Using enhancr: Interpolation
Upon opening your project for the first time, you will be greeted by the elegant workspace provided by enhancr. By default, the program will launch on the interpolation tab as it is the first tab within the GUI. This is followed by the upscaling and restoration tabs.
To interpolate a video in enhancr, you have the option to drag and drop a file from your file explorer onto the GUI, or click on the designated area next to the text. This will trigger a prompt from your operating system to select a video. Simply navigate to the desired location and open the file:
After selecting a video, enhancr will display a preview thumbnail along with some information about the file directly below the preview. This allows you to confirm that the correct video has been chosen before proceeding.
The output location is where the processed video will be saved, though it may not be immediately visible while the video is being processed due to enhancr's caching feature. When you click on the area next to the text, your operating system will prompt you to select a save location and name for the output file.
This line is used to edit the parameters for encoding the video. If you are not familiar with encoding, we recommend using the presets provided in the codecs box to find a suitable option for your needs.
For those who are comfortable with editing the encoding parameters, it is worth noting that they follow the standard FFmpeg syntax. However, it is important to remember that audio is simply copied or "muxed" from the input video, so audio-specific parameters may not be necessary or applicable.
This dropdown menu allows to select which container you would like your output video to use. Default should be .mkv as it supports most codecs, however if you need to use another one then feel free to change it.
A video container, also known as a wrapper or file format, is a type of file that contains both audio and video data, as well as metadata such as subtitles and other information. The video container acts as a "wrapper" around the video and audio content, similar to how a container would hold and protect items being transported.
Just as there are different types of containers for transporting different types of items (e.g. a cardboard box for fragile items, a suitcase for clothing), there are also different types of video containers for storing and transporting different types of video and audio content. Some common examples of video containers include MP4, MOV, WEBM and MKV. Each container has its own set of features and limitations, and is often associated with specific types of video and audio codecs (compression and decompression algorithms).
In most cases, the MKV container will suffice, as it supports a wide range of codecs and is unlikely to cause errors when it comes to outputs. However, if you need to share a video file online, such as by embedding it in a Discord message, you may need to use a container like MP4 or WEBM. Be sure to use codecs that are compatible with these containers and the platform on which you will be hosting the video.