Twixtor is a tool for slowing down or speeding up video footage. To use it, you will need to have access to a video editing software that is compatible with Twixtor, such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro.
It can also be used with Da Vinci Resolve which is a powerful editing and color grading software.
How does Twixtor work ?
Twixtor works by using advanced motion estimation algorithms to create new frames when slowing down or speeding up footage. It analyzes the motion in the original footage and creates new frames that are consistent with that motion. This process is known as “frame interpolation”
When slowing down footage, Twixtor creates new frames that are inserted between the original frames to increase the duration of the clip. When speeding up footage, Twixtor removes frames to decrease the duration of the clip.
When working with live-action footage, Twixtor also uses motion vectors to track the movement of individual elements within the frame. This allows it to create new frames that are consistent with the motion of those elements, resulting in a more natural-looking slow-motion effect.
Twixtor also includes a feature called “RE:Vision Effects’ proprietary tracking technology” that allows it to track objects within the footage and apply motion vectors to those objects. This allows it to preserve the motion of objects even when the camera is moving, resulting in a more stable and natural-looking slow-motion effect.
It also has a feature called “RE:Match”, which allows the user to change the frame rate or the shutter angle of a clip without introducing artifacts, and “RE:Flex” which allows the user to create visually stunning morphs and warps between different video clips or between different frames of the same clip.
Overall, Twixtor uses advanced algorithms to create new frames that are consistent with the motion in the original footage, resulting in a natural-looking slow-motion or speed-up effect.
How to use Twixtor ?
Once you install the plugin follow the below steps to use Twixtor
- Import your video footage into the video editing software.
- Apply the Twixtor plugin to the footage you want to adjust.
- Use the controls in the Twixtor plugin to adjust the speed of the footage.
- Preview the footage to ensure it looks the way you want it to.
- Render the final version of your video.
Here is a video for understanding it better.
What is the price for Twixtor ?
Thje price for Twixtor varies depending on the applications and version you want to use. Typical price is 595$.
Please check the latest price here for your desired editing application.
Alternatives for Twixtor
Yes, there are other tools similar to Twixtor that can be used to slow down or speed up video footage. Some examples include:
- Time Remapping in Adobe Premiere Pro: This is a built-in feature in Adobe Premiere Pro that allows you to change the speed of a clip.
- Time Warp in Adobe After Effects: This is a built-in feature in Adobe After Effects that allows you to change the speed of a clip and add motion blur.
- SpeedGrade in Adobe Premiere Pro: This is a color correction tool that also includes a speed change feature.
- Time Stretch in Final Cut Pro: This is a built-in feature in Final Cut Pro that allows you to change the speed of a clip.
- Optical Flow in Final Cut Pro X: This is a feature that uses advanced motion estimation algorithms to create smooth slow-motion effects.
- SloMo in Avid Media Composer: This is a built-in feature in Avid Media Composer that allows you to change the speed of a clip.
These are just a few examples, and there are many other similar tools available depending on the software you are using.
