# Quick Upscale Test on an Old Film (Topaz vs UniFab)

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**Created:** [April 3, 2026, 2:45am UTC](https://community.hitpaw.com/t/quick-upscale-test-on-an-old-film-topaz-vs-unifab/3382 "2026-04-03T02:45:44Z")\
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After a quick side-by-side upscale test on a classic _Gone with the Wind_ shot, here’s the takeaway:

- **UniFab** delivers more **consistent, natural-looking results with less effort**

- **Topaz Video AI** can produce strong results, but often needs **manual tweaking**

- For quick workflows and repeat tasks → **UniFab feels faster and more reliable**

- For users who enjoy fine-tuning every parameter → **Topaz still has its place**

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### Test Setup

- **Source:** Old film clip from _Gone with the Wind_

- **Scene:** _A shot of Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett gazing deeply into each other’s eyes_

- **Goal:** Upscale to higher resolution while improving clarity, facial detail, and overall texture

- **Default settings** used where possible (to simulate a real “quick test” scenario)

### 🔍 Scene Breakdown Comparison

#### 1. Facial Detail (Scarlett & Rhett)

- **Topaz Video AI**

- **UniFab**

👉 **Observation:** Topaz pushes detail harder; UniFab keeps it more cinematic.

#### 2. Film Grain & Texture

- **Topaz**

- **UniFab**

👉 **Observation:** Depends on preference—clean vs authentic.

#### 4. Workflow & Usability

- **Topaz**

- **UniFab**

👉 **Observation:** Clear difference in workflow philosophy.

### An Alternative Worth Considering

If you feel like:

- Topaz is **too complex / time-consuming/high price** , and

- UniFab is **good but not flexible enough**

Then tools like **HitPaw VikPea (Video Enhancer AI)** sit somewhere in between.

**Why it stands out as an alternative:**

- ✔ **Balanced enhancement** – improves clarity without over-sharpening faces

- ✔ **Simple interface** – fewer parameters, but still enough control

- ✔ **Good performance-to-price ratio** – more accessible than high-end tools

- ✔ **Stable results** across different footage types (old films, low-res clips, etc.)

It doesn’t try to compete purely on “maximum power” like Topaz, or purely on “automation” like UniFab—instead, it focuses on a middle ground that works well for most users.

This quick test highlights something important:

> The “best” video enhancer depends less on raw quality—and more on how you actually work.

- If you enjoy tweaking → **Topaz**

- If you want fast, consistent output → **UniFab**

- If you want a **balanced, practical option** → alternatives like **HitPaw VikPea** are worth a look