Summary:
When converting 4K 25p footage to 59.94 fps using Chronos, the AI introduces an unwanted zooming artifact during jump cuts within the same camera angle.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Source footage: 4K, 25p interview.
- Performed a jump cut by zooming in on the same character (no angle change).
- Used Chronos to interpolate to 59.94 fps.
Observed Behavior:
- Chronos interprets the jump cut as a deliberate zoom-in motion.
- As a result, it introduces a smooth zoom animation between the two cuts.
- This effect is undesirable because the intention was to create a rough jump cut, not a continuous zoom.
Expected Behavior:
- The AI should detect that the cut is an intentional edit and not interpolate motion across it.
- No zoom animation or transitional artifacts should be applied between two fixed-angle shots with different crop levels.
Impact: This behavior compromises the intended editorial style and pacing, especially in interviews and documentary-style content where jump cuts are used for narrative flow.
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