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bravia for d3?

I see a lot of of roms with the Sony bravia engine I looked it up but I don't fully understand can anybody give me some info on as for the rom part can we incorporate it into our roms
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i'm pretty sure the Bravia engine is a chipset like on sony's tv's and not rom specific, which is why it's only available in sony phones. i have had sony phones in the past & looked recently at the expria line, the video has always been superb!

They have ported. It to phones from htc but I entirely don't know
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b_harvey said:
i'm pretty sure the Bravia engine is a chipset like on sony's tv's and not rom specific, which is why it's only available in sony phones. i have had sony phones in the past & looked recently at the expria line, the video has always been superb!
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Im not sure the chips things but i believe it has been ported to lg optimus 2x
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Exactly why can't we make use of it. If it can be ported over something like the g2x why not us?
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saintlikesniper said:
I see a lot of of roms with the Sony bravia engine I looked it up but I don't fully understand can anybody give me some info on as for the rom part can we incorporate it into our roms
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It's from the sony xperia roms, it contained some "Bravia mobile engine". Didn't really do anything.

apparently it has if it's been induced into other Roms for something but I entirely don't know
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http://www.sonyericsson.com/product/xperiaarc/video/mbe/ Xperia arc mbe (mobile bravia engine) cheesy vid on the se site but might give you an idea of what it does.
http://talk.sonyericsson.com/thread/15365 Q&A on the SE forums about what the mbe really is, user asks if it's just an image enhancer software and the mod(S/E Employee) responds with
The Mobile BRAVIA (Best Resolution Audio Visual Integrated Architecture) technology is a suite of image processing technologies and offers:
Improved image quality from any signal like photos, filmed videos, YouTube videos, flash animations and websites
Clearer, sharper and more natural images
The LED back-lit Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine reduces light reflection when used outdoors.
The advantages of the BRAVIA Engine that it is a digital video processing system that produces following better image quality:
More realistic blacks
Sharper edge definition
Further noise reduction
Enhanced contrast
Advanced natural colours
Digital Reality Creation (DRC) up-scales standard definition inputs by quadrupling the number of pixels in the image source to create HD picture quality
This is the hardware used:
Our Sony Ericsson Xperia™ Mobile phones with Mobile BRAVIA technology uses a built-in Adreno 205 graphic processor with following features:
Supported APIs:
OpenGL ES 2.0
OpenGL ES 1.1
OpenVG 1.1
EGL 1.3
Direct3D Mobile
SVGT 1.2
Direct Draw
GDI
Concurrent CPU, Digital signal processing (DSP), graphics and Mini Display Port (MDP)
I hope the above information clarifies your idea on the Mobile Bravia Engine.
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I know the arc etc (anything that I know I've seen the mbe running on) is using the qualcomm adreno gpu, although I'm pretty sure our sgx chips support all the API's listed above it might be a real roadblock not having that chip. Also, the software was real garbage, it was only on when you were viewing an image or your desktop or something like that, if you opened a full screen vid it shut off. Here's a dev thread where someone ported it from the arc to the play (should be the most basic port for this software since both phones use the same hardware) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1246402 Sounds like hassle for something that doesn't work when you want it to. If you really want to try it out I would download the cwm install files from the xperia play thread, unzip them, push the be_movie and be_photo to /system/etc/, chmod them to 755 just like the updater script does and add these 2 lines to your build.prop
Code:
ro.service.swiqi.supported=true
persist.service.swiqi.enable=1
This would be the quick/dirty way I would use to just see if it works personally. All the instructions I wrote came out of the updater-script from the play port basically.
I had the arc for ~2 months before getting rid of it but IIRC there were only 2 instance when the mbe was active, when viewing images with gallery and ?videos on youtube?? If I can find a system dump of the new bell firmwares(not the patch files but every time I ask for a dump someone links me patch files lol) I might take a look for you and see about popping it in a rom.

Okay thank you but seems like it's just a display enhancer could we modify it and make it universal Like a dsp manager
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saintlikesniper said:
Okay thank you but seems like it's just a display enhancer could we modify it and make it universal Like a dsp manager
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It may, my only concern would be that (unless it is actually working on the SGS2) is it running on any phones that aren't using the qualcomm adreno gpu? And wouldn't it/shouldn't it be much more optimized for that hardware/would we really see any benefit from it at all?

[Q] Bravia engine worthy for our phone?

I was wondering if flashing bravia engine makes any REAL difference in our phone (may be in others you can feel the difference) or is it just placebo effect?

No difference...
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me too i dont really see a difference ...

count me too...even i doubt there is any effect of this hiphop in any mobile. Sonys marketing policies.

