Operation Manual

Application Workflow and Interface
Nero Video
22
2.2.2.2.1.1 SmartEncoding
SmartEncoding is a feature in Nero Video which can effectively shorten the time required
for transcoding (converting) your video projects.
Video files can be created using different codecs. Each codec involves a certain file format.
Depending on the target format you choose for your project in Nero Video, the video files you
have used in your project might not be compliant to the target format. Therefore, these video
files will have to be transcoded (converted) into the target format. This can be a very time-
consuming process.
The SmartEncoding feature analyzes the video files that you have added to your project
and checks if they are compliant or partially compliant to the selected target format. Parts
which are compliant to the target format will not be re-encoded; this can save a lot of time. If
the SmartEncoding feature is enabled, it is applied when you export your project to a video
file, or when you burn your project onto a disc or save it onto hard drive. When you export
your project to a video file, Nero Video automatically preselects the target format which
requires the least re-encoding of your project.
The following target formats are supported by the SmartEncoding feature:
 MPEG-1
 MPEG-2 SD
 MPEG-2 HD
 MPEG-2 HD 24p
 AVCHD
 AVCHD 24p
 AVCHD 1080/60p, 50p
 MPEG-2 HD to Blu-ray Disc
 MPEG-2 HD 24p to Blu-ray Disc
 AVC to Blu-ray Disc
 AVC 24p to Blu-ray Disc
2.2.2.2.2 [Disc Format] Tab
On the tab of a respective disc format the video options can be customized within the scope
of the profile play.
The following setting options are available:
Drop-down menu
Video format
Defines the video mode. This guarantees that videos can be
displayed on the existing playback devices.
Drop-down menu
Aspect ratio
Defines the desired aspect ratio.
The entry Automatic that automatically recognizes the aspect
ratio for every title on the basis of the starting material is
selected by default.