Visual Quality at SLR Originals: Sample Images
The visual quality of SLR Originals is better than ever and the new AV1 codec means streaming is higher quality and more efficient. Check the samples below, and read what affects the final visual quality of a VR scene.
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RAW Vs Processed Image
Below is a side-by-side comparison of a RAW image straight from the camera and the processed final master file, along with high-quality stills you can download:
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- Left: RAW capture
- Right: Final processed version
What to look for:
- Facial details are preserved
- Noise from the RAW video is removed
- Hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows are sharper
- Skin tone has been slightly adjusted
More Image Samples
Download these two images taken from a recent SLR Originals scene: / . Shown below:
- Left: Processed
- Right: RAW
It's subjective but many would agree that the processed image is higher quality.
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Video Samples
Finally, check out a two-minute cut of each type of video, except for the raw (the footage has not been re-encoded, it is pure ffmpeg copy stream):
- (downloaded from SLR)
What Affects Visual Quality?
1. Focus
Focus is critical for skin detail. SLR cameras are manual focus - there's no autofocus. The focus is locked at the beginning of the shot and remains unchanged. If the model moves in or out of that focus zone during the scene, you’ll see a drop in detail. That’s why timecodes are useful - they show us whether the model was in focus at that moment or not.
We aim to keep focus at all times but close-up scenes (like a blowjob) may lose detail if focus was set earlier on a different part of the frame. The camera can only keep one distance in sharp detail at a time.
2. Makeup
Heavy makeup can hide natural skin texture. Unless it’s minimal or barely used, makeup will blur pores, fine lines, and other real-life details that are normally visible in high-res VR.
3. Lighting
Lighting has a major impact on perceived detail. Over-lighting the face or body can wash out pores and skin texture, making the skin appear unnaturally smooth. This is sometimes intentional - some models use this trick to soften or hide imperfections.
4. Post-Production
Even after filming, each scene goes through multiple post-processing steps. These help improve the viewing experience, but they also slightly affect quality with every step. Encoding, compression, and color grading all affect the final pixels.
However, these steps are necessary for:
- Correct stereo alignment
- Noise removal and enhanced sharpness
- Alpha passthrough support
- Compatibility with streaming and different resolutions
Color grading is still being refined. Skin tones may appear different depending on your headset and passthrough mode. Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest Pro all render passthrough differently, which affects how the model blends with your room lighting. SLR has recently hired a dedicated colorist, so expect more consistent and natural skin tones going forward.
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