[mythtv-users] video compression question

[Chris Petersen]

> For mpeg4, 4500-5500kbps is definitely overkill. Most mpeg4 DVD rips look 
> pretty much visually identical to the original at 3000kbps (or even less, but 
> I rip at 3000kbps to err on the side of quality), so I wouldn't think 
> anything higher than 2000kbps would show much difference for analog TV.

So I guess if this is the case, then there really isn't an advantage to
recording at 640x480 vs 480x480 if I just plan to resize stuff down to
480x480, anyway.

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