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Title: [FF7PC] Enhanced Movies (2011-03-13)
Post by: Trojak on 2011-03-10 18:35:39
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?5oxns4oj1mgny

I know that there already is project like this but I do this for testing my enlargement technique and for my own use. So I just want to post some screens from my work and if anybody here want to use these movies I can upload them.

Original movies had 320x224 res. For enhanced I just doubled the resolution. The size is almost same like originial even with doubled resolution. For video I use xvid 2pass encoding and for audio microsoft adpcm.

For better comparsion I also resized the original footage with classic bicubic sharp method to match new movie size 640x448. Images are taken directly from movies. Here are some samples:
(http://www.eastway.sk/_temp/ff7/ff7_1.jpg)
(http://www.eastway.sk/_temp/ff7/ff7_2.jpg)
(http://www.eastway.sk/_temp/ff7/ff7_3.jpg)
(http://www.eastway.sk/_temp/ff7/ff7_4.jpg)
(http://www.eastway.sk/_temp/ff7/ff7_5.jpg)
(http://www.eastway.sk/_temp/ff7/ff7_6.jpg)
(http://www.eastway.sk/_temp/ff7/ff7_7.jpg)
(http://www.eastway.sk/_temp/ff7/ff7_8.jpg)
(http://www.eastway.sk/_temp/ff7/ff7_9.jpg)
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: sl1982 on 2011-03-10 18:57:53
Impressive, does this work on regular images as well?
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Covarr on 2011-03-10 19:48:23
HOLY CRAP. How did you make them so sharp?
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: DLPB_ on 2011-03-10 22:03:03
Sharp maybe but tons of artifacts and not as good as mine or the other guys... 
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: sl1982 on 2011-03-10 22:17:22
They seem to lose some detail but they almost have a cel shaded look to them. I am curious to see what they would look like at 4x the originals.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Timber on 2011-03-11 01:54:06
Are you using the FFVII PC videos as source? Probably not a good idea.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Trojak on 2011-03-11 07:52:19
Every resizing method have some disadvantages. Perfect method doesn't exist. My goal was to remove most of artifacts from compression and apply alnitalias like filter (more like median) image to remove jaggy edges that was caused by resize but without blurring image. It's not perfect method and it works best with painted or cartoon stuff because it makes image looks little plastic. Don't forget that these images are taken directly from compressed movies so artefacts you speak about maybe caused by xvid compression apllied on them. :P
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Terid__K on 2011-03-11 18:22:27
You did that using the PC fmvs? If so, that's quite an impressive result.

Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: pyrozen on 2011-03-11 18:49:45
i like them, they almost look like watercolor paintings. What was your source material?
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Prince Lex on 2011-03-12 00:15:59
These are my favourite so far, I like the effect of the enhancement. Seems more cartoon-like. You should post one on YouTube so we can see it in action!
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Trojak on 2011-03-12 09:17:09
Here 2 movies as a preview
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=47VYSE10 (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=47VYSE10)

I'm not satisfied with all movies. Some of them looks quite good and some may not. As I said before if anybody want them I can upload all of them.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Armorvil on 2011-03-12 09:28:27
Wow, I love your movies ! I wouldn't be against a download link at all ^^
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: therage800 on 2011-03-12 09:35:43
I like them. The original Highwind one was very dark. I like yours; using both of them. TBH, I however don't think I'd want them all like that. They almost have a more cartoonish (Animeish?) look to them. For example I wouldn't want the Aerith death scene like that. If you post them all though, I'll download it.  8-)
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: sl1982 on 2011-03-12 12:28:34
Could you perhaps give us some insight into what programs you are using to upconvert and enhance these videos? I would like to experiment with the field backgrounds to see if it is better then what I am using right now.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: BloodShot on 2011-03-12 19:40:35
I am liking where this is going. It may look more cartoonish, but maybe it could be toned down somehow to prevent that, even though it might reduce quality?

I would be interesting to see what it does for field backgrounds.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Trojak on 2011-03-13 13:11:50
For anyone who want these movies here are the links:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=44FQNDWF (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=44FQNDWF) Movies part 1 (59 files)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TP5LC4F0 (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TP5LC4F0) Movies part 2 (38 files)

Files not included: fcar.avi(since it looks same as car_1209), eidoslgogo.avi, explode.avi, fship2.avi, last4_2.avi, last4_3.avi and white2.avi.

Programs used photoshop and virtualdub.

2 BloodShot: I think not because it will make jagged edges  Only if the enhanced image will be used as blend layer with decreased opacity.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: AlbusJC on 2011-03-13 19:55:47
thanks!
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: aito on 2011-03-13 20:06:13
Hey Trojak i got little problem with download files i can't access the files any time if i tried to download seying megaupload this:
The file you are trying to access is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later.

Can you plz upload the files agian.

