Understanding Transcoding - Old video files

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Here are some Handbrake Settings - latest version - wherein you can make solid DVD encodes that will be ‘as good as they can be’:

What settings should a newbie use for transcoding ripped bluray mkv files with handbreak?

Start with the Basic HD profile - you can delete everything else - all crap. Then do this, exactly, make a 240 second ‘Preview’ and see what you think. File Sizes will be consistent at about 1.4G per hour. My eyeballs stop seeing improvement above about 3250kbps, so I give it 3750 and call it a day. Your eyeballs may require something different. Make a 4 minute preview and decide for yourself. [HB-Help1] [HB-Help2] [HB-Help3] Of course, you should create an audio track that will Direct Play.…