Merge branch 'Snaacky:master' into master

.github/workflows/links.yml

@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ jobs:
             --exclude '^https://www.nzbking.com'
             --exclude '^https://chan.sankakucomplex.com'
             --exclude 'https://discordapp.com/api/guilds/974468300304171038/widget.png?style=banner2'
+            --exclude '^https:\/\/.*\.onion$'
             './**/*.md'
 
 #           Public trackers, streaming sites, crunchyroll, kodi, qbittorrent, etc return 403

docs/advanced/encoding.md

@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ None of the maintainers of this wiki know how to encode, so we won't be covering
 | [Silentaperture's Guide](https://silentaperture.gitlab.io/mdbook-guide)                                 | Encoding guide. Sparsely updated.                                                         |
 | [Jaded Encoding Thaumaturgy](https://github.com/Jaded-Encoding-Thaumaturgy)                             | Actively maintained repository of Vapoursynth related packages.                           |
 | [fieldbased.media](https://fieldbased.media)                                                            | An overview of different types of field-based video content.                              |
+| [JET Encoding Guide](https://jaded-encoding-thaumaturgy.github.io/JET-guide/)                           | A collection of guides from JET related to multimedia, encoding, and VapourSynth.         |
 
 !!!
 All of these guides assume you already know [Python](https://docs.python.org/3/).

docs/faq/faq-general.md

@@ -66,10 +66,7 @@ Not every block is implemented the same, so the only way to figure out is by tri
 ## Where can I download high quality anime soundtracks?
 
 - Direct download:
-  - https://sukidesuost.info/
-
-  - https://hikarinoakari.com/
-
+  - https://sukidesuost.info/   
 
 - Torrent:
   - https://nyaa.si/

docs/getting-started/hentai.md

@@ -13,9 +13,8 @@ author:
 
 #### Subscription-Based Content
 
-[Kemono](https://kemono.party/)
+[Kemono](https://kemono.su/)
 - Best place to find content drops locked behind paywalls (e.g. Fantia, Fanbox, DLSite, Patreon). 
-
 - Note: If the artist's romanized username doesn't return any results, check their page for its hiragana/kanji equivalent.
 
 #### Wallpapers
@@ -41,12 +40,14 @@ author:
 
 - If a certain query doesn't return an expected upload, head to "Show Advanced Options" and click on "Browse Expunged Galleries"; uploads removed by users will be shown. However, keep in mind that the site is frequently subject to bothersome copyright takedowns.
 
+[Panda Backup](https://panda.chaika.moe/) - Contains ENG/JP removed from E-hentai. 
+
 [Ex-Hentai](https://exhentai.org/) 
 - Requires an E-Hentai account to be logged in to access. If the site remains blank after this, clear your browser's cookies or open a private tab and log in through there. 
+- Wider collection of content than E-Hentai.
 
-- Top place to look for content that may have been taken down from E-Hentai.
-
-[Anchira (formerly Koshoku)](https://anchira.to/)
+[Anchira](https://koharu.to/)
+- Backup onionsite archive [here](fakkunet27t5i5laxfyrrxqqndpd53do73vi4bbj6jcf7wfdszjukmid.onion)
 - If neither E-Hentai nor Ex-Hentai have what you're looking for, there's a fair chance it may be on here. This site boasts an ever-growing collection of English-published doujinshi that oftentimes is from a blacklisted publisher on the aforementioned sites.
 
