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This plugin I talk about is quite old (very old actually). The only information I've been able to find is
https://www.macworld.com/article/1021882/videopics.html Check the date... 2001...
I suppose when they talk about Priemiere v5, it gives away how old it is. Neither of the links in the article go anywhere sensible.
SR was pretty big back then with lots of hype. The company in question was the only one that had a product that used it, and almost 20 years ago, $700 was a lot of cash (it still is!).
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Yes, the intent is to get one reasonable "photo" out of the video clip. You have obviously seen it, and I think you agree that it is going to be a task. Many years before I got into video (it was about '95) I did a pause somewhere within the clip using an analog VCR and photographed the screen (a curved glass CRT no less), and it looked surprisingly good for a single field. I should try and find that photo (on genuine film no less) to see if it might actually be useable. Anyway...
I will have to have a look at the pieces of software you mention. I've always used Donald Grafts smart bob deinterlacer, and although I'd heard of QTGMC in the periphery, I've never ever looked at it.
Video processing has certainly moved on from people dealing with SD resoulution (like me), and it took a crushed camera that used tape to make me upgrade (about 4 years back). Why did I wait so long! HD is so superior!
When I get back to my normal PC I'll download your clip and read through your response in greater detail. I thank you for taking the time to look at it.
Cheers,
MM