Encoding Recommendations - Focus 3.2 User Manual

Encoding Requirements and Recommendations

Encoding Recommendations

1. Resolution: 720 X 480 or 704 X 480 in NTSC; 704 X 576 in
PAL.
2. Closed GOP (Group of Pictures) with an "I-frame" every 15
frames is recommended.
3. The recommended audio bit rate is 384kbps and a sampling
rate of 48khz. It is recommended to play back test files using
the original source tapes to confirm audio levels prior to
encoding an entire project. This will allow for calibration of
the encoding system to obtain a standard audio level.
4. Program stream files should have one end code (00 00 01 b9)
at the very end of the file. The Firefly can handle files without
end codes, but it is still a good idea to include one.
5. The bit rate can affect the size and transferability of the files.
The recommended bit rates for various types of video content
are as follows:
Bit Rate
4 mbps
6 mbps
8 mbps
10 mbps
Table 1. Bit Rate Encoding Recommendations for Firefly
6. Although Firefly can transcode NTSC and PAL, it is
recommended to encode to the video standard (NTSC or PAL)
that you will be setting your Firefly to display.
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Video Content
Good quality with low motion
Good quality with typical motion
Good quality with high motion
High quality with demanding content