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Nero Recode Manual
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Note that only those settings and values are shown that are possible and applicable by
the selected codec!
The following option is available in the Encoder settings area:
Drop-down menu
Encoding precision
Specifies how good the quality of the output file should be in relation
to the time used for encoding. 1 provides the best quality, but the
longest encoding time. 0 takes up the least encoding time and
provides the worst available quality. It is recommended to use a value
in the middle range.
The following options are available in the Video sequence properties area:
Drop-down menu
Max. reference
frames
Specifies how many frames from which a P-frame or B-frame may
query information.
Input field
Max. keyframe
interval
Defines the range for the size of the GOP.
The following options are available in the Psychovisual enhancements area:
Check box
Picture level
Takes human perception into account in order to achieve better
compression for individual pictures at certain spots in the video.
Check box
Macroblock level
Takes human perception into account in order to achieve better
compression for macroblocks in certain areas in the picture.
6.2.2. Encoder Settings Tab for AVC/H.264
On the Encoder Tools tab in the Encoder Settings window you can define settings for
codecs like AVC/H.264. Note that only those settings and values are shown that are
possible and applicable!
The following options are available in the Baseline Profile area:
Check box
Deblocking
Applies a soft-focus effect to the sharp edges of the macroblocks.
Drop-down menu
Deblocking strength
Configures the intensity of the deblocking effect.
The following options are available in the Main Profile area:
Check box
Bidirectional
prediction
Carries out encoding with the help of B-VOPs.