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AsPiRiN
19th May 2002, 23:50
Hi all,
i own a Hauppauge wintvpci FM stereo(nicam) and i use it to capture my favorite programs and many times to burn them to cds.
I think that in real-time(CBR) capturing xvid gives better results than other codecs without dropping any frames.I usually use 352x288(PAL) and the software that gives me full a/v synch is avi_io.Others(like virtualdub) have synch problems for me(any suggestions??).
I like to ask you what is better?to capture directly to a low bitrate(something like 800 for example) in order that the output video fits in one cd or is it better to capture at a higher bitrate and then reencode the avi at a lower bitrate??Which one should it give the best video??
THX

Ookami
20th May 2002, 18:20
Use what is best for you... Make a few test clips and see for yourself. That's the best answer you can get...

You can also make a search and/or read the FAQ, you can find MANY (and I mean MANY!) discussions about this...

Cheers,

Ookie.