I'm always trying to save grain. I don't like blurriness in picture. I use this x264 options to save a grain:
Code:
--psy-rd ZZZ:0.05 --no-deblock --deadzone-inter 5 --deadzone-intra 5
--aq-strength YYY --ipratio 1.10 --pbratio 1.10 --qcomp 0.80
--vbv-bufsize 78125 --vbv-maxrate 62500
ZZZ = 0.70 - 1.00
YYY = 0,50 - 0.70
also for better dark gradients:
Code:
--no-mbtree --aq-mode 3