This is not true. After understanding the double-image effect and now having become proficient at identifying it (IMO still subtle and still only prevalent on fast moving objects), I utlilzed the BFI feature in RA and the result was 100% elimination of the illusion. The only drawback was a slightly darkened image in comparison to not using BFI-- the brightness level was still perfectly acceptable (without even touching any brightness settings on the monitor) and no additional light/dark strobing effect was perceptible to me. It simply appeared to the naked eye as a subtle darkening of the image. It is definitely there, as I captured it with the high speed camera, but I would still consider this a 100% acceptable alternative for anyone who is bothered by double image illusion.Xer Xian wrote:The double-image effect of repeated frames on a CRT cannot be alleviated with BFI.
Lets be real here though. Any kind of post-processing of the source console output to anything other than a 15KHz CRT will have its advantages and its drawbacks. Some people even used to complain that composite is better than RGB for Megadrive due to the affect the clarity has on some transparency effects. Please understand that Im not looking to get into a drawn-out argument or pissing match over the plus's and minus's of this method of processing vs any other. This is undoubtedly a niche implementation for a niche device for a niche community. I dont really understand though, is why anyone would want to argue against an added useful functionality for this unit with the potential give such fabulous results if it can be properly worked out. Marqs has already said it should be technically possible with the hardware it will already include, so why campaign against it? Why would anyone want a less functional unit?
Below are links to some YT vids of SMW without the BFI at full speed, with the BFI at full speed, and with the BFI in slow mo. Note the BFI looks like a non-starter in 120fps slow mo, but rest assured that it reallly does look extremely good in real time, there is not even any noticeable flicker.
Full Speed no BFI - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxqtDLK7OCU
Full Speed w/ BFI - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LJxSh7_r2Q
Slo-mo w/ BFI - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfTMXsUL8X4