DCT Type and Pic. Structure

[cinders]

Hi Guys...

Quick question for you... When encoding in CCE the guide tells me to use Bitrate Viewer to check the Video settings.

In the guide it states:-

>Picture structure is frame which means the content is frame based >rather than Field based, so you would check Progressive frames in >CCE. The DCT type: Frame also points to this. If the content were >interlaced the DCT type would by Field instead.

What is the DCT Type and Pic. Structure were different?

When I tried The Matrix, Pic. Structure was FRAME but DCT type was Field.

I used Progressive Frames, is this correct? Do I ignore the DCT type if they don't match?

Any help much appreciated.

Cinders. UK.

[goonyah]

I got this on Vanilla Sky too.

[auszeus]

Hi,

I have always thought that the DCT type is the true indicator.

My experience with PAL is that DCT type Field means the source is field based and is not progressive. And DCT type frame indicates progressive.

Thus, I would interpret your Matrix example as being Field based and not Progressive frames. Am I doing something wrong ?

I have found that, in general, movies with DCT Type Field result in a better quailty encode than DCT Type Frame. I usually experience more 'mosquito noise' around moving objects when DCT Type is Frame in the source DVD.

[cinders]

Oh crumbs...

I encoded the Matrix using Progressive Frames and it looks absolutely fine on my Pionneer 717 Standalone.

Could this cause problems with the movie format in other players?

I guess if it looks good and plays fine on my Pionner, then it must be!?...

Cheers,
Cinders.