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hey guys,
im encoding some movies but their size when encoding with divx is really big. any1 know a better codec to get same quality but lower file sizes.
thank you
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Best codec for low file sizes
#2 Guest_rockmex6_*
Posted 19 April 2005 - 04:19 AM
QUOTE (kiko10 @ Apr 19 2005, 01:39 AM)
hey guys,
im encoding some movies but their size when encoding with divx is really big. any1 know a better codec to get same quality but lower file sizes.
thank you
im encoding some movies but their size when encoding with divx is really big. any1 know a better codec to get same quality but lower file sizes.
thank you
I wonder the same think, do you know?
#3 Guest_Mischcabob_*
Posted 19 April 2005 - 06:46 AM
Are you sure you configuring codec properly? DIVX (MPEG4) offers excellent compression. Combined using MPEg 1-layer2/3 audio compression you can shrink a DVD 4.7GB DVD to about 700MB with decent results.
XVID offers similiar results. Just use DR Divx to convert DVD or movie files into DIVX AVI file.
XVID offers similiar results. Just use DR Divx to convert DVD or movie files into DIVX AVI file.
#4 Guest_syntax01_*
Posted 19 April 2005 - 09:16 AM
One problem with Divx, especially if you are expecting to get the near amazing compression that can be found on a variety of videos downloaded from various p2p clients like bittorent, kazaa, or emule is this..........most people who make those videos are using Divx 3.11 Alpha, which although slightly more technical, is an illegal hack of the Microsoft .asf codec from back then.
Many modern video encoders won't even let you use it. VirtualDub being one that has been updated to specificly block allowing the use of that particular codec. Divx 5.x - i.e. the modern version of Divx does not offer near the level of compression for audio/video that 3.11 Alpha offered.
However, you can get close...BUT you have to have the settings configured very specificly for both the video and the audio. If your audio bitrate is set too high, you will often end up with an enormous video file, even if you have the video configured to what should produce a small size.
Even though it costs money, my personal suggestion to anyone wanting to make Divx videos is to invest in buying Dr. Divx. Its the official program supported and created by the makers of Divx for getting the best possible quality at the least size. It is also able to make sure you are using the "home theatre" profile, if you want Divx video files that will play on Divx supporting DVD players.
Dr Divx has a "demo/free" mode you can trial it in, and it works as the full version, the only minor annoyance is the Divx watermark it places in a corner of the first few minutes of your video.
Also keep in mind, good on computer screen and good on TV are two entirely different things. Unless you have a very high end plasma or HDTV, you need a MUCH larger file with a MUCH higher quality encoding to get video that looks as good on TV as it does on your computer.
Many modern video encoders won't even let you use it. VirtualDub being one that has been updated to specificly block allowing the use of that particular codec. Divx 5.x - i.e. the modern version of Divx does not offer near the level of compression for audio/video that 3.11 Alpha offered.
However, you can get close...BUT you have to have the settings configured very specificly for both the video and the audio. If your audio bitrate is set too high, you will often end up with an enormous video file, even if you have the video configured to what should produce a small size.
Even though it costs money, my personal suggestion to anyone wanting to make Divx videos is to invest in buying Dr. Divx. Its the official program supported and created by the makers of Divx for getting the best possible quality at the least size. It is also able to make sure you are using the "home theatre" profile, if you want Divx video files that will play on Divx supporting DVD players.
Dr Divx has a "demo/free" mode you can trial it in, and it works as the full version, the only minor annoyance is the Divx watermark it places in a corner of the first few minutes of your video.
Also keep in mind, good on computer screen and good on TV are two entirely different things. Unless you have a very high end plasma or HDTV, you need a MUCH larger file with a MUCH higher quality encoding to get video that looks as good on TV as it does on your computer.
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