Has the mpeg2 codec improved alot in DVD SP?
I've been using DVD SP since version 1.
I did alot of work with v.1, v 1.5, and v.2
I remember the mpeg2 encoder was crap back in v1 and by v2 it started to improve.
I didn't encode anything with v3 of DVD SP, used another encoder then.
Now I encoded a few hours worth with DVD SP 4, and the quality seem to have improve alot! Or my monitor I use today is alot better then the one I used back then!
Anyone got info on codec improvements?
has apple's codec improved since dvdsp 1, 1.5 and 2?
YES!
why, in 2001, they bought spruce technologies and with that, their personel. before this, from what I understand, compressor algorithms were not that solid (albeit the spec was finalized, but apple was JUST getting into DVD).
with the aquisition of spruce, they revamped dvd studio and compressor, added a.pack (not saying this was directly the result of spruce) and made the GUI friendlier, therefore it appealled to the masses more (easier to use [prosumer]).
bottom line, they bought a DVD company, and it payed off!
the only thing that is confusing is WHY they DO NOT implement hardware encoders or accelarators (like the mpx3000 board).
but i have to agree with davis, i have come across people that loko at bit-rates of < 4 and the "love" the quality. others that have > 7 and STILL are not happy with their results.. so quality is VERY subjective. but i guess ot eahc their own.
also keep in mind that the hardware to which compressor has run has greatly improved.
so i think it is several factors, and it's just going to improve.
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