 [Nhentai](https://nhentai.net/) - Scrapes and packages E-Hentai's content into a simple, cleaner design. Preferred by many for its minimalistic feel and easy navigation.

docs/getting-started/torrenting.md

@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ Some VPNs offer the ability to forward ports, which is especially useful if you
 
 - [AirVPN](https://airvpn.org) - Offers 5 static ports. *Recommended to use with a third-party client such as [WireSock](https://github.com/wiresock/WireSockUI)*
 
-- [ProtonVPN](https://protonvpn.com) - Offers 1 dynamic port. *Recommended to use with an [automatic port mapping client](https://github.com/ravesheep/ProtonVPN-windows) to avoid manually updating ports on reconnect*
+- [ProtonVPN](https://protonvpn.com) - Offers 1 dynamic port. *Recommended to use with an [automatic port mapping client](https://github.com/UHAXM1/Quantum) to avoid manually updating ports on reconnect*
 
 #### Split Tunneling
 

docs/guides/htpc.md

@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ There are two main things to consider when building an anime HTPC: the [GPU](#gp
 
 ### GPU
 
-Generally, a dedicated graphics card (dGPU) will almost always be better than the integrated option (iGPU). *However, you may want to consider whether your home-theater setup will necessitate one if you're on a tighter budget:*
+Generally, a discrete graphics card (dGPU) will almost always be better than the integrated option (iGPU). *However, you may want to consider whether your home-theater setup will necessitate one if you're on a tighter budget:*
 
 +++ Dedicated
 
@@ -112,10 +112,7 @@ Whether your system has an iGPU or a dGPU, you may run into limitations with the
 
 ### Windows
 
-For most HTPC users, Windows is the recommended operating system. *Optionally, you may choose to install debloat scripts to increase performance:*
-
-- [AtlasOS](https://atlasos.net)
-- [ReviOS](https://revi.cc)
+For most HTPC users, Windows is the recommended operating system.
 
 !!!
 Make sure you install the appropriate graphics driver for your system:

docs/resources/tutorials.md

@@ -5,7 +5,6 @@ order: -3
 
 # Tutorials
 
-- [Automate Downloads With Taiga2shana](/tutorials/shana)
 - [Creating a comparison](/tutorials/comparison)
 - [Creating torrents](/tutorials/torrent)
 - [Deluge](/tutorials/deluge)

docs/sourcing/streaming.md

@@ -18,11 +18,8 @@ Most unofficial streaming sites contain unwanted or annoying pop-ups/ads that ma
 [Anitaku](https://anitaku.to) (previously *Gogoanime*)
 :   Self-hosted site with a vast library. Majority of scraper sites will source from here
 
-[AniWave](https://aniwave.to) (previously *9anime*)
-:   Self-hosted site with one of the largest and oldest anime libraries. Releases are often updated to include fansubs and BD releases for older content
-
 [HiAnime](https://hianime.to) (previously *Aniwatch/Zoro*)
-:   Self-hosted site with quality similar to AniWave while maintaining an extensive library. One of the only unofficial streaming sites with soft subtitles
+:   Self-hosted site with higher quality compared to Anitaku while maintaining an extensive library. One of the only unofficial streaming sites with soft subtitles
 
 *See [The Index](https://theindex.moe) for a more comprehensive list of unofficial anime streaming sites.*
 
@@ -44,7 +41,7 @@ A **self-hosted** site is a streaming site that hosts the content on their own s
 
 Typically, self-hosted sites allow for significantly better video quality compared to scrapers or other sites. They also generally pick good BD releases or fansubs for some shows. *However, some self-hosted libraries can be more limited.*
 
-**Examples of self-hosted sites:** [animepahe](https://animepahe.com), [Anitaku](https://anitaku.to), [AniWave](https://aniwave.to), [HiAnime](https://hianime.to)
+**Examples of self-hosted sites:** [animepahe](https://animepahe.com), [Anitaku](https://anitaku.to), [HiAnime](https://hianime.to)
 
 +++ Scrapers
 
@@ -54,7 +51,7 @@ This allows for anime libraries equivalent in size to self-hosted ones, without
 
 Majority of sites will scrape from [Anitaku](https://anitaku.to), a popular self-hosted streaming site.
 
