Built by a Director, for Directors

AI Video Encoding Engine
Perceptual Perfection Per Shot

BAVE utilizes forward-surrogate neural models to predict optimal x264 parameters for every individual cut, delivering broadcast-compliant visual masters without grain starvation or color shift.

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Interactive Perceptual Quality Comparison

Drag the slider to compare raw uncompressed master camera footage vs BAVE's AI-optimized x264 output. Notice the exact preservation of visual detail and film grain.

RAW CAMERA MASTER

Uncompressed ProRes 4444

Large File Size | Variable Bitrate Spike

BAVE AI x264 ENCODE

BAVE AI Per-Shot Master (VMAF 96.2)

Optimized Bitrate | Full Film Grain Intact

Director's Vision

"I Built BAVE Because Transcoders Were Ruining Independent Cinema."

BAVE was created by Iranian writer-director, cinematographer, and colorist Benyamin Khodabandeh (winner at the Nahal International Student Film Festival for short films including Invisible Shadows and The Last Color of This City).

Having handled every key role from directing and DP to color grading and festival deliveries, Benyamin engineered BAVE to solve the real-world technical headaches of independent filmmakers: grain starvation under bitrate limits, color space shifts, and butchered aspect ratios.

By Filmmakers, For Filmmakers

  • Per-Shot Neural AI: Evaluates motion, entropy, and contrast per cut.
  • 100% Local CPU Rendering: Full privacy; your footage never touches external cloud servers.
  • SOTA Auto-Crop: 4-pass Sobel edge guard prevents false crops on dark scenes.
  • DCP Mastering: DCI-compliant JPEG2000 & MXF packaging built right in.

Why x264 FHD 8-Bit BT.709 is the Master Standard

Even in 2026, 1080p SDR AVC (x264) remains the universal broadcast standard across 99.9% of global OTT distribution pipelines, linear television, and film festival submissions. BAVE maximizes x264 quality per shot to ensure perfect festival playback.


Future Roadmap (Free Updates for All License Holders)

4K Master Support

UHD 3840x2160 AI parameter prediction.

x265 / HEVC Engine

High-efficiency HDR delivery.

AV1 Next-Gen Codec

Royalty-free streaming optimization.

Animation Optimization

Flat-color & cell-animation AI models.

Simple, Transparent Licensing

No recurring monthly subscriptions. Buy once, own forever with free updates.

BAVE PRO

For Independent Creators & Editors

$195
  • 1 Active Workstation Device
  • Full AI x264 FHD Engine
  • Theatrical & Festival Presets
  • Multi-Track Audio Router
  • Lifetime Free Updates
Independent Filmmaker Assistance

Need Financial Assistance or Student Licensing?

As a filmmaker, director Benyamin Khodabandeh believes budget constraints or regional hardships should never prevent artists from delivering their visual stories. We offer 100% free BAVE Studio licenses for independent directors, film students, and creators in sanctioned or economically restricted regions.