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Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-09-2024, 06:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,407
Posted By iseevisions
I decided to go for this route: Playback Hi8...

I decided to go for this route:

Playback Hi8 PAL on the D8 cam -> s-video -> capture on matrox mxo2 mini uncompressed 8-bit or 10-bit

Then, converting the proprietary matrox format to utvideo...
Forum: Restore, Filter, Improve Quality 02-09-2024, 06:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,231
Posted By iseevisions
Need help with my vapoursynth script for upscaling.

As a follow-up on my capturing thread ( https://www.digitalfaq.com/forum/video-capture/14002-hi8-camcorder-sharper-2.html ), I'm now in the post-processing/restoring phase, using vapoursynth

Below...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-07-2024, 10:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,407
Posted By iseevisions
That's not a model number :p If we know which...

That's not a model number :p
If we know which ones have and don't have the DV routing, we can possibly find out a pattern.



In my case it looks like more detail. Here is another example frame:...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 02-06-2024, 06:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,407
Posted By iseevisions
When comparing the DV & s-video, the latter is...

When comparing the DV & s-video, the latter is the slightest bit sharper, when pixel peeping hard (almost not visible), see pics:

d8-dvgrab: 17421

d8svid2matrox: 17423

Also the DV does have...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-31-2024, 05:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,407
Posted By iseevisions
So it's the head that's causing the edge...

So it's the head that's causing the edge smearing, or not? Do you have any experience with such phenomenon?
Or could be corroded internal contacts like stated in this post?:...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-18-2024, 02:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,407
Posted By iseevisions
Yes, the tapes are all PAL. So my only...

Yes, the tapes are all PAL.

So my only options to make the picture sharp AND stable would be to buy a perfect working Hi8 cam/player with TBC (which is going to be difficult...) or try the...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-18-2024, 07:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,407
Posted By iseevisions
Well my TRV620 doesn't appear to be on that list...

Well my TRV620 doesn't appear to be on that list for some reason...
I still don't know why it is less sharp than the Hi8 cam, is it the heads, analog or digital circuit that's responsible for it?...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-15-2024, 12:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,407
Posted By iseevisions
So you are saying that capturing the s-video out...

So you are saying that capturing the s-video out to a good capturecard isn't going to be better than DV through firewire with such camcorders?
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-12-2024, 08:33 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,407
Posted By iseevisions
DV compression, also on the s-video out? Could...

DV compression, also on the s-video out? Could explain the downgrade in sharpness yes, but not the noisy smearing on all edges, or is that a DV thing too?

So the best is a true Hi8 (pre-D8) cam...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-11-2024, 06:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,407
Posted By iseevisions
Playing the tape in TR805E -> capture card...

Playing the tape in TR805E -> capture card ofcourse, I'm fine with that quality like you see on the still. But the other problems with that cam still persist.


Yes, only if playing an analog tape...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-11-2024, 05:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,407
Posted By iseevisions
I already thought of that, but no, still unsharp...

I already thought of that, but no, still unsharp & noisy on the edges.
See screenshot of a TRV620E capture via s-video: TBC & DNR disabled.


Also, since the TR805E -> s-video -> TRV620E ->...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-11-2024, 04:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,407
Posted By iseevisions
I was hoping someone here might know what is...

I was hoping someone here might know what is causing the noisy unsharpness. No techs on the forum?

Already thinking of trying the vhs-decode method, but if it's the heads itself causing the issue...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-11-2024, 03:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,407
Posted By iseevisions
It's a TR805E (not TRV850) and I did not find...

It's a TR805E (not TRV850) and I did not find anything in the manual or the buttons regarding a TBC.

I also tried a capture with TR805E -> s-video -> TRV620E -> firewire DV; the stability is a...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-11-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,407
Posted By iseevisions
You mean I'll have to start stitching together...

You mean I'll have to start stitching together pieces from both recordings of the same 90min tape, which has bad colors/brightness/sound fallout/distortion on the Hi8 cam in some scenes only, while...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 01-11-2024, 07:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,407
Posted By iseevisions
Hi8 camcorder sharper than Digital8 camera?

I have 2 camcorders which can play my Hi8 tapes for capturing and both have issues:

- Sony DCR-TRV620E D8 cam with Hi8 play: has TBC with stable picture/sound, good/a bit reddish colors/ok...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-22-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 853
Posted By iseevisions
Asus AX800 XT PE VIVO good for capturing?

I have this card still laying around:

Asus AX800 XT VIVO (Radeon X800 XT Platinum Edition)
It has an ATI Rage Theater 213RT1ZUA43 chip.
Pics & info see this review:...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-22-2023, 09:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,636
Posted By iseevisions
Forget that. After doing some more comparisons I...

Forget that. After doing some more comparisons I found problems with it:

- video flickers lightly
- video too dark
- audio gets out of sync
- audio clipping, volume control does nothing

I'll...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-05-2023, 12:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,636
Posted By iseevisions
I guess I'll just stick with my HVR4000 then.

I guess I'll just stick with my HVR4000 then.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-05-2023, 12:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,532
Posted By iseevisions
Oh OK, I thought *any* ATI AIW was the "holy...

Oh OK, I thought *any* ATI AIW was the "holy grail" for capturing lossless...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-05-2023, 12:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,532
Posted By iseevisions
Another name for the card is: "ATI All-in-Wonder...

Another name for the card is: "ATI All-in-Wonder Pro 3D Rage Pro PCI 8MB"
Pic in attachment.
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-05-2023, 12:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,636
Posted By iseevisions
Followup regarding the AIW card in...

Followup regarding the AIW card in https://www.digitalfaq.com/forum/video-capture/13909-ati-wonder-rage.html#post93420
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 12-05-2023, 12:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,532
Posted By iseevisions
ATI All In Wonder Rage Pro PCI for capture?

I have this card from the old days and would like to capture VHS with it.

I lost the special A/V cable, but it looks like the 4 pins of an s-video cable are the same according to...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 11-30-2023, 03:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,636
Posted By iseevisions
According to...

According to https://docs.kernel.org/admin-guide/media/ivtv.html , the /dev/video32 outputs "The raw YUV video output from the current video input. The YUV format is a 16x16 linear tiled NV12 format...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 11-30-2023, 12:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,636
Posted By iseevisions
The DV is a bit more resolution with 768x576 vs...

The DV is a bit more resolution with 768x576 vs 720x576 of the card.
While this is a bonus, so I could crop & chop of the green tape noise band on the right, for me the sharpness is of most...
Forum: Capture, Record, Transfer 11-30-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,636
Posted By iseevisions
Because the camera manual says: # DNR...

Because the camera manual says:

# DNR (VTR/PLAYER)
ON: To reduce picture noise
OFF: To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the picture
has a lot of movement

And since a lot of my footage...
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