What It Does
pt_FrameRestorer uses motion interpolation to repair damaged footage and assist with VFX cleanup tasks. It reconstructs missing or corrupt frames, fixes stutters from frame rate conversion, and creates tracked patches to remove unwanted elements. The plugin works by analyzing motion between good frames and generating new intermediate frames to replace problematic ones.
Key Features
Missing and duplicate frame detection. Version 2 processes much faster than the original, scanning footage to identify capture issues common with digital cinema cameras. It handles dropped frames, duplicates, and conversion problems automatically.
Twixtor integration. Compatible with RE:Vision Effects Twixtor (including Pro as of version 2.1) for higher-quality interpolation when creating replacement frames. This improves results on complex motion.
Insert frame tool. Adds interpolated frames to fix stutter caused by mismatched frame rates. Useful when footage was shot or converted at the wrong speed.
Tracked patch creation. The reduce function generates automatically tracked patches to replace sections of an image. Works for focus slips, unwanted objects, or any area you need to rebuild from surrounding frames.
Clone source for cleanup. Creates an interpolated clone source to assist with dirt removal and other paint tasks. Helps blend repairs more naturally into moving footage.
No frame limit. Removes TimeWarp’s 5000-frame restriction, working on footage of any duration. Includes blending options to control how interpolation is applied.
Motion blur artifact removal. Cleans up unwanted blur introduced when stabilizing shaky footage. Also reduces light flicker from mismatches between camera shutter speed and lighting refresh rates.
Repeat markers function. Helps identify repeating frame patterns in captured footage, making it easier to spot and fix issues.
Who It’s For
VFX artists working on feature films and high-end commercials use pt_FrameRestorer to save shots with capture problems or footage damage. Editors dealing with conversion issues or stabilization artifacts will find the repair tools practical. Compositors can use the tracked patch system for cleanup work that would otherwise require manual roto and painting.
Pricing
pt_FrameRestorer uses a pay-what-you-want model, with a suggested price of $49.99. You can choose your own price when purchasing. A free trial is available that includes full functionality. If you previously purchased version 1, you’ll receive a discount equal to your original payment amount when upgrading to version 2.