[mythtv-users] Picture quality, was "Starting to think I should use Kaffeine instead of Mythtv"

[Peter Osterberg]

Thank you! I'll look into this when I'm off work hours...

At 14:50 2005-10-18, you wrote:
>Something to do with deinterlacing perhaps? Ive noticed that there is a 
>significant difference between linear blend and the kernel deinterlacer 
>when watching something fast paced like football, the kernel deinterlacer 
>looks much nicer
>
>>Are there any guide available for optimizing picture quality. I see some
>>annoying effects in pictures with a lot of motion i.e. scrolling after
>>texts becomes VERY blurry.
>>
>>Anybody?
>>
>>At 12:44 2005-10-18, you wrote:
>>>  I suppose it all depends on what you are looking for. If you want a HTPC,
>>>then MythTV is one option. There's also Freevo under Linux and several 
>>>"free"
>>>one's under Windows. As for picture quality in LiveTV and recording, what I
>>>am watching is acceptable for non-HD television. On my system I use TV,
>>>Music, Videos, DVD, Images, Games, Weather and Phone. And yes, I prefer the
>>>old menu structure. Easier to navigate IMHO and the wifey prefers it  ;-)
>>>
>>>Also, not wanting to compile my own due to time restrictions (try explaining
>>>to a two year old why I have to compile the "TV"), I use KnoppMyth as my
>>>distribution. Yes, you will still need to tweak it and update a few drivers
>>>depending on your capture card but overall, it's worth it and does a 
>>>good job
>>>(thanks, Cecil). As for themes, I am currently using a custom configuration
>>>of Myxer. Waiting for the iPod theme that's been posted on here several 
>>>times
>>>to see if it'll look good on my set.
>>>
>>>As for support, I've found that between this mailing list and the KnoppMyth
>>>forums, all of my questions have been answered or I've been able to find 
>>>them
>>>with the help of others. Myth can be extremely frustrating during the 
>>>install
>>>and tweak time (believe me, I know). But IMHO, it's been worth it. I can 
>>>open
>>>a browser and schedule recordings, I can listen to my MP3 collection 
>>>using my
>>>stereo system instead of my laptop and headphones, being able to choose 
>>>which
>>>"JoJo's Circus" my kid wants to watch on the TV, etc, etc. It's all in what
>>>you want to make it. And one thing no one will lie to you about: what 
>>>type of
>>>hardware you use in which compenent (frontend or backend) makes a HUGE
>>>difference. I'm willing to help if I can. That's why I read this list and
>>>post when and what I am capable of helping with.
>>>
>>>-alex
>>>
>>>
>>>On Tuesday 18 October 2005 04:35 am, ffrr wrote:
>>> > Really getting tiresome having glitchy live and recorded TV. > Kaffeine's
>>> > picture and sound is much cleaner from the same DVB card using the same
>>> > channels.conf file for tuning parameters.  What is myth doing > 
>>> differently?
>>> >
>>> > Also, sick of mythfrontend just quitting outright (seg fault) trying to
>>> > play it's own bad recordings, when Kaffeine, can play the stuff > 
>>> recorded
>>> > by myth, despite it's problems, without erroring out.
>>> >
>>> > Despite this, I keep hearing that a new version of myth isn't warranted
>>> > yet?  What do I have to do - get an SVN version (not really a good
>>> > option)?  None , or very few, responses to the messages and problems I
>>> > have recently posted about.  Do I take this to mean noone really knows
>>> > much about myth when it gets down to the gory details, so support 
>>> is > not
>>> > available?
>
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