BD25 Quick Encode VS. Default for BD25

[JJB]

I guess I am not sure what the difference is between these and what is the best reason to use one or the other (always movie only). I encode to AC3 @448. So far I can't tell the difference on a 50" Samsung but then again my Oppo up convert is very, very watchable.. Age depending for us seniors, I guess.

Thanks

[jdobbs]

I guess I am not sure what the difference is between these and what is the best reason to use one or the other (always movie only). I encode to AC3 @448. So far I can't tell the difference on a 50" Samsung but then again my Oppo up convert is very, very watchable.. Age depending for us seniors, I guess.

Thanks I'm not sure I understand... but if you are doing Movie-Only, the "Quick Encode" option has no effect. It is designed specifically for extras -- which aren't included on a movie-only disc.

[JJB]

I'm not sure I understand... but if you are doing Movie-Only, the "Quick Encode" option has no effect. It is designed specifically for extras -- which aren't included on a movie-only disc.

I'm sorry I meant "High Speed Option (BD25)". DVD9 Verbatim are almost the same price as Maxell BD25 OR Memorex BD25 at Frys on sale so I have been using the High Speed for most disc around 20+ to 30GB and have seemed to be pleased with the results.

I have had somewhat success, 80% (good), using DVD9 with blocking in the video with some and is just a bad rip so I just use BD25.

Thanks!

[eTiMaGo]

High Speed for BD25 mode is a great time-saver, but I can really see a difference in visual quality, especially dark parts which can get really blocky :( Normal quality with one-pass CRF is my sweet spot for quality/speed :)

[jdobbs]

High Speed for BD25 mode is a great time-saver, but I can really see a difference in visual quality, especially dark parts which can get really blocky :( Normal quality with one-pass CRF is my sweet spot for quality/speed :)If you haven't used that setting in a while you may want to try again. I added "CABAC" to the comand line and it improved considerably.

It all depends on the content. In most discs it looks fine.

I usually use the "Good" setting with "One Pass (ABR)" set for my BD-25 backups. It's a good trade-off -- much faster than 2-pass and accurate sizing, but using more of X264's capability than "High Speed (BD-25)".

[bobrap]

If you haven't used that setting in a while you may want to try again. I added "CABAC" to the comand line and it improved considerably.

It all depends on the content. In most discs it looks fine.

I usually use the "Good" setting with "One Pass (ABR)" set for my BD-25 backups. It's a good trade-off -- much faster than 2-pass and accurate sizing, but using more of X264's capability than "High Speed (BD-25)".

Since most of what is said here goes over my head, this is probably one of the most useful posts I have read. The best way for me to set up BD rebuilder is WWJDU (what would JD use). Good enough for him, good enough for me! :thanks:

[JJB]

If you haven't used that setting in a while you may want to try again. I added "CABAC" to the comand line and it improved considerably.

It all depends on the content. In most discs it looks fine.

I usually use the "Good" setting with "One Pass (ABR)" set for my BD-25 backups. It's a good trade-off -- much faster than 2-pass and accurate sizing, but using more of X264's capability than "High Speed (BD-25)".

So what audio do you keep? I prefer pic quality and 448 ac works fine for me with my 5.1 audio equipment.

I think this will open more doors on what setups many people wonder about for their needs. Thanks!

[jdobbs]

So what audio do you keep? I prefer pic quality and 448 ac works fine for me with my 5.1 audio equipment.

I think this will open more doors on what setups many people wonder about for their needs. Thanks! I typically keep or convert to AC3 5.1 @ 640Kbs.