First Run Walkthrough

This walkthrough converts a single video clip from 2D to stereo 3D using the default settings. The entire process takes about 5 minutes for a 1-minute clip on recommended hardware.

Step 1: Add a source file

Drag a video file onto the anelo window, or click the file picker in the top-left. Supported formats include MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI, and WebM. Most codecs are supported through FFmpeg.

Step 2: Review the pipeline

The default preset enables upscaling (if the source is below 4K), depth estimation, and stereo conversion. Each enabled stage appears as a card in the pipeline view. You can toggle stages on or off, but the default is a good starting point.

Step 3: Choose output settings

The default output format is side-by-side (half) in an MKV container. This is compatible with Meta Quest, most VR players, and 3D TVs. You can change the format in the output settings panel.

Step 4: Start processing

Click the Start button. The pipeline runs each stage in order: scene analysis, frame extraction, upscaling, depth estimation, stereo warping, stereo compositing, and encoding. Progress is shown per-stage with an estimated time remaining.

Step 5: Watch the output

When processing completes, the output file appears in your output directory (default: Documents/Anelo/Outputs/). Transfer it to your VR headset or play it in a 3D-capable player.

Troubleshooting first run

If the GPU benchmark fails, check that your GPU drivers are up to date and that CUDA or ROCm is properly installed. See the Troubleshooting page for common issues.