-**Examples of scraper sites:** [AllAnime](https://allanime.to), [Anix](https://anix.to), [Genoanime](https://genoanime.com), [YugenAnime](https://yugenanime.tv)
+**Examples of scraper sites:** [AllAnime](https://allanime.to), [Anix](https://anix.to), [YugenAnime](https://yugenanime.tv)
 
 +++
 
@@ -66,23 +63,22 @@ You can see for yourself in the quality comparisons linked below:
 
 Show                                                      | Sources
 ----------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-[Demon Slayer](https://slow.pics/c/pjYaqdnr)              | Anitaku (Gogoanime), AniWave (9anime), animepahe, HiAnime (Zoro), torrents
-[Dokyuu Hentai HxEros](https://slow.pics/c/PZRxqAsh)      | animepahe, Anitaku (Gogoanime), AniWave (9anime), torrents
-[Fate/Zero](https://slow.pics/c/1LNZtDzm)                 | animepahe, Anitaku (Gogoanime), AniWave (9anime), torrents
-[Masamune-kun no Revenge R](https://slow.pics/c/rj3QjRMA) | animepahe, Anitaku (Gogoanime), AniWave, HiAnime (AniWatch), torrents
-[Oshi no Ko](https://slow.pics/c/6HqApHsn)                | Anitaku (Gogoanime), AniWave (9anime), HiAnime (Zoro), torrents
-[Senran Kagura](https://slow.pics/c/QLtX61qx)             | Anitaku (Gogoanime), AniWave (9anime), animepahe, HiAnime (Zoro), torrents
+[Demon Slayer](https://slow.pics/c/pjYaqdnr)              | Anitaku (Gogoanime), animepahe, HiAnime (Zoro), torrents
+[Dokyuu Hentai HxEros](https://slow.pics/c/PZRxqAsh)      | animepahe, Anitaku (Gogoanime), torrents
+[Fate/Zero](https://slow.pics/c/1LNZtDzm)                 | animepahe, Anitaku (Gogoanime), torrents
+[Masamune-kun no Revenge R](https://slow.pics/c/rj3QjRMA) | animepahe, Anitaku (Gogoanime), HiAnime (AniWatch), torrents
+[Oshi no Ko](https://slow.pics/c/6HqApHsn)                | Anitaku (Gogoanime), HiAnime (Zoro), torrents
+[Senran Kagura](https://slow.pics/c/QLtX61qx)             | Anitaku (Gogoanime), animepahe, HiAnime (Zoro), torrents
 [Vinland Saga S2](https://slow.pics/c/GjhwBwo3)           | Anitaku (Gogoanime), torrents
 
 #### Quality Tier List
 
 +++ Tier 1 (Best)
 
-- [AllAnime](https://allanime.to) - Scraper site with great video quality when scraped from VRV, making them on par with SubsPlease/HorribleSubs torrent releases. *However, not all shows use VRV, resulting in Tier 3 quality*
+- [AllManga](https://allmanga.to) - Scraper site with great video quality when scraped from VRV, making them on par with SubsPlease/HorribleSubs torrent releases. *However, not all shows use VRV, resulting in Tier 3 quality*
 
 +++ Tier 2 (Good)
 
-- [AniWave](https://aniwave.to) - *Formerly 9anime*
 - [HiAnime](https://hianime.to) - *Formerly Aniwatch/Zoro*
 
 +++ Tier 3 (Okay)
@@ -100,19 +96,17 @@ There are a multitude of other factors that may affect your decision in picking
 
 [Animepahe](https://animepahe.com) is very consistent at picking good BD releases with fansubs.
 
-[AniWave](https://aniwave.to) does this too, *but typically less often and with slightly worse release choice.*
-
 ==- :icon-file-directory: File size
 
 [animepahe](https://animepahe.com) has some of the smallest file sizes compared to other streaming sites.
 
-[Anitaku's](https://anitaku.to) are also relatively small when compared to sites like [AniWave](https://aniwave.to).
+[Anitaku's](https://anitaku.to) are relatively small when compared to sites like [HiAnime](https://hianime.to).
 
