![]() You’ll notice two things right away: a highly annoying flashing red bar near the top of the preview screen and a yellow “video tutorial” popup in the center. And when the program opens, it offers a clean and fairly simple user interface. ![]() ![]() However, they in no way influenced this review, other than to say put the program through my own tests and write honestly about the experience.So, here they are.Downloading and licensing Mercalli was simple. But can I properly stabilize a shot in post? Absolutely.Also in full disclosure, I was given a free version of Mercalli to evaluate by ProDRENALIN.COM, and they paid for my time to write this review. I don’t, however, completely understand every facet of each setting nor do I even want to think about the algorithms involved. I’ve used the stabilization effect in both programs to my advantage, and have learned how to tweak the settings to get the best results, if possible. I’m a self-taught but proficient and nimble video editor in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, both part of Adobe’s CC 2014 suite. ![]() And, yes, I’m often using stabilization software to save or improve a shot.A few caveats before I continue. We use a variety of field stabilization gear: tripods, monopods and Glidecam, and we also fly a drone with a very good gimbal.We’re constantly putting our stabilization gear to the test. Always moving to cover the unpredictable flow of live action. That means we’re shooting in three to five locations in a 10-14 hour day, setting up and tearing down gear constantly. I was asked by the nice folks at ProDRENALIN.COM to evaluate the newest version Mercalli V4 Video Stabilization + CMOS Correction, a stabilization software.My company, Sweet Pea Cinema, specializes in live event videography, which includes many weddings.
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