Smaller Size, Same Quality

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xiyif61179
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Smaller Size, Same Quality

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Regarding the SuperHQ1080p30 preset, in the VIDEO tab, what settings can I adjust to make the file smaller but with minor loss of quality ?
Lostless
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Re: Smaller Size, Same Quality

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Try the HQ setting. It will be a minor loss of quality (if even that noticeable) and usually gives smaller sizes. But your mileage may vary and no guarantee of a significant smaller file size.
mduell
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Re: Smaller Size, Same Quality

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Slower encoder preset, higher RF target.
xiyif61179
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Re: Smaller Size, Same Quality

Post by xiyif61179 »

mduell wrote: Fri Feb 10, 2023 12:43 am Slower encoder preset, higher RF target.
What affects quality more, the RF or the encoder presets of VerySlow, Slower, Slow ?
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Re: Smaller Size, Same Quality

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The RF target.
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