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The video extensively examines the HDR (High Dynamic Range) settings in "Red Dead Redemption 2," addressing both the technical performance and optimal configurations for various platforms. Despite some claims of subpar HDR, the creator clarifies that these issues arise from inadequate HDR-compatible displays and emphasizes using at least an LG CX TV for accurate HDR. Key adjustments include switching HDR style from "Cinematic" to "Game" and setting peak brightness appropriately for different devices, like adjusting console peak brightness 200 nits above the maximum capability to enhance specular highlights. Detailed discussions also cover tones and brightness levels, recommending specific settings for Dolby Vision and Dynamic Tone Mapping. The creator concludes that while the game might not employ the full HDR color space, its technical HDR implementation is impressive, particularly with natural light sources, despite not being as vivid as games with more artificial lighting.
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In this segment of the video, the creator revisits HDR (High Dynamic Range) settings in “Red Dead Redemption 2” for the third time, noting significant improvements due to better testing tools, more experience, and refined locations for analysis. Despite some channels claiming HDR in the game is broken, the creator asserts that these issues are often due to inadequate HDR-compatible displays. They recommend at least an LG CX TV for proper HDR enjoyment. The creator guides viewers on adjusting in-game HDR settings, emphasizing the importance of switching the HDR style from “Cinematic” to “Game” to avoid a dull visual experience and to ensure proper HDR performance.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on the HDR settings of Red Dead Redemption 2, including the differences in peak brightness across various platforms like PC and PlayStation 4. The video highlights three main settings: peak brightness for maximum screen brightness, paper white for average picture brightness, and HDR black level floor for zero nits black levels. It’s mentioned that, contrary to some beliefs, HDR is not washed out in the game; rather, any perceived washout is due to artistic choices. The video concludes that while there may be slight differences in HDR black levels between PC and PlayStation 5, the HDR performance is generally excellent. Additionally, the game excels in providing bright, detailed specular highlights, demonstrating the high level of effort put into the visual quality by Rockstar Games.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the HDR quality in “Red Dead Redemption 2.” They highlight that while the game has excellent HDR black levels and stunning HDR specular highlights, it minimally uses the HDR color space, specifically the DCI-P3 and BT.2020 color spaces. However, they do not consider the HDR implementation fake or broken despite this limitation. The segment transitions into recommended settings for HDR in the game, emphasizing that players should change the HDR style from ‘cinematic’ to ‘game’ to achieve a proper HDR experience. The peak brightness setting should match the screen’s capability, with a notable difference between PC and console versions. For consoles, it is advised to set the peak brightness 200 nits above the screen’s maximum capability to compensate for under-tracking in specular highlights.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the optimal in-game settings for Red Dead Redemption, focusing on HDR and tone mapping. They recommend setting the in-game brightness to 1,200 nits for console versions. For paper white settings using Dolby Vision, a value around 200 to 300 nits is suggested to avoid clipping in highlights. For Dynamic Tone Mapping on LG TVs, a paper white setting around 150 nits is recommended. They caution against setting it below 100 nits to maintain peak brightness in highlights.
The speaker then addresses the fine dark area settings on LG TVs, noting that there’s no issue with HDR Black Level floor in the game, but an HDR Black Level raise is visible in very dark rooms when using VRR or HDR. For fine-tuned dark area settings, they recommend -4 for Dolby Vision, and -8 to -10 for Dynamic Tone Mapping.
Ultimately, the speaker concludes that HDR implementation in Red Dead Redemption 2 is impressive from a technical viewpoint, even though the game’s setting, which features natural light sources like candles, doesn’t showcase HDR as vividly as games with abundant neon or LED lights.