nightstrm wrote:You could set the vbv-maxsize and vbv-bufsize (I think those are the names, I'm at work so I can't verify). This would basically set a ceiling for bitrate spikes. This was very important on the ATV1.0, but I have yet to encode a file that dropped frames due to these spikes with the ATV2.0. Maybe if you bump the CRF value up, but it is probably comparable to the iPhone specs (both max at 10000).
Hint taken! OK, now that we have the audio stuff pretty well covered (IMO), let's talk video settings...dynaflash wrote:Yes, atv 2 appears to handle cabac better than atv1. However to be real safe, I would suggest some sort of vbv buffering to be sure. More info on this can be had here : http://forum.handbrake.fr/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2515
As well, lets try not to derail a thread about AppleTV 5.1 audio too far off track. Seems to me this cabac issue and crf would make a good new topic. (hint, hint)
Granted everyone's needs are a little different. Personally, I am looking for the best quality available from DVD to @TV for my home theatre, streaming from my Mac Pro... given a reasonable file size. Encode time is not a bid deal, since I usually just let it run overnight or while I am at work (you know... the place that I waste my time on these forums ).
So, am I understanding it right that CFR will "watch" for sections that need a higher quality, but keep the bitrate down in other scenes that don't need it? Also interested in any of the advanced options that increase quality, even if encode time is longer. Thanks!