Okay, I realize not everyone watches DVD's on their computers, but a lot do, so here goes.
I was reading a site (Sam Davatchi's page) talking about the "low contrast" of the lightsabers in the classic SW DVD's. So I tried messing with the settings in PowerDVD 5, to see if I could balance it out and make it look a little better.
Note: I didn't change anything on my monitor, rather these are the settings in PowerDVD in windows. I am using CLEV (CyberLink Eagle Vision) mode, set to "full."
Here's the setting. Go into "Configuration" (right click menu), then choose the "Video" tab. Under "Video Enhancement" choose CLEV,
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....and then click on the "Advanced" button. Click on the "Color" tab as shown below and set the following:
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Observe the effect:
http://strategy.jediknight.net/brighter.jpg)
Doesn't that look better than this, below (original)?
http://strategy.jediknight.net/newsabers.jpg)
Note: I'm using PowerDVD 5 Deluxe Edition (build 1203), but your version should have similar options.
I realize that I should probably run through all the "THX Optimizer" tests, but I think these are geared more for TV sets rather than Pc monitors. Plus I don't have any "THX glasses" and blue filters to use for the color tests.
But, perhaps with more tweaking, things will look correct (like fixing Vader's pink sabers, etc).
Anyone else have any tips for the Star Wars DVD set?