Modes and Models

Modes and Models Guide

In this article, you will learn about the available modes and models in the Astra Cloud App.

Precise Mode

Purpose: Enhancement with minimal stylistic deviation.

Behavior:

  • Preserves original structure and composition
  • Recovers detail
  • Maintains realism
  • Render Limit: 9000 frames at 24 FPS per render

Best For: Professional workflows and accurate upscaling.

Creative Mode

Purpose: Allows artistic interpretation and generative enhancement.

Options:

  • Subtle: Maintains closer alignment with source footage
  • Bold: Introduces a more noticeable stylistic transformation

Best For: AI-driven workflows and stylized outputs.

AI Models

Proteus

General-purpose enhancement model suitable for mixed content types.

Render Limit: 9000 frames per render

Use Cases:

  • Light restoration
  • Modern digital footage
  • Balanced detail recovery

Characteristics:

  • Moderate processing cost
  • Flexible visual enhancement
  • Good structural preservation

Starlight Precise 1

Render Limit: 450 frames per render

High-fidelity enhancement model designed for short clips.

Characteristics:

  • Strong structural preservation
  • Detail recovery
  • Cost-efficient for short sequences

Recommended For:

  • Previews
  • Short-form content
  • Controlled upscaling

Starlight Precise 2

Highest-fidelity model for long-form video enhancement.

Render Limit: 9000 frames per render

Characteristics:

  • Advanced detail reconstruction
  • Strong structural consistency
  • Suitable for production workflows

Recommended For:

  • Long-form renders
  • Professional output
  • Full-length sequences

Resolution Specifications

Maximum Output Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)

Outputs beyond 4K are not currently supported.

Output settings for Frame Interpolation and Resolution

Resolution Specifications

Maximum Output Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)

Outputs beyond 4K are not currently supported.


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Frame Interpolation Specifications

Supported Output Frame Rate Range:

  • Minimum: 24 FPS
  • Maximum: 120 FPS

Frame interpolation increases the total frame count and, proportionally, increases credit usage.

What is up next?

Planned enhancements include:

  • Queue position visibility
  • Estimated render time display
  • Expanded format support
  • Improved file validation and error messaging
  • Dedicated archival restoration product (Restore)