Topaz Video 1.2.0

Hi Everyone, Today we have a new release with a good collection of updates! See more details below: 1.2.0 Downloads

• Windows
• Mac - DMG | PKG Improvements and Fixes
• New Model: Proteus Natural
• Nyx XL Fix
• Aion Mac Fix
• UI refinements
• Processing update
• Batch Exporting improvements
• Cloud Export Fixes Proteus Natural Proteus Natural, is the next installment to our popular Proteus ai model. Like Proteus, this is intended as a general up-scaler for most types of content and can render locally and on the cloud.
• Great for most video conditions and types
• Addresses compression and general digital artifacts
• Reduces halos common with older content or dark sharpening halos from digital zooming
• Respects the original source material -doesn’t overly enhance/modify source inputs
• Clean upscale that does not distort or warp original source details
• Addresses aliased edges
• Great model to mix and match with a second enhancement What’s the Difference between Proteus and Proteus Natural?
• This model takes the best out of Proteus and improves it with a more natural output that doesn’t over sharpen or “over enhance” everything.
• Though the original Proteus is quite robust, at times the background texture can appear extra sharp, crunchy or flattened with some details. Natural takes this into account and minimizes these types of issues. The example above clearly shows the issue within the water and the texture of the rocks.
• Additionally, smaller faces (background people -small in scale) can also have distorted faces as a result of Proteus trying to understand a face from pixels of low quality video data. Proteus Natural, reduces this issue and allows for a more subtle touch up rather than an over estimation of the face. Model Access
• Select the AI Model Proteus
• From the Version options, click on the drop down menu
• Select the second option for Proteus Natural Things to Note
• Unlike Proteus, this does not have modifiable settings. It’s a “click and play” type of model.
• Due to the more natural intention with this model, it is worth noting that it is not the sharpest model available and this is by design. If additional sharpening is desired, it is recommended to couple this model with a second enhancement for the desired look.
• Though speed can be similar to Proteus, it can take a little longer.
• Designed as a 2x model similar to Nyx. Like Nyx and Rhea (4x), these are not limited to the upscale multiplier. You can still output the model for any resolution that your codec can support.
• Also available as a second enhancement.
• Available for Windows (Nvidia & AMD) and Mac
• Requires macOS 15 or newer to run on Mac Additional Updates to Note! Nyx XL Fix
• We have resolved the issue that some have experienced with dropped frames associated with this model. Aion Mac Fix
• Those on Mac, may have had issues with the interpolation Aion model causing a color shift and burn on the video. This has been addressed. UI Refinements
• Drive-root paths (e.g., F:) are displayed in workspace/export/model directories settings.
• Export queue scrolling won’t snap to the bottom when selecting “Newest First.”
• Welcome/Project page clips the projects grid and no longer overlaps the reference videos if you have multiple projects and need to scroll down. Processing Update
• Videos with non square pixels can be cropped and exported without error or change to the aspect ratio.
• Previews with telecine turned on will display in the timeline. Previously doing a preview while Telecine enabled did not display the green visual notification of the processed preview on the timeline. Batch Exporting Improvements
• When batch exporting with Quick export, this now targets the default directory instead of the last used path.
• Clicking “Start Export” button (while batch exporting) now closes the Export Settings pop up menu. Previously this would stay open and require the “X” button on the upper screen right corner to be pressed. Cloud Export Fix
• Cloud downloads keep their progress regardless if you change the sort order.
• Cloud output resolutions are honored. Few have received a 4K output rather than the expected minimum resolution for Starlight. Additional Known Issues Starlight Mini: Mac For those with Mac that have updated to MacOS 26, there is an issue with blank or overly smeared color outputs. We are currently working with our friends at Apple to find a solution with this recent OS update. They have assured us that we will have a resolution to this soon. Announcements CLI Update We want to share an update regarding Topaz Video: we’ll be gradually phasing out the Command-Line Interface (CLI) and its support. This was a thoughtful and deliberate decision, driven by our goal of delivering a more reliable, flexible, and powerful experience over the long term. Moving away from the CLI allows us to:
• Enable more customizable and modern workflows
• Remove technical constraints that limit advanced features
• Improve error detection, validation, and recovery
• Reduce turnaround time when addressing processing issues
• Provide greater flexibility for performance optimization We recognize that this change may require some adjustment, and we truly appreciate your patience as we make this transition. Our intention is to focus on an application experience that is more consistent, dependable, and capable as the product continues to evolve. To clarify, this change applies only to the CLI and support for CLI. It does not affect API access or custom solutions for enterprise customers. Note, that existing perpetual licenses will retain CLI. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. Verification Checks Update In the coming weeks there will be a patch or official update that will reduce the amount of verification checks for subscribers of the Topaz Video App. This will align with our Photo and Gigapixel apps. For Topaz Video, the more frequent checks are no longer necessary and should allow for a more enjoyable experience with less interruptions while rendering. In addition, this should better support those dealing with areas having less than ideal internet service. Further details to come with the update. Don’t Forget! Is your system compatible? Click Here Documentation Click Here Encountered an Issue? If you experience any issues, please ensure that your drivers are up to date. Next to a proper restart or an app reinstall, this is usually the first step to ensure you have the correct drivers running for this application. Otherwise, you can easily reach out to our fantastic Support Team: Click Here Hope you enjoy the new updates! 257 posts - 70 participants Read full topic