Best Codec for Size & Quality

aross6 · 11-18-2006, 11:15 AM

I use WinAVI to convert video to WMV to put on my Zune (and it works great!). Obviously WMV9 will produce a better quality picture, but on a Zune is it noticable? Also, in regards to file size, how much bigger are WMV9 files as opposed to WMV8 files?

Lastly, would you recommend converting widescreen video to 4:3 to fill the screen of the Zune or leave it in its navite aspect ratio?

Thanks in advance!

thefinalprophecy · 11-19-2006, 08:12 PM

I would say leave it in the native aspect ratio no matter what. DEFINITELY don't stretch it vertically to fill the screen. if anything, crop the sides a little so that it fits.

11-18-2006, 11:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
aross6 Zewbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9 Reputation: 10	Best Codec for Size & Quality I use WinAVI to convert video to WMV to put on my Zune (and it works great!). Obviously WMV9 will produce a better quality picture, but on a Zune is it noticable? Also, in regards to file size, how much bigger are WMV9 files as opposed to WMV8 files? Lastly, would you recommend converting widescreen video to 4:3 to fill the screen of the Zune or leave it in its navite aspect ratio? Thanks in advance!

11-19-2006, 08:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
thefinalprophecy Experienced Zuner Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 159 Reputation: 10	RE: Best Codec for Size & Quality I would say leave it in the native aspect ratio no matter what. DEFINITELY don't stretch it vertically to fill the screen. if anything, crop the sides a little so that it fits. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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