So the expert describes this approach and rejects anything that isn't up to his standards, damn.

Dude, I don't know if you realize or not, but video processing is some heavy you-know-what. Just accept that you're demanding too much and nobody feels its worth to help you. Most people feel the N900's optics are good enough, and if you don't like it, buy a DSLR. Sucks, but that's how it is.