diff --git a/docs/tutorials/comparison.md b/docs/tutorials/comparison.md index 3bc1cbdec..1fb4d0d4b 100644 --- a/docs/tutorials/comparison.md +++ b/docs/tutorials/comparison.md @@ -100,7 +100,6 @@ Make sure to comment (add `##` to the beginning of the line) and uncomment lines ```py ## Dependencies: Allows vspreview to run [required; do not remove] from vstools import vs, core -from awsmfunc import FrameInfo from vskernels import Hermite, EwaLanczos from vspreview import set_output @@ -122,11 +121,6 @@ source3 = "ThirdSourceName" ## Place any additional settings you want to use in your comp here ## -## Frameinfo: Displays the frame number, type, and group name in the top left corner (no modification required; add/remove lines as needed) -clip1 = FrameInfo(clip1, source1) -clip2 = FrameInfo(clip2, source2) -clip3 = FrameInfo(clip3, source3) - ## Output: Comment/uncomment as needed depending on how many clips you're comparing set_output(clip1, name=source1) set_output(clip2, name=source2) @@ -139,7 +133,6 @@ Section | Description **Dependencies** | Dependencies required to create comparisons in VSPreview **File paths** | The location of your source file **Source** | The name of each source. [We recommend following the naming scheme here.](#recommended-source-naming) *If you plan to use [Slowpoke Pics](#slowpoke-pics), this will be the name that will be displayed in comparisons* -**FrameInfo** | Lists the frame number, type, and source name in the top left of the videos **Output** | Parameter that allows clips to appear in VSPreview ==- :icon-play: Playback (frame rate, FieldBased, inverse telecine) @@ -261,6 +254,34 @@ clip2 = core.resize.Lanczos(clip2, format=vs.YUV444P16) clip3 = core.resize.Lanczos(clip3, format=vs.YUV444P16) ``` +#### Debanding + +Sometimes you may want to compare debanding during playtime in MPV. This can be achieved in `vs-preview` by matching +MPV's deband settings. + +```py +## Convert clips to 32-bit for precision +clip1 = vstools.depth(clip1, 32) +clip2 = vstools.depth(clip2, 32) +clip3 = vstools.depth(clip3, 32) + +default_mpv_deband = core.placebo.Deband(clip1, planes=7, iterations=4, threshold=3.44, radius=16.0, grain=0.5) +brazzers_deband = core.placebo.Deband(clip2, planes=7, iterations=4, threshold=5.0, radius=20.0, grain=0.5) +hiroshima_deband = core.placebo.Deband(clip3, planes=7, iterations=4, threshold=7.0, radius=8.0, grain=0.5) + +default_mpv_deband = vstools.depth(default_mpv_deband, 8) +brazzers_deband = vstools.depth(brazzers_deband, 8) +hiroshima_deband = vstools.depth(hiroshima_deband, 8) + +set_output(default_mpv_deband) +set_output(brazzers_deband) +set_output(hiroshima_deband) +``` + +!!! +You can find the equivalent MPV profiles [here](/tutorials/mpv/#debanding). +!!! + #### Tonemapping Converts the dynamic range of the source (i.e. HDR/DV -> SDR). @@ -347,33 +368,6 @@ clip3 = core.std.SetFrameProps(clip3, _Matrix=vs.MATRIX_ST170_M, _Transfer=vs.TR clip4 = core.std.SetFrameProps(clip4, _Matrix=vs.MATRIX_BT2020_NCL, _Transfer=vs.TRANSFER_BT2020_10, _Primaries=vs.PRIMARIES_BT2020) ``` -If you are unable to correct the source's colors with the initial matrix command, the source is likely flawed rather than an issue with the metadata. If this is the case, you should use the filters below: - -```py -from vstools import depth - -## Resample: If the colors cannot be corrected with just retagging -# SDR: BD/WEB (720p - 4K) -clip1 = depth(clip1, 32) -clip1 = core.placebo.Resample(clip1, height=clip1.height, width=clip1.width, filter="ewa_lanczos", blur=0.98125058372237073562493, radius=3.2383154841662362076499) -clip1 = core.std.SetFrameProps(clip1, _Matrix=vs.MATRIX_BT709, _Transfer=vs.TRANSFER_BT709, _Primaries=vs.PRIMARIES_BT709) - -# SDR: PAL DVD -clip2 = depth(clip2, 32) -clip2 = core.placebo.Resample(clip2, height=clip2.height, width=clip2.width, filter="ewa_lanczos", blur=0.98125058372237073562493, radius=3.2383154841662362076499) -clip2 = core.std.SetFrameProps(clip2, _Matrix=vs.MATRIX_BT470_BG, _Transfer=vs.TRANSFER_BT470_BG, _Primaries=vs.PRIMARIES_BT470_BG) - -# SDR: NTSC DVD -clip3 = depth(clip3, 32) -clip3 = core.placebo.Resample(clip3, height=clip3.height, width=clip3.width, filter="ewa_lanczos", blur=0.98125058372237073562493, radius=3.2383154841662362076499) -clip3 = core.std.SetFrameProps(clip3, _Matrix=vs.MATRIX_ST170_M, _Transfer=vs.TRANSFER_BT601, _Primaries=vs.PRIMARIES_ST170_M,) - -# HDR/DV -clip4 = depth(clip4, 32) -clip4 = core.placebo.Resample(clip4, height=clip4.height, width=clip4.width, filter="ewa_lanczos", blur=0.98125058372237073562493, radius=3.2383154841662362076499) -clip4 = core.std.SetFrameProps(clip4, _Matrix=vs.MATRIX_BT2020_NCL, _Transfer=vs.TRANSFER_BT2020_10, _Primaries=vs.PRIMARIES_BT2020) -``` - #### Double-Range Compression (DRC) Fixes washed out colors on selected sources. diff --git a/docs/tutorials/mpv.md b/docs/tutorials/mpv.md index 2ba07ea78..e60a3d241 100644 --- a/docs/tutorials/mpv.md +++ b/docs/tutorials/mpv.md @@ -242,6 +242,29 @@ Color banding is a visual artifact that is typically seen in gradients, where th Newer versions of mpv now ship with debanding capabilities, so no additional configuration is required. You can enable debanding anytime during playback by pressing `b` (default keybind). +For sources where the default debanding isn't effective enough, you can apply more aggressive debanding profiles such as: + +```properties +[BrazzersDeband] +deband=yes +deband-iterations=4 +deband-threshold=64 +deband-range=20 +deband-grain=32 +``` + +```properties +[HiroshimaDeband] +deband-iterations=4 +deband-threshold=100 +deband-range=8 +deband-grain=32 +``` + +!!!warning +Keep in mind that stronger settings will cause a loss of detail and should be reserved for situations where the loss of detail is acceptable for reducing banding. +!!! + ### Scaling Scaling is the process of taking content that does not match your screen resolution and resizing it to fit your display. *See the [Playback Guide](/guides/playback/#scaling) for more information.*