He developed two specific workflows, code-named after Starfleet runabouts:
Hobbyists extract the video directly from the original DVD files to avoid compression loss. The footage must be converted from 29.97 frames per second interlaced (480i) back to its native 23.976 frames per second progressive (24p) format using inverse telecine filters. 2. Color and Noise Correction star trek deep space 9 s01 ai upscale 4k 2020 top
To achieve a 4K AI upscale of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (DS9), most independent 2020 projects—including the prominent Project Defiant Color and Noise Correction To achieve a 4K
You can finally see the weave of the Starfleet jumpsuits and the rough, stone-like texture of Cardassian armor. Topaz Model Selection: : Set the upscale to 400% for 4K
Use high-quality MKV rips from the original DVDs. Season 1 is particularly difficult due to its age and variable framerates. Topaz Model Selection:
: Set the upscale to 400% for 4K. Note that 4K upscaling can take 10–15 hours per episode depending on your GPU. Post-Processing :
Since 2020, other projects (such as the "AI Upscaled Project" by SpAwN and others) have iterated on the technology, sometimes offering different color grades or file compression methods. However, the 2020 "captainricky" release remains a landmark moment.