Sorry for my bad english.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: sl1982 on 2011-03-13 20:13:50
Quote from: aito on 2011-03-13 20:06:13
Hey Trojak i got little problem with download files i can't access the files any time if i tried to download seying megaupload this:
The file you are trying to access is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later.

Can you plz upload the files agian.

Sorry for my bad english.

Megaupload has that problem every now and then. Just be patient, the link will work again.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: willis936 on 2011-03-22 16:25:32
Simply incredible.  The edges are sharp as hell.  I noticed that texture detail is lost though.  The edge threshold seems a little high but with such low quality videos perhaps that's the right decision.  It certainly looks better to me.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: moothead on 2011-03-24 19:47:10
Silly question, but where do you put them so that they play in game ;D?
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: drfeelgud88 on 2011-03-26 00:46:04
Wow this is quite impressive! I would now feel the need to press "print screen" during the showing of some of these and save it as wallpaper.  :P
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: will28 on 2011-04-06 00:46:57
how do replace the old ones to these?
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Template on 2011-04-30 03:16:52
I really like the look on these :)
I woulda never found them but I cant get the recent full set of FMVs out on the forum to work. Interestingly, these do-and they look really wonderful compared to what im used to. thanks!

-actually, on further review the opening works and some of the other videos do not ;p doing further testing for lack of something better to do.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Template on 2011-05-03 20:38:18
yah, I've got these working 100% in game now and they are lovely.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Vegadawg2 on 2011-08-08 21:14:12
The links work with Internet Explorer, but NOT with Firefox.  Worth pointing out to others so they don't think the links are dead. They are working for me finally(hooray! lol).  Thanks everyone for the quick replies.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: DarkFang on 2011-08-08 21:31:50
Like I said, links are fine. It's something on your part. Here's a pic of me downloading the file.

(http://i.imgur.com/WWZID.png)
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: philman on 2011-08-08 22:23:49
I'm having problems with the enhanced movies,looks like the speed of the movies are 1/2 in game but it plays awesome in video players.
Anyone have this issue too?I'm not sure what are causing this,filters for the enhancement or doubled resolution.  :(
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: DLPB_ on 2011-08-08 22:26:21
If it plays fine in the player then the reason is the game itself or aalis driver and compatibility.  There is nothing you can do.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Immortal Damyn on 2011-08-08 22:27:01
DarkFang is correct, this seems to be an issue between your ISP and Megaupload, or something else isnt permitting you to use MU.

Evidence:Here :) (http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g125/Neo_carnage/Final%20Fantasy%207%20modding/FFVIIEM.png?t=1312842338)
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: philman on 2011-08-08 23:56:33
Quote from: DLPB on 2011-08-08 22:26:21
If it plays fine in the player then the reason is the game itself or aalis driver and compatibility.  There is nothing you can do.
Well DLPB,actually i find what i can do,i can loss some quality but looks better than original movies (without so much interlaced lines).
Convert Trojak enhanced movies to 320x240 or 320x224 to preserve original movies resolution (doubled resolution is the problem)and copy the audio and video attributes.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: fantasycloud on 2011-08-16 05:05:13
what is the requirement for this to work?
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: DarkFang on 2011-08-16 05:16:34
Quote from: fantasycloud on 2011-08-16 05:05:13
what is the requirement for this to work?

Final Fantasy VII 1.02 patch
Aali's OpenGL driver v0.7.11b
registry key directed to the folder where the movies are at
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: fantasycloud on 2011-08-16 08:41:22
thnx....
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: bashful6 on 2011-08-18 02:53:42
I got these downloaded but no clue to as where they are placed to. Do I need some kind of program to set them to play?

Ignore my reply I had to google it to find my answer.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Asuka_XL on 2011-09-06 02:10:30
Aw.. my country has block MegaUpload recently. how can i get these files?
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: UGerstl on 2011-09-06 03:28:34
Hi Asuka_XL,

where do you come from ?

And why did your country block MegaUpload ? (If you know it)

Are other filehoster's also blocked ?
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Tekkie.X on 2011-09-06 03:31:03
Megaupload probably gets blocked because it's decent downloads speeds are popular amongst pirates.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: UGerstl on 2011-09-06 03:37:52
Hi DragonNinja,

[joke on]

OMG, i recently uploaded FacePalmer onto MegaUpload.
Now i am a pirate too ?

[/joke off]
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Tekkie.X on 2011-09-06 03:47:22
Sarcasm: Oh my god, you should be banned, fleshbag.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Asuka_XL on 2011-09-06 04:48:34
Quote from: UGerstl on 2011-09-06 03:28:34
Hi Asuka_XL,

where do you come from ?

