Is it safe: 2nd pass re-encoding with different bitrate in 2pass encodes

[chros]

So: I was making a 2 pass encode with HQ-Slower profile, trargeting 1/2 CD size. But the final QP values are very low.

Can I use the previously generated stats file in my new 2nd pass encode which will have the double bitrate (so I can spare the 1st pass time, all other settings are equal) ...

Thanks

[akupenguin]

Yes. Very large bitrate differences can cause problems, but a factor of 2 shouldn't be too bad.

[chros]

Thank you!