HDR to SDR tonemapping profile/setup (gpu-next)

[geextahslex]

Hi, I worked long on that HDR profile. Actually it was the reason how I got to mpv in the first place (since v.36) and finally I am satisfied. I made many comparisons in dark, bright, midtone scenes. Also over multiple productions, not only one sample. In very saturated once also. I wouldn't call it perfect as there are always compromises with tonemapping, but it is better than the default mpv settings. You can set it up and enjoy your content.
The strong side of this project is the customizability, you can go to every shader and tune it how you want, turn it on or off and see what suits you best. It's not limited like the most build in once, where you have one setting for nits and the other one for gammut-mapping.
It is a combination of mpv, hdr-toys and a few custom-made shaders

honorable mentions: @natural-harmonia-gropius from hdr-toys, @butterw from bShaders, folk from discord, reddit and even chatgpt.

portable_config.zip

[Vantskruv]

Thank you! I am using settings and I am very satisfied.
I am running a HTPC with Kodi as browser and MPV as player (overriding the Kodi player).
The HTPC is connected to a RX-A8A reciever and a Sony HW65ES projector.

[kasper93]

here is an updated version #15340 (comment) just add to that hdr-peak-percentile=99.8 is much better know

You should consider profile=high-quality

[geextahslex]

You should consider profile=high-quality

In the future I will, but not on my current potato PC. It's a wonder that HDR tonemapping even functions ^^'

[Vantskruv]

I wonder if this would give a better image-quality, if running on a HDR projector, hence ignoring the projector "HDR capabilites", as projectors is known to not work well with HDR and Dolby Vision?

I am on the razors edge of buying a 4k projector (which often do have HDR support). I am not sure if it is worth it, I am currently satisfied with the image quality from my 10 year old Sony HW65ES (I never seen a 4k projector in action).

[geextahslex]

I have no experiences with projectors, but when you consider that many HDR TV's have issues with displaying proper HDR I would think twice about that. HDR tonemapping makes a good job, when the picture is bright enough for you I would wait with any purchase. Only my opinion.

[danbezerra]

I have a JVC projector and use MPV to tone mapping HDR to SDR gamma, but configured to use my max nits output (~100 nits, to add some extra highlights) and BT.2020. So better than regular SDR.

There are some newer projectors with good HDR/DV tone mapping built in as well.