 ==- :icon-apps: Library
 
-[AniWave](https://aniwave.to) and [Anitaku](https://anitaku.to) have some of the largest libraries available.
+[Anitaku](https://anitaku.to) has some of the largest libraries available.
 
-Additionally, [AniWave](https://aniwave.to) has one of the best libraries when it comes to older and rarer shows.
+Additionally, [HiAnime](https://hianime.to) has one of the best libraries when it comes to older and rarer shows.
 
 ==- :icon-note: Soft subtitles
 

docs/static/tutorials/mpv/portable_config/mpv.conf

@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ alang=jpn,ja
 [crunchyroll]
 profile-cond=filename:match("SubsPlease") or filename:match("Erai%-raws") or filename:match("HorribleSubs")
 profile-restore=copy
-sub-ass-vsfilter-blur-compat=no
+sub-ass-use-video-data=aspect-ratio
 
 [simulcast]
 profile-cond=(function(a)for b,c in ipairs(a)do if filename:match(c)then return true end end end)({"SubsPlease","Erai%-raws","Tsundere%-Raws","%-VARYG","HorribleSubs","SubsPlus%+", "Yameii"})

docs/tutorials/comparison.md

@@ -100,7 +100,6 @@ Make sure to comment (add `##` to the beginning of the line) and uncomment lines
 ```py
 ## Dependencies: Allows vspreview to run [required; do not remove]
 from vstools import vs, core
-from awsmfunc import FrameInfo
 from vskernels import Hermite, EwaLanczos
 from vspreview import set_output
 
@@ -122,11 +121,6 @@ source3 = "ThirdSourceName"
 ## Place any additional settings you want to use in your comp here
 ## <End of additional comp settings>
 
-## Frameinfo: Displays the frame number, type, and group name in the top left corner (no modification required; add/remove lines as needed)
-clip1 = FrameInfo(clip1, source1)
-clip2 = FrameInfo(clip2, source2)
-clip3 = FrameInfo(clip3, source3)
-
 ## Output: Comment/uncomment as needed depending on how many clips you're comparing
 set_output(clip1, name=source1)
 set_output(clip2, name=source2)
@@ -139,7 +133,6 @@ Section             | Description
 **Dependencies**    | Dependencies required to create comparisons in VSPreview
 **File paths**      | The location of your source file
 **Source**          | The name of each source. [We recommend following the naming scheme here.](#recommended-source-naming) *If you plan to use [Slowpoke Pics](#slowpoke-pics), this will be the name that will be displayed in comparisons*
-**FrameInfo**       | Lists the frame number, type, and source name in the top left of the videos
 **Output**          | Parameter that allows clips to appear in VSPreview
 
 ==- :icon-play: Playback (frame rate, FieldBased, inverse telecine)
@@ -213,9 +206,9 @@ Downscales or upscales the video. *This should be used to match sources that hav
 
   ```py
   ## Upscaling: Increases the resolution of clips to match the highest resolution using EwaLanczos (equivalent scaling to mpv's high-quality profile); recommended
-  clip1 = EwaLanczos.scale(clip1, 1920, 1080, sigmoid=True)
-  clip2 = EwaLanczos.scale(clip2, 1920, 1080, sigmoid=True)
-  clip3 = EwaLanczos.scale(clip3, 3840, 2160, sigmoid=True)
+  clip1 = EwaLanczos.scale(clip1, 1920, 1080, sigmoid=False)
+  clip2 = EwaLanczos.scale(clip2, 1920, 1080, sigmoid=False)
+  clip3 = EwaLanczos.scale(clip3, 3840, 2160, sigmoid=False)
   ```
 
 - For downscaling (e.g. 2160p/4K -> 1080p), use `Hermite`:
@@ -248,7 +241,7 @@ clip3 = clip3[0:]
 For more advanced trimming such as chaining, splicing, and looping, see [Vapoursynth's docs](https://www.vapoursynth.com/doc/pythonreference.html#slicing-and-other-syntactic-sugar).
 !!!
 
-==- :icon-paintbrush: Color & contrast (depth, tonemapping, range, gamma, frameprops, DRC)
+==- :icon-paintbrush: Color & contrast (depth, debanding, tonemapping, range, gamma, frameprops, DRC)
 
 #### Depth
 
@@ -261,6 +254,34 @@ clip2 = core.resize.Lanczos(clip2, format=vs.YUV444P16)
 clip3 = core.resize.Lanczos(clip3, format=vs.YUV444P16)
 ```
 
