Encoding help (Anime)

[evilmechy]

I'm new to encoding stuff. I'm trying to encode this anime: Zero no Tsukaima
(I'm using virtualdub, tell me if theres something else I could use) Do I need to use avisynth?

I'm trying to get rid of the black boxes above and below the video by using resize. Then here comes the problem, the compression, I know I should use Xvid as most sub groups use that but I'm not sure about the settings to use, plus I want the output size after encoding to be around 175mb.

Could you guys please help me?

Thanks,
Evil.

[neuron2]

Is your source a DVD?

[evilmechy]

No, its a raw from TV

Edit: How to include the avisynth script? I can see the changes the script does in Virtualdub, then do I need to use Full processing mode? or another mode? Thanks

[Sharktooth]

Just always use Fast recompress. Those "changes" are what VirtualDub will send to the encoder...

[evilmechy]

Just wanted to know, why does deen("a3d",4) and mftoon() seem to make the encode go at like 1fps only?

[check]

both are reasonably cpu intensive filters.

there are plenty of guides around for xvid options - I highly recommend you read several.