Tried to sew it on p 500, the difference is not noticed

So, as I thought it's another placebo effect after all.

i would also say so,
there are also some tweaks for the photo and videos what do you think is there any difference with or without them?
you can find them like the bravia engine in pimp my rom..... is everything placebo or are there some improvments in the quality of the pictures/videos???

[MOD][PORT] Sony BRAVIA Engine 3

Sony BRAVIA Engine 3 Ported To The Galaxy Note II
The Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 is a video enhancement program for Sony phones. It uses filters and algorithms to create a clearer and more contrasted picture and an overall smoother experience. This is perfect for the Note II's huge HD screen but can be a little to saturated for people like photographers who want to see how the photo looks exactly with out any enhancements. The change is not huge but is definitely noticeable if two devices are compared. This program is very light weight and works with all models of the Note II so far.
While the latest BRAVIA ENGINE 3 builds on tried and tested BRAVIA ENGINE technology, it does so with the advantage of a new picture processing software.
This new technology has allowed BRAVIA ENGINE to improve - even in respect to its own dazzling performance:
Contrast. Increased depth and clarity, as well as new light control technology to control peak brightness levels, means stunning images even on the brightest of scenes.
Colours. New colour histogram technology detects and optimises overall colour distribution of each frame. This technology delivers breathtaking colour by making millions of improvements to each frame before you even see it.
Detail. Advanced Noise Reduction lies behind BRAVIA’s ability to show you every blade of grass on a football pitch and really put you at the heart of the action.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Download Attatched Zip
Boot Into CWM/TWRP Recovery
Wipe Dalvik Cache And Format Cache
Backup (Optional But Suggested)
Choose Downloaded Zip And Flash
Reboot
Done!
Tested by me on and working my optimus 4x HD rom JellyBeer 4.32
But it should work on all devices
grateful for this rom: demetris_I
THANKS:
{C0deF0x}
Original text by him and adapted by me

Flashed it, nothing seems to have changed. How do I know if it's on ?
Sent from Cybertron! ~Optimus Prime out!

NightyNight said:
Flashed it, nothing seems to have changed. How do I know if it's on ?
Sent from Cybertron! ~Optimus Prime out!
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The way this show as attached root> system> etc locate files
be_movie and be_photo
if they are there is because it is active!
as they say the bravia engine is only noticeable in photos and movies.

Alright thanks! Be_movie be_photo is on. Photos looking pretty good. I actually have an xperia zl next to me to compare. Looks pretty good.
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NightyNight said:
Alright thanks! Be_movie be_photo is on. Photos looking pretty good. I actually have an xperia zl next to me to compare. Looks pretty good.
Sent from Cybertron! ~Optimus Prime out!
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What about videos ? I mean recording a video ? Does it look better ? colors and contrast ?

I will never understand those who want to ruin the real colors. For me, the screen is supposed to give the best reproduction of the real colors.
Lie will never be better than the truth - even when the photo/video is creepy.

JAsko_san said:
What about videos ? I mean recording a video ? Does it look better ? colors and contrast ?
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I honestly cant say for sure since I've been using this so long I don't remember what it would look without the Bravia Engine, that said, as far as I know...this does not affect videos in any way...photos only.
DidierDrigbi said:
I will never understand those who want to ruin the real colors. For me, the screen is supposed to give the best reproduction of the real colors.
Lie will never be better than the truth - even when the photo/video is creepy.
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Because its a smartphone. A device for fun and entertainment as well as business and communications.
Want real colors and truth, look away from the screen.

would this work on my LG motion? or only on optimus 4X

Is this working on SlimBean 1.8?

smonist said:
Is this working on SlimBean 1.8?
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I've tested this mod on cm10.2 (although can't tell the difference), so it will most likely working fine on any CM based rom such as slim bean.
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[Q] Recording >1080p Video?

Would it be possible to get higher resolution recording than 1080p, as in 2K, QXGA, WQXGA? I know it's not just the software issue. Naturally, the HW must be capable, so let's see first if the camera module could do it.

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Would it be possible to get higher resolution recording than 1080p, as in 2K, QXGA, WQXGA? I know it's not just the software issue. Naturally, the HW must be capable, so let's see first if the camera module could do it.
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Theoretically, I sure do think so (if there's no hardware cap or something we cannot alter). However, you'd most likely have to tweak some stuff, in order go get the required performance from the hardwareside.

The hardware is capable of taking higher resolution photos, but processing would be slow I think. Also, the camera HAL must support it and we can't alter that.
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I've seen this in news.I guess we'd need updated libs but since you guys got camera working with old/new libs, why not give it a shot?
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/add-4k-and-120-fps-to-your-stock-lg-camera/
Even if the hardware is not capable of giving out good fps, I think we could still be able to record 4 k videos at very low FPS.
If you guys can't get this to work, could you atleast tweak the camera to widen ISO values so we get better pictures in the dark? Pretty sure our camera is capable of it and seen some guy doing it for stock ICS camera.He tweaked ISO values and I had tested it.It looked far better compared to stock camera.Unfortunately it's only compatible with ICS.
Even general mobile discovery can take better pictures in the dark and doubt it has a better camera than ours.We just need a few tweaks.

Adam77Root said:
The hardware is capable of taking higher resolution photos, but processing would be slow I think. Also, the camera HAL must support it and we can't alter that.
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That's my thinking, too. If it were possible, the processing would almost certainly not be handled by camera's hardware. I think it would have to be offloaded to phone's CPU. But, who knows? G2 got 4K with a relatively simple apk modding which means the camera module was hardware-capable to begin with. G Flex, too. Luckily, 4X has the same CMOS as the Nexus 4, Sony's IMX111PQ, and that can be very helpful. Perhaps a new driver is required or just a modded apk, like G2. I'm no dev, so I can't tell or make.
@ottomanhero Sadly, we can't get 4K rec coz CMOS hasn't enough vertical pixels. There's also a problem with encoding the vid on phone's hardware as it would probably be a soft encoder which means the CPU would process it (but that's a huge bite even for the top desktop CPUs). But 2K or 1440p vid might be feasable. Tegra 3 can output up to 2560x1600 meaning we could play it, too, with a normal bitrate.

Well atleast we could improve the ISO range to get better shots under low light conditions.I used to have a phone that's 2 MP and even that one had better pictures in low light conditions.It is proven our cam can handle higher/lower ISO values.We just need some software tweaks.

ottomanhero said:
Well atleast we could improve the ISO range to get better shots under low light conditions.I used to have a phone that's 2 MP and even that one had better pictures in low light conditions.It is proven our cam can handle higher/lower ISO values.We just need some software tweaks.
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Do you mean this mod?
If someone can give me original V10f camera.tegra.so and libnvmm_camera.so I could take a look at it for JB+.

Adam77Root said:
Do you mean this mod?
If someone can give me original V10f camera.tegra.so and libnvmm_camera.so I could take a look at it for JB+.
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I think I've got an ICS system image somewhere on my HDD sec
BTW, gotta talk to you later regarding cam, 'cause I'm not too sure whether or not my idea can even work...
EDIT: Here you go

camera Mod confusion

hi,
there are some camera mods for xperia z1.
I use camerazadas and I think its awesome,(on mxrom v 8)
there are some other mods but I don't think they are really working, just scum... if you are skilled I want to know which one isn't.
we have cyberian mod, but It's effect is not good enough. I'm even not sure that this one isn't an stolen work
there is a persian website with some camera mods.
the web site is xperian
first mod name is pexocam :
download link
the developer claimed that he fully deleted xperia color engine and he uses livecolor engine! and he added wide focus to z1!
second one is sonyplus mod!!! they say it has an special engine named sonyplus for image processing. developers are the same with cyberian.
and here is the result in iso:3200 and 8 mega pixel resolution
the comparison link
and he make money out of this mod!!
thank you for your time

Cyberian camera is a mix of other modders mods but no credit is given and they use false labeling for some functions in menu. Looking at files and comparing them the Pexocam one looks much like original 4k/Timeshift mod, original Z5 Camera Lib Mod and a modified Camera 2.0. Whatever the changes it is tied to the Camera 2.0. The comparision picture looks like auto WB vs incandescent WB setting. Smells like bad rice as Cyberian camera with wild claims of what it can do. Though some brave soul might try installing it.
Remember though that all these system files have wide system access. For example camera apk has access to sms system and much more.

EQ2000 said:
Cyberian camera is a mix of other modders mods but no credit is given and they use false labeling for some functions in menu. Looking at files and comparing them the Pexocam one looks much like original 4k/Timeshift mod, original Z5 Camera Lib Mod and a modified Camera 2.0. Whatever the changes it is tied to the Camera 2.0. The comparision picture looks like auto WB vs incandescent WB setting. Smells like bad rice as Cyberian camera with wild claims of what it can do. Though some brave soul might try installing it.
Remember though that all these system files have wide system access. For example camera apk has access to sms system and much more.
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the comparison image is for a mod called sony plus!! developed by cyberian developer, and he sells it, he says that he created a image processing engine named sony plus!!!!!!
this mod price is about 2 dollars, I don't know for a mod is it much or not? by the way, thank you for clarifying and the security issue,