional DI video studio that partners with post-production houses. Here are the core services we offer:

Video Correction: Color grading, beauty work (retouching), and SDR to HDR conversion/correction (tone mapping)

Image Enhancement: Upscaling up to 14K, restoration, interpolation, and HFR conversion (24F to 60F, up to 240F)

Mastering: Mastering for OTT (EXR), cinema (DCP), broadcast (OPT1A), and media walls (Norch lc)

Vimagine offers high-quality upscaling services for SD to 4K/8K projects, and provides the necessary video quality to pass the rigorous QC requirements of global OTT platforms

Recommended for those who:

• If you need to use a proxy file as your master because the original raw footage has been lost.

• If your source video has significant data loss

• If you're working with footage that has poor lighting or excessive noise due to difficult on-set conditions

• If you want your final product to meet global QC (Quality Check) standards

• If you need fast, accurate results to meet a tight deadline

Two Distinctive Services from Vimagine!

1. UPSCALING

When it comes to upscaling, the most crucial factor isn't how much the final resolution has been increased, but whether the output's metadata truly matches the actual quality of the video.

In other words, what matters most is not the settings you choose in a traditional rendering tool, but whether the final video effectively has the correct pixel count (resolution) and sufficient pixel value information (bitrate).

Most commercial software uses methods like Bicubic (2x2) to enlarge the original pixels at the same ratio. While this makes the process fast, it's difficult to achieve exceptional results.

Vimagine uses its proprietary SPP (Split Pixel Process) to subdivide pixels and assign them with the information needed to perfectly match the final resolution.

Based on a 4K EXR, we can subdivide each original pixel up to a 1/16th while preserving its floating-point properties. A key advantage of our optimized hardware is the resulting fast turnaround time.

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1-a. RESTORATION

De-Interace

• De-interlacing is the technology used to remove field information from NTSC-based content (e.g., 29.97i, 59.94i) and convert it to a progressive format.

• Vimagine's proprietary algorithm is also exceptional at minimizing B-frame blurring, half-fields, and residual noise.

DeNoise, DeGrain, DeHalo, DeBand, DeFlicker, DeDot, DeCrawl, DeBlock, DeRing, DeRainbow, DeBlur, DeArtifacts

• Our technology removes physical and electrical noise, such as film grain and interlace artifacts.

• A key advantage is our ability to simultaneously apply a wide variety of DE- and ADD- filters.

• By exceeding the conventional limits of basic filter settings, we can maximize the true sense of resolution in the original footage.

1-b. INTERPOLATION

Pixel Interpolation

• Pixel Interpolation enhances video detail by subdividing existing pixels.

• This is achieved through oversampling, which is powered by our deep-learning model, Neural Designer-WSCNN.

Frame Interpolation

• Converts various frame rates, such as 23.98p, 29.97p, and 59.94p, both automatically and manually.

• Creates smooth video for effects like virtual shooting and slow-motion correction.

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2. EXR(Floating) Conversion

EXR Format Properties

• An open-source format that stores 16/32-bit floating-point data.

• Offers greater latitude than film (over 30 stops) and can express an almost infinite color gamut.

• Designated as the archiving standard for original content on global OTT platforms like Netflix and Disney+.

• It is not possible to increase pixel count or upscale the floating-point data within an EXR file using common commercial software like Topaz.

Vimagine's Key Differentiator: SPLIT PIXEL PROCESS

• We can downscale and upscale EXR files using our deep-learning and Python-based scripts.

• The process maintains the unique floating-point properties of EXR and the ACES color space (BT.2065-1).

• Our work has a proven track record of seamlessly passing the rigorous Quality Check (QC) standards of major platforms like Netflix and Disney+.

Digitalizing & Upscaling Case Studies

Remastering a Pioneering Japanese Idol Group: Candies Live 1979

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first-generation Japanese idol group, Candies, we undertook a project to remaster their analog beta-archived video into UHD.

This project is a prime example of the intensive application of all of Vimagine's core technologies.

Key Services Applied

• Upscaled from 720x486 to 3840x2160

• Digitalized and frame interpolated from Analog Beta 29.97i to 59.94p

• A comprehensive project that utilized all of our techniques, from De-Interlace to Frame Interpolation

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. How is your pricing determined?

• We do not base our pricing on the resolution of the original footage. Our rates are determined by the quality and format of the final deliverable.

• Prices are generally calculated on a per-minute basis.

Q2. Is a flat rate applied to all video types, regardless of whether it's a viral video or a drama?

• No, our rates are adjusted based on the nature of the content, such as commercials (CF), broadcast viral videos, films, and dramas.

Q3. What is your typical turnaround time?

• A standard 1-minute project typically takes about one day.

• For longer projects like a mini-series or film (60+ minutes), the average is 5 days.

• Please note that these times can vary based on the original footage. Contact us for a precise timeline.

Q4. How do you handle the transfer of files, such as original footage and final deliverables?

• We exchange files only through designated cloud services, Google Workspace Drive, or physical external hard drives.

• Vimagine strictly adheres to all regulations concerning data security.

Q5. Can I request additional revisions to the final master file after delivery?

• Additional revisions are always possible. Please note that an extra fee may be incurred depending on the scope of the work and the terms of our agreement.

Q6. Can I see more examples of projects completed with Vimagine's technology?

• For more detailed information and actual delivery cases, please submit an inquiry via the [Apply for a 5-Second Free Test] button located at the right or bottom of the page.