[x264-devel] a perhaps unpopular topic

[Steven Miller]

Is there any way to compensate for an inadequate product (quicktime)?

thank you,
Steve

On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 4:02 PM, Jason Garrett-Glaser <jason at x264.com> wrote:
> On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 9:42 AM, Steven Miller
> <stevenraymillerjr at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Quicktime. Unfortunately for me, it's a requirement. I'm using
>> 'main at 3.0' a resolution of 720x368 at 24fps, progressive dvd source.
>> I've tried the video on multiple versions of quicktime and windowsxp
>> of various service packs. I have a horizontal flicker when in
>> fullscreen mode. The flicker is usually towards the top of the screen
>> in high motion scenes and scene changes. This behavior is not seen
>> using any other app. Apple claims the 'main' profile is supported in
>> it's entirety, but ...
>
> That's called tearing and is caused by a crappy video renderer.  It is
> completely unrelated to x264.
>
> Jason
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