2010-01-28, 13:06
Wiki page with screenshots and details: HOW-TO use Handbrake on Mac to encode H.264 videos for the Xbox
Spinoff from this thread: New Handbrake doesn't like XBMC for xbox?
First of all, I have a Mac, so this guide is about using Handbrake on a Mac.
This should still work on Handbrake for Windows or Linux, I'm sure people will let me know.
Tools:
VLC - Site
or direct download for 64 Bit Mac Build 1.0.2 here
Handbrake - Site
Extras:
Hanbrake Preset: Here
Info:
For this encoding process I have prioritised video quality over file size.
This is for encoding DVD sources to be used on the original xbox running xbmc. It uses the x264 codec so bitrate and advanced options have to be set specifically to allow it to run on old hardware.
This is for use with AC3 or DTS passthrough. You can try it with MP3 or AAC audio, but no guarantees as this will require CPU for decoding.
Basically, download VLC and Handbrake. Install them. On the Mac I would recommend running the 64 bit VLC build.
Download the Handbrake Preset and import it into Handbrake.
Load your source into Handbrake. You can rip straight from DVD using Handbrake, or load DVD images you have ripped previously with your ripper of choice.
Make sure you have xbox-x264 preset selected.
Make sure container is MKV. Audio is AC3 or DTS Passthrough. Don't mess with the advanced settings.
You should be able to leave your picture size at whatever Handbrake selects for the source. Make sure Anamorphic is off.
You can set chapter markers and set up subtitles if you so wish.
Press start and wait.
The only caveat here is 4:3 sources. I haven't had any to test with, so you may want to do a single chapter encode first to make sure it plays nicely with the xbox. (and let me know if it does, I'll update the guide)
16:9 and 2.35:1 Aspect Ratios should be fine.
Okay, it's late here, so I may have left out some bits, if I have, let me know, and I'll modify the guide. I'm looking for all feