Mars Curiosity descent

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Mars Curiosity descent

Postby Ric » Tue Oct 16, 2012 9:27 pm

This chap took the original 4 frames per second shaky video, and worked on it frame by frame to enhance the detail and smooth the motion to give an incredible HD version.
(It starts black, then the heat shield is ejected, and you see it falling away, then Curiosity itself slowly falls down to land.)

Enhanced version:



Comparison of original with enhanced version:




To get the full effect, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esj5juUzhpU and select 1080p HD full screen. :)
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Re: Mars Curiosity descent

Postby Jack_Keaka » Tue Oct 16, 2012 11:46 pm

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Re: Mars Curiosity descent

Postby rooby » Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:31 pm

Jack_Keaka wrote:
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