I've switched to Avisynth 2.5x to use MA script, etc.

Since the old optimum script for captures won't run under 2.5x, I need good scripts for:

1. avi tv movie captures and

2. avi tv cartoon captures.

There are many discussions concerning "optimum" scripts and, due to my skills level, I find it pretty confusing. I just need something that works pretty consistently.

I am encoding my tv captures with the SKVCD 352x480 script modified to 480x480 for compatibility with both my DVD players. I capture at 720x480 with picvideo mjpeg set to 19 with virtualvcr (no frame loss).

Hi Nicksteel,

Your capture settings are looking good. I suggest you use the following for movies:

I am assuming you're capturing from satellite. You might want to try BlindPP().

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VMesquita

Hi VMesquita,

Actually, I capture from cable. Where would I place BlindPP() in script and what does it do?

If it is digital cable, you can also use it. BlindPP() does post-processing in the image, in the same fashon DivX Post-Processing settings for DivX content. Since you're dealing with DCT-based material (digital cable or satellite), it can be useful. BlindPP() should be placed before any resizers. I assume it will only work if your cable company is actually broadcasting in FullD1, (720x480) but I don't know any way to check this other than check if the output is better.

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VMesquita

Except for FaeryDust there are 2.5x versions for the filters in the old capture script. Deen can be used as a replacement for FaeryDut or use LoadPluginEx.dll. This script will work just fine.

Limiter()
unfilter(50,50)
GripCrop( X, Y )
GripSize(resizer="BicubicResize")
STMedianFilter(8, 32, 0, 0)
Deen()
mergechroma(blur(1.50))
mergeluma(blur(0.2))
GripBorders()
Limiter()

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