Encoding a 2 hour MPEG2 Specs ?

okspyder wrote on 10/23/2002, 8:34 PM

I am using Main Concept with Vegas Video 3.0 and I am trying to make a 2 hour mpeg2 (under 4.7 gigs) for DVD-R (with no luck) my files keep coming out too large. Can any one tell me what parameters they use in a VBR? I also have Soft Encode for ac-3 audio. How should I go about this. Thanks...Anthony

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jetdv wrote on 10/24/2002, 8:43 AM

Here are the settings I use:

move the "Quality" slider to 31

Set for VBR with:
Max: 8,000,000
Min: 2,000,000

Average:
If using AC-3, use 4,800,000
If using PCM, use 3,440,000

Note that not all authoring programs accept AC-3. SO, make sure you are indeed using AC-3 audio. These bitrates should get you to a size that fits on a DVD.

CrazyRussian wrote on 10/25/2002, 9:25 PM

use this formula to calulate bitrate for your audio AND video combined:
Calculate Bit rage
600/(minutes of video) = (bitrate for video & audio combined)