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by samj
Sun Dec 20, 2015 6:06 pm
Forum: Devices and Presets
Topic: iPad and iPhone stream to ATV4
Replies: 1
Views: 1749

iPad and iPhone stream to ATV4

Which preset would be best to use for an iPad Air or iPhone 6s when streaming to an Apple TV4? Normally I would use the ATV3 preset when streaming from my Mac to an ATV4... but what about when streaming from these iOS devices to the Apple TV4? - Can these devices handle streaming those larger files ...
by samj
Sun Dec 20, 2015 6:02 pm
Forum: Devices and Presets
Topic: Apple TV3 Decomb on or off
Replies: 1
Views: 2118

Apple TV3 Decomb on or off

I see the Apple TV3 preset has Decomb turned on by default. For DVD's made in the last few years, is this necessary to leave on? Why does the Apple TV 2 preset not have it on as a default setting like the ATV3? I know leaving it off speeds up conversions... and I would rather it not do any kind of s...
by samj
Tue Dec 09, 2014 5:56 am
Forum: Devices and Presets
Topic: Best preset when streaming from an iPad Air or iPhone 6
Replies: 1
Views: 1216

Best preset when streaming from an iPad Air or iPhone 6

Which preset would be best to use for an iPad Air or iPhone 6 when streaming to an Apple TV3? Normally I would use the ATV3 preset when streaming from my Mac to an ATV3... but what about when streaming from these newer iOS devices to the Apple TV3? - Can these devices handle streaming those larger f...
by samj
Fri Apr 25, 2014 2:52 am
Forum: Devices and Presets
Topic: BluRay - ATV3 & iPad Air
Replies: 6
Views: 2406

Re: BluRay - ATV3 & iPad Air

Thanks for the good info - what are your thoughts about the other tweaks to the ATV3 preset? - changing the preset's loose to strict anamorphic. What does that even do?

Any tweaks for converting blu-rays to iPads for playback on iPad Air or Retina Mini?

Thanks so much!
by samj
Tue Apr 22, 2014 5:16 pm
Forum: Devices and Presets
Topic: BluRay - ATV3 & iPad Air
Replies: 6
Views: 2406

Re: BluRay - ATV3 & iPad Air

I know the ATV3 is for the ATV3 - but there are always a few recommended tweaks beyond the preset. Any comments on the anamorphic setting set to strict and web streaming...? - are any current, newly released BluRay's not interlaced?
by samj
Tue Apr 22, 2014 5:05 am
Forum: Mac
Topic: MacPro 2013 CPU and heat
Replies: 3
Views: 1160

MacPro 2013 CPU and heat

Anyone here using a recent MacPro 2013 with Handbrake. I use iStat Menus and it shows the temperature goes to 140 degrees and the computer is quite hot. The processor is at 100% too. this is a 3.5Ghz 6 core computer. Is it safe to use this? I would think so since it's made for apps like Final Cut X,...
by samj
Tue Apr 22, 2014 5:04 am
Forum: Devices and Presets
Topic: MacPro 2013
Replies: 1
Views: 922

MacPro 2013

Anyone here using a recent MacPro 2013 with Handbrake. I use iStat Menus and it shows the temperature goes to 140 degrees and the computer is quite hot. The processor is at 100% too. this is a 3.5Ghz 6 core computer. Is it safe to use this? I would think so since it's made for apps like Final Cut X,...
by samj
Tue Apr 22, 2014 5:01 am
Forum: Devices and Presets
Topic: BluRay - ATV3 & iPad Air
Replies: 6
Views: 2406

BluRay - ATV3 & iPad Air

Hi, #1 - What do you think are the best settings for ripping a BluRay for the ATV3. I read in other forums to use the stock ATV3 preset from the nightly build, then turn on Web Optimized to speed up start/load times and set anamorphic to strict. Can someone explain the difference Strict vs. the Pres...
by samj
Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:31 am
Forum: Devices and Presets
Topic: *** AppleTV 3 and the New iPad (Presets) ***
Replies: 171
Views: 121787

Re: *** AppleTV 3 and the New iPad (Presets) ***

So after reading these 4 pages at this point it seems that the following would yield great results with BluRay MKV source and 1080P output for the ATV3 or iPAD3: High Profile RF20 Detelecine and Decomb OFF Mod8 Anamorphic - NONE Cropping - Automatic Any downside to choosing Mod8 instead of 16? Any r...
by samj
Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:51 pm
Forum: Devices and Presets
Topic: Apple TV 2
Replies: 1
Views: 899

Apple TV 2

What is the absolute best quality rip using handbrake suitable for the ATV2? - I don't care how large the files get. I've used the ATV2 preset from the nightly builds. The rip looks decent but I would like to have a preset that is 'as good as possible' without regard to encode time or file size. It ...
by samj
Sun Jan 29, 2012 6:56 pm
Forum: Devices and Presets
Topic: Apple TV2 Best Quality - ATV2
Replies: 2
Views: 1254

Apple TV2 Best Quality - ATV2

Hi, I ran the ATVFlash software on my ATV2 so I could now stream full size DVD Rips using MDRP or Ripit. My system is all gigabit ethernet. I noticed the picture looks good but a bit fuzzy/jerky at times. The author of ATVFlash said that the ATV2 can stream these large full size ripped files. Obviou...
by samj
Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:28 pm
Forum: Devices and Presets
Topic: ATV & iPAD2 settings
Replies: 8
Views: 3235

Re: ATV & iPAD2 settings

Which preset did you start with, then add these tweaks?

