Few Questions about Visualhub for Apple Tv

[soquickwitit]

First off, I'm mainly converting .MKV to Apple Tv, so my questions are directed at that.

Now i've read a bunch of posts, with different preferences. So my first questions is, is the "2 pass option" necessary?

second, how do i get the videos to be fullscreen on my HDTV? it's widescreen. with the black bars on top and bottom. Is there a way to rid this?

Third, what are the best setting for visualhub for Bluray .MKV files? please explain in detail.

Thx and please reply!!

[soquickwitit]

no responses? seriously?

[err404]

The fist pass allows the encoder to preview the video before starting the actual encode.
Using it will help to reduce macroblocking and maintain a more optimal bitrate throughout. That said it's not a drastic difference. 2 pass is not "necessary", but I'd recommend using it if you have time. Especially for videos with a lot of action.


If the video isn't 16x9 you may need to manually crop the edges to force it to the desired aspect.

[wmealer]

no responses? seriously?

You'll find that many of the posters here post during the work day. Posts are pretty quiet in the evening hours, as we're all playing with our Apple gadgets. :)