Best conversion settings

[Chris3577]

Hello,

Im newer to the Zune.. I have the 2nd generation 80gb Zune. I have done searches and cant finalize what I should do. So far I am using Super to convert my video files to work with my Zune. I have a total of 20 gigs of music, 5 gigs of pictures on my Zune now. So I have 50 gigs plus for my videos. I know Super as a preset setting for Zune, but what can I change in my setting or another program I can use to get the best quality out of my videos? I have plenty of space so I want it to be the best if I decide to play it on a Widescreen LCD or a regular TV. Right now I have 17.6 gigs of best format videos (not HD) on my PC, but when I convert them to work with my Zune it brings it down to about 1.5 gigs. So I would say Im loosing alot of quality? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Chris

[Gregory]

Try these settings:
WMV
720*480
1500kpbs

That is high quality Zune 80 format.

[cohoman]

I normally use these settings which work well for playback on my Zune:

Video Codec: WMV 9
Video Bit Rate: 700 kbps
320x240
30 fps

Audio Codec: WMA 9.2
Audio Bit Rate: 128 kbps, 44.1 kHz, Stereo CBR

The max audio bit rate is 192 kbps, but I reduce it to 128 kbps to save on file space.

[Dizzy]

He's using an 80 though, so he gets more space and higher supported resolution ; )

[Chris3577]

What software are you two using? I am using Super and the settings arent exactly what you two are saying, so I get something close and it says the overall bitrate should not exceed 800kps.. for Zune (That is for video and audio combined.).. Any suggestions or help? I have a lot of files to convert and trying to avoid doing it over a couple of times.. Thanks for the input!
Chris

[Gregory]

Check the list of freeware converters http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/gen...are+converters.

Maybe Super is screwing something up.

[Dizzy]

Originally Posted by Chris3577

What software are you two using? I am using Super and the settings arent exactly what you two are saying, so I get something close and it says the overall bitrate should not exceed 800kps.. for Zune (That is for video and audio combined.).. Any suggestions or help? I have a lot of files to convert and trying to avoid doing it over a couple of times.. Thanks for the input!
Chris

I'm pretty sure that's a legit message. Maybe you should just decrease the video bitrate a little.

[cohoman]

I'm using Window Media Encoder 9 (check out my web blog to see how I convert my video files).

[Chris3577]

Originally Posted by Gregory

Try these settings:
WMV
720*480
1500kpbs

That is high quality Zune 80 format.

Ok I figured those settings out.. Would that get me excellent video quality when I play it on my 42 inch Sharp Aquos?
Thanks,
Chris

[Man.]

Originally Posted by cohoman

I normally use these settings which work well for playback on my Zune:

Video Codec: WMV 9
Video Bit Rate: 700 kbps
320x240
30 fps

I use the exact same settings, the quality is very good even when connected to a TV through the zune.

[Chris3577]

Ok.. I hate to say it, but I have one more question. Here is what I converted my files to using super:

720:480
Aspect 3:2
Frame 30 sec
Bitrate 1488
Audio Bitrate 128

Now when I sync these files to my Zune it converts them before transferring them.. Making this take a long time. It doesn't change the file size by much either. Why is this converting the files before transferring them?

Thanks,
Chris

[carnealse]

Because those settings are eccentric and over the top for a device that maxes out at 320x240.
When your settings exceeds the accepted output by the zune it will convert it to the proper format.
So, stick with the basic settings. I have outstanding video quality on 320x240 MP4 video at 128vbr audio at 23.975 (close enough) frames a second.
I have tried a lot of things. I found out, KISS. Keep It Simple, Stupid.

[jce2005]

Question for "Cohoman" :

What is your "time-experience" when encoding .VOB files to Windows Media 9 ?? I mean, how long does it take to convert a full lenght ( 2 hour ) movie from ripped .VOB files to a .WMV ( WM ) file ?

Thanks