MPEG Streamclip - DVD encoding

[kivi]

Hello there.

I wanna rip some DVD excerpts using MPEG Streamclip. Which optimal settings would you recommend? Check the attached screenshot. Since the source is a DVD, should I check anything from "deinterlace" or "interlaced" settings? What would you recommend and why? What about "Frame Blending" or "Better Downscaling"? Also, as you can see, the original frame size of the video is 720x480 (4:3). Last time I uploaded the same size on YouTube, the picture was stretched. Should I change the frame into 640x480? Source's frame rate is 29.97fps. Keep the same?YouTube recommended settings: http://goo.gl/DHQ5Y9

I'm aiming for the maximum quality possible. The ripped videos will be uploaded on YouTube.

Thank you!

[smrpix]

Highest quality: file/convert to mpeg...

No conversion, no quality loss.

[kivi]

It will also have a difference on YouTube?

[smrpix]

For YouTube straight out of MpegStreamclip your settings look mostly fine. Use 640x480 for correct scaling -- not stretched, and check Better downscaling -- which will probably not make a huge difference but will take a little longer. If the interlaced scaling option becomes active, use that too.

[asuka4125]

for youtube, you can use

• Best format for YouTube: H.264, MPEG-2 or MPEG-4
• Aspect Ratio: Native aspect ratio without letterboxing (examples: 4:3, 16:9)
• Resolution: 640x360 (16:9) or 480x360 (4:3) recommended
• Audio format: MP3 or AAC preferred
• Frames per second: 30
• Maximum length: 10 minutes (we recommend 2-3 minutes)
• Maximum file size: 1 GB