Encoding Specifications

I like to have specifications for encoding content so that I have a snapshot of settings that I used at the time. Doing this, it allows me to verify that everything works across all devices, and expectations and bugs are noted.

encoding specifications: dlna-usb-1 (2014-07-19)

Compatability:

• DLNA streamable (both Sony BDPs)
• USB compatible (both Sony BDPs)
• keyint 30 for good seeking in files
• proper H.264 profile and level for DVDs

Software:

• Gentoo Linux
• HandBrake 0.9.9
• mkvtoolnix 6.7.0
• libebml 1.3.0
• libmatroska 1.4.1
• x264: 0.138.x

Handbrake:

• chapters
• decomb
• detelecine
• two-pass
• turbo
• audio encoder: fdk_aac
• audio bitrate: 96k
• video bitrate: 1024k
• fallback: copy

x264:

• preset: medium
• tune: animation or film
• keyint: 30

H.264:

• profile: high
• level: 3.1

mkvtoolnix:

• See https://trac.bunkus.org/wiki/FAQ%3AImprovingPlaybackCompatibilityWithPlayers
• no_cue_duration, no_cue_relative_position (Sony BDP 2, seeking)

MPlayer 1.1-4.8 on Ubuntu 14.04 has a bug where the subtitle language code does not display in the OSD. The file is properly tagged, and there are not any issues with the Matroska container metadata. Exists in MPlayer 1.1.1 as well.