DVD Encoding: MPEG 2

Post Modern Digital uses Cinema Craft Pro MPEG 2 encoding with multiple real-time passes to ensure the highest possible quality. Cinema Craft is a state-of-the-art software-based encoder that challenges conventional hardware-based solutions. We also offer Minerva MPEG 2 encoding.

Encoding for DVD is essentially the same process as encoding for other applications such as VOD, PPV, etc. Variable bitrates are used to deliver optimum image quality throughout. A typical home video DVD also contains a number of additional assets which must also be encoded. These assets may include multiple languages, subtitles, audio configurations such as surround sound, slides, bonus features, multiple camera angles and multiple formats such as 16:9, standard TV (4:3), letterbox, etc.

Inverse Telecine
Some masters may be in a film rate of 24 fps (frames per second). Inverse Telecine allows us to correct that rate to 30 fps for applications such as VOD and DVD.

PAL Encoding
We can do PAL encoding from a PAL master. If your master is NTSC, it must be converted to PAL prior to encoding.