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  1. Exactly what would be the differences between an mpeg-1 and an mpeg-2 file, both encoded with CCE (through DVD2(S)VCD), 3-pass VBR, with the exact same bitrate settings (for example, 2300max-1900avg-1500min)?

    Would there be any difference? Would mpeg-2 be better? Why?

    Thanks in advance!
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  2. Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with CCE. Lots of debate in the forums over this, though.

    In all my attempts to create MPEG2 files for SVCDs, I end up with extremely large files and "blocky" video... two things I'm TRYING to avoid.

    Some people claim that MPEG2 doesn't really look that good until you up the bitrates to 4000 or higher. I haven't really bothered to try this, since the resulting files would be much too large for my intents and purposes.

    MPEG1 res is 352x240 (NTSC)
    MPEG2 res is 480x480 (NTSC)

    My logic was, higher res is better, right? Well, like I said, my MPEG2 trial runs were a bit disappointing. I think the highest I ever set the bitrate was around 2500, and even those files were much too large than I was willing to except.

    If you are concerned with fitting 60 - 80 minutes to a CD (or more!), MPEG1 files will be much smaller and actually look better than low bitrate MPEG2 files.

    Correct me if I'm wrong.
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  3. mpeg-2 files are normally a higher bitrate. of course if your trying to fit space you can lower the bitrate. I think the max bitrate for standard svcd is around 2500.


    if you have CCE you can do a 4 or 5 pass mpeg-2 and it comes out very nice. CCE is what is best used for ripping dvd2svcd. 4 or 5 pass and the quality is smooth.
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  4. I will ignore any attempts to renew the MPEG1 vs MPEG2 debate here. That said, the following is generally accepted:

    CCE is not considered a strong MPEG1 encoder. Most prefer TMPGEnc or Panasonic for this.

    CCE can produce excellent MPEG2 results with 4 or 5 passes. Widescreen movies, and the CVD resolution of 352x480 will make it that much better.

    If the MPEG1 and MPEG2 have the exact same resolution and the source is progressive, there should be no theoretical differences. The variability of encoders makes theory difficult to apply, see above.
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