[mythtv-users] Video Scaling questions

[Jarod C. Wilson]

On Dec 10, 2003, at 2:29 PM, Brian Foddy wrote:

> I would think a non-linear modification like this would be cpu 
> intensive.
> I'm sure there are better experts than I, but that would be my gut
> reaction.

I concur... Not impossible, but certainly would require additional 
horsepower.

> My rear projection tv has a similar mode, but personally I don't
> like it for 2 reasons,
> 1.  Watching a stationary person like a new anchor, makes them have
>    3 foot wide shoulders.
> 2.  Any panning motion creates a bizzar effect as the aspect ration
> expand and contract as they move across the screen.
>
> But, that's just my perference.

I don't care for that mode on my set either.

> Some people hate the standard
> 16x9 stretch, but I quickly got used to it.

Likewise.

> To each his/her own...

Very true... :)

-- 
Jarod C. Wilson, RHCE

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