TMPGEnc Stream Type - mpeg 1 or 2?

[Whiskas]

If I change video stream type from mpeg 1 to mpeg 2, media player 9 will not
recognize the output file (codec problem). Since mpeg 2 is the DVD standard
and eventual output of my video will be to DVD do I change it? If I output
to mpeg 2, I'll have to get updated codecs for Windows Media Player 9 and
Movie Maker 2 (can someone tell me specifically which ones to get - &
where?) Do changing the codec lower the chances that a home DVD player will
not recognized this burned DVD?

thanks,
-Rob

[Digger]

Irrespective of codec used, as long as you stick to established DVD
standards for MPEG-2 encoding you should have no problems. However,
re-encoding MPEG layer 1 to MPEG-2 will do absolutely nothing towards
improving quality; assuming source mpg1 = 352x240 @ 1150kbps (Vcd standard).

Mpg 2 codecs are found everywhere, including bundled software provided with
DVD writers/ players, video capture display cards, and related hardware.
However, I would seriously recommend doing your homework before final
purchase decision; check published reviews, comparisons, and known issues,
through related google searches, dedicated newsgroups and special interest
groups (SIGs).

Note: Some of the more popular codecs cannot be installed, removed/
re-installed, or moved to a newer systems without internet-only product
activation from the vendor. In many cases, sales, acquisition, support, and
payment is only available through internet access; i.e. Pay-Pal, etc., and
email.

I personally prefer standalone encoder/authoring products from reputable
vendors with telephone sales, order, payment, and support, as all of my own
proccessing is done on a dedicated system, not connected, and never will
be.:-)

You might start your research here:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/windowsxp/buypacks.aspx

--
Digger

Whiskas wrote:
> If I change video stream type from mpeg 1 to mpeg 2, media player 9
> will not recognize the output file (codec problem). Since mpeg 2 is
> the DVD standard and eventual output of my video will be to DVD do I
> change it? If I output to mpeg 2, I'll have to get updated codecs
> for Windows Media Player 9 and Movie Maker 2 (can someone tell me
> specifically which ones to get - & where?) Do changing the codec
> lower the chances that a home DVD player will not recognized this
> burned DVD?
>
> thanks,
> -Rob

[Whiskas]

Thanks Digger - I'll start my homework at the location you suggested.

-Rob

"Digger" > wrote in message
...
> Irrespective of codec used, as long as you stick to established DVD
> standards for MPEG-2 encoding you should have no problems. However,
> re-encoding MPEG layer 1 to MPEG-2 will do absolutely nothing towards
> improving quality; assuming source mpg1 = 352x240 @ 1150kbps (Vcd
standard).
>
> Mpg 2 codecs are found everywhere, including bundled software provided
with
> DVD writers/ players, video capture display cards, and related hardware.
> However, I would seriously recommend doing your homework before final
> purchase decision; check published reviews, comparisons, and known issues,
> through related google searches, dedicated newsgroups and special interest
> groups (SIGs).
>
> Note: Some of the more popular codecs cannot be installed, removed/
> re-installed, or moved to a newer systems without internet-only product
> activation from the vendor. In many cases, sales, acquisition, support,
and
> payment is only available through internet access; i.e. Pay-Pal, etc., and
> email.
>
> I personally prefer standalone encoder/authoring products from reputable
> vendors with telephone sales, order, payment, and support, as all of my
own
> proccessing is done on a dedicated system, not connected, and never will
> be.:-)
>
> You might start your research here:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/windowsxp/buypacks.aspx
>
> --
> Digger
>
> Whiskas wrote:
> > If I change video stream type from mpeg 1 to mpeg 2, media player 9
> > will not recognize the output file (codec problem). Since mpeg 2 is
> > the DVD standard and eventual output of my video will be to DVD do I
> > change it? If I output to mpeg 2, I'll have to get updated codecs
> > for Windows Media Player 9 and Movie Maker 2 (can someone tell me
> > specifically which ones to get - & where?) Do changing the codec
> > lower the chances that a home DVD player will not recognized this
> > burned DVD?
> >
> > thanks,
> > -Rob
>

[Digger]

Your welcome sir, and good luck,

--
Digger


Whiskas wrote:
> Thanks Digger - I'll start my homework at the location you suggested.
>
> -Rob
>
> "Digger" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Irrespective of codec used, as long as you stick to established DVD
>> standards for MPEG-2 encoding you should have no problems. However,
>> re-encoding MPEG layer 1 to MPEG-2 will do absolutely nothing towards
>> improving quality; assuming source mpg1 = 352x240 @ 1150kbps (Vcd
>> standard).
>>
>> Mpg 2 codecs are found everywhere, including bundled software
>> provided with DVD writers/ players, video capture display cards, and
>> related hardware. However, I would seriously recommend doing your
>> homework before final purchase decision; check published reviews,
>> comparisons, and known issues, through related google searches,
>> dedicated newsgroups and special interest groups (SIGs).
>>
>> Note: Some of the more popular codecs cannot be installed, removed/
>> re-installed, or moved to a newer systems without internet-only
>> product activation from the vendor. In many cases, sales,
>> acquisition, support, and payment is only available through internet
>> access; i.e. Pay-Pal, etc., and email.
>>
>> I personally prefer standalone encoder/authoring products from
>> reputable vendors with telephone sales, order, payment, and support,
>> as all of my own proccessing is done on a dedicated system, not
>> connected, and never will be.:-)
>>
>> You might start your research here:
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/windowsxp/buypacks.aspx
>>
>> --
>> Digger
>>
>> Whiskas wrote:
>>> If I change video stream type from mpeg 1 to mpeg 2, media player 9
>>> will not recognize the output file (codec problem). Since mpeg 2 is
>>> the DVD standard and eventual output of my video will be to DVD do I
>>> change it? If I output to mpeg 2, I'll have to get updated codecs
>>> for Windows Media Player 9 and Movie Maker 2 (can someone tell me
>>> specifically which ones to get - & where?) Do changing the codec
>>> lower the chances that a home DVD player will not recognized this
>>> burned DVD?
>>>
>>> thanks,
>>> -Rob