jonstamos

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Join date: 13-Jan-2005
Last activity: 8-Jan-2011
Posts: 6

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Post: #87266
Topic: Capture Card Comparison
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/87266/action/topic#87266
Time: 18-Jan-2005 9:30 PM

OK, I've decided to do something a little exotic. My JVC RX-DP15B reciever does video scaling. I've decided to use the receiver to scale the laserdisc to s-video or component and capture with the PDI Deluxe card. During my tests I've discovered a slight quality improvement scaling composite to s-video compared to going directly into the PVR250MCE with composite. With the PDI Deluxe card I can capture the video in YUY2 instead of MPEG and potentially have a further improvement capturing through component. I'll keep everyone posted with the results.

As an aside, I 've discovered that it only took 10 minutes to disconnect my receiver from my home theater yet over an hour to hook it up.

Post: #87031
Topic: .: The Zion DVD Project :. (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/87031/action/topic#87031
Time: 17-Jan-2005 9:46 PM

You would be better off starting a new thread about this though as it doesn't have much to do with my project.

Done. Zion, from what I understand there is essentially no difference between my CLD-79 and your CLD-D704. I could be wrong but I beleive the 79 is just a D704 in elite badging.

Post: #87030
Topic: Capture Card Comparison
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/87030/action/topic#87030
Time: 17-Jan-2005 9:45 PM

I've posted a second set of pictures here for further comparison.

Post: #87029
Topic: Capture Card Comparison
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/87029/action/topic#87029
Time: 17-Jan-2005 9:42 PM

Over the last year, I've made a comparison of various capture cards during my own laserdisc transfer project. On my home server here (BE PATIENT) there are three untouched captures of the same scene. Only one of these capture cards is able to capture in YUY. The others are captures from an MPEG2 capture card and another from a DV capture card. The results I think are suprising. Remember, these are all raw, untouched captures:

The top picture is a capture from a Canopus ADVC50 (same as the ADVC100 excepts lacks video out capability). It shows slight combing, but there is bad dot crawl(?), tearing (?) of red, most easily seen along the top of Leia's left arm. I never really considered DV seriously to start with because of the quality loss from the format.

The center is a YUY capture from a BT8*8 (actually a BT878) chipset tv capture card. It shows combing artifacts that I've noticed in many captures using similar cards and really is of poor quality. Despite the good reputation I am not impressed by these cards.

The bottom capture is from a Hauppauge PVR250MCE. To my eyes it easily is the best capture of the group. The interesting thing about this card is that it only captures in MPEG2. That's right, the image that has already been compressed shows the best quality. If I could wish for one thing, it would be a sharper picture as it looks like it was run through a soft filter.

Ok, a word on the source of the capture material. I'm using the definitive collection through a Pioneer Elite CLD-79.

Anyways, I would like everyones comments on these captures and a discussion on capture cards, and anyones personal experience with the PDI Deluxe.

Post: #87017
Topic: .: The Zion DVD Project :. (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/87017/action/topic#87017
Time: 17-Jan-2005 8:33 PM

Ok zion, you made me go and install my server so we can begin to discuss some quality issues I have noticed during my year long on/off capture saga with Star Wars. On my home server here (BE PATIENT) there are three untouched captures of the same scene. Only one of these capture cards is able to capture in YUY. The others are captures from an MPEG2 capture card and another from a DV capture card. The results I think are suprising. Remember, these are all raw, untouched captures:

The top picture is a capture from a Canopus ADVC50 card. It shows slight combing, but there is bad dot crawl(?), tearing (?) of red, most easily seen along the top of Leia's left arm. I never really considered DV seriously to start with because of the quality loss from the format.

The center is a YUY capture from a BT8*8 chipset tv capture card. It shows combing artifacts that I've noticed in your captures and really is of poor quality. Despite the good reputation I am not impressed by these cards.

The bottom capture is from a Hauppauge PVR250MCE. To my eyes it easily is the best capture of the group. The interesting thing about this card is that it only captures in MPEG2. That's right, the image that has already been compressed shows the best quality. ***EDIT, I forgot to mention what I don't like about this image, which is the softness of the pciture***

Ok, a word on the source of the capture material. I'm using the definitive collection through a Pioneer Elite CLD-79.

Anyways, I would like everyones comments on these captures and a discussion on capture cards, and anyones personal experience with the PDI Deluxe.

Post: #86228
Topic: .: The Zion DVD Project :. (Released)
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/86228/action/topic#86228
Time: 13-Jan-2005 10:40 PM

Zion,
I've been playing with my own Laserdisc capture for about a year now and we essentially are using the same equipment. Your email address from your website keeps bouncing back, can you email my spam account (jonstamos at hotmail.com). I might have some answers on the quality issues you're experiencing during capture.