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diff --git a/DOCS/encoding.html b/DOCS/encoding.html index 119c8b0e9f..a0c41ba614 100644 --- a/DOCS/encoding.html +++ b/DOCS/encoding.html @@ -17,23 +17,23 @@ other interesting stuff.</P> <P><B><I>Compiling</I></B> <UL> <LI>read <B>MPlayer</B>'s compilation instructions, it contains info about - how to install <I>libdvdread</I> for <B>DVD</B> support, etc.</LI> + how to install <I>libdvdread</I> for <B>DVD</B> support, etc.</LI> <LI>download the newest <B>DivX4linux</B> libs - from <A HREF="http://avifile.sourceforge.net/download.htm">avifile.sourceforge.net</A>, - and have them PROPERLY installed. This is needed for DivX4 (1/2 pass) - encoding.</LI> + from <A HREF="http://avifile.sourceforge.net/download.htm">avifile.sourceforge.net</A>, + and have them PROPERLY installed. This is needed for DivX4 (1/2 pass) + encoding. And since this is mandatory (now), MEncoder is Linux-only.</LI> <LI>download and install <B>libmp3lame</B> (from lame 3.89beta or lame CVS). This - is needed for CBR/VBR MP3 audio encoding ability. Note that a single - <CODE>lame</CODE> binary isn't sufficient. BTW: the less optimization - you use for lame, the better the quality will be. You can test - quality by running <CODE>make test</CODE> after lame's compiling process - is over. The resulting number should be less than <B>30</B>. Don't - panic if it's <B>400</B> or so, you shouldn't heard any audible - quality decrease. Oh, and if your compiler doesn't even run <CODE>make test</CODE> ... - Well, delete that <B>GCC 2.96</B>.</LI> + is needed for CBR/VBR MP3 audio encoding ability. Note that a single + <CODE>lame</CODE> binary isn't sufficient. BTW: the less optimization + you use for lame, the better the quality will be. You can test + quality by running <CODE>make test</CODE> after lame's compiling process + is over. The resulting number should be less than <B>30</B>. Don't + panic if it's <B>400</B> or so, you shouldn't heard any audible + quality decrease. Oh, and if your compiler doesn't even run <CODE>make test</CODE> ... + Well, delete that <B>GCC 2.96</B>.</LI> <LI>use <CODE>./configure</CODE> with optional parameters as usual - (use <CODE>--enable-tv</CODE> to include V4L tuner grabbing code), and - type : <CODE>make mencoder</CODE> , then <CODE>make install</CODE> . + (use <CODE>--enable-tv</CODE> to include V4L tuner grabbing code), and + type : <CODE>make mencoder</CODE> , then <CODE>make install</CODE>.</LI> </UL> </P> @@ -67,11 +67,11 @@ other interesting stuff.</P> <P><B><I>Encoding 2-pass DivX4</I></B></P> <P>The name comes from the fact that this method encodes the file <I>twice</I>. -The first encoding (dubbed <I>pass</I>) creates a temporary file with a size -of few megabytes. In the second pass, the output file is created, using the -bitrate data from the temporary file. The resulting file will have much -better image quality. If this is the first time you heard about this, you -should consult some guides available on the Net.</P> +The first encoding (dubbed <I>pass</I>) creates some temporary files with a +size of few megabytes (do not delete them yet). In the second pass, the output +file is created, using the bitrate data from the temporary file. The resulting +file will have much better image quality. If this is the first time you heard +about this, you should consult some guides available on the Net.</P> <P>This example shows how to encode a DVD to a 2-pass DivX4 AVI. Just two commands are needed :<BR> |