DVD settings in TMPGEnc

[Jukka]

Ok, nearly got it sussed now.

I've got a DivX that is 640 x 272 (2.35:1) that I want to convert to DVD in TMPGEnc. There is 1 setting that is puzzling me, first of all I set the Video Arrange Method to 'Full Screen Keep Aspect Ratio' to give the correct aspect of the DivX. However, what template should I use, DVD or DVD-16:9 ? Is the second setting like an Anamorphic setting? Also do I need to change settings in my DVD Authoring software so that it is 16:9? I have a widescreen TV so would like the best possible resolution / quality etc.

(Yeah I know I could test burn a few but if I can get the advice for free then I will),

TIA

Jukka

[dlawedor]

look at the following URL: http://dvd-hq.info/Compression.html

[Craig Tucker]

For Divx source use DVD and set aspect ratio as 1:1(vga), with video arrange method as full screen (keep aspect ratio)

[Jukka]

Ok some confusion here I think, I know I should set the source aspect ratio to 1:1 VGA, but what should I set the output ratio to 4:3 or 16:9? What difference does it make to the mpeg stream? Or are you saying I should set the output ratio to 1:1, if so I am confused.

TIA

Jukka

[Craig Tucker]

Do you mean under the video tab in settings, is it not locked to 4:3

[Jukka]

Yep thats the one, and it is locked. However in the project wizard there is a DVD template (4:3 aspect) and a 16:9 DVD template (16:9 aspect!!). Which one should I use, what is the difference?

TIA

Jukka

[Craig Tucker]

My project wizard looks like this



I just select straightforward PAL or NTSC which are 4:3 you will maintain the correct aspect ratio by selecting full screen (keep aspect ratio) in the video arrange method.

[Jukka]

Ok, we're on the same page now.

Son't suppose you know what the DVD (16:9) Template does then?

Thanks

Jukka

[Craig Tucker]

I believe you would use that when encoding from a ripped 16:9 DVD, rather than a widescreen divx.

[sagalout]

I always use the 16:9 DVD template, which gives me the correct ratio on my widesreen TV. If I use the 4:3 template I find that the borders are too big, and I have to do a 16:9 zoom setting on my TV :/

[Xtasy2002]

I always use the 16:9 DVD template, which gives me the correct ratio on my widesreen TV. If I use the 4:3 template I find that the borders are too big, and I have to do a 16:9 zoom setting on my TV :/

Explain exactly how you do it (Settings), since that is what the original poster was asking for.