Could x264 settings shown by MediaInfo be faked ?

[nikusor665]

Could x264 settings shown by MediaInfo be faked ?

For example, the real M.E. range is 16 , but Media info says its 64 .

[nm]

Yes, the parameter string written as a SEI header could contain anything. It's just a text field.

[7ekno]

And can also be altered after the fact if need be ...

7ek