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v1.7.0 — MP4 quality settings

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@boriswinner boriswinner released this 11 Jul 18:03

New encoder settings in both CLI and GUI, each with an explanation and recommended values (GUI shows them as tooltips):

  • Bitrate mode (--vbitrate, kbps): predictable file size instead of constant quality; 3000–4000 kbps is transparent for SD DV. 0 (default) = CRF quality mode.
  • x264 preset (--preset): slower presets are ~15–20% smaller at the same quality; all faster than real time for DV. Default: veryfast.
  • Resolution (--scale WxH): default keeps the source size (recommended for archiving); scaling auto-enables deinterlacing (scaling interlaced fields would corrupt them).
  • Audio bitrate (--abitrate, kbps): default 192 (transparent).

Install: brew tap boriswinner/tap && brew trust boriswinner/tap && brew install uvcdv-capture; unsigned binaries below need xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine.