svcd experimentation

[meterman]

I've done the xVCD route and now want to test the sVCD route. I have a file (.avi @ ~640x480) and encode it using TMPEG and default svcd template. My question is based on my first test run. Firstly, I could only fit roughly 40 minutes onto a 80 min cd (approx. 2500 CBR). Secondly, the screen resolution was not all that wonderful. Any comments for a newbie? I realize there are probably many things that I'm ignorant about...but bear with me.

[tenders]

the quality of your encode will depend on how good your source file is. if you want to get more minutes on a disc you can lower your bitrate,but you will lose quality. hope that helps you.

[meterman]

the source seems to be better (quality) than the encoded file. I think something is happening during the encoding process. Should I raise the default resolution to something higher (maybe 720x480) or try BVR 2 pass? But this is starting to get back into the xVCD genre. Is there any advantage to my experimentation?

[tenders]

if i were you i would just try one thing at a time. experimentation is
good,thats one way you learn. the best thing to do is to read the guides
<------ and follow them,especially if you are new to this