Originally posted by: Moth3r...some people say that the older model CLD-2950 which [the CLD-D925] replaced had a slightly better picture quality...
I read that, too. But then the best, most objective-sounding review I could find opined that the 925 was, in fact, just a bit nicer. So I went for that one. I don't think there's much between them, either way.
And yes, in my A/B testing I did find turning the HQ circuit on actually made the output picture worse. Sort of softer, and more red. I also discovered there is no difference between the cheapest RCA cable and Monster Cable's near-top-of-the-line fancy-ass thing.
As I understand it, you should use telecide on the capture to combine the fields back into progressive frames before any processing.
I read that, too. But then the best, most objective-sounding review I could find opined that the 925 was, in fact, just a bit nicer. So I went for that one. I don't think there's much between them, either way.
And yes, in my A/B testing I did find turning the HQ circuit on actually made the output picture worse. Sort of softer, and more red. I also discovered there is no difference between the cheapest RCA cable and Monster Cable's near-top-of-the-line fancy-ass thing.
As I understand it, you should use telecide on the capture to combine the fields back into progressive frames before any processing.
That's what I thought I read. I'm just lazy; I should really try it myself instead of asking alla time.
@tellan:
I use YUY2 exclusively, and have never had any problems with AviSynth or VDubMod. Never tried Premiere et al, though.