> Looks like you're running one of those old Super Eagle 2D filters from back in the > ZSNES days or something. Way too blurry. > > I suggest disabling HLSL altogether, and running SweetFX, at least until they sort > out the problems. SFX has a respectable sharpen filter.
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Boy do I feel like an idiot for posting this
I'm back on MAME in a big way and after failing to achieve satisfactory results in SweetFX with regards to its scanline and CRT effect options, I decided to give HLSL one more try. After much ongoing fiddling and messing around, I've discovered just how flexible HLSL is.
I've finally obtained the fantastic scanline effects and clarity I've been searching for, and just about every game I've thrown at it looks phenomenal! Samurai Shodown 2 looks fucking bonkers. SF Alpha 2 looks sublime. Super Punch Out SNES looks off the freakin' chain.
The key to sharpness is a combination of things but pre-scale certainly plays a big part of it. I have copied a few of the settings mentioned in this thread and they have helped out a lot. I am true believer in HLSL and have no doubt it kicks the shit out of SweetFx's CRT effects.
I'm still using SweetFX though because believe it or not, it does have useful things in it that enhances the picture. The Luma Sharpness effect helps sharpen your mame games even more with just the right subtle touch. HDR helps with the picture's contrast.
Anyway keep this thread alive guys! It's chock full of good suggestions and I'd like to see what settings you guys are using these days, since mame's been through a bunch of revisions.
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