I am (again)experimenting with VirtualDub in preparation to use it as I wait for my Dazzle Digital Video Creator II capture system to be delivered.

I'll be capturing VHS home movies and burning them to CDs.

Please explain the settings everyone thinks best for quality reproduction, etc.

I have noticed that whatever "Quality" setting I use the end file is larger than the original test video. And the quality is not as good. Why?

Also....what are the best "Use Target Rate of..", and "Forced Keyframes Every.." settings for quality.

Thanks( I have other questions on all the settings people find best, but I'll start with those....please give me ALL your prefered settings and how to Lock them in for next time....if you wish....I'll appreciate any and ALL info on what works best for people in best quality results.)