Better Quality ... ?

[proctor]

I Ripped a DVD using the help guide. I'm now doing the TMPGEnc work, and I did a 3mb sample which didn't seem to come out in very good quality ... what can I check or enhance ?

[NickmanXXX]

I'm afraid you need to give more information, e.g. what you understand under "TmpegENC-Work". Do you want to make VCD, SVCD or just mpeg1-Stream or mpeg2-Streams.

[proctor]

I'd like to make a VCD

[vcdfreak]

Something you need to live with. To some people VCD quality sxxk. Sometimes in the scene with quick motion or great details, MPEG-1 (VCD spec) tend to show up a lots of compression "artifact". Just like when you compress your JPEG photos. Those with great details tend to result in bigger file size. In order for the encorder to fit in to the limited bandwidth of VCD (max at 1150kbps), frames need to be compressed more which will result in poorer picture quality. Try SVCD or DVD format (MPEG-2), if VCD is not for you.

[BOB-C]

if all fails you can use avi format..ok so only pc/mac owners get to watch..but at least you can get the picture resolution up.. check out bearshare ste .ive done avi's @ 512 x 288 amd ive even seen profiles for dvd2 converters with 640 x 300+ its even possible to produce a 720 x 400 avi and still have it fit 1 cd (you have to play about with the bit rate - thats the trick lower bitrate = small er file another tip for avi 22050khz stereo mp3 wav audio smaller audio file helps too.

[poopyhead]

1) increase the resolution (won't affect filesize but apparently helps the quality)

2) motion search accuracy to high quality (slow)

3) increase bitrate (file bigger=better quality)

[pinoy2201]

the only problem with poopyheads solution is that it would become an XVCD so make sure your DVD Drive can read XVCD

[vitualis]

If you think that blocking causes a greater loss of quality compared to a softer image, then you should probably try Panasonic MPEG encoder.

TMPGEnc tends to give sharper output but it is also blockier. Panasonic gives softer output but IMHO, has much less perceptable blocking.

Regards.

[proctor]

Thank you all
I learned more and I'm implementing the new info

[gonz0]

In TMPGEnc, I've also had good luck with this advanced setting: "Quantize Matrix" tab / check "Soften block noise". The default values seem to work OK.

I recommend finding a place in your movie with lots of motion, detail, and colors. Encode a short segment with various settings to see which one's give you the most "bang for your buck." Plus, if you search the web for TMPGEnc information, you'll find a lot more information (e.g. what the settings actually mean).

[natcom]

hey i have come out with a way to make vcd look like divx and only used one cd for a movie i will give out more info on that if anyone request it

[proctor]

Sure man .. give it out to me and everyone here while you are at it

[baker]

Just use my guide

baker