MPV Lazy EN

English translation for MPV_lazy focused on NVIDIA RTX video enhancement features (RTX 2060 Super or better). Only tested for windows.

Future improvements

RIFE is kinda dead (no more udpates) but nothing better exists for real time playback. I keep using this player every day

Features

• RIFE frame interpolation with NVIDIA GPU acceleration
• NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution (auto-scaling)
• Automatic display refresh rate switching
• Multiple quality presets (LQ/MQ/HQ)

Full Installation

1. Base Installation

   • Download from MPV Lazy Releases:
     • hooke007.mpv-lazy-20240406.exe
     • mpv-lazy-20240406-vsMega.7z

2. MPV Update

   • Replace files with latest MPV WinBuild (mpv-x86_64-v3-xxx.7z)

3. English Translation and tweaks

   • Override with files from MPV Lazy EN

To update for new mpv-lazy just repeat step 3.

Quick Start

1. Install
2. Open any video file and press Shift + 2/3/4 for RIFE + NVIDIA SuperRes (LQ/MQ/HQ)
3. Wait for the model to build (first time only)

Configuration

RIFE Settings

File: portable_config/vs/MEMC_RIFE_NV_{LQ|MQ|HQ}.vpy

# Pre-downscale height (adjust for your GPU)
H_Pre = 1080  # RTX 2060 Super
# H_Pre = 1440  # RTX 3070 or better

# Model Selection
Model = 450  # Fast
#Model = 451  # Balanced
#Model = 452  # Quality

Auto Features

RIFE Interpolation

Add to mpv.conf:

### Extra
ontop = yes
window-scale=0.33
vf=vapoursynth="~~/vs/MEMC_RIFE_NV_MQ.vpy"
sub-visibility=no

Display Refresh Rate

Edit values in portable_config/scripts/Set-refresh-rate.lua:

• START_HZ (default: 48)
• EXIT_HZ (default: 75)

Requires NirCmd (included as nircmd_portable.exe)

Model Performance

Benchmarked FPS (fastest to slowest):

1. RIFE 4.6 - 112 fps (oldest)
2. RIFE 4.15 lite - 100 fps (recommended)
3. RIFE 4.26 - 86 fps
4. RIFE 4.25 - 84 fps
5. RIFE 4.18 - 75 fps

Recommended: RIFE 4.25, 4.18, or 4.15 lite

Updating Models

1. Download V2 .onnx files from AMUSEMENT Club Models
2. Place in mpv-lazy\vs-plugins\models\rife_v2\:
   • 450.onnx - LQ preset (4.9)
   • 451.onnx - MQ preset (4.15 lite)
   • 452.onnx - HQ preset (4.25)

Support

Model discussions: SVP Team Forum