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Encoder settings
Use the "Encoder" button to access the selection dialog to specify the properties of the MPEG encoder
(memory requirements, quality, and duration of the MPEG conversion).
Preset:
Here you will find additional settings for the selected disc type.
Longplay DVD
DVD with extra-long play time. The bit rate is
reduced (this compromises quality).
Standard PAL
Normal DVD
Standard PAL 16:9
Normal DVD in 16:9 widescreen format
Bit rate
: The bit rate determines the memory requirements of the completed video. The greater the bit rate, the
larger the file, and the shorter the maximum play time of the movie that fits on a disc.
Adjust bit rate:
The expected file size of the finished video is estimated, depending on the set bit rate. If the movie does
not fit onto the disc, then the bit rate is corrected accordingly.
Quality:
Determines the quality of the encoding process. The higher the quality, the better the finished video will
look; however, encoding will take considerably longer.
Smart Rendering: With Smart Rendering you can considerably reduce the encoding processing strain
for MPEG files. During production of MPEG files only those parts of the movie that were changed in the
program (e.g. by video cleaning or effects) are re-encoded. 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.
Anti-flicker filter:
This option should only be activated for playback on a TV screen, since it reduces line flickering.
To return to the standard settings, please use the Reset
button.
The "Advanced" button opens the "Advanced settings" dialog. Here you can adjust all the fine settings of
the MPEG encoder. Please also read the Annexe MPEG Encoder Settings
.
Memory
Information on how much memory space each disc format requires and how this relates to the quality
can be found in "Appendix: Digital video and data storage".
Especially with the MPEG-2 encoder, which is used on SVCDs, DVDs and mini-DVDs (that is, on CD
ROMs written in DVD file format), it can be difficult to supply reliable information relating to the required
memory space. If the "Variable bit rate" of the MPEG-2 encoder is activated, encoding will occur
according to the movements in the picture. The required memory space is dependent on the film material,
therefore resulting in an action film needing more memory space than a period drama, for instance. A
slideshow needs less storage space than normal because hardly any movement is found there, except for
transitions, text, and photo effects.
If you cannot save your disc project on a blank CD, you will have to divide it up into different sections.
Test series for variable encoder settings
If you would like to know how much memory space you require for various encoder settings, you should
run some simulations before burning.
So you don't waste any blank CDs while testing, you should activate the "Simulate first" option.
Then create, for example, a short (ca. 5 min.) disc project and simulate burning in multiple cycles with
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