[mythtv-users] hdtv file size?

[Steven Adeff]

On 1/30/06, Jesse Guardiani <jesse at wingnet.net> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I've been thinking about HDTV a bit more lately. Considering pricing an
> HDTV
> LCD screen, weighing my options for a linear upgrade path over the next
> year
> or so - things like that. I'm curious... how large are HDTV recordings?
>
> For example, my PVR350 encodes to Mpeg-2 at 1.1Gb/half hour and 2.2Gb
> /hour.
> I know HDTV is still mpeg-2, but the resolution is much higher, and it
> has AC-3 audio, right?
>
> What is a similar file size from a PCHD3000 or similar?
>
> Also, does MythTV support transcoding HDTV to Mpeg-4, but keeping the same
> resolution and AC-3 audio? What file size would that produce?
>
> Thanks!
>
>
~7-8gig/hr with commercials for 1080i
~5gig/hr with commercials for 720p

of course, specific bitrates will vary depending on source and network.


--
Steve
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