Encoding DV with CCE ver2.70 - help with settings

[shorton]

Hi guys:

I have to encode a large DV-AVI with CCE. Target is DVD mpeg2. All the related guides and older posts I found were for CCE v2.50 but I have version 2.70. I understand most of the settings but there are a few I'm not sure about and need help.

FYI, I haven't been using avisynth scripts, I just open the file within CCE, set it up and encode.

I have a question about a few settings in CCE 2.70:

1) Field order. Under Encoder settings, advanced, I have "Output top field first stream" UNchecked. I understand that DV has bottom field first, so this appears to be the correct selection. But, I saw where CCE version 2.50 had a bug and the field order had to be corrected. I don't know if 2.70 has the bug or not. Can someone tell me the correct setting for version 2.70

2) I read somewhere that DV had the 4:1:1 colorspace?. So, in CCE 2.70, should I select the "preprocess 4:1:1 -> 4:2:2 interpolation" option?

3) Under "Picture settings", "Natural" is the default selection. The footage is outdoor motorcycle racing. Is "natural" a proper, or good selection?

4) There is a 2:3 and a 3:2 pull down radio button, but the "Pull down" checkbox beside them is grayed out. I'm not sure if this has any effect or not. I do not have the "Inv 3:2 pulldown" checkbox checked. Let me know if I need to do anything with these, please.

:thanks:

[45tripp]

You could read the manual.

also this:
http://www.doom9.org/index.html?/mpg/cce270.htm

you should use avisynth scripts

1. uncheck and set offset to 0.

2. try both.
That the option no longer exists in sp2 says something to me.

3. my preference is to set no filters.
try.

4. it's greyed out because dvd compliant is ticked.
if you have 23.976 fps source pulldown flags are inserted to get 29.97. DV is 29.97, it's not ticked, it doesn't concern you.

gl