TMPGEnc quality question

[dizidave]

Has anyone done any kind of quality tests with TMPGEnc?

I use the Automatic-VBR setting at the minute and the results seem fine.

I was wondering if the 2-pass VBR produces and significant improvements.

Thanks.

[Mooney]

TMPGenc almost always delivers very good results according to my tests anyway, but the real VBR mode is of course the best one. It's taking a lot of extra time, though, since TMPGenc needs to scan through the whole movie before starting the actual encode. But hey! It's always worth it

[sue denim]

It's true .... the 2 pass VBR mode in TMPGenc is superb ..... but it will take about DOUBLE the amount of time that your Automatic_VBR does!

Cinema Craft Encoder is still regarded by purists to be the best MPEG2 encoder as it can do 3 pass (and more) VBR - but it costs an arm and a leg!!!

There are rumours that the eagerly awaited PRO version of TMPGenc will have an option to encode with upto 20 pass VBR !!!
I wonder how long that will take on my little Celeron 500??!!!??

Think I better upgrade, don't you?!!?

Sue xxx.

[dizidave]

hmmm thanks for the info

I think im gonna do a few tests on maybe a 5 min clip from a DVD.....ill post the results....Infact ill stick examples on my site and post a link.

I have heard that CCE is the best quality but can i hell get it work on my PC.

I like TMPGEnc as it seems relatively straight forward. I especially like the ease of which i can change from wide screen DVD to the NoMargin Output which is better for viewing on my normal 4:3 TV.

I know this is regarded as a big no no by most but id rather lose some of the edges andhave a larger picture.

Ill keep you posted as to how i get on.