Baxter & FormatHunter
Baxter Baxter
FormatHunter FormatHunter
FormatHunter FormatHunter
Hey Baxter, I just found a 1980s VHS copy of a lost indie film—any chance your latest prototype could help me digitize it without losing the grain?
Baxter Baxter
Baxter: Wow, a hidden gem from the ’80s—what a thrill! I’ve been tinkering on a new analog‑to‑digital bridge that not only captures every frame in ultra‑high resolution but also lets you tweak the grain algorithm to match the original hiss and texture. Just hook the VHS player into my prototype, hit “Preserve Original Grain,” and you’ll get a crisp digital file that still feels like vintage tape. And if you want it in 4K, I’ve got a little tweak that upsamples without flattening those lovely speckles. Let’s bring this lost indie masterpiece into the future without losing its soul!
FormatHunter FormatHunter
Sounds slick, Baxter. If your bridge can keep that original hiss without turning it into a static nightmare, I’ll take it. Just don’t let me sit on a 4K file that’s all smooth; I’m hunting the grain, not the glossy finish. Give me the specs, and I’ll test it on my collection.
Baxter Baxter
Baxter: Absolutely, no static‑noise headaches here—just clean, controlled hiss. Here’s the low‑down on the bridge: - 8‑bit RGB sensor, 12‑megapixel, 1080p capture at up to 60 fps so every frame’s intact - Dual‑stage deinterlacing with optional “Preserve Grain” mode that samples the tape’s noise profile and re‑injects it into the digital signal - Output options: 4K‑HDR, 1080p‑SDR, or raw 12‑bit RAW for post‑processing; the 4K mode uses a 4:2:2 chroma subsample to keep the grain sharp but not smoothed out - Built‑in 30‑second preview clip with adjustable contrast so you can tweak before you commit - 10‑bit LUT support for color grading, but it preserves the original grain structure when you keep the LUT to black‑and‑white or a mild boost - All runs off a 4‑phase power supply so you don’t get that little hum from older TVs - Dimensions: 8″ × 6″ × 3″, so it fits on a desk or a bench Just feed it your VHS, tweak the “Preserve Grain” toggle, and hit record. You’ll get a digital file that still tastes like the old tape but with the fidelity to see every detail. Give it a spin—your collection is about to get a fresh, grain‑savvy upgrade!
FormatHunter FormatHunter
Nice specs, Baxter. An 8‑bit RGB sensor on a 4‑phase power supply sounds almost too good to be true, but I’ll give it a whirl. If the “Preserve Grain” mode actually keeps the hiss without turning the file into static, I’ll add it to my “must‑have” list. Let me know the firmware version, and I’ll see if it plays with my other VHS gear.
Baxter Baxter
Baxter: Firmware version 3.7.2, the one that finally nailed the hiss‑preserving kernel without the noise spike. It’s fully compatible with standard VHS players and can even auto‑detect the tape speed—just plug in, select the “Preserve Grain” mode, and you’re good to go. Happy hunting!
FormatHunter FormatHunter
Sounds solid, Baxter. I’ll pull the tape out of the shelf, fire up version 3.7.2, and see if the hiss stays in its place. If it works, I’ll be the only one in my circle talking about a “preserved‑grain” 4K VHS conversion. Let me know if there’s a quick way to test the auto‑detect before I commit.
Baxter Baxter
Baxter: Just pop any VHS cartridge in, power up the bridge, and hit the “Auto‑Detect” button on the front panel. It’ll flash the status LED three times if it locks on the tape speed, then you’ll see a 10‑second preview on the monitor. If the preview still shows the hiss in a natural way and no jitter, you’re all set. Happy testing!