Encoding options......

[xxxstarmanxxx]

Here are my final encoding options for Jonny's pmp player.

For DVD conversion my prefered method is now as follows:

Encoder: Virtualdub

Codec: Xvid 2pass

Filters: Resize - Crop (If needed) - Sharpen 20 (The most important choice)

Audio: 128kbs via BeLight

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For any other file (IE not DVD quality) my prefered method is as follows:

Encoder: Mencoder via Winmenc GUI

Codec: Xvid 2pass

Filters: Resize - Hardup

Audio: 128kbs via Mencoder

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Virtualdub 2pass encoding using the sharpen filter will drastically encrease your encoding times. On average - switching this filter on will half your fps throughput via the encoder - But the rewards are worth it. Using the sharpen filter is the ONLY WAY to get an encode anywhere near Jonny's Spiderman Trailer if you want rips of around 900-950mb (1gb stick).

An average 2hr movie will take around 3.5 hours to encode on a recent PC (xp3000 / P4 2.4) + Audio encoding time - SO - If those time frames are too over the top for you dont expect anything near Jonny's original demo.

I'm using Mencoder+Winmenc for any other sources now as its fast and due to the original file not being upto standard - Its speed is worth the compromise.

I will encode a trailer using my first option later today to up to the board - but I suggest anyone who is looking for absolute quality to test the first method with the sharpen filter - It truely does make for some amazing encoding if you have the time.

All the best

J.

[pegasus]

Hmm why not use this??
http://www.videora.com/en-us/Converter/PMP

the same people who created PSP Video 9