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Appendix: MPEG Encoder Settings 123
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files re-encodes only those parts of the movie that were changed in
the program (e.g. by video cleaning or effects). Please note: The
MPEG files contained in the movie must have the same format, i.e.
the bit rates (variable or constant), audio formats, image resolutions,
and video formats must match.
Quick, GOP-precise copying: This special Smart Rendering mode
enables MPEG material to be transferred without having to encode it
for the target medium, thereby greatly increasing the encoding
speed. The video material cannot appear to have been altered in any
way; only hard cuts (without fades) are permitted. These won't be
executed precisely to the frame, but will rather take place at the next
GOP borders. For this reason, cuts should be set somewhat more
generously.
To burn DVDs in original 5.1 Surround Sound (Dolby Digital Audio)
without having to re-encode, this option has to be activated.
Allows you to rip the necessary settings from an existing MPEG file.
This can be useful if you want to merge MPEG files together without
re-rendering via Smart Rendering.
Video settings
Frame rate: PAL requires 25 frames/sec, NTSC 29.97 frames/sec.
Please note: encoding NTSC material as PAL or vice versa may be
possible; however, it will result in jittery images.
Aspect ratio: Lets you set the image side or pixel ratio. With MPEG 2
the image format is displayed as image ratio; correspondingly there is
1:1 (square screen, not recommended), 4:3 (regular video) an 2.21:1
(cinemascope). This applies irrespectively of the selected video
format.
With MPEG 1 the pixel format is specified instead. There is 1:1,
CIR601 (corresponds to regular video) for 625 lines = PAL and 525
lines = NTSC and the same in 16:9. When selecting the output format
Video CD the pixel format is automatically adjusted to the selected
video format. Use with caution, even if you only want to export MPEG
1.
The option Auto is set as default. Here you can adjust the Movie
settings accordingly.