[MEncoder-users] x264: color fidelity / accurate color

[Phil Oleynik]

Nicolas Hesler wrote:
> I'm not asking for exact color but color accuracy that at least
> resembles the original picture.  Is there any other variable that 
> affects the color in x264?
>   
Hello,
possibly the "chroma_qp_offset" option is what you need. Actually, I 
cannot say definitely without samples.
are you sure you use the same decoder while watching and coding? Or 
maybe some settings are tweaked, e.g. brightness? Try to use vf 
screenshot and compare.

best regards, Phil