Default setting on TMPG need tweaking?

[nish_uk]

Hi!

On all of my films the sources are avi files. I always get the largest resolution available (usually 570 x 372 or 640 x 320, or something like that). I always convert to mpeg1 as well (for compatibility reasons).

I have noticed that tmpg usually produces an mpeg which is slightly off centre (some of u may have experienced this) and on my latest film, discovered that the film was too big as some of the writing on the bottom was cut off- tho only a bit of it from the side.

I suspect that it is related to the aspect ratio setting but am not sure. I think I usually leave it at 1:1 but would I have to change it?If it is related to the aspect ratio, could someone please tell me which setting/resolution to use to keep the film full screen but perfectly so its all on?

Thanks

N

[Conquest10]

for the arrange setting, have it at full screen (keep aspect ratio)

[nish_uk]

Sure I do that mate, but still it cuts bits out and is slightly off centre!

I thought I would have to tinker with the aspect ratio setting as my files are round 640 or 720 width for example and mpeg1 is something like 320?

ug! Help!

[Conquest10]

what is the resolution of the mpeg?

[nish_uk]

dunno now, ive just burned it to vcd before and deleted the mpeg

Im guessing coz I kept the aspect ratio which has a larger resolution than mpeg1 it would have cut a bit off. Do u not have this problem?

[Conquest10]

what exactly are the settings you use in tmpgenc?

[nish_uk]

damn ur fast!

I just use the default settings, dont change anything! Just looking at some of these settings now, isnt 4:3 a normal full size ratio?

[Conquest10]

what is the resolution you're using? some dvd players cannot play some frame sizes accurately.

[nish_uk]

1:1 VGA, is my copy of TMPGEnc outdated? Ive just read a post from someone mentionin 3.2 in 'the pulldown menu', but I aint got it! -(he was referrring to the ratio with pulldown right?)
My version is 2.510.49.157

[Conquest10]

no, i meant is it 352x240, 720x480, 480x480, or 352x480? 1:1 is the arrange method. 3:2 pulldown is used for movies that are 23.97. that should not be an issue here. i have the same version of tmpgenc.

[nish_uk]

sorry mate, my mistake.

Its 352x240
(MPEG-1 352x240 29.97fps CBR 1150kbps, Layer-2 44100Hz 192kbps)

[Conquest10]

hm...it should play right if those are your settings. i don't know what could be wrong. in the advanced tab, do you have it at full screen (keep aspect ratio)?

[nish_uk]

mmm, interesting, just checked that out, think its set to 'Full screen' but not at Keep aspect ratio! This is obviously the problem then? Also noticed a Keep Aspect Ratio 2, whats that all about?

[Conquest10]

i'm not sure. it looks the same as the first one.

[nish_uk]

lol, do u think thats my problem then? The keep aspect ratio thing?

[Conquest10]

probably. that is what controls how the movie will be displayed on screen.

[nish_uk]

Cheers for that mate, Ill give that a go next time

As for that 2nd aspect ratio option, -think ill stay clear - had my head battered enough for now!

Thanx again

N

[Conquest10]

no prob, bob

[nish_uk]

ug! Just done a movie with the new instructions, bastards in widescreen tho! I want full screen so should I choose the 'no margin' option instead- as to get rid of the black borders?

[Conquest10]

yep. but you know you will lose the video on the sides.

[nish_uk]

no way! seems u cant win!

Is there an option available which lets u stretch the video so its full screen but doesnt overstretch it so u dont get anything cut off?

[nish_uk]

Whats that pulldown option about as well? I remember u mentioned it being related to 23.976 films, this film is that rate.

Do u know what would happen if I change the Source Aspect Ratio to 4:3 525 line ntsc? Coz thats normal tv size isnt it?!

AAArrgh! Talk about a head wreck!

[Conquest10]

pulldown is just so you can encode the movie at 23. the dvd player plays it at 29.97. i'm horrible at definitions. its called telecine or something like that.
and no, you can't make a movie fullscreen without cropping out some of the movie. if it was fullscreen in the first place, then you could. you could also just encode it at fullscreen, but everyone will look really, really skinny.

[neopolss]

Keep aspect ratio 2 setting is primarily used for 16:9 movies. Using the standard (keep aspect ratio) on a 16:9 will look larger, as the ratio is actually larger than it should be. I tend to use 4:3 keep aspect ratio and 16:9 keep aspect ratio 2 (and clip the borders). The end result looks exactly like it should appear.