23.97FPS or 29.97FPS

[Laddydaddy]

I have been told that if I encode a vcd in the mpeg1 format at 23.97fps, I must add a 3:2 pulldown to convert it to 29.97fps. Alternatively I can encode the film (a dvd rip) at 29.97fps. Theory has it that if I encode at 23.97fps my standalone dvd player won't be able to play it or that the picture will be jerky. Now I have encoded most of my rips at 23.97fps because I notice a marked difference in quality compared to 29.97fps. I never add the 3:2 pulldown, and my vcds have always played with no problem. I have tried them on Apex players, a Sampo player, and a Daewoo player and each one has played without fail. So my question is, why must I encode a video at 29.97fps or add a pulldown to convert 23.97fps to 29.97fps? Am i getting bum information or am I missing something?

[kinneera]

For a regular VCD (MPEG1), you do not need to add a 2:3 pulldown flag, in fact it's not even possible to my knowledge. A framerate of 23.976 is allowed by the VCD standard.

For SVCD, the advice is correct but not applicable to your situation.

[Laddydaddy]

Thanks for clearing that up for me. Your answer was greatly appreciated!

[Stinky]

If you can encode to NTSCFilm (23.976fps), you should -- you get more film per meg

Less Frames = Smaller File Size

and as kinneera said NTSCFilm is a VCD standard

[playndirty101]

movie is at 23.97FPS

what if i used unlock.mcf template and adjusted the pixels higher... would that smooth or sharpen the picture?