And why did your country block MegaUpload ? (If you know it)

Are other filehoster's also blocked ?

im from Malaysia.  :)

you can discover the answer here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megaupload (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megaupload)  ;)

in my knowledge only MegaUpload and PirateBay
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: UGerstl on 2011-09-06 05:45:40
@Asuka_XL: Now i recognize your problem.
                     I have sent a request to our Administrators, about what we can do.
                     Because you are not alone and these are not the only files uploaded
                     to MegaUpload.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Asuka_XL on 2011-09-06 08:13:10
thank you :D
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: sl1982 on 2011-09-06 11:37:50
Unfortunately I cannot change Megaupload being blocked in your country. Hopefully the makers of the mods here can also host their files somewhere else for the people that cannot access megaupload.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Asuka_XL on 2011-09-06 11:47:21
that what i hope for. thx for your concern :)
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: dkma841 on 2011-09-06 21:04:50
Erm have you two ever heard of proxy? Works for me now with
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Vgr on 2011-09-06 22:00:48
I can upload to MediaFire if you want. Mirroring isn't against the rules as long as the files are byte-to-byte identical.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Asuka_XL on 2011-09-06 23:08:52
@E1SUNZ
i manage to go to the MU page but i can't download it. the only option available is premium account which i do not have.

@Vgr
i would be glad. thx!
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Vgr on 2011-09-06 23:55:30
Fine, I'll upload it in a bit. You have to download all of the files I will send you, and launch the executable. Then you will get the 2 files that were hosted on MU.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Asuka_XL on 2011-09-07 00:01:36
thank you very very very much sir!
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Vgr on 2011-09-07 00:03:19
I'm always glad to help :P I'd say 20 minutes before it is done uploading, depending if the speed keeps on or gets slower/faster meanwhile...

Edit : I don't know wtf is going on with my Internet, but it really is crap. I'll say wait about 2-3 hours... =/
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Asuka_XL on 2011-09-08 10:46:15
that ok. btw i want to know what is the different between part 1 and part 2? is the part2 got a better quality?
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: UGerstl on 2011-09-08 11:58:24
Hi Asuka_XL,

the movies are only divided into two parts.
If you would decompress the two ZIP archives,
you could move the files in one movie folder.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Vgr on 2011-09-08 12:00:27
Here you go : http://www.mediafire.com/?5oxns4oj1mgny

You need to download everything, as the 2 Zip archives are inside this.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Asuka_XL on 2011-09-08 12:01:45
owh. how noob me!
i tot it was like magochocobo file~ part 1, part 1.5, part 2 lol xD
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: UGerstl on 2011-09-08 16:48:45
@Asuka_XL: I hope you understand, that "magochocobo file~ part 1, part 1.5, part 2, part 3" thing.

These parts are not different versions of one mod.
The content of these parts updates different sections of the game.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Tamtocs on 2011-09-11 01:30:59
Are these movies better than the PSX ones DLPB uploaded?
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: DLPB_ on 2011-09-11 01:51:52
It depends what you want from the videos.  See mine are made to be high quality whilst removing virtually none of the actual detail or footage.  The problem with that is, the video quality has a lot of noise.

The problem with people who "clean" them, like this guy has with these is that although they look nice and smooth with hardly any noise, they also give an unnatural look.   The eye sees it very well indeed.

That is why I prefer mine over anyone elses, but it is a personal preference.  I would rather put up with noise than get something which makes, imho, the graphics look like plastic.

http://www.eastway.sk/_temp/ff7/ff7_2.jpg

Notice how the detail has been lost.  It looks too "fake" to me.  You cannot put information where it wasn't with filters.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: Tamtocs on 2011-09-11 01:59:22
Well I've already downloaded the PSX versions, I don't think I'll bother with these ones right now
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: UGerstl on 2012-01-24 02:30:29
New download links
ff7_enhanced_movies_1.zip                       Trojak          Another Movie Pack part 1               Qhimm (http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=11504.msg159119#msg159119) FILE (https://rapidshare.com/files/2135061499/ff7_enhanced_movies_1.zip)
ff7_enhanced_movies_2.zip                       Trojak          Another Movie Pack part 2               Qhimm (http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=11504.msg159119#msg159119) FILE (https://rapidshare.com/files/1099401798/ff7_enhanced_movies_2.zip)


Because MegaUpload is dead and one missing archive file on MediaFire.


UGerstl keeps the mods alive  ;)
(Bootleg (http://forums.qhimm.com/index.php?topic=12008.0) project)
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: obesebear on 2012-01-25 02:34:11
Thanks for keeping everything up to date UGerstl!  This whole Megaupload situation is ridiculous.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: UGerstl on 2012-03-07 22:50:04
New download links

Bootleg version

MediaFire folder:  Enhanced Movies (Trojak) (http://www.mediafire.com/?bt3b84nfih4nd)


Alternative (manual)

MediaFire folder:  Enhanced Movies (Trojak) (http://www.mediafire.com/?zds6459xseo7f)  manual version
! Bootleg0037 does not recognize these files.
Title: Re: FF7 Enhanced Movies
Post by: savage-xp on 2012-05-10 21:53:04
Just done a new backup of my original FF7 replacing the "movies" file et alás! Impressive work!!! Could you do with FF8?