iamge quality problems

[griz]

As you can see before the first image is the original file as it sits ony my HD before I compress it.


This image is from the compeleted process. You can see how bad the colors have been messed up.



I have never had this problem with any other divx's I've encoded. This is a setting of 703kbs. I have tried 1000 with the same results which means it can't be with the bit rate.

This is using divx 4.1 1 pass.

Any suggestions?

[setarip]

"I have tried 1000 with the same results which means it can't be with the bit rate."

I don't know what makes you think that 1,000Kbps is all that would be required to show a marked improvement.

1) As an experiment, try setting the bitrate to 2,000Kbps

2) Try either DivX v.3.11alpha, or the most recent DivX v.5.xx, or Xvid instead of DivX v.4.xx

[griz]

figured out the problem. The computer I ripped the dvd off of was in 32 bit color. The one I was encoding on was only in 16bit. Switched it to 32, problem solved.

[setarip]

Congratulations on resolving your dilemma ;>}

[Enchanter]

griz,

"This is using divx 4.1 1 pass"

I suggest upgrading to DivX 5 or XviD, and using 2-pass encoding mode. Both will give you marked improvements on DivX 4.