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[manuel___c]

Goo 4 Two 6 - Nikki Benz and Audrey Bitoni

this video technically exists in 1080p but I cannot for the life of me find the version that is actually complete. It cuts out the last few minutes while the other file versions are fine. One of the hottest scenes ever and its broken >

[sword14]

thank you so much, I will try directly

Originally Posted by ShagBuddy

That is how I started, too. Mainly using the artemis presets. They work ok, but you can get better results using the Proteus model and manual settings. Artemis Dehalo or Strong Dehalo is often really good for classic/vintage video. If the quality of the file is low and has a lot of compression artifacts then it helps to process the file with MCTemporalDenoise or TemporalDegrain before processing it in Topaz. This helps to clean up the file before sharpening and upscaling it. HOWEVER, you will lose a little detail by doing that. Without it, you will lose even more detail if you have to turn up the revert compression setting in Topaz, though. MCTemporalDenoise is not as heavy handed as TemporalDegrain and it has multiple setting levels. The faster the setting, the more detail is preserved, but also overall less cleaning. MCTemporalDenoise also runs faster. But if the file is really grainy and loaded with artifacts, TemporalDegrain will be your best bet to clean it up but it takes longer.

For color/contrast correction in StaxRip add this filter...
AVS Filters --> Add --> Color --> ColorYUV --> Tweak --> Neutral

You can then double click the added "Tweak Neutral" filter to bring up settings for it. I have found that these settings are a good starting point usually:
hue=4, sat=1.01, bright=-10, cont=1.08

Hue - Most movies have this horrible yellow tint to them and the hue setting will fix that. The more yellow the video is tinted, the higher this setting needs to be to correct it. Apply a change, check preview, adjust, preview again, etc. until you get the look you want. Sometimes the image is too cool and needs to have some warmth added instead. Use a negative number for the hue value to do that.

Sat - 80% or more of older movies seem to have under-saturated colors. Default is 1 for this setting. An increase of a hundredth of point makes a noticeable different. So Increase in tiny amounts (1.01, 1.02, 1.03 etc) to find the best setting.

Bright - Most movies, old and new, are a little too bright. That helps you to see more detail in the scene but it just doesn't look natural and reduces overall picture clarity. I almost never have to increase this and usually use negative values. Try changing it in increments of 5 (ie. -5, -10, -15, etc) and then fine tune if needed.

Cont - Contrast. Higher contrast is your friend! Often upscales without color correction look sort of odd to me. The edges are super crisp and usually darker than everything which almost gives the video a little bit of a cartoon look. When you increase the contrast and reduce the brightness it makes a big difference! It makes shapes, curves, boobs, etc POP since there is more definition between light and shadow. I usually edit Sat last since colors will become more pronounced when you lower the brightness. The values for Cont are similar to Sat (but not as sensitive). Literally EVERY movie I have worked with has needed at least a little more contrast and a little less brightness.

[ShagBuddy]

Originally Posted by manuel___c

Goo 4 Two 6 - Nikki Benz and Audrey Bitoni

this video technically exists in 1080p but I cannot for the life of me find the version that is actually complete. It cuts out the last few minutes while the other file versions are fine. One of the hottest scenes ever and its broken >

Will definitely do that one. Adding it to the list. I like both of those performers.

[dasmitchies]

Any Cameron V is appreciated.

[freaknight]

Isis Nile would be top ! Thanks for all the work and time doing it !

[ShagBuddy]

10 more added yesterday.

http://veterperementour.ru/showthrea...5#post23900385

Stephanie Lahay and Cindy Behr - Cindy Behr's Photogirls (2011)
Victoria Givens - Blonde Ambition (2004)
Sarah Jessie - High Expectations (2008)
Savannah Gold - Porn Science (2008)
Sakura Sena - The Japanese Emannuel
Diana Doll - MILF Thing 5 (2009)
Cameron Vaughn - MFST 3376 (2008)
Davia Ardell - Max 9 Where Danger Lurks (1996)
Bridgette Kerkove - American Nymphette 3 (2001)
Kagney Linn Karter - I Wanna B A Porn Star (2009)

[ShagBuddy]

For anyone looking for an example of the color correction before and after and the settings that I used in StaxRip for this particular scene, here is a screenshot from the recently posted Cameron V upscale.

[sword14]

great, thank you for the help

[ShagBuddy]

10 more added

http://veterperementour.ru/showthrea...5#post23938825

Sharon Pink - Experienced Women's Secrets (2012)
Capri Cavanni - Hardcore Sex and A Facial For Capri Cavanni (2014)
Gianna Michaels - PLIB Booty Call (2007)
Bulma Rey - Woodman Casting X 73 (2010)
Ava Campos - Let's Try Anal 21 (2016)
Audrey Bitoni - Stuffin Young Muffins 7 (2006)
Alysin Embers - Amateur Auditions 3 (2000)
Angelik and Sharon Bright - Private Gold 46 Riviera 3 (2001)
Alicyn Sterling - Deep Cheeks 2 (1991)
Allison Miller - Spain In The Ass (2006)

[ShagBuddy]

10 more going up now.

http://veterperementour.ru/showthrea...3#post23942983

Xxxena - Double Air Bags 6 (2002)
Houston - Airtight 2 (1998)
Tianna Taylor - Hootermania (1994)
Tanya James - Career Ender (2008)
Alysson Sterling - Allumee Par Un Pompier (2015)
Adele Wissental and Katy - Private Gold 46 Riviera 3 (2001)
Priya Rai - Jesse Jane Kiss Kiss (2008)
Nicol Lovee - Sadica Y Perversa - We Fuck This Argentina (2022)
Jasmine St. Claire - ButtSex (1997)
Whitney Wonders and Holly Body - Boobtown (1995)