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Until now, all clips uploaded on the site were in AVI format, using a common MPEG4-2 video codec, akaa (DivX 3.11, DivX 5.11 or xVid) and an Mp3 audio codec.

During my vacation, I've been tweaking with DVD and re-encoding older clip with the true aspect ratio and resolution. Watching some of the encoding results, I've been doubting using the same old codec. However, migrating isn't an easy step. Most clips now are using MPEG4-10, also better known as H264. FanSubber should be familiar with it.

The problem is, hold AVI don't like that new format when it's used to it's full potential and ask for another container. Those are the famous MP4 and MKV files. There's also a AVI codec for h264, but less powerful as the native h264.

I've encoded 3 clips and here a screen shot from for each of them.
[quote]Xvid in Avi codec, encoded with VirtualDub. The current codec used for my clips.
[img]http://www.shadowlordinc.com/Dragoniade/images/Compare_xvid-avi.png[/img]
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[quote]h264 in Avi codec, encoded with VirtualDub. A potential new candidate
[img]http://www.shadowlordinc.com/Dragoniade/images/Compare_x264-avi.png[/img]
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[quote]h264 in MP4 codec, encoded with ffmpeg. A potential new candidate
[img]http://www.shadowlordinc.com/Dragoniade/images/Compare_h264-mp4.png[/img]
[/quote]

h264 in AVI is the easiest to migrate to. Virtualdub support it, there's no extra step to take. All my scripting factories can easily support it.
h264 in MP4 is the worst. An intermediate file must be created in Virtualdub (for logo and all pre-processing), then encoded in MP4 by ffmpeg. More trouble and current my scripting doesn't allow multi programs.

So, which one seem more suitable? Personally, I would say h264 in AVI, even though it's considered legacy. But considering the lack of good encoding / editing software supporting mp4 / mkv, I prefer support a legacy format with tools than a "your on your own sucker" format. And I don't know how many people can play H264.

The screenshots are a Dragon Transformation from the Mummy :Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. The resolution is 864x368, to support true 2.4 anamorphism while optimizing the resolution. ]]> http://www.shadowlordinc.com/forum/posts/preList/59/181.page http://www.shadowlordinc.com/forum/posts/preList/59/181.page GMT
Thanks for bringing the site back! :D]]> http://www.shadowlordinc.com/forum/posts/preList/20/77.page http://www.shadowlordinc.com/forum/posts/preList/20/77.page GMT http://www.shadowlordinc.com/forum/posts/preList/18/74.page http://www.shadowlordinc.com/forum/posts/preList/18/74.page GMT http://www.shadowlordinc.com/forum/posts/preList/11/32.page http://www.shadowlordinc.com/forum/posts/preList/11/32.page GMT
Really... The people who were calling me paranoia for trying to ban troll are now saying they should be banned from THEIR site for trolling...

Well, I guess I'll just have to add a task that will scan the userbase for proxy IP and warn them. after 3 warning, account ban.

I mean, come on. Why would you need a proxy to browse this site, if it isn't to troll?]]> http://www.shadowlordinc.com/forum/posts/preList/10/30.page http://www.shadowlordinc.com/forum/posts/preList/10/30.page GMT