How do I add the 'film' tune - couldn't quite understand the link you gave me.

Can you just post your entire string and what Preset you started with?

Looks good on both iPad2 & Apple TV2? - Nice.

Thanks!
by samj
Mon Aug 15, 2011 3:45 am
Forum: Devices and Presets
Topic: ATV & iPAD2 settings
Replies: 8
Views: 3235

Re: ATV & iPAD2 settings

What does that string do for the encode, picture quality or file size or encoding speed?

Also - I thought the iPad2 frame size was 1280x720 so why would I want to use a smaller maximum frame size?

Thanks so much for your assistance!

Sam
by samj
Fri Aug 12, 2011 1:53 pm
Forum: Devices and Presets
Topic: ATV & iPAD2 settings
Replies: 8
Views: 3235

Re: ATV & iPAD2 settings

OK - but are there any tweaks you would do to the Apple TV 2 preset?

Do you agree that using the ATV2 preset is a good way to make videos for both iPad2 & ATV2? - or if my target is mostly the iPad2 or laptop screen - use iPad2 preset?
by samj
Wed Aug 10, 2011 4:25 pm
Forum: Devices and Presets
Topic: ATV & iPAD2 settings
Replies: 8
Views: 3235

ATV & iPAD2 settings

I've read many posts about people suggesting to use the Apple TV2 preset as a good all around setting for both the ATV2 and iPad2. There used to be some additional tweaks to these that helped quite a bit. ref=3:mixed-refs=1:bframes=3:me=hex:subq=7:b-adapt=2:8x8dct=1:weightb=0:trellis=0 62%CRF Detele...
by samj
Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:21 am
Forum: Devices and Presets
Topic: Best Apple TV settings
Replies: 5
Views: 2238

Best Apple TV settings

Back in July these settings were the recommended tweaks for getting a great conversion for the Apple TV from TV or Movie DVD's. Start with the Apple TV preset - then go to advanced - Paste in: ref=3:mixed-refs=1:bframes=3:me=umh:subq=7:b-adapt=2:8x8dct=1 62.25% CRF Detelcine - on - default setting D...
by samj
Fri Jul 10, 2009 3:59 pm
Forum: Mac
Topic: Best format for Mac
Replies: 8
Views: 2537

Re: Best format for Mac

I understand. It's just that when searching around for optimal Apple TV settings, I had found several posts with good ideas and updated/modified advanced strings that look better than the presets. I'm guessing that with a screen as small as the iphone, the presets will work just great. But the quest...
by samj
Thu Jul 09, 2009 5:04 pm
Forum: Mac
Topic: Best format for Mac
Replies: 8
Views: 2537

Re: Best format for Mac

Are there any advanced settings you like for the iPhone or Apple Universal preset?

For the ATV - I use 62%, Decomb and Detelecine on - default. - Should I use these for the iPhone & Universal presets as well?

Thanks!
by samj
Wed Jul 08, 2009 3:48 am
Forum: Mac
Topic: Finest Rip
Replies: 16
Views: 3987

Re: Finest Rip

Do you have optimal settings you've found for the iPhone?

How about for the Sony PSP?

Thanks!
by samj
Thu Jul 02, 2009 6:31 am
Forum: Mac
Topic: Finest Rip
Replies: 16
Views: 3987

Re: Finest Rip

Quick question -

Using the Dev snapshot - when setting the constant quality to 62 - do you prefer 62.25 or 61.76?

In this version, you can't just select 62 even.

Thanks,

Sam
by samj
Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:47 pm
Forum: Mac
Topic: Finest Rip
Replies: 16
Views: 3987

Re: Finest Rip

Thanks so much for the info - I'll give it a try and report back.
by samj
Tue Jun 30, 2009 11:46 pm
Forum: Mac
Topic: Finest Rip
Replies: 16
Views: 3987

Re: Finest Rip

Dynaflash, thanks for your responses. Much appreciated. Regarding your current advanced string for ATV: ref=3:mixed-refs=1:bframes=3:me=umh:subq=7:b-adapt=2:8x8dct=1 62% crf ATV preset, then paste the above string decomb - on detelecine - on You mentioned something about using the dev snapshot: Is i...
by samj
Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:11 pm
Forum: Devices and Presets
Topic: Apple TV Constant Quality
Replies: 3
Views: 1665

Re: Apple TV Constant Quality

I watch the Apple TV on a 56" and 61" DLP HDTV. Does this make a difference?

I'm not converting stuff like Pixar, etc. - just your basic recent release DVD's.

Still stay at 59% or would it be better to bump it to 60 or 61%?

Thanks!
by samj
Thu Feb 05, 2009 8:57 pm
Forum: Devices and Presets
Topic: Apple TV Constant Quality
Replies: 3
Views: 1665

Apple TV Constant Quality

With the new version, I see that the Apple TV preset uses constant quality. With this setting, you don't need 2 pass encoding? Also - the preset is set at 59%. Is there any benefit of moving this to 60-62%? I've read in other posts people moving it as high as 62%. I'm encoding regular DVD's for my A...
by samj
Sun Jul 15, 2007 6:11 pm
Forum: Devices and Presets
Topic: iPhone Resolution 640x or 480x width?
Replies: 6
Views: 17373

What bit rate would you use for the iPhone? 1000? What are your optimal settings for a files that looks good on both the iPhone and the AppleTV. I didn't think there was one? Also - do you know a way to make video's truly full screen on an iPhone? Even though I choose 480 width, you still get small ...