Starfield Local Dimming Test
Small drifting stars on pure black: local dimming either dims stars or halos around them. View in a dark room.
starfield-test.mp4
MP4 · 1.3 MB
Resolution: 1920x1080
Frame rate: 60fps
Duration: 1m 8s
Format: MP4 (H.264, silent)
Viewing condition: Dark room recommended
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