Can someone explain Madvr?

[christoph86 12]

So I have read about madvr here and other forums.  I gather it is supposed to help with smoother playback and is often used in MPC-HC.  I currently use MB3 via WMC and use default player for everything except for 3d, which I have set up for PowerDVD13.  I also use the server for android phone and outside browser.  I think I read that Theater will support madvr.  So I guess I would like a quick overview of madvr to know when this is best to be used, is it worth using, do I need it, etc.  Trying to increase my overall knowledge base as well.  Thanks!

[wpbpete 2]

Take a look at this thread, start with post #4 by renethx 

http://www.avsforum.com/t/1477339/so-youve-built-your-htpc-now-what-is-next-how-to-get-the-ultimate-picture-and-sound-quality-from-your-htpc-madvr-svp-xbmc-mediabrowser-jriver

[simono5 21]

Just tried this with LAV filters for the first time yesterday.  Can't say my HTPC was particularly happy.

 

Massive frame drops watching films so ended up disabling MadVR until I can either change the config to get it working or upgrade my graphics card.

[ebr 16169]

Is most of your content HD or SD?

[christoph86 12]

Currently its more SD but will definitely be focusing on building HD library.

[Luke 42077]

It will make you go mad for vr.

[ebr 16169]

Currently its more SD but will definitely be focusing on building HD library.

 

Okay, well then it may interest you.  I don't actually use it so am not a valid source but basically it is better up-scaling for SD content.

[Della Dog 19]

Just tried this with LAV filters for the first time yesterday.  Can't say my HTPC was particularly happy.

 

Massive frame drops watching films so ended up disabling MadVR until I can either change the config to get it working or upgrade my graphics card.

Just my opinion here - but after much experimentation with MadVR, I would HIGHLY recommend most users leave the option disabled. You'll spend countless hours tweaking & testing for minimal (if any) noticeable improvement. And in many cases you'll actually degrade performance.

 

FWIW.

[david3663 29]

Unless you have a decent graphics card you will not notice most of what it does. However i have a fairly low end card and i do see some advantages from its exlusive mode things seem to play much smoother for me. As for video quality difference i don't really notice anything different than using evr.

[christoph86 12]

Take a look at this thread, start with post #4 by renethx 

http://www.avsforum.com/t/1477339/so-youve-built-your-htpc-now-what-is-next-how-to-get-the-ultimate-picture-and-sound-quality-from-your-htpc-madvr-svp-xbmc-mediabrowser-jriver

Thanks for the link.  Lots of info on there and will be reading. 

 

Just my opinion here - but after much experimentation with MadVR, I would HIGHLY recommend most users leave the option disabled. You'll spend countless hours tweaking & testing for minimal (if any) noticeable improvement. And in many cases you'll actually degrade performance.

 

FWIW.

 

That's kind of what I was afraid of.  If it's not broke don't try and fix it I guess.  Seems it is probably more trouble than it's worth.  I may tinker with it off my main HTPC.  Thanks for the info guys.

[simono5 21]

Just my opinion here - but after much experimentation with MadVR, I would HIGHLY recommend most users leave the option disabled. You'll spend countless hours tweaking & testing for minimal (if any) noticeable improvement. And in many cases you'll actually degrade performance.

 

FWIW.

Thanks, as I thought.  One question, if not using MadVR......when configuring MPC-HC, what should be entered in the 'Direct Show Video' drop down in the Playback . Ouput section of the advanced options?

[steelman1991 19]

Thanks, as I thought.  One question, if not using MadVR......when configuring MPC-HC, what should be entered in the 'Direct Show Video' drop down in the Playback . Ouput section of the advanced options?

 

Any of the EVR variants will work - dependant on what subtitle rendering you require.

[MSL_DK 35]

For those who prioritize picture quality is madVR the only way unless you own an LUT box, such as Lumagen, eeColor, etc. madVR support 3DLUT, generated by ArgyllCMS eg.