+#### Debanding
+
+Sometimes, you might want to compare mpv's real-time debanding. This can be achieved in `vs-preview` by matching
+mpv's deband settings.
+
+```py
+## Convert clips to 32-bit for precision
+clip1 = vstools.depth(clip1, 32)
+clip2 = vstools.depth(clip2, 32)
+clip3 = vstools.depth(clip3, 32)
+
+default_mpv_deband = core.placebo.Deband(clip1, planes=7, iterations=4, threshold=3.44, radius=16.0, grain=0.5)
+brazzers_deband = core.placebo.Deband(clip2, planes=7, iterations=4, threshold=5.0, radius=20.0, grain=0.5)
+hiroshima_deband = core.placebo.Deband(clip3, planes=7, iterations=4, threshold=7.0, radius=8.0, grain=0.5)
+
+default_mpv_deband = vstools.depth(default_mpv_deband, 8)
+brazzers_deband = vstools.depth(brazzers_deband, 8)
+hiroshima_deband = vstools.depth(hiroshima_deband, 8)
+
+set_output(default_mpv_deband)
+set_output(brazzers_deband)
+set_output(hiroshima_deband)
+```
+
+!!!
+You can find the equivalent mpv profiles [here](/tutorials/mpv/#debanding).
+!!!
+
 #### Tonemapping
 
