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I have been experimenting compressing my blu rays (a struggle in its own right - what a shame there isn't straightforward software like DVD Shrink...)
Anyway I am finding that getting down to about 13gb the files stutter and freeze.
What is the maximum file size ATV2 and XBMC can handle?
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Doesn't depend on the file size - more about the encoder setup. For ATV2 you better go with h.264 codec in mkv container and when doing 1080p resolution don't do more then 5 ref frames and not more then 20mbps data rate. Safe side CPU wise is 3 reframes.
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Thanks Memphiz.
Is there a particular piece of software (and an easy to read guide) that you can recommend?
I invested in Slysoft to rip my BDs which is straightforward but I have not found any easy to use compression software. the other problem is that it takes all day to compress a disc, only for me to find I got some setting wrong, and off I go again! It's a very long and slow learning curve!
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Hey thanks! The ATV2 preset on Handbrake worked! On my 42" Panasonic plasma I cannot detect any picture quality detrioration on the "transcoded" 7.4GB file compared to the blu ray ISO on my Dune player.
One thing though, the ATV2 preset strips out the DTS soundtrack. I know that the ATV2 won't handle HD soundtracks (I think?) so which settings shoud I use to preserve DTS? There are many options, like AAC, AC3 and DTS passthrough. Can anyone please advise? I'd like to keep the highest possible quality soundtrack.
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You could always use the program makemkv I use it alot with dvds and blurays I highly recommend it
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OK I can confirm after leaving Handbrake running overnight that DTS Passthru does indeed leave the original DTS track in tact.
However, on a couple of disics I've tried, it's told me there is no audio track and I've had to manually change the Container to mkv.
I don't suppose there's anyway of keeping the menu in tact through this process is there?