[mythtv-users] Why MPEG4 and not MPEG2?

[James L. Paul]

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On Saturday 29 November 2003 10:07, Chris Petersen wrote:
> > I am sure this question has been asked alot, but I am new to this board.
> > If most people like/use mpeg2, why not encode to that and not mpeg4?
>
> My guess is because it's a LOT more cpu-intensive.  If you really want
> mpeg2, just grab one of the Hauppauge PVR-[23]50 cards or similiar
> hardware encoders.

I agree. I'm not aware of any realtime software MPEG2 encoders. MPEG2 has the 
largest player support, thanks to DVD. If anybody knows of a software encoder 
fast enough to work with live video with decent results I'd like to hear 
about it.

- -James

> -Chris
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