Best of the Free Encoders?

[Jeff Mott]

I'm hooking a friend up with all the free versions of RB for now. I've always used CCE so I don't know which of included free encoders is the best choice. Can anyone give any input? (This won't be a flame war I hope.)

[Rippraff]

(This won't be a flame war I hope.)
No flame war but this is violating forum rule 12:
Do not ask "what's best" because this question cannot be answered objectively. Each and everyone has their own view about what's best in a certain area. The best is what works best for you!

IMHO both HC encoder and AutoQMatEnc do a pretty good job.

Cu Rippraff

[Jeff Mott]

No flame war but this is violating forum rule 12Thanks. I can understand the need for such a rule, but I can also understand the occasional need for this type of question. But, in case keeping with the letter of the law is vitally important, I didn't really ask, "Which is best?"; I asked for each person's input.

IMHO both HC encoder and AutoQMatEnc do a pretty good job.Regarding HC encoder, I notice that the default quality/speed setting is default. Is there a significant difference between default and best? Better yet, is there a guide that covers each encoder in detail?



I'm still welcoming others' opinion, btw, even if it merely reaffirms one already given.

[kumi]

I've only had experience with HC...

It'd be nice if people uploaded some comparison clips *wink wink*