IMPROVE QUALITY OF VIDEOS

There are several video editing applications, in both the proprietary
and freeware categories, that include tools and features specifically
designed to improve video quality. While the applications vary in
their features, some tools have become standard among video editing
applications. Significant improvements in video quality can be
achieved by applying the effects and filters contained within these
programs. This article will cover several of the most common
techniques, tools, filters and effects used in video editing to
enhance the quality of video files. Steps Download a Video Editing
Application 1 Choose and download a video editing application. Which
video application you choose will depend largely on your budget.
Although the freeware applications available are often comparable to
their more expensive counterparts, the proprietary, commercial
applications available will almost invariably be the most effective.
Perform an Internet search for 'video editing software' to obtain a
list of applications capable of improving video quality. Follow the
directions for download and installation to begin experimenting with
different filters right away. Convert to MP4 Using the H.264 Codec 1
Use the video codec formatting feature to convert a video to the MP4
format. The MP4 video format has become the standard due to its
ability to efficiently code a video file. Browse the features and
effects available in a video editing application to locate the
formatting options and select MP4 ( H.264 Codec). The conversion will
take place once the video project has been saved with a new file name.
Apply Post Processing 1 Use a post processing filter to automatically
adjust the interpolation of a video file. Most video editing
applications contain a post processing tool typically found in or near
the filters and effects menu. Locate and select the post processing
tool to improve video quality. Use Warpsharp to Enhance Video Quality
1 Apply a warpsharp filter, typically found in the filters and effects
menu. The warpsharp feature makes video appear sharper by identifying
the edges in a video image and shrinking them. Apply a Blur, Soften or
Smooth Filter 1 Locate and apply a blur, soften or smooth filter.
These effects can be found in the filters and effects menu of any
video editing application, and can be effective in removing unwanted
artifacts such as graininess or scratches in analog video files.
Experiment with these filters to determine which of them produces the
best results. Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Levels, Hue or
Saturation 1 Use a brightness and contrast, levels, hue or saturation
filter to improve the light, shadows and color balance of a video
file. Most video editing applications will contain these or similar
features located in the effects and filters menu. Experiment by
applying each separately to determine which combination of filters
produces the best results. Apply Deinterlacing1 Use one of the
deinterlacing options to improve the quality of a digital image file.
Video interlacing is a process by which a video file is split into
separate fields, and is commonly used to reduce flickering. Different
interlacing techniques work better on different forms of video media.
Changing the interlacing type can improve the quality of a video file.
Locate the interlacing options of the application being used and
experiment with each to determine which technique will achieve the
best results to improve the quality of a video file. The interlacing
options are typically located in the effects and filters menu. Apply
Video Denoising 1 Use noise reduction, or video denoising, to improve
video quality. Video denoising is a process by which analog 'noise',
such as lines, dots, color degradation and various other unwanted
artifacts can be removed or diminished. The video denoising filter
typically will be found in the effects and filters menu of the video
editing application.