Neat Video 5

The new version of the Neat Video 5 digital video downscaler is released.

The most powerful, fastest and simplest version they have released so far according to its creators. The fastest version because thanks to the improved processing engine it is able to analyze image frames up to 3.5 times faster than its previous version. This speed will be affected by the CPU, GPU and the operating system the user is using.

The company has made available to users a table with the specifications of the processing speed depending on the characteristics of the computers being used.

What makes the new Neat Video 5 version better is the way it analyzes and processes image frames. This means other improvements in the results, such as reduced flicker. To counteract the changes in brightness that cause that annoying flicker, new filters have been added for more stable and consistent images.

Many times video compression causes the image details to become blurred, with the new version this problem seems to have been improved so that there is no feeling of jitter and haze within the frame. These two improvements together help in the reduction of regular random noise without compromising detail.

In part, the improvement in detail has to do with the revision of the sharpening in this version. They have given it a twist so that without losing sharpness, it does not look like a too processed and contrasted image.

In addition to noise reduction, Neat Video 5 is able to detect dust spots and remove them. Often due to image flicker, or due to the quality of the file itself, it is very difficult to differentiate dust spots. The improved flicker reduction tool makes this process easier and more reliable.

After listening to users, the plug-in’s creators have changed the interface to make it easier to use. They have introduced adjustable noise reduction profiles, profile and noise level checks and even a preview of the final result.

Like previous versions, you can download the trial version, and if you are convinced, buy the full version.