HandBrake

Can you suggest an RF that won't effect the quality too much?

Source size: 94,448 Output size: 125,287 HandBrake 1.7.0 (2023111500) OS: Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.22621.0 CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8650U CPU @ 1.90GHz Ram: 16222 MB, GPU Information: Intel(R) UHD Graphics 620 - 30.0.101.1122 - (Unsupported Driver Detected) Screen: 1280x720 Temp Dir: C:\Users\User...

Description of problem or question: When I capture a steaming video (supposedly HD), I often have 138 borders top and bottom. When I use Handbrake, it correctly creates anamorphic output. My interest is in quality rather than size, but everything I've tried seem to end up with a larger file than th...

Description of problem or question: 1920x1080 display capture of streaming tv episodes. Interested in quality over encoding speed. Steps to reproduce the problem (If Applicable): HandBrake version (e.g., 1.0.0): 1.6.1 (2023012300 Operating system and version (e.g., Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, macOS 10.13 Hig...

Description of problem or question: I record in OBS at 1600x900 with 60 fps and 2 key frames and 2 B frames. In Handbrake, I use the HQ1080p30 template with fps same as source and constant framerate. Should I also be using 2 key frames and 2 B frames as in OBS? If so, how do I do this? Steps to rep...

Description of problem or question: Best settings in Handbrake for OBS Screen Record that used Rate Control = CQP ? Steps to reproduce the problem (If Applicable): HandBrake version (e.g., 1.0.0): Operating system and version (e.g., Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, macOS 10.13 High Sierra, Windows 10 Creators Upd...

Thanks.

Description of problem or question: When Handbrake processing captured TV streams at my laptop's 1366x768 resolution for display on HDTV, is it better to keep the 1366x768 resolution or rescale to 1280x768 in "Dimensions"? In other words, would the TV's up-scaling to 1920x1080 be better w...

HandBrake 1.4.0 (2021071800) OS: Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.19043.0 CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3320M CPU @ 2.60GHz Ram: 7887 MB, GPU Information: Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000 - 10.18.10.5161 Screen: 1366x768 Temp Dir: C:\Users\X230\AppData\Local\Temp\ Install Dir: C:\Program Files\HandBrake\ Data Dir: C:...

Description of problem or question: An Unknown Error has occurred. System.FormatException: Input string was not in a correct format. at System.Number.ThrowOverflowOrFormatException(ParsingStatus status, TypeCode type) at System.Number.ParseInt32(ReadOnlySpan`1 value, NumberStyles styles, NumberForm...

Yeah, same need here. I would like a preset option to always use the first audio track. Keep forgetting and having to rerun.

Many thanks.

Sorry.
Viewing on 1920 x 1080 pixels Sony HDTV.

Description of problem or question: 1360 x 768 Video Capture Is it advantageous to leave the mp4 output at 1360 x 768 or just reduce it to DVD? Steps to reproduce the problem (If Applicable): HandBrake version (e.g., 1.0.0): Operating system and version (e.g., Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, macOS 10.13 High Sie...

Thanks!
Tools -> Preferences -> Output Files -> File Format ({source} )

Description of problem or question: How to stop having -x number added to output file name? Steps to reproduce the problem (If Applicable): HandBrake version (e.g., 1.0.0): HandBrake 1.3.2 (2020050300) Operating system and version (e.g., Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, macOS 10.13 High Sierra, Windows 10 Creator...

Description of problem or question: Need good encoder settings for cartoons like the Simpsons, Adventure Time, etc mpg extracts from NTSC DVDs Steps to reproduce the problem (If Applicable): HandBrake version (e.g., 1.0.0): 1.3.0 Operating system and version (e.g., Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, macOS 10.13 Hig...

Thanks.
I change in Tools/Preferences/Output Files to "Always use MP4", but it ignores it.
I am just changing it on the "Save as" line.

Description of problem or question: When I select MP4 as the default output for a screen record capture, the save output shows M4V. Steps to reproduce the problem (If Applicable): HandBrake version (e.g., 1.0.0): 1/3/0 Operating system and version (e.g., Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, macOS 10.13 High Sierra, W...

Description of problem or question: I'm screen capturing HD Streams at 1200x800 and using Handbrake to reduce the large file sizes and play on HD Tv (not 4K). I use direct connection, not wireless. What is the best preset option to use and does anyone have a "tweaked" one they can recomme...