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    Fix blue tinted video in Ubuntu

    RyanBy RyanMarch 12, 2009Updated:September 21, 201265 Comments2 Mins Read
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    A strange issue has been identified in Ubuntu where video takes on a blue colored tint. Other descriptions of the problem include inverted colors, blue skin tones, or distorted video hues. The problems have been reproduced with Totem (Gstreamer), Totem (Xine), Mplayer, as well as VLC and other players.

    The common theme with this bug seems to be the use of the Nvidia closed source drivers.

    Update 3/11/2011: The problem has been isolated to the interaction between the proprietary NVIDIA driver and the X video extension. The fix should now restore correct video color to all players.

    Here is an example showing the blue tint problem.

    There are 3 fixes you can try. I have listed them from best to worst.

    Fix 1: Install the recomended NVIDIA drivers

    Change to the recommended drivers.

    System -> Administration -> Additional Drivers

    You should have 2 proprietary drivers available. Choose the recommended driver which should be your second option. Restart your system and you should be good to go!

    Fix 2: Create a custom setting in gstreamer-properties

    Make a change to gstreamer-properties.

    Open gstreamer-properties from within a terminal.

    $ gstreamer-properties

    Now click on the Video tab. From the Plugin dropdown box select Custom. Finally add the following line to the Pipeline box.

    videobalance hue=-1 ! autovideosink

    The window should look like this.

    gstreamer_properties

    Fix 3: Turn off Xv optimizations

    This is basically your last resort. This will fix your issues for all video players but will result in higher CPU utilization.

    Make a change to gstreamer-properties.

    Open gstreamer-properties from within a terminal.

    $ gstreamer-properties

    Now click on the Video tab. From the Plugin dropdown box select X Window System (No Xv).

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