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bjoker
6th May 2013, 19:15
Hello friends,

I have few DVDs with 720x480 with 16:9 NTSC to convert them into small-size MP4 with preserving same pixel/resolution.

I think correct resolution should be something like 853x480 on final MP4 file. I tried the below but unable to get satisfied results:

1. Handbrake - shows 853x480 as "Display size" (with "strict" anamorphic) but creates MP4 with "720x480" only. HB is great one and I liked it. Could someone please tell me what am I doing wrong here?

2. DVDFab - Never gave me correct resolution at all.

3. AVS Video Converter - It creates correct 853x480 but not an easy-interface (as handbrake) and also slower.


My queries:

1. Could anyone please suggest me the softwares (free/priced) which allows me keep original resolution and choose custom bit-rate?

2. Handbrake is perfect but how to achieve output video with correct resolution?

3. Am a newbie with basic knowledge. Can someone please point me where to start learning everything about conversion/ripping process? (Other than this (http://www.doom9.org/divx-encoding.htm) )


Thanks a lot :)
paradoxical
6th May 2013, 19:39
Handbrake is doing the correct thing. It is keeping the original resolution of the DVD, 720x480, and adding in signaling so upon playback it will be scaled with the correct AR.
bjoker
7th May 2013, 02:51
Handbrake is doing the correct thing. It is keeping the original resolution of the DVD, 720x480, and adding in signaling so upon playback it will be scaled with the correct AR.

But NOT all players can play it correctly. For eg., VLC plays it correctly but GOM doesn't (even though it has a setting in "preferences")

Is there anyway to create the output file with 853x480 so that all players can play it correctly? [ I tried unchecking "keep aspect ratio" and few combinations on "Anamorphic" but no luck ]
paradoxical
7th May 2013, 16:03
But NOT all players can play it correctly. For eg., VLC plays it correctly but GOM doesn't (even though it has a setting in "preferences")

Then use a player that isn't broken. If a player can't handle AR signaling then it's junk.
Sharc
7th May 2013, 19:17
@bjoker:
Set Cropping to Custom and make all Zero
Tick: Keep Aspect Ratio
Select Anamorphic: None
Select Modulus: 2
Set Height: 480 => Width will automatically change to 854

The Picture will now be resized to 854x480
(Of course this conflicts in a way with your requirement of "keeping the original resolution", but you won't be loosing anything)
bjoker
7th May 2013, 20:03
@bjoker:
Set Cropping to Custom and make all Zero
Tick: Keep Aspect Ratio
Select Anamorphic: None
Select Modulus: 2
Set Height: 480 => Width will automatically change to 854

The Picture will now be resized to 854x480
(Of course this conflicts in a way with your requirement of "keeping the original resolution", but you won't be loosing anything)

@Sharc - Your solution worked just perfect :) Thanks!!

854x480 is what I need. Before posting here, I tried all the options except for "custom" cropping so values were getting changed automatically.