

I shot a bit of footage specifically to test the software and also fed it some really noisy, hectic dance footage. I used the plug-in in both Premiere Pro CS5.5 and CS6, not expecting different end results, but maybe a different render time. This is where Denoiser II comes (or at least tries to come) to the rescue. I'm sure many run-and-gun producers have come across footage that looks just a bit too noisy to use, but includes pivotal shots that are essential to their film. However, even the best-laid plans can fail adding light might not be an option, and a focus field the size of a needle tip is not necessarily a look one wants. If you can add light or adjust your aperture to deal to compensate for a low-light situation, this should be a first port of call. Let's be honest: However clever a piece of software might be, nothing beats getting the shot right in the first place. In a market where DSLRs with massive, light-sensitive sensors are very much the default choice, and prime lenses down to a mouth-watering f/0.95 are widely available, one might wonder exactly what problem this filter is trying to solve. The necessity of a professional tool to remove video noise in post presumes that lots of pros are still capturing noisy video. What Denoiser Does: Video Noise Removalĭenoiser II, as the name suggests, tries to remove or minimize video noise you might have on your footage. I tested it on a few of our systems, but the main system used was a 6-core AMD system with Nvidia Cuda card and a raid storage array running Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5 and CS6. The plug-in I received for review is Denoiser II ($99). Granted, this piece of software did result in a barrage of faked DOF and clips with an inconsistent heavily graded look, but in the hands of a professional, it is a great tool.

You would be hard pressed to find a single event videographer/editor who has not used or at least heard of their Magic Bullet Looks. As an event videographer and documentary filmmaker, I can say with great confidence that Red Giant has made its mark on our industry. When I was asked to review the latest video plug-in release from Red Giant Software, I couldn't wait to get started.
