Prodad Mercalli image stabilization on sale

[Doreen L.]

If you're in the market for a good image stabiler plug in, Mercalli is on sale at Digital Juice for 50% off - $59.50 for a download version.

http://www.digitaljuice.com/

Even though I have 3D2 Steadymove, I went ahead and purchased Mercalli because you have a lot more control, it's so much faster and it doesn't bog down your computer. I also think the final result is a bit better.

[Paul LS]

Yes, there was a thread posted earlier. It is a great price, I bought it and have been using it on high definition work. It is very fast as you say and works very well.
However, it is a painful process to activate it... first you need the activation code which comes when you get the download link and then when you have installed it you need to email them to get an activation executable file otherwise it is timelimited and will put a red cross on the rendered file after the time period has expired.

[Chuck Engels]

Thanks Doreen, On my way to buy it right now

[Chuck Engels]

Paul,
How many computers can it run on?
I need to be able to install it on 2 machines.

[Paul LS]

Well the activation executable file is machine specific. To activate it on another machine you would need to get another activation file which involves emailing them. Not sure if it is "allowed to have it on two machines. Best to contact them and find out at info@prodad.de

[Chuck Engels]

Ok, thanks. I will send them an email first, or try to figure out how I could use it effectively on only one machine.

[Paul LS]

Try info@prodad.de

[Doreen L.]

Ooops. I didn't realize it had been posted before.

I totally agree with you Paul on the activation. It is a real pain in the butt. And don't use a comcast email address because it seems that Comcast blocks emails from Prodad. It took two days for me to get the final activation code from Prodad. At least, in the meantime, I was able to use the program.

[Chuck Engels]

Thanks for all of the info and advanced warnings about activation Paul and Doreen.
I'm sure that the quality of the product and the price make the issues worth going through.

[jackfalbey]

Despite the activation hurdles, it's DEFINITELY worth the price at $59.95. That being said, it's not a miracle worker... it can sometimes make the background appear wobbly as it stabilizes the foreground (although that itself could be used as a cool visual effect) and it takes some experimenting to find the right settings for a given clip, because there are so many variables that can be controlled. It does utilize all 4 cores of my CPU at 100%, so it is very well-optimized for multi-core PCs, and depending on the degree of stabilization needed it can process as fast as 130-140 frames per second.

[RJ Johnston]

It does require mastery. But that's the fun part for me.

[Chuck Engels]

My response from ProDAD, guess it is ok to install on two machines if you follow their instructions

Dear Chuck Engels,

thank you for your email.

How to register to avoid waitstates and delaying requests:

- VitaScene and Heroglyph: Please use the menu "help", item "registration" and send us your complete registration request.

- Mercalli: you can request your final license using the big "Registration" button of the full version. (Please send your PID Code from your 2nd PC too.)

In the following form please use the registration number which you received as following:
- Purchase of a download: in the license information email of Element5/Digital River
- Purchase of a box product: sticker in the box

Please don´t modify neither the subject of the generated email or ist content nor the recipient adress.
This makes sure a correct transmission and a quickest possible processing of your registration request.

The email will being created and sent with your email client (for example Microsoft Outlook).

*** If your editing PC doesn´t have internet access:***
In the registration form you also can choose the option
'Print registration form' or
'Process registration application form as text (file)'

The printed application you can send us by fax or postal mail. The text file you can transfer by memory stick to another PC with internet access to send the email to info@prodad.de .


Additional information about registering your product please find in the manual (you can access the manual with the F1 key while the program is in use).

Please don´t hesitate to contact info@prodad.de with your individual requests about registration.

Thank you in advance for your further interest in products from proDAD.


Mit freundlichen Grüßen/
With kind regards

Holger Schmid
proDAD GmbH

[Paul LS]

Good news. It really does a great job.

[Chuck Engels]

Took the plunge and got it, along with Hyroglyph at 50% off as well, couldn't resist.
Picked up the Neat Video Noise Reduction plug in you recommended in another thread also, thanks

[JohnnyO]

I just purchased the Marcelli image stabalization. How do i download this? I received 2 e-mails. 1 is an order confirmation, the other is an invoice. There is no download link and no download instructions.