For this movie should I burn VCD or SVCD?

[Rool]

Hi,
Quick question guys. I knew a site which answered this question but
can't find it. I have a ok-quality movie which I want to burn as
SVCD or VCD.
The movie file details according to GSPOT:
Bitrate: 805 kb/s
Resolution: 576x240

I would like to burn SVCD since it has better quality
but I don't want to waste time if there won't be much difference.

So please advise me guys, SVCD or VCD?

Thanks,
Rahul

[flaninacupboard]

this is 100% subjective, and depends on many factors.

just make a DVD, no one can argue with that....

[rk_video]

Since the bitrate is so low, you'll not get good quality video at higher resolutions. Unless you have a higher bitrate than 1150kbps, it does not make sense to go beyond a CD. Forget about making a SVCD from your clip.

[junkmalle]

You didn't say but your source is most likely Divx or Xvid and widescreen. Converting to SVCD will definitely look better than VCD.

[flaninacupboard]

i told ya, three different opinions already! Give it another..... 2 hours and someone will suggest KVCD.

[Rool]

lol ur rite flanina. thanks for the suggestions guys, i can't make a dvd though i dont have a dvd burner . Yeah my source is Xvid, i didn't mention that and its widescreen. I think I'll burn a KVCD (I read
about it on kvcd.net thx flanina) or a VCD. I have a lot of CD's
so its alright.

thanks,
rahul

[flaninacupboard]

haha, ok. just bear in mind KVCD isn't as compatible as VCD if you go that way.

[junkmalle]

If you reduce to (K)VCD you'll be losing a lot of resolution. From 576x240 down to 352x132 or thereabouts (if you keep your aspect ratio). You'll be loosing a lot. If you go with SVCD you'll be around 480x272. Of course you'll probably end up spreading it across two or more CDs.

[Rool]

You're right its not very compatible, my dvd player doesn't like it very much, the audio sometimes skips with KVCD. You bring up a good point junkmalle so I think I will encode to SVCD unless anyone suggests anything else.

Thanks.