 Converts the dynamic range of the source (i.e. HDR/DV -> SDR).
@@ -347,33 +368,6 @@ clip3 = core.std.SetFrameProps(clip3, _Matrix=vs.MATRIX_ST170_M, _Transfer=vs.TR
 clip4 = core.std.SetFrameProps(clip4, _Matrix=vs.MATRIX_BT2020_NCL, _Transfer=vs.TRANSFER_BT2020_10, _Primaries=vs.PRIMARIES_BT2020)
 ```
 
-If you are unable to correct the source's colors with the initial matrix command, the source is likely flawed rather than an issue with the metadata. If this is the case, you should use the filters below:
-
-```py
-from vstools import depth
-
-## Resample: If the colors cannot be corrected with just retagging
-# SDR: BD/WEB (720p - 4K)
-clip1 = depth(clip1, 32)
-clip1 = core.placebo.Resample(clip1, height=clip1.height, width=clip1.width, filter="ewa_lanczos", blur=0.98125058372237073562493, radius=3.2383154841662362076499)
-clip1 = core.std.SetFrameProps(clip1, _Matrix=vs.MATRIX_BT709, _Transfer=vs.TRANSFER_BT709, _Primaries=vs.PRIMARIES_BT709)
-
-# SDR: PAL DVD
-clip2 = depth(clip2, 32)
-clip2 = core.placebo.Resample(clip2, height=clip2.height, width=clip2.width, filter="ewa_lanczos", blur=0.98125058372237073562493, radius=3.2383154841662362076499)
-clip2 = core.std.SetFrameProps(clip2, _Matrix=vs.MATRIX_BT470_BG, _Transfer=vs.TRANSFER_BT470_BG, _Primaries=vs.PRIMARIES_BT470_BG)
-
-# SDR: NTSC DVD
-clip3 = depth(clip3, 32)
-clip3 = core.placebo.Resample(clip3, height=clip3.height, width=clip3.width, filter="ewa_lanczos", blur=0.98125058372237073562493, radius=3.2383154841662362076499)
-clip3 = core.std.SetFrameProps(clip3, _Matrix=vs.MATRIX_ST170_M, _Transfer=vs.TRANSFER_BT601, _Primaries=vs.PRIMARIES_ST170_M,)
-
-# HDR/DV
-clip4 = depth(clip4, 32)
-clip4 = core.placebo.Resample(clip4, height=clip4.height, width=clip4.width, filter="ewa_lanczos", blur=0.98125058372237073562493, radius=3.2383154841662362076499)
-clip4 = core.std.SetFrameProps(clip4, _Matrix=vs.MATRIX_BT2020_NCL, _Transfer=vs.TRANSFER_BT2020_10, _Primaries=vs.PRIMARIES_BT2020)
-```
-
 #### Double-Range Compression (DRC)
 
 Fixes washed out colors on selected sources.

docs/tutorials/dvdremux.md

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Assistance is available in [this Discord server](https://discord.gg/XTpc6Fa9eB)
 2. FFmpeg >=7.0 GPL build from [BtbN](https://github.com/BtbN/FFmpeg-Builds/releases)
    - [Quick link for Windows x64](https://github.com/BtbN/FFmpeg-Builds/releases/download/latest/ffmpeg-n7.0-latest-win64-gpl-7.0.zip)
 3. [VapourSynth](https://github.com/vapoursynth/vapoursynth/releases)
-   - [Setup guide](https://jaded-encoding-thaumaturgy.github.io/JET-guide/setup/)
+   - [Setup guide](https://jaded-encoding-thaumaturgy.github.io/JET-guide/basics/setup/)
 4. [MKVToolNix](https://mkvtoolnix.download/downloads.html)
 
 ## Finding Title/Angle/Chapter (MPC-HC)
@@ -189,6 +189,10 @@ A remux that does not follow this process
 is **broken**.
 !!!
 
+!!!
+Everything in the following section also applies for SD BD.
+!!!
+
 !!!
 This process will require loading the remux into VapourSynth.
 See the setup guide for details.
@@ -198,7 +202,7 @@ See the setup guide for details.
 
 DVD videos are stored as what's known as anamorphic video.
 This means that the video encoded on the disc
-have a different aspect ratio
+has a different aspect ratio
 from how it is meant to be displayed.
 NTSC discs store a 720x480 resolution
 while PAL discs are 720x576,
@@ -245,7 +249,10 @@ Heres a table of the most common standards you'll see on DVDs:
 
 +++ PAL
 
-todo
+| DAR  | SAR/PAR   | Active Area |
+| ---- | --------- | ----------- |
+| 4:3  | 128:117   | 702x576     |
+| 4:3  | 1132:1035 | 690x566     |
 
 +++
 

docs/tutorials/mpv.md

@@ -242,6 +242,29 @@ Color banding is a visual artifact that is typically seen in gradients, where th
 
 Newer versions of mpv now ship with debanding capabilities, so no additional configuration is required. You can enable debanding anytime during playback by pressing `b` (default keybind).
 
+For sources where the default debanding isn't effective enough, you can apply more aggressive debanding profiles such as:
+
+```properties
+[BrazzersDeband]
+deband=yes
+deband-iterations=4
+deband-threshold=64
+deband-range=20
+deband-grain=32
+```
+
+```properties
+[HiroshimaDeband]
+deband-iterations=4
+deband-threshold=100
+deband-range=8
+deband-grain=32
+```
+
+!!!warning
+Keep in mind that stronger settings will cause a loss of detail and should be reserved for situations where the loss of detail is acceptable for reducing banding.
+!!!
+
 ### Scaling
 
 Scaling is the process of taking content that does not match your screen resolution and resizing it to fit your display. *See the [Playback Guide](/guides/playback/#scaling) for more information.*