Wasted cash on subs before grabbing Topaz Video AI 4.0 for $249. It felt more reliable than glitchy web tools, tho I still saw artifacts... not as good as expected tbh.

Bookmarked, thanks!

Honestly, if your looking for reliability over those glitchy web apps, you gotta stick to tools that actually integrate with your NLE. Web tools are basically a gamble with your footage and privacy tbh.

• Use DaVinci Resolve Studio for its Neural Engine features. Its super reliable for upscaling since it runs on your local GPU, so you dont have to worry about weird cloud artifacts or data privacy leaks with sensitive client files. It needs a decent amount of VRAM for 4K but the stability is worth it.
• For b-roll generation, Luma Dream Machine is getting reallyyy good results for realistic motion. Just be careful with the frame consistency on longer clips because it can still get a bit trippy, idk if the physics are 100% there for every shot yet.

In my experience, relying too heavily on the newer AI tools can be a bit of a trap if youre not careful. I was working on this high-end commercial promo a few months back and honestly thought I could just prompt my way out of a deadline. Big mistake!! Half the b-roll looked like a glitchy mess. But yeah, I've found a flow that actually works for 4K stuff now. For the upscaling side of things, I would suggest just going with Topaz. Honestly, you cant go wrong with their software for cleaning up footage. It's super reliable and I'm reallyyy happy with how it handles noise. For b-roll, I usually stick with Runway but I'm always cautious... iirc their generation stuff is getting better but I'd suggest keeping it as a supplement. Basically, go with the big industry names and you'll be fine. Just dont over-rely on it or you'll spend more time fixing artifacts than you would've editing from scratch. Cheers!