Overview
Skylum Video AI, the direct evolution of the legacy Macphun creative ecosystem, represents a sophisticated pivot into neural-based video post-production. As of 2026, the tool integrates deeply with the Luminar Neo framework, leveraging a hybrid architecture of local GPU acceleration and cloud-based generative processing. Its primary market position is centered on 'High-Fidelity Restoration'—utilizing proprietary Diffusion-based models to upscale legacy 1080p footage into 8K with temporal consistency that exceeds traditional bicubic or lanczos methods. The technical core features a Temporal Aware Neural Network (TANN) that analyzes adjacent frames to eliminate flickering and artifacting common in early AI video tools. Strategically, Skylum has positioned this tool for mid-market creative agencies and independent filmmakers who require high-end VFX capabilities—such as Video Bokeh AI and GenErase for Video—without the steep learning curve of DaVinci Resolve or the overhead of Adobe Creative Cloud. By 2026, the software has transitioned to a multi-modal interface, allowing users to influence frame interpolation and color grading via natural language prompts, effectively democratizing professional-grade color science.