Bits/Pixel*Frame V. Resolution

[Jerethi]

A quick question...

I was wondering which is more important to adhere to; the fact that Bits/Pixel*Frame should be closer to .17, or the resolution of divx movies should have a width of 640.

The guide at divx.com recommends that all divx movies be at a resolution of at least 640, but in some cases that's not possible when the bits/pixel*frame is to be at .17

I was just wondering which is more "important" particularly when maximum file size is important

thanks!

[manono]

Hi-

I was just wondering which is more "important" particularly when maximum file size is important

While I may get some argument on this one, I'd say neither. The most important factor is what the results of the compression test tell you. It helps to point you to the best resolution for a given audio and file size. Can you point me to where they say 640*xxx is all important? If you like to make your rips for 1 CD when possible, in many cases having an H-Res of 640 will give you a blocky mess. I have seen the case presented that 640*xxx played on a desktop resolution of 640x480 gives a better picture, but it won't do you much good if the .avi looks like crap to begin with. And you did qualify the question with when maximum file size is important. Interesting question though.

[Jerethi]

http://www.divx.com/support/guides/guide.php?gid=2

That's where the guys over at divx say you should always use a resolution of 640.

[Mac Sidewinder]

Well I read the guide (and it is a basic guide) and couldn't find where they say you should always use 640x. I did see that they recommended it but not that you should always use it. I agree with what manono says. The only rule I go by with resolution is to not go below 512x and to make sure i have a resolution that is divisible by 16. I feel that below 512 the video gets blocky when you blow it up to full screen size.

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