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  1. 16th Jan 2003 11:43 #1
    feh
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    Quick question: why does everyone seem to use tmpgenc? Is it really that much better than everything else, or just because it's free?

    If I'm using PowerDirector (or any other package) for editing, and it also has the ability to encode to mpg2, is there a reason not to just do it with PowerDirector?

    Is it a quality issue, and is tmpgenc really that much better?

    Thanks.
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  2. 16th Jan 2003 11:45 #2
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    that's why:
    http://www.vcdhelp.com/comparison.htm#mpeg
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  3. 16th Jan 2003 11:57 #3
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    It really is better (when used properly) than most other encoders, apart from CCE. And it is probably better than CCE for mpeg1. Certainly, if you compare it with Nero, Pinnacle or Roxio (and probably a lot of other pricier offerings) there is no comparison.

    And TMPG is not free for mpeg2, but it is probably the best value software you can find anywhere.
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  4. 16th Jan 2003 14:11 #4
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    I can honestly say that I've never used a piece of software more than Tmpeg. For $49 it can do everything the big boys can (CCE etc) with the same quality at about 5% the cost.
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  5. 16th Jan 2003 14:26 #5
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    Originally Posted by LanceSteel
    I can honestly say that I've never used a piece of software more than Tmpeg. For $49 it can do everything the big boys can (CCE etc) with the same quality at about 5% the cost.
    You got ripped off, I only payed $48 :P
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  6. 16th Jan 2003 14:54 #6
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    You must have got a slightly imperfect version. Don't complain if it doesn't work properly. 8)
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    The simple rule of thumb is...

    MPEG1/VCD, go for Tmpgenc.
    MPEG2/SVCD, go for CCE.

    Although I would really like to see a 4 pass Tmpgenc encoding, when its implemented...
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  8. 16th Jan 2003 22:45 #8
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    Although I would really like to see a 4 pass Tmpgenc encoding, when its implemented...
    once multipass VBR is implemented and the speed is increased, TMPGEnc will rule the world! mwahahaha.a..aaahhahaa *cough*
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  9. 17th Jan 2003 01:13 #9
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    Originally Posted by Dodzzz
    Although I would really like to see a 4 pass Tmpgenc encoding, when its implemented...
    once multipass VBR is implemented and the speed is increased, TMPGEnc will rule the world! mwahahaha.a..aaahhahaa *cough*
    I hope the price won't go 4 times higher then....
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  10. 17th Jan 2003 01:42 #10
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    Originally Posted by tempe
    I hope the price won't go 4 times higher then....
    The time to encode will be 4 times longer, though.
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