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October 21, 2020

P: Poor photo in the library and develop module - smart previews

  • October 21, 2020
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I have a problem with version 10.0,
the photo is of poor quality in the library and in the develop module. I use smart previews (the disk with the original photos is disconnected).
smart previews in version 10.0 have poorer quality than in version 9.4
When I install the older version (9.4), the same photo with the same preset is of better quality (also smart previews).

It looks like there is a higher grain in the photo
Here are photos exported from smart previews.

Tested on: Mac pro 2013 (6core, 16gb ram, D500)

Macbook Pro 2014 2,7 ghz 4 core, 16gb ram

 

10.0:

9.4:

Photo exported after attaching a disk with the original photo:

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162 replies

Known Participant
October 22, 2020

I have done this for the test

Todd Shaner
Legend
October 22, 2020

It's no matter if 'Use GPU for display' is activated or not. Both had the same result. And the problem occurs in 'filled' mode also.

After unchecking 'Use GPU for display' you need to close and reopen LrC for the change to take affect.

TheDigitalDog
Inspiring
October 22, 2020

So it appears this is a Windows 10 issue when 'Use GPU for display' is checked 

But I asked the OP here to adjust the GPU and he reported no difference. And we don't yet know his OS.

And where did this change in interpolation algorithm you report come from?

Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management/pluralsight"
Known Participant
October 22, 2020

It's no matter if 'Use GPU for display' is activated or not. Both had the same result. And the problem occurs in 'filled' mode also.

OS: Windows 10 (latest)

GPU: NVidia Geforce GTX 1060

Todd Shaner
Legend
October 22, 2020

We might get to the bottom of why you and some others see this, but not without proper feedback and data. 

Andrew at the post where I reported this issue John Ellis mentioned he could not see the issue on his MacBook. So it appears this is a Windows 10 issue when 'Use GPU for display' is checked in LrC Preferences> Performance settings.

Had hoped this was a bug but if this was a new feature, then this ist horrible for me and my work.

I agree and suggest you add your Like, Follow, and Comments at the report.

TheDigitalDog
Inspiring
October 22, 2020

The Library module interpolation for 1:3 and smaller Zoom previews was changed from bicubic to nearest neighbor. 

It appears Lightroom Classic 9.3 was changed and now creates its Zoom view previews using the inaccurate nearest neighbor interpolation

This is straight from Adobe engineering? 

Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management/pluralsight"
TheDigitalDog
Inspiring
October 22, 2020

Had hoped this was a bug but if this was a new feature, then this ist horrible for me and my work.

It isn't a feature and again, I cannot replicate this behavior. But yeah, if you want to believe it's a feature and everyone sees the same behavior you report, fine. Fact is, I can't and don't see it. It was never reported or discussed during pre-release so I'm not alone either. 

We might get to the bottom of why you and some others see this, but not without proper feedback and data. Your call. 

Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management/pluralsight"
Known Participant
October 22, 2020

Ok, thanks. Had hoped this was a bug but if this was a new feature, then this ist horrible for me and my work.

TheDigitalDog
Inspiring
October 22, 2020

I reported this at the below link and it was discussed at length. The Library module interpolation for 1:3 and smaller Zoom previews was changed from bicubic to nearest neighbor. 

None the less, no, I can't produce this egregious difference in the two modules, after adding noise. I'm not alone. Yes, some are having issues. Is the goal here to rant or find what's going on and get it fixed IF it's solely an Adobe issue?

Here's Library vs. Develop on an image with grain; they are darn close and this is a 33% zoom:

This is the cause of the artifacts the OP is seeing in LrC 10.0

Then why isn't it seen above? 

IF the OP wants help, he now knows what kind of data to provide. If. 

Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management/pluralsight"
Todd Shaner
Legend
October 22, 2020

I reported this at the below link and it was discussed at length. The Library module interpolation for 1:3 and smaller Zoom previews was changed from bicubic to nearest neighbor. This is the cause of the artifacts the OP is seeing in LrC 10.0, but not in older versions. The Develop module uses bilinear interpolation, which produces a more accurate preview. 

https://feedback.photoshop.com/conversations/lightroom-classic/library-preview-zoom-interpolation-changed/5f5f462c4b561a3d4277ef23