[mythtv-users] Picture quality, was "Starting to think I should use Kaffeine instead of Mythtv"

[Laurie Odgers]

Something to do with deinterlacing perhaps? Ive noticed that there is a 
significant difference between linear blend and the kernel deinterlacer when 
watching something fast paced like football, the kernel deinterlacer looks 
much nicer

> Are there any guide available for optimizing picture quality. I see some
> annoying effects in pictures with a lot of motion i.e. scrolling after
> texts becomes VERY blurry.
>
> Anybody?
>
> At 12:44 2005-10-18, you wrote:
>>  I suppose it all depends on what you are looking for. If you want a 
>> HTPC,
>>then MythTV is one option. There's also Freevo under Linux and several 
>>"free"
>>one's under Windows. As for picture quality in LiveTV and recording, what 
>>I
>>am watching is acceptable for non-HD television. On my system I use TV,
>>Music, Videos, DVD, Images, Games, Weather and Phone. And yes, I prefer 
>>the
>>old menu structure. Easier to navigate IMHO and the wifey prefers it  ;-)
>>
>>Also, not wanting to compile my own due to time restrictions (try 
>>explaining
>>to a two year old why I have to compile the "TV"), I use KnoppMyth as my
>>distribution. Yes, you will still need to tweak it and update a few 
>>drivers
>>depending on your capture card but overall, it's worth it and does a good 
>>job
>>(thanks, Cecil). As for themes, I am currently using a custom 
>>configuration
>>of Myxer. Waiting for the iPod theme that's been posted on here several 
>>times
>>to see if it'll look good on my set.
>>
>>As for support, I've found that between this mailing list and the 
>>KnoppMyth
>>forums, all of my questions have been answered or I've been able to find 
>>them
>>with the help of others. Myth can be extremely frustrating during the 
>>install
>>and tweak time (believe me, I know). But IMHO, it's been worth it. I can 
>>open
>>a browser and schedule recordings, I can listen to my MP3 collection using 
>>my
>>stereo system instead of my laptop and headphones, being able to choose 
>>which
>>"JoJo's Circus" my kid wants to watch on the TV, etc, etc. It's all in 
>>what
>>you want to make it. And one thing no one will lie to you about: what type 
>>of
>>hardware you use in which compenent (frontend or backend) makes a HUGE
>>difference. I'm willing to help if I can. That's why I read this list and
>>post when and what I am capable of helping with.
>>
>>-alex
>>
>>
>>On Tuesday 18 October 2005 04:35 am, ffrr wrote:
>> > Really getting tiresome having glitchy live and recorded TV. 
>> > Kaffeine's
>> > picture and sound is much cleaner from the same DVB card using the same
>> > channels.conf file for tuning parameters.  What is myth doing 
>> > differently?
>> >
>> > Also, sick of mythfrontend just quitting outright (seg fault) trying to
>> > play it's own bad recordings, when Kaffeine, can play the stuff 
>> > recorded
>> > by myth, despite it's problems, without erroring out.
>> >
>> > Despite this, I keep hearing that a new version of myth isn't warranted
>> > yet?  What do I have to do - get an SVN version (not really a good
>> > option)?  None , or very few, responses to the messages and problems I
>> > have recently posted about.  Do I take this to mean noone really knows
>> > much about myth when it gets down to the gory details, so support is 
>> > not
>> > available?