Why does DVD2oneX 1.1.1 offer 'variable' ratio if it's new 'constant' ratio is superior in quality?
I quote from DVD2oneX 1.1.1 help file:
Variable Ratio:
When selecting 'Variable' the 'old' engine is used for processing the movie. This will result in a movie quality know from recent versions of DVD2oneX v1.1.0.
Constant Ratio:
Selecting 'Constant' will enable the 'new' engine for processing the movie. This will result in a much better movie quality than known from recent versions of DVD2oneX v1.1.0. This mode is especialy for processing long movies. End quote.
I checked. It's true. Compressed a 3-hour movie using 'constant', and it looked better than 'variable' compression.
Shouldn't it be better all across the board though? I mean long movie, short movie, same difference - if compression engine is superior, why still keep the 'variable' ratio as an option?
DK
I quote from DVD2oneX 1.1.1 help file:
Variable Ratio:
When selecting 'Variable' the 'old' engine is used for processing the movie. This will result in a movie quality know from recent versions of DVD2oneX v1.1.0.
Constant Ratio:
Selecting 'Constant' will enable the 'new' engine for processing the movie. This will result in a much better movie quality than known from recent versions of DVD2oneX v1.1.0. This mode is especialy for processing long movies. End quote.
I checked. It's true. Compressed a 3-hour movie using 'constant', and it looked better than 'variable' compression.
Shouldn't it be better all across the board though? I mean long movie, short movie, same difference - if compression engine is superior, why still keep the 'variable' ratio as an option?
DK