MPEG2 encoder tests? at DVinfo.net

Gints Klimanis · August 5th, 2003, 11:13 PM

Hi,

I've been using Pinnacle Studio8 to create DVDs. I've read that many people complain about the MPEG2 encoder. I've compared various footage encoded with Studio8 and TMPGEnc, but I really didn't notice the difference in my 6000-8000 kpbs examples. Is there much of a difference at the higher bitrates? If anyone could describe the type of footage or (big favor) post a multimegabyte DV file that pushes the limit, I would be most grateful. Also,
I'll summarize my results. I plan to compare Studio8, TMPGEnc and Vegas4 (Main Concept encoder).

Rob Lohman · August 11th, 2003, 08:02 AM

The bitrates your describing are already the higher bitrates,
and depending on the footage it should look good in most
encoders.

In the end it all depends on what you find good looking, can
afford and works for you. If it looks great to you why upgrade?

Gints Klimanis · August 11th, 2003, 03:35 PM

I haven't done an extensive comparison, so I'm not convinced my footage looks great.

August 5th, 2003, 11:13 PM	#1
Gints Klimanis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,222	MPEG2 encoder tests? Hi, I've been using Pinnacle Studio8 to create DVDs. I've read that many people complain about the MPEG2 encoder. I've compared various footage encoded with Studio8 and TMPGEnc, but I really didn't notice the difference in my 6000-8000 kpbs examples. Is there much of a difference at the higher bitrates? If anyone could describe the type of footage or (big favor) post a multimegabyte DV file that pushes the limit, I would be most grateful. Also, I'll summarize my results. I plan to compare Studio8, TMPGEnc and Vegas4 (Main Concept encoder).

August 11th, 2003, 08:02 AM	#2
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	The bitrates your describing are already the higher bitrates, and depending on the footage it should look good in most encoders. In the end it all depends on what you find good looking, can afford and works for you. If it looks great to you why upgrade? __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

August 11th, 2003, 03:35 PM	#3
Gints Klimanis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,222	I haven't done an extensive comparison, so I'm not convinced my footage looks great.