Xvid n00b Urget Help!

[googoomagoo]

Hey everybody , I am relatively new to encoding with Xvid since I have been encoding all movies in the SVCD format. I would like some advice on how to encode high quality captures from TV that follow these standards:


- Maximum (NTSC) resolution is 720x480 @ 30fps
- Videos must be encoded using 2 or more passes.
- All videos MUST be manually deinterlaced / ivtc'd (if possible).
- Maximum allowed average bitrate is 2500 kbps.
- Maximum peak bitrate during any 1 second of video is 8000 kbps.
- GMC and QPEL are NOT allowed.
- Key frames should be inserted every 30 frames or less.

I would like to know what program would be ideal for this (mind you I would be extracting audio from source and editing it so it can be re-encoded with the final video)

I currently use TMPGEnc 2.5 for all my video editing needs as the ivtc tool is invaluable.The most preferred method for me would be too output the Xvid from TMPGenc 2.5. I would like the encoded Xvid to be a 23.976 FPS video (internally playing at 29.97 FPS) but I am not sure whether Xvid can support this.

Anyway I need help understanding how to use the 2-pass encoding feature of the Xvid codec. I am at a loss regarding how to get the best quality out of it, any resources or tips would be greatly appreciated Also if any professionals of the Xvid codec could recommend a great muxer/de-muxer that would be good since TMPGEnc cant seem to output mp3's for Xvid

Please help me out Thankyou !

[redwudz]

All you really need is VirtualDub and the Xvid codec. I use VD Mod as it's more versatile. You can load VOBs into it if you want to go that route from a DVD. You could also add the Lame MP3 codec for better MP3 control.

Here's one guide: https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=221896

For Xvid info: http://www.xvid.org/ is a good place to start.