Questions on Macintosh version:
What editing system is it compatible with?
Any Quicktime-based editing system like Final Cut Pro or iMovie.
What OS do I need?
The download or CDROM includes versions for OS X (10.0-10.4). OS 9 is no longer supported.
How does it work?
PAL to NTSC works by converting each PAL frame into a progressive-scan image, using the same algorithms used by our acclaimed product DVFilm Maker, and then scales and resamples each frame into 2 or 3 NTSC fields, as required, to smoothly convert 25 frames per second into 60 NTSC fields per second. You will notice that the NTSC video from DVFilm Atlantis is nearly as sharp and clear as your original PAL footage, yet looks as if it were shot on film.
NTSC to PAL works by first converting the NTSC to film motion (24P), same as with DVFilm Maker, then speeding that up slightly to 25P.
Is it better than de-interlacing with Final Cut Pro or After Effects and then dropping into an NTSC timeline?
Yes, much better. Nearly all plug-in and built-in de-interlacers reduce vertical resolution by 50%. But DVFilm Atlantis works by analyzing motion in each frame, and only changing pixels in areas of the screen in which there is movement. This results in a much sharper image especially for scenes where the camera is still. Atlantis also detects horizontal lines and prevents aliasing, or "dot crawl".
How does Atlantis compare with other methods of converting PAL to NTSC?
Can you use it to convert NTSC to PAL?
Yes, with Atlantis 2 (now released)!
Can I try it first?
To order DVFilm Atlantis
Is there a Windows version?
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