lumi masking

[iago]

Hi everybody,

I wonder if it's time to say our last words (or to share our opinions and experiences once again) on the formerly "handle-with-care" option, lumi masking, with Koepi's 08082002-1 build. I recall that not a long while ago lumi masking in both passes was a big no-no.

And today... is it one of our generally-agreed-upon issues that it is better to use lumi masking in both passes for a better curve treatment (as Koepi advised for the test encodes when he released the 08082002-1 build) Or is it still an option to *handle with care*, likely to ruin some encodes and produce artifacts, without which you can feel much safer?

I'd be very pleased if you share your opinions on this subject.

best regards,
iago (still unsure )