mainconcept encoder question

[tsantsa]

First I must say, that for the time spent converting (compared to tmpgenc) that the results are much better than expected. Second I have used the program a couple of times now and have one question....How do I tell what the final file size is supposed to be?
In tmpgenc the is a little slider deal that shows you what the final size (dvd is what i am usually converting to) is going to be and you can adjust your settings from there if you go over your 4 or so gig limit...well in Mainconcept I have run into oversized finished results a couple of times and for some reason I can't seem to find where I would check the output size before encoding. Label me a dummy but this is driving me crazy! I usually convert avi's and such so if someone knows anything about this please help.

Case in point...I just converted a 1.4 g avi for dvd and ended up with a 7 GIG file!!!

I MUST be doing something wrong!

[nomads]

Look to the bottom of the opening screen after you have set up you project. I don't think it is 100% accurate, but it is pretty close.

[tsantsa]

I looked and it doesnt show a capacity... I am using version 1.3.

[SaSi]

Don't worry, my first encoding with MC ended up inflating the file as well. Can't really remember how I done it exactly, but what I can remember is that I took the default DVD template settings and started playing with them. Once I found out how the program works it never happened again. I most likely selected a high bitrate.

Try to use the default template first and then, if you want to change any settings, change one at a time, untill you get an understanding of the usage.

Also, you should print and study the manual. It's good. Better yet, get version 1.4 and use the new manual, it's even better written.

[BJ_M]

use the bitrate calculator on this site ..

there is also an advanced (somewhat) addition to the manual on thier web site ..

[tsantsa]

I'll definitely be using this proggy more...I just like it a bit more than tmpgenc....And I don't think I am ready for CCE just yet!

[thredworm]

I had this problem to, but it's fairly easy to sort out.

Go to 'Details' on the main screen, then go to 'Advanced'. On the far right hand side at the bottom you can change the maximum bitrate. If you change it so the maximum bitrate is 4000 then the file size will be no bigger than 4 gigs. 3000 = no bigger than 3 gigs and so on....


Hope that helps.

[BJ_M]

huh ?

[Drakng]

Not quite correct 4000 bitrate = 4 gb 3000= 3gb.. It all depends on your size of video. A point in case, a 1 and half hr video at 4000 will definitely be more than 4gb!! But roughly 4000 bitrate for a 350mb file = 2 gb so do your calculation.You have no choice if you are doing a movie of 1 half hr on a single disc. In that case always set your bitrate no more that 4500. Remenber also to leave some ample room for troublesome disc, the so-called "edge of the disc" problem One simple way to calculate is to load the file that you intend to encode into TMPG , using the wizard. At the end you will see the size and bitrate, adjust accordingly, then use the same bitrate in mainconcept

[jtommyj]

One simple way to calculate is to load the file that you intend to encode into TMPG , using the wizard. At the end you will see the size and bitrate, adjust accordingly, then use the same bitrate in mainconcept

Thats exactly the procedure I use.