OK, I have now encoded the video with the second script and the size is 656 Mb compared to almost 1 gigabyte with just the template and no visual degradation of quality
This is the real stuff
The first script I haven't tried yet because it seemded like it would take forever to decode.
I have an AMD 2400 overclocked to true 2200 Mhz so it's got to be a very difficult script
I will try it later.
Also-the correct settings in TMPGenc are source-non interlaced and destionation progressive right?
Or should I leave source as interlaced and just encode as progressive?
Otherwise the results are great. I'm really happy with the results.
I'll be recommending it to all my friends. I told them about the forum but for noobs this always looks kinda complicated. I really appreciate your patience and time. Really great of you guys.