What is the fastest way to encode for a VCD?

[mister_to_you]

Hi,

I've just started to make vcd's but it's taking about 14 HOURS! to encode a 1hr 30min movie.

I'm using Virtual Dub to get the sound and then TMPGEnc to encode them together.

My system is only AMD K-6 400 so is that going to be the main problem?

Are there any settings i should change on TMPGEnc that would cut time?


Any information would be very much appreciated.


Thanks in advance.

[poopyhead]

My system is only AMD K-6 400 so is that going to be the main problem?

yes, that is the MAIN problem. your CPU power is the most critical factor in how fast you encode, given the same encoder settings. RAM, video card, hdd RPM, etc... all that doesn't directly affect encoder performance..as long as you have the necessary amounts of those, you should be fine. however, CPU is directly related because any upgrade you do will noticeably decrease encode time. i'm sorry to say, but you prolly do need to upgrade if you want any significant decreases in encode time.

that being said...

I'm using Virtual Dub to get the sound and then TMPGEnc to encode them together.

you can also try using dvd2avi to extract the sound (into .wav file) and frameserve into tmpgenc.

Are there any settings i should change on TMPGEnc that would cut time?

yes, but you may have to sacrifice quality. since you're making VCD 2.0, you're stuck with CBR...fortunately, that's the fastest. however, there's a setting for motion search accuracy in the video settings. it would be optimal to set that to high quality (slow), as ppl have found that it produces the best quality:encode time ratio. going to the highest level (i.e. highest quality (slowest)) increases encode time dramatically, but doesn't increase video quality very much. for you, you could lower that setting...however, your video quality will suffer....since, you're making a VCD, which is of lower quality, you should try to keep as much quality as possible.

other things to consider, don't use any filters in tmpgenc...each additional filter will add to your encode time. however, some filters may help with the quality, but again, it's a tradeoff.

good guide

https://www.videohelp.com/sefy/?id=ClassicalGuide.html

[spiderman2k1]

best way for you to make a VCD is to use a capture card. And windows 2000 or XP. Go to www.dazzlegeek.com see if your mother board will work with the Dazzle 2. You can also use a ATI AIW card. To buy a Dazzle 2 go to http://www.shopharmony.com/ to buy a ATI ALL IN WONDER go to www.pricewatch.com if you want to encode a VCD from the hard drive you will be to upgrade your pc. But real time capturing is also good if you do not want to wast time ripping dvd and encoding

[poopyhead]

best way for you to make a VCD is to use a capture card.

analog source vs. digital source

quality wise, capturing is never going to be as good as encoding straight from the source...in this case, it would be the DVD, even though that's not the ultimate source of the film