Deshaker is a lightweight program for Windows that comes in the form of a VirtualDub plugin which allows you to eliminate camera shake. There are also various capabilities to improve panning, zooming and rotation.
Setup and functionality
The installation is quite straightforward. All you need to do is copy the plugin files into the corresponding folder of the video editing software. The principle of operation revolves around identifying the rotation, zoom and pan of a current image and applying modifications to make it similar to the previous one.
Comprehensive configuration
The utility presents all options in a large window, ensuring easy access. The plugin performs two passes to simulate the optimal camera motion. You can choose the source pixel that affects both of them. It is also possible to pick between standard square, NTSC and PAL, as well as anamorphic, SCVD and HDV.
The passes include parameters for image matching, namely block size, scale, used pixels, initial and differential search ranges, etc. In addition, there is an option to relinquish motion for blocks that have particular characteristics.
Additional uses
It is worth noting that the tool enables you to mitigate the effects of rolling shutter. There is support for a wide range of cameras which helps you to correct the inconsistency between the frames. Last but not least, there is a special feature that allows the program to remember discarded areas. To create DVDs with your videos, you may try another app called Wondershare DVD Creator.
Features
- free to download and use;
- compatible with modern Windows versions;
- enables you to remove camera shakiness effects;
- you can configure parameters for scan passes;
- it is possible to discard rolling shutter defects.
