Black Frame Insertion and CRT Beam, Explained

Handhelds with 120Hz displays can utilize some awesome tools within RetroArch to enhance your experience. Let's explore how black frame insertion and the CRT beam simulator shader can improve motion clarity and give your device a CRT-like effect.

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Black frame insertion: https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/in...
CRT beam simulator: https://blurbusters.com/crt-simulatio...
Known issues with CRT beam: https://github.com/blurbusters/crt-be...
RetroArch article: https://www.libretro.com/index.php/re...

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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:08 supported devices
02:01 explaining the tools
03:03 potential drawbacks
04:10 setup process
05:26 Black Frame Insertion
06:55 CRT Beam Simulator
10:51 comparison
12:33 applying CRT shaders
16:37 watching videos
17:43 beyond 120Hz
18:11 summary and conclusion

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