X2

MPEG-4 encoder settings 291
• SECAM: SECAM is a TV norm in France and eastern Europe for transferring analog color
ultiplexed Analogue Components) involves TV norms
They have also been developed for an HDTV standard (HD-
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Unspecified: This setting does not make any special optimization.
video signal.
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MAC: The MAC process (M
developed for satellite TV.
MAC).
Tip: The best results are achieved with the setting "Auto", since this automatically uses the
project settings as a basis by MAGIX Video Pro X2.
Profiles
Defines which profile is applied in the AVC/H.264 stream.
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Baseline profile: The basis of applications with limited computing performance,
especially for video conferences or videos on mobile telephones.
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Main profile: This profile was originally intended for the broadcast industry and for
backup purposes. The process has however retreated somewhat from use, since "High
s been developed for these purposes.
ile: This profile is used for broadcast and backup applications, and it is also
Level
Profile" ha
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High prof
used sometimes in the HDTV industry (High Definition Television). For example, this
profile for HD-DVD and Blu-ray Discs.
H.264 defines different levels. The higher the level, the larger the video's bit rate. In this
table, you can see the maximum permitted values for the respective level in relation to the
selected profile.