Best settings for convert DVD to MP4 on Handbrake?

[oxband]

I'm converting some DVDs for use in a video project on FCP X. Right now, I'm using Handbrake. I want the DVDs at the highest quality possible. I don't care if the file size is large.

What settings should I have?

 

[kohlson]

I think all you need is a decrypter and ripper. Handbrake does these, with the extra step of "intelligent" compression - essentially reducing several gigs into 1 or 2 GBs, or sometimes smaller.

 

[Queen6]

Use the most applicable preset, or set up like this. If you want shorten the transcoding time - Encoder Options change from Very Slow to a lower setting. You will be looking at 3-4Gb per typical film length.

btw unless your Mac is very fast be prepared wait for the results "Placebo" may help to reduce file size at a cost of signifiant time.

Q-6

 

[T'hain Esh Kelch]

Just use the super HQ settings. You won't be able to tell the difference from the MPEG2 on the DVD.

I use the HQ setting for DVD's personally, and can in most cases not tell a difference either.