upconvert dvds to HD

kermit8902 · 2008-02-15, 20:09

I've searched the forums and didn't find what I was looking for (maybe I was searching the wrong terms).

I use MediaPortal as a DVD "jukebox" to watch my DVDs using daemon tools. I recently purchased a 1080p HDTV and was wondering if there was a way to upconvert the DVDs to a higher resolution like many current DVD players claim to do? I'm hoping that there is plugin in developement or some tool built in to MP that would allow that. I haven't done much expirementing on my current MP setup because I don't want to muck it up too much. Any suggestions would be helpful.

Thanks

Dubyahjay · 2008-02-15, 20:21

Unfortunately there is no "easy" answer. The best way to upscale DVDs is using ffdshow and a good place to start your learning process is here. FFdshow Walkthrough: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Configurations. - AVS Forum

Gain some knowledge there first, then I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

kermit8902 · 2008-02-15, 20:22

I'll check it out. Thanks!

tonyscha · 2008-03-21, 00:02

Not to hi-jack your thread, but I have a few question.

I looked through the avsforums a little bit ( its 1900+ post long). I was wondering if there a simple way without installing all the different software? I dont see the point of installing 5 different apps.

I am looking for a way to upconvert dvds using mediaportal and ffdshow only, does anyone have a walk through or know how to, Maybe I could make a walkthrough if someone is willing to give me some directions.

FlipGer · 2008-03-21, 07:51

Hi,

you may take a lok at this guide:
Postprocessing - MediaPortal Wiki Documentation

HTH,
Flip.

Jelte · 2008-04-24, 23:59

I think the topicstarter is meaning instant upscaling provided by Mediaplayer such as some DVD-players do. No conversion, just let Mediaplayer do the upscaling while your watching.

Is this possible?

2BitSculptor · 2008-04-25, 00:07

isn't MP already scaling fullscreen content to the display resolution? I mean, it 'downscales' HD content to my 800X600, doesn't it work the other way?

Chuck

revs · 2008-04-25, 11:22

A simple overview:

1. Anything played on your PC will be upscaled by your graphics card to the resolution you run at. No need to do anything, it all happens automagically.

2. If you want superior upscaling then you will need to use something like ffdshow.

I use ffdshow and get some very impressive results using only the "upscale" setting. I have it set to use Lanacross upscaling to 1080p.

Nightmare77 · 2008-04-25, 13:31

revs can you share you ffdshow settings? and what cpu and video card you have to do it on?
thanks

revs · 2008-04-25, 15:27

I am not at my PC now, so not 100% sure.

I know that I have the upscale section enabled, using Lanacross.

My system specs are available by clicking "My System"

<-------------- HERE

By default ffdshow does some pretty great upscaling!

2008-02-15, 20:09	#1 (permalink)
kermit8902 Portal User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	upconvert dvds to HD I've searched the forums and didn't find what I was looking for (maybe I was searching the wrong terms). I use MediaPortal as a DVD "jukebox" to watch my DVDs using daemon tools. I recently purchased a 1080p HDTV and was wondering if there was a way to upconvert the DVDs to a higher resolution like many current DVD players claim to do? I'm hoping that there is plugin in developement or some tool built in to MP that would allow that. I haven't done much expirementing on my current MP setup because I don't want to muck it up too much. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks

2008-02-15, 20:21	#2 (permalink)
Dubyahjay MP Donator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 144 Thanks: 8 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Country: My System	Unfortunately there is no "easy" answer. The best way to upscale DVDs is using ffdshow and a good place to start your learning process is here. FFdshow Walkthrough: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Configurations. - AVS Forum Gain some knowledge there first, then I would be happy to answer any questions you may have. __________________ So you run and you run to catch up with the sun but it's sinking Racing around to come up behind you again. - Time, Pink Floyd Last edited by Dubyahjay; 2008-02-15 at 20:23.

2008-03-21, 00:02	#4 (permalink)
tonyscha Portal Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Iowa Age: 25 Posts: 84 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Country: My System	Not to hi-jack your thread, but I have a few question. I looked through the avsforums a little bit ( its 1900+ post long). I was wondering if there a simple way without installing all the different software? I dont see the point of installing 5 different apps. I am looking for a way to upconvert dvds using mediaportal and ffdshow only, does anyone have a walk through or know how to, Maybe I could make a walkthrough if someone is willing to give me some directions. __________________ http://akschaefer.com/mediacenter

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Jelte MP Donator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think the topicstarter is meaning instant upscaling provided by Mediaplayer such as some DVD-players do. No conversion, just let Mediaplayer do the upscaling while your watching. Is this possible? __________________ Dell Optiplex 180 \| P3 1.0Ghz \| 512MB Ram \| 160GB HDD \| Geforce FX5200

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2008-02-15, 20:22	#3 (permalink)
kermit8902 Portal User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'll check it out. Thanks!

2008-03-21, 07:51	#5 (permalink)
FlipGer Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Leipzig, Germany Age: 33 Posts: 2,238 Thanks: 31 Thanked 53 Times in 39 Posts Country: My System	Hi, you may take a lok at this guide: Postprocessing - MediaPortal Wiki Documentation HTH, Flip.

2008-04-25, 00:07	#7 (permalink)
2BitSculptor MP Donator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Central Wisconsin Age: 54 Posts: 372 Thanks: 12 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts Country: My System	isn't MP already scaling fullscreen content to the display resolution? I mean, it 'downscales' HD content to my 800X600, doesn't it work the other way? Chuck

2008-04-25, 11:22	#8 (permalink)
revs Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London Age: 25 Posts: 745 Thanks: 28 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts Country: My System	A simple overview: 1. Anything played on your PC will be upscaled by your graphics card to the resolution you run at. No need to do anything, it all happens automagically. 2. If you want superior upscaling then you will need to use something like ffdshow. I use ffdshow and get some very impressive results using only the "upscale" setting. I have it set to use Lanacross upscaling to 1080p.

2008-04-25, 13:31	#9 (permalink)
Nightmare77 Portal Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canberra Age: 29 Posts: 520 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Country: My System	revs can you share you ffdshow settings? and what cpu and video card you have to do it on? thanks

2008-04-25, 15:27	#10 (permalink)
revs Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London Age: 25 Posts: 745 Thanks: 28 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts Country: My System	I am not at my PC now, so not 100% sure. I know that I have the upscale section enabled, using Lanacross. My system specs are available by clicking "My System" <-------------- HERE By default ffdshow does some pretty great upscaling!

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