Nero Recode 2.1.1.18 released

[DVDRFreak]

Ahead has released a new version of Nero Recode 2.

I could not find a change log but I did notice a new option for encoding. The high quality option.

Update:
This is what I found on what is new at warp2search:
The arrival of Nero Recode 2.1 heralds a new era in recoding. The latest version of our popular DVD compression tool contains many new features. We would now like to exclusively present the Nero Recode 2.1 highlights:

*unbeatable speed - Nero is unquestionably the fastest 9-to-5 DVD copying application
*High-quality mode for even greater excellence
*irresistible image quality - Nero wins the PSNR test
*encoding files in Nero Digital format

For more information about Nero Recode 2.1 and its exciting new features, please visit our website. To download Nero Recode 2.1 please click here and download Package 2. Enjoy Nero Recode 2.1 - and if you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

Update3:
Found the release notes for 2.1.1.16:
2.1.1.16

Release Date: 08-11-2004
Features Added

* New improved Nero Digital profiles for improved CE compatibility

Transcoding DVD to DVD:

* New high quality mode for DVD transcoding has been added
* Extreme performance enhancements for normal quality DVD transcoding
* New Option: Copy only the main movie of a DVD to a DVD compilation type

Transcoding to Nero Digital:

* New improved Nero Digital profiles for improved CE compatibility
* Support for transcoding video files to Nero Digital has been added (AVI, AVS, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MOV, VOB, WMV)
* Support for Nero Digital chapter marks - a Nero Digital file can now have chapters; chapters from DVD titles are automatically taken over. For all other files, the user can specify the chapter marks himself.
* Copy the main movie of a DVD to Nero Digital project type
* Encoding of 2 audio tracks and 2 subtitle tracks into one .mp4 file is now possible
* Data files can also be added to a Nero Digital project
* Support splitting of Nero Digital files to several discs or to one file of custom size
* High speed first pass for 2 pass encoding has been added
* Support for "square pixels" in mp4 files has been added

General:

* Drag & Drop video files to Nero Digital File encoding project has been added
* Support for Dual Layer DVD has been added
* Option for not ejecting the disc after burning has been added
* Advanced keyboard support, e.g. "select all" (<ctrl> + <a>) in "Select Titles" dialog has been added
* Resizing columns in DVD list view via double click

Bug Fixes

* Nero Digital: encoding of 5.1 channel audio works now
* "Closed captions" are no longer stripped during requantize
* File size is now also shown for video files, not only for DVD titles
* Fixed the calculation of the final size in the re-author mode
* Removed "Remaining Time" and "FPS" from burner page for first pass, if two pass mode is selected
* Changed German translation for one string in preferences



Update2:
Did run a test on my favorite test DVD NARC. Encoding from harddisk to harddisk took 21 minutes including high quality mode and deep analyses. The quality has improved very much. The first scene used to be unwatchable but now it contains just a few macro blocks. Did not do a comparison to the new DVD shrink yet.

[MackemX]

increased quality?, I wonder, I just wonder

LOL, :D

[DVD Maniac]

Now I wonder where the source for the quality improvements came from??????

He He - I think we all know the answer to that one :sly:

Good luck to them, as long as the happy marriage continues ;)

[quantum]

It's nice to see CC is supported in Recode. But since Shrink can now blank titles with a still, is there any reason not to use Shrink? Assuming they both have the same new AEC engine, they seem equal.

[luphy]

I think Recode can combine titlesets right?

To me, that's the last feature that Shrink needs before all other transcoders become obsolete....Recode has it, DVD2One has it. I think this is a must-have feature for backing up episodics or flippers to make it easier to navigate between episodes/chapters. Not all standalone DVD players have remotes to jump titles easily.

Right now, I use DVD2One to combine titlesets after I've trimmed them with DVDShrink. Usually takes 7 to 8 minutes. It's too bad Shrink does not have this feature. I've gotten to love the GUI of Shrink and really do not want to try Recode.

Anyone know what Shrink has that Recode does not? Does Recode have the reauthor/trimming feature?

[dvd_maniac]

I like to use recode on movies under 2 hours. I use dvd2svcd with CCE when doing anything 2+ hours and episode discs. I use the Batch mode. My question is if I use the new recode with highest quality, what would be the comparison to the output of that vs. CCE?
I know I can test this myself and I will. I was just wondering what other people think of the comparison as well...

[TheSeeker]

the new Recode reminds me suspiciously of DVD Shrink. Who emulated whom with the setup and behavior of the program?

[DVD Maniac]

This whole thing has been hotly debated before - just check out the old forum threads for Shrink and Recode where there is a "possible" relationship between Mr Shrink and Ahead. Its alleged that Shrink is simply a beta test entity for Recode. For my part, I really don't care what that supposed relationship is and good luck to both of them. We the users have a choice for a totally free "version" or one where we have to own the main Nero software (which many have anyway)and get a slightly prettier interface.

You pays your money (or not) and gets your choice.....

[TheSeeker]

Yea personally i couldnt care less... I have never used recode but may use this new one now that it has high quality settings and advanced analysis features.

[b0b0b0b]

It would only make me happy to know that mr. shrink was being compensated for his efforts.

[DVDRFreak]

Originally posted by luphy
I think Recode can combine titlesets right?

To me, that's the last feature that Shrink needs before all other transcoders become obsolete....Recode has it, DVD2One has it. I think this is a must-have feature for backing up episodics or flippers to make it easier to navigate between episodes/chapters. Not all standalone DVD players have remotes to jump titles easily.

Right now, I use DVD2One to combine titlesets after I've trimmed them with DVDShrink. Usually takes 7 to 8 minutes. It's too bad Shrink does not have this feature. I've gotten to love the GUI of Shrink and really do not want to try Recode.

Anyone know what Shrink has that Recode does not? Does Recode have the reauthor/trimming feature?

It can combine titles and has the feature to keep the DVD datafiles. Also I personaly like the Nero Digital stuff. Mpeg 4 encoding the easy way.

DVD shrink has however the four EAC settings which you can choose from to get optimal quality. These settings are not in Recode. It has just the high qualty option without aditional settings.
The trim function in reauthor mode is also available in Recode.