Red Giant Instant HD Ver 6

Hi Gang
I'm using FCS 6
Had a copy of Red Giant Instant HD 6 which I haven't tried until now.
Installed it, followed directions to reset the summary tab in Audio Video settings. Brought some 24P footage into a project (ALL of this footage is 720x480 Standard Def).
Tried dragging the HD plug in on clips - seems the plug in, or something causes FC to crash repeatedly. Sometimes can't save a project after render.
Removed the plug in from FC - removed the HD plug in from the clips, and FC appears stable again.
Have read here;
[http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/review_instant_hd_douglas.html | http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/review_instant_hd_douglas.html]
Apparently this software is not a good choice when converting all SD footage to HD. Unless I'm missing something, Ken Stone indicates this software works best when incorporating a few converted clips into an HD project.
Anyone have experience with this?
Thanx
Mike
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Obviously I don't know the finer details of your project or where you intend to display it but here are a few thoughts.
1. I believe all your footage is 4:3 so there is no way you can get it to the 16:9 apect ratio of HD without either cropping, which would further reduce the effective quality, or stretching which would create distortion.
2. It is dealing with events in the 1940's when 4:3 was the accepted shape, therefore keeping the project like that will add verisimilitude.
3. Most TV broadcasts throughout the world are viewed in standard definition and few people are dissatisfied with the quality.
4. I imagine that the intended audience is composed mainly of the remaining veterans and their families, school/college students and historical societies. These people are not going to be looking for ultra-modern super quality results.They will be more concerned with the poignant and dramatic story that is being told.
So I wouldn't be too concerned about altering it from 4:3 SD, but as I said originally, I don't know exactly what plans you have for it.

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