[MEncoder-users] Fwd: Questions on Mencoder performace

[larrystotler at netscape.net]

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From: Phil Ehrens <phil at slug.org>

>lavc mpeg4 works exactly as well as xvid on slower machines. Only h264
>will really kill you on a slower machine (It seems to use about 10x as
>much cpu when viewing with mplayer).

I think that's what Quicktime recommends.  I was amazed to see their 
recommendations.  P4 2Ghz for 480p HD.....

>It will make no difference, AFAIK. The size for mp2 will be the
>same as for CBR mp3 at the same bitrate. I think I remember being
>able to watch video on my P266 laptop with only a few dropped frames.

I will have to try what you have suggested and compare the results.  
Thanx.
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