VirtualDub filter to eliminate ringing artifacts along borders in animated source

[aldonix]

I need to eliminate ringing artifacts at sharp borders in animated source. The original file - MPEG1 (VCD). I want to clean it and reincode into DiVX. If such VirtualDub filters don't exist, help with Avisynth filters (and appropriate script) would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance

Aldonix

[TelemachusMH]

There are lots of different filters on Donald Graft's (http://shelob.mordor.net/dgraft/) site. For your purposes you might try the Optimized 2D Cleaner (http://shelob.mordor.net/dgraft/2dcleaner.html), and flaXen Cartoon Filter (http://shelob.mordor.net/dgraft/flaxen/flaxen.html). They should get rid of the artifacts, and strengthen the border lines.

If you are wanting AviSynth scripting filters, your general script would look like this:
DirectShowSource("Movie.mpg", 29.97)
Then after that in the script you will want to add the filters. I would suggest that you search around on the forum. There are LOTS of threads asking about filters.

TelemachusMH

*Edit* Also take a look at the AviSynth Manual (http://avisynth.org/index.php?page=AviSynthManual).

[aldonix]

It looks like Optimized 2D Cleaner does the particular job the best. Thanks, TelemachusMH.

Aldonix

[avih]

although 2d cleaner (optimized) is pretty decent, may i also suggest warp-sharp filter (by avry-lee, the creator of vdub). has EXTREMELY nice results for anime clips.

cheers

[RadicalEd]

as do SmartSmootherHiQ, Deen, and c3d.
I'd think SSHQ would do the best job in this case, although it tends to be incredibly slow.