getting a good resolution

[Glanz]

ok my movie came out and there are blocks tons of tiny blocks that make the picture can i fix it? what would be the right place to start?

when i open the d2v file in gknot the window that pops up with the movie in it that resolution is perfect exactly what i want how can i make my finished movie look that good or can i

[Glanz]

i would very much appreciate some help for these problems being that they are my main problem left (resolution) and im sure its the most difficult to solve as well. but if anyone can sugguest anything. thanks

[rfs830]

Use dvd decrypter to rip the dvd. The block happend then the ripper program is unable to rip that movie well. then just reencode the movie. And btw just wait for the post and dont keep posting. People will help you just have to wait.

[Glanz]

i was talking about bad resolution or something not one block the picture looks as if it is made up of tiny squares but thanks

[hermanthegerman]

What resolution and what bitrate are you using and what is your framerate?

[Glanz]

my bitrate is 670 my resolution is 704 x496 Where can i find my frame rate on gknot

[Enchanter]

my bitrate is 670 my resolution is 704 x496 Where can i find my frame rate on gknot

That answers the question why you are getting lots of macroblocks in your video. The video bitrate is inadequate for that high a resolution. Your choice lies in either reducing the resolution or increasing the bitrate. I prefer the former, as this results in more or less the same video filesize, requires less CPU power to play and most importantly, is much less likely to result in macroblocks. For that kind of bitrate, I suggest using a resolution of 512x() or lower.

[Glanz]

ok thank u

[Glanz]

would someone mind running me through a movie they ripped and waht the bitrate was and frame rate and resolution thanks

[Enchanter]

Originally posted by Glanz
would someone mind running me through a movie they ripped and waht the bitrate was and frame rate and resolution thanks

That depends entirely on the source and how many CDs you are trying to use.

Bitrate: Determined (using a bitrate calculator) by the expected file size (700 or 1400MB, inc. sound) and play length of the movie (The longer, the less the bitrate is).

Framerate: PAL sources will have 25fps and NTSC 29.97fps. This is not interchangeable.

Resolution: This is what you have more control with. As a general guide, a resolution of 640x480 should have a bitrate no less 1000. You can make do with less for a wide-screen movie. The required bitrate goes down proportionally with decreasing resolution.

[Glanz]

ok gret thanks a bunch

does anyone know how to change the bitrate in gknot i was just wondering about that

[UncasMS]

switch from *calculate average bitrate* to

***calculate avi file size***


in the top left area of your bitrate tab.

[Glanz]

do u add in the bitrate ni the average bitrate slot
i added in 1500 for my bitrate in the average bitrate slot
and my finished movie only had a 350 kbps bitrate is my program messed up or am i trying to change my bitrate the wrong way

[Glanz]

ok this is my problem i have my dvd 2 avi file to start with i do everything in uncas guide , when i am about to start encoding the average bitrate says 1650 but when i get my finished movie it is more like 650 if that has anyone ever had this problem

[UncasMS]

can you provide me with a sample?
since you said ~1600kbps were used, i simply cant imagine how your file should look like crap then.