About pt_FrameRestorer 2

pt_FrameRestorer 2 applies motion interpolation inside After Effects to restore dropped, duplicate, corrupt or missing frames and to smooth stutter caused by frame‑rate conversion. Its Reduce function generates automatically tracked patches by interpolating between good frames, useful for removing unwanted elements, focus slips, or dirt. The plugin can also eliminate motion‑blur artifacts from stabilized footage and reduce light flicker when camera shutter speed and lighting refresh rates conflict. An interpolated clone source assists with dirt removal, and blending options let users choose the interpolation method. Compatibility includes RE:Vision Effects Twixtor for enhanced results, and the tool removes the 5,000‑frame limit imposed by TimeWarp, allowing work on any footage length. Version 2 adds faster detection of missing and duplicate frames, repeat markers for pattern identification, and built‑in contextual help with a Google Translate button.

Features

• Restores dropped or duplicate frames caused by capture issues on digital cinema cameras, and replaces corrupt, damaged or missing frames
• Inserts frames to fix stutter caused by frame rate conversion
• Reduce function creates automatically tracked patches by interpolating between good frames on either side, to remove unwanted parts of a shot or focus slips
• Removes motion blur artefacts from stabilised footage and reduces light flicker from a mismatch between light refresh rates and camera shutter speed
• Generates an interpolated clone source to assist with dirt removal, with blending options to control the interpolation method
• Compatible with RE:Vision Effects Twixtor for improved interpolation, and removes TimeWarp’s 5000 frame limit to work on any footage duration
• Repeat markers help identify repeating frame patterns, plus built-in contextual help with a Google Translate button

Best for

After Effects artists who need to repair damaged or missing frames and perform VFX clean‑up such as flicker reduction, motion‑blur removal, dirt elimination, and patching unwanted shot elements.