1 Topic by meektapir (edited by meektapir 02-12-2024 07:52:11)

Topic: SVP-XMBC or XMBC + Media Player Classic/Madvr?

I now use MadVR's gamma correction/ramp instead of GPU gamma. Also, I enable the "Display is calibrated:" setting (which improves the picture's depth). I also turned off my video card's built-in gamma ramp. I haven't seen many others talk about it, but these changes make a significant difference on my calibrated monitor. I also utilize SVP in MadVR to achieve excellent motion video.

Questions:

1. If I were to utilize SVP: XMBC, would it have gamma correction like MadVR? Or do I have to rely on the built-in GPU gamma)? Are there any other MadVR-like image improvement settings in SVP:XMBC?

2. What are the disadvantages of using MPC-HC+MadVR as an external player as compared to SVP:XMBC? I'm presuming SVP:XMBC utilizes a native player, which means XMBC can adjust video size and OSD.

PS: If I use the MPC-HC as an external player for XMBC, would my XMBC remote control still work (FF/REW/Pause/Stop)? How awkward (or seamless) is this process as compared to the built-in XMBC player?

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Re: SVP-XMBC or XMBC + Media Player Classic/Madvr?

I'm also using MadVR and MPC-HC.
MadVR with calibration BT.709 and HDR tone map using pixel shaders - it gives me good colors for 10bit source video.

I have EIZO CS2740. It is a great 4K LCD but has no 10-bit color passthough.
MPC Video renderer need to convert it to SD and it makes colors somehow washed out.
(without converting to SD, it's even worse).

MadVR solved my problem - it is preserving vivid colors and give me more control over output.

I haven't done any real HW calibration and making 3D LUT to use it with MadVR.

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Re: SVP-XMBC or XMBC + Media Player Classic/Madvr?

Honza wrote:

I haven't done any real HW calibration and making 3D LUT to use it with MadVR.

Got EIZO CG series monitor today.
It gives me opportunity to use DisplayPort to passthough 4k/60Hz 10-bit HDR video to display (both madVR and MPC Video rendered).

This scenario also work: calibrated monitor using built-in device and EIZO ColorNavigator (PQ_DCI-P3), saved as ICC, converted to madVR 3DLut and is ready to use in madVR settings.

Both scenarios gives excelent quality.

Final result: MPC-HC + (madVR or MPC VR) + SVP to 4K/60Hz 10-bit HDR @ 60FPS from any video source.