Topaz Video AI (Version 5.0) | Is it worth the upgrade?

In this video, I go over Topaz Video AI 5.0.3 and see if it's worth the upgrade. I go over how useful the software can be using the different models. Overall, I think its a very good upgrade and this is definitely is the best video enhancement software there is on the market.

RUIPRO HDMI Cables

AC Infinity Fans
KabelDirekt – 6ft RCA/phono cable

Speaker Cables:
Subwoofer Cable:
Center Speaker Wall Mount:
Speaker Brackets:

Equipment list:

Speakers (Some models shown are updated equivalents)
1. Definitive Technology BP-8080ST Front/Main (2)
2. Definitive Technology CS9080 (Replaced the CS8040HD) Center (1)
3. Definitive Technology SR-9080 Surrounds (4)
4. Definitive Technology StudioMonitor 55 Front Wide (2)
5. Definitive Technology SR-9080 Rear Surrounds (2)
6. Definitive Technology DI 5.5LCR In-ceiling height (6)
7. SVS PB-3000 Subwoofers (2)
8. SVS SB-2000 Subwoofers (2)

Processor
Anthem AVM 70 8K
Amplifiers
Emotiva XPA Gen3 7 Channel
Emotiva XPA Gen3 10 Channel

Screen
Elite Screens ER165WH2 (New Theater)
Elite Screens ER120WH1 (Old Theater)

Projector
Epson 6050UB

Acoustic Panels
GIK Acoustics

Seats
Seatcraft Sienna

Carpet
Modern Contours Phenix Bespoke Collection MC115 in Color Noble 989

Theater Seat Risers (Old theater)
SoundRight 7" Black Home Theater Riser Platform (4Seating Website)

AC Infinity Fans
AC Infinity Controller 1, Thermal Trigger (For Xbox Series Consoles)

GoldenEar Technology Triton 2 Front/Main

Chapters:
00:00 Intro and info on buying the software
0:51 Settings
5:03 Making a preset
8:40 Upscaling
23:49 Slow Motion
28:11 Home video
32:30 Stabilization
36:46 Final thoughts

[sbansban]

Excellent, detailed, honest appraisal - without clickbait thumbnails that set unrealistic expectations unlike many other videos with a lot more (undeserved) views. I especially liked the comparisons of the different models and the use of different input videos of varying types and qualities. Many thanks.

[josephharrison]

Just want to add to the bitrate and fps, you can enter your own value.

[Locationary]

Im not someone that uses software such as topaz but I love these videos as I like to stay up to date with upscaling, as I may want to upscale my entire library of content in the future as some shows are just never upscaled.

[harrisonreed]

I believe that you should choose the AI model quality level, like Artemis HQ vs MQ, based on the INPUT quality of the video, not what you want to get out. Obviously everyone wants a HQ output. So for all those home videos, those would all be low quality inputs. Medium quality is something like 720 to 1080 with normal amounts of noise and compression.

[domokenji]

how come when I trued it my 720 p footage looked no better, , , , only a lower quality... HELP

[GrokInfinity]

The fountain in England is Trafalgar Square London with St Martin-in-the-Fields covered in scaffolding for cleaning. This took about two years to complete, scaffolding was removed April 2008. So you have location and rough time period.

[rendermanpro]

Regarding stabilisation and choppy video, the irony that it will work better on choppy video that on more smooth videos in most cases. Stabilize almost smooth "floating" video is harder.

[TvJPZ]

Great video. Just bought using your link. Thanks.

[edub]

Great video! Would love to see more about the different settings

[neti_neti_]

0:51 what GPU and CPU you are using and what was you GPU's VRAM usage during Export? By the way Excellent video, comparison of various AI model was very good👌👌👌.

[captureinsidethesound]

Video AI upscaling and +6K cinema camera footage will always have that fake and plastic look. The only way I’ve been able to mask it is by adding noise that’s film-like in Resolve. Noise is added even with the highest resolution cameras because it helps blend colors and shades. I dislike the sharpening in modern cameras so I always use a vintage lens to help combat that.

The upscaled result in Resolve Studio still looks more realistic. I also make sure to reference on a large 40-50” 4K TV. That fake and plastic look of Topaz is emphasized on a larger screen than a cellphone and computer monitor.

Im interested in Topaz AI results when turning 8-bit 420 footage to +10-bit 422/ProRes HQ or RAW image sequences. As in, how does it react when it’s edited and colors are stretched? The only reason to have an option for +10-bit footage is for color grading and compositing.

[Alexrocks]

I think Artemis' different quality modes are made for different resolution ranges, not the quality of the actual video. Proteus I tend to prefer to Artemis as it's newer. I hope that they add a autopilot mode like Photo AI that chooses the best model for the job wanted.

[MelvinDlaCruz]

I have a question, what produces the best quality?
Upscaling from 1080 to 4k or scaling 30fps to 60fps in 4k?
Which takes longer to render?

[flaviafu]

Great video. Thanks, I'd love to see how Nero AI Video Upscaler works if possible.

[BubbleGendut]

What about brightness Contrast Exposure WB etc. do you adjust this before Topaz say in Prem Pro or after Topaz

[jonnylochen]

just got topaz video ai and it is extremely slow and lags my macbook pro m2 hope to get it working correctly soon

[kennylacombe]

Is it good for remastering old home videos from vhs? Or is AVC labs better for that?

[newkickztv]

Hey there, great breakdown! I was wondering, does Topaz provide free updates to future versions of their tools once purchased? Or is a separate purchase required for each new version?

[Facts_ones]

hi bro i have topaz 5.1.4 version cant export do you know why this is happening

[MrKZdemos]

did you speed/skip when you hit preview? that was really fast