Can you run just a 2nd pass after rebuild?

[Capsbackup]

Is it possible to run a 2nd pass only after a backup has been completed?
Let me be more specific: if all the files in the WORKFILES folder are kept, especially the .stats file, I would like to know if I can run just the second pass again thru BD-RB, using the .stats file, but increase the bitrate to fit a DVD DL/BD9 size backup instead of the original settings of DVD/BD5.
If so, what is the proper steps/changes to make? :confused:

[mikenadia]

No for any encoder.
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=147569

[eTiMaGo]

I think what Capsbackup means is, to skip the whole demuxing process (since he already has the demuxed files there), and re-do the second pass with a different bitrate, thus saving a bit of time

[Capsbackup]

I think what Capsbackup means is, to skip the whole demuxing process (since he already has the demuxed files there), and re-do the second pass with a different bitrate, thus saving a bit of time

Correct, and trying to avoid doing the first pass again.
Also, would there be any disadvantage of doing this, like picture degradation, etc...?

[jdobbs]

Correct, and trying to avoid doing the first pass again.
Also, would there be any disadvantage of doing this, like picture degradation, etc...? You could theoretically -- but the MBTREE stats are being deleted as you progress -- because they are so big. The only way it would work is if you have "KEEP_MBTREE=1" in the INI file (or you had "NO_MBTREE=1" set).

[Capsbackup]

OK, thanks for the response. I was pretty sure it wasn't a good idea, and now I know to select my target size wisely! :p