interlace

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But also system questions, such as whether interlace is a good choice in combination with modern video compression methods (MPEG), and which currently would be the optional choice for a display format are extensively treated.

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  1. transitive verb To connect by or as if by lacing together; interweave.
  2. transitive verb To intersperse; intermix: interlaced the testimony with half-truths.
  3. intransitive verb To intertwine: "As the earth thaws, numberless little streams are formed to overlap and interlace with one another” (Joyce Carol Oates).

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  • I see the "de-interlace" filter, but I don't see an "interlace" filter. —  Discussions: Message List - root
  • With the current explosion of new video formats due to emerging technologies as multimedia PC's, videotelephony and flat matrix display the question whether or not interlace is a relict from the past is more relevant than ever. —  AvaxHome RSS:
  • But also system questions, such as whether interlace is a good choice in combination with modern video compression methods (MPEG), and which currently would be the optional choice for a display format are extensively treated. —  AvaxHome RSS:
  • If I view my source video in QT (or indeed if I view a 1080i AIC export from im08) and check single field or de-interlace, while the image is softened, the combing goes away. —  Discussions: Message List - root
  • If you look at the future -- interlace is going away. —  Discussions: Message List - root
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  1. Formerly also enterlace; from Middle English entrelacen, from Old French entrelacier, entrelacer, entrelasser, interlace, from entre-, between, + lacier, lacer, tie, entangle, lace: see lace, v.
 

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