video player to improve image quality.

play the videos with MPC HC can improve image quality.

Required graphics card with shader model 2.0.

Install video player MPC HC:

[hidden link - please register]


Set Pixelshader:

open player -> view -> options ... -> Playback -> output.

surface: 3D Surfaces

Resizer: Bicubic A = 0.60 (PS 2.0).

select alternative vsync.

select EVR custom pres.


open player -> play -> shaders -> select shaders:

shader combiner:

Post-resize select enable Pixel Shaders

this selection include:

YV12 Chroma upsampling
edge sharpen
edge sharpen
edge sharpen
edge sharpen
edge sharpen


press OK.

play a video to compare the image quality by checking or unchecking post-resize Pixel shaders.

for Mac and other systems can use the VLC player

[hidden link - please register]


open player -> play video -> Tools -> effects and filters -> Video Effects -> sharpen -> sets the level with the video you are playing.

The calculations are made to sharpen the CPU and the size of the original video (before upgrading the video to full screen).

Please: is there similar anyone for Mac OSX Lion?
Thanks