[mythtv-users] No stuttering but non-linear motion

[Mark Kendall]

2009/3/2 Jan Schneider <jan at horde.org>:
> As described in the subject, I see some non-linear motion in scenes where
> the camera is panning linearly. This can only be noticed if you closely
> watch a fixed point in the scene panning by.
> I wouldn't call this stuttering because you only notice this in the
> mentioned situation, and the motion is not completely interrupted but
> slowing down like 2-5 times per second (I'm not good at guessing). The
> "rhythm" is always the same, i.e. it doesn't change depending on the scene,
> the load, etc.
> Any hints to what might cause this and how to fix it are welcome.

I'm guessing you have PAL/50Hz sources. What refresh rate is your monitor/tv?

What you describe is symptomatic of playing back 25/50fps material
with a refresh rate of 60hz.

Regards

Mark