KVCD: KVCD3 template changes?
 

I'm new to the forums, but have been using the templates for a while. I just reinstalled all my stuff and instead of going into my archives, I came here and downloaded the KVCD3 (MPEG2)(NTSC) templates again. Some settings have changed and I noticed a significant degradation of my converted videos.

I use TMPG Plus 2.59. The old template I had was CQ_VBR, quality 25, bitrate from 300-2500 while the new one is CQ 60. Both produce roughly equivalent filesizes, but the new template is extremely grainy.

Have I done something wrong?

Thanks,

Mike

Hi Mike,

First of all, get rid of 2.59. It's full of bugs :!:
Use 2.58 or 2.510 only.
You must use file prediction in order to achieve good quality. The CQ values in the templates are there just as a reference point. Check the file prediction forum, or head over to the ToK or acp forum :D

-kwag