how do I get optimum quality handbrake rips?

[ixxx69]

Do you even know what Avisynth does?

All encoders are just a wrapper for x264. Handbrake does the least, and it's why people who are new to encoding use it. There's nothing wrong with that, but it doesn't have all the features power users need.

Wow, the attitude...

I would say people use Handbrake because it's free, well supported, works great, strikes a good balance between highly customizable and ease of use for a typical enthusiast who just wants to rip movies without achieving a graduate degree in video encoding sciences.

 

[StinDaWg]

Wow, the attitude...

I would say people use Handbrake because it's free, well supported, works great, strikes a good balance between highly customizable and ease of use for a typical enthusiast who just wants to rip movies without achieving a graduate degree in video encoding sciences.

He asked me why enthusiasts don't use Handbrake, I told him why, and then he was apparently unsatisfied so threw the childish remark that "Sounds like the "serious encoding community" needs to take their heads out dark smelly places and recognize different people use different tools."

Who has the attitude? His insult doesn't even make sense because people who encode are well aware of its limitations and why they don't use it.

 

[rhett7660]

He asked me why enthusiasts don't use Handbrake, I told him why, and then he was apparently unsatisfied so threw the childish remark that "Sounds like the "serious encoding community" needs to take their heads out dark smelly places and recognize different people use different tools."

Who has the attitude? His insult doesn't even make sense because people who encode are well aware of its limitations and why they don't use it.

Just curious, what video encoder would you suggest then for those who want to do a little more than what Handbrake has to offer? Will the resulting file be able to play on the AppleTv?

 

[StinDaWg]

Just curious, what video encoder would you suggest then for those who want to do a little more than what Handbrake has to offer? Will the resulting file be able to play on the AppleTv?

MeGUI is probably the most complete package. Once you get the hang of things and understand how to write avs scripts, you can you Simple Launcher which (like the name suggests) is a simple GUI for x264 without all the fluff.

You will be able to play it on the apple tv as long as it fits the right profile (L4.0) for compatibility with atv. It might be able to play 4.1, I don't know, I don't have an apple tv. Handbrake has an apple tv preset that makes sure its compatible, you just have to copy those settings.

 

[cynics]

Do you even know what Avisynth does?

All encoders are just a wrapper for x264. Handbrake does the least, and it's why people who are new to encoding use it. There's nothing wrong with that, but it doesn't have all the features power users need.

I do not know what avisnyth is or does.

I like HB because it's easy to use and reliable however I'm not against a program that's better even if there is some learning curve (within reason).

My question is, how would the recommended encoder benefit me? I'm assuming higher quality at a lower file size?

Serious question btw, I know everyone is puffing their chest out to defend HB. And while I love HB (easy to use, reliable, FREE) I'm not against alternatives.

 

[rhett7660]

I am looking for something that doesn't compress my files. I want a program that gives me a straight rip of my DVD and puts it in a container that AppleTV can read and play.

I like MKV, but AppleTV doesn't play it. Again size is not an issue......

 

[Tinmania]

I am looking for something that doesn't compress my files. I want a program that gives me a straight rip of my DVD and puts it in a container that AppleTV can read and play.

I like MKV, but AppleTV doesn't play it. Again size is not an issue......

No such thing unless you have a jailbroken ATV 2 running XBMC/KODI that can read and play ripped DVDs in ISO format--a literal copy of the original DVD.

Since a DVD is already compressed in MPEG 2 format, a format the Apple TV cannot play, it has to be uncompressed and then recompressed/encoded into a format the ATV can play. The only question is the level of compression (well, to be simple). A compression level so low that it creates a file that is the same size as the source DVD VOBs would not be discernible from a file compressed to 1/2 that or less.




Michael

 

[rhett7660]

No such thing unless you have a jailbroken ATV 2 running XBMC/KODI that can read and play ripped DVDs in ISO format--a literal copy of the original DVD.

Since a DVD is already compressed in MPEG 2 format, a format the Apple TV cannot play, it has to be uncompressed and then recompressed/encoded into a format the ATV can play. The only question is the level of compression (well, to be simple). A compression level so low that it creates a file that is the same size as the source DVD VOBs would not be discernible from a file compressed to 1/2 that or less.

Michael

So pretty much HB it is then......