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  1. I've recently started using TMPGEnc Authoring Works 5 based on a recommendation from this forum, and I'm very pleased with it, but I have a question re the quality of the output Blu Ray. I transfer .tivo files that have been unwrapped to plain MPEG2 files. In the Authoring Works software, you can choose the size of the output Blu Ray, either a target size or no target (if no target, the software shows you the expected size) or you can choose the disc size-- either 25g or 50g. I understand that quality will decrease if you choose to squeeze a larger file on to a 25g disc, but I'm curious as to whether asking to use a 50g disc for a file that would otherwise fit on a 25g disc means that your output will be higher quality. Put another way, I've been letting the software choose the size (no target) and a 2 to 3 hour movie is typically 19 to 22 gig and will fit on a 25g disc. I've noticed that if I choose to burn onto a 50g disc, the size increases to around 30g. Does this mean that the 50g disc picture quality is better? why does it choose the 19-22g in the first place if that's so? Thanks
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    Choosing to burn to a 50GB disc is TMPGenc's cue to increase the bitrate. All other things being equal, a higher bitrate should make for better-looking video. But the "other things" are seldom equal. IIWY, I'd create exactly the same program twice, one for 25GB and the other for 50GB BD-Rs, load them into your blu-ray player, and observe if there are big differences in quality between the two, if there are differences to begin with.
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  3. Thanks, my initial impression is that with the lower bit rate conversions I can't tell any difference from the original file, but I'll try your suggestion and see.
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