re: howto improve video

[jlmiller]

Did my first rip and after lots of help from kaitsuburi I finally got to the end (didn't realize it would take 4 hours to encode the final .avi file).
My question is how do I improve on the color and the size. Is this based on the fact I want it on a single CD?
or does it have to do with the resolution?
We use PAL here down under, but since it's only for playback on a laptop or computer only, I'm not to fuss. Just like to get an image that isn't too jagged on the edges. Is this possible?

Thanks:confused:

[killingspree]

Originally posted by jlmiller
Did my first rip and after lots of help from kaitsuburi I finally got to the end (didn't realize it would take 4 hours to encode the final .avi file).
congrats... four hours isn't too bad anyway (: when i did my first rip back in the old days it took me 24 hours+ (:

My question is how do I improve on the color and the size.

color: what don't you like about it? usually the colors are preserved pretty well even in low quality rips
size: do you mean the filesize? it can only be lowered by using a lower audio or video bitrate!

Is this based on the fact I want it on a single CD?

is possible... likely if it is a fast moving, long action movie (:
haven't you done a compressability check?

or does it have to do with the resolution?

sure does too... if your comp test values are too low you should either lower the resolution so that more bits are available for each pixel or go for more cds...

Just like to get an image that isn't too jagged on the edges. Is this possible?
sure is... to me it seems that you just have used a too low bitrate... try going for 2 cds or lower the resolution significantly.
but to be absolutely sure you might want to post a screenshot or 2!

cheers
steVe

[kaitsuburi]

Hi!

Congrats on getting through! 4 hours is rather good for a complete 2-pass encode!

As killingspree suggested, some screenshots would help. Also, can you post the resolution at which you encoded, the compressibility test results for that resolution and also maybe the length of your movie (in minutes). Are you encoding anime or film material?

Cheers,

-kaitsuburi