CCE 2.66 settings

[relative]

Hi, i've seen that settings between 2.50 & 2.66.01.02 are quite different, i'd like to know how u are using them (how did u set them in tests u are making or made), just for an idea about how should i set them.
For example what do u set for makin non anamorphic SVCD from an anamorphic DVD rip, or makin an anamorphic SVCD from a DVD rip & so on.
Like a little guide useful for start testing this new release
Thx

 

[ChickenMan]

I use DVD2SVCD for my SVCD's using cce 2.50. It will NOT accept 2.66 as a suitable encoder due to its inability to accept *.ecl files. My only use of 2.66 has been in trialing it and comparing output to 2.50. But I'm sure there will be lots of others that can help you.

 

[relative]

Thx ChickenMan

During ur tests did u see remarkable differences in quality between these two releases?
I'm interested in makin SVCD

Thx

 

[Vaporousgas]

After completing some tests between the 2 versions I tend to get cleaner images from 2.66.01.02.

As far as I can see they have replaced the standard "noise reduction" slider with the 3 now available in 2.66.01.02. They can provide better noise reduction than 2.50 and can cope with more types of noise (there is now a direct way of combatting both mosquito and contouring noise) but the new settings require a little more tweaking depending on the type of noise in your source.

After all is said and done I stuck with 2.66.01.02 with all optional filters off and "flat part priority" set to 5 for standard DVD film source material.

If I need noise reduction I still use Convolution3D and tweaking the settings depending on the type and density of noise. I have yet to find a better all round solution than this.

 

[ChickenMan]

As Vaporousgas said, the 2.66 can be a better than 2.50 but the differences are very small indead. Encoding time for 2.66 compared to 2.50 is 14% slower as well.

If you want the utimate SVCD, go with Canopus Procoder, but have a dual 2.6gHz m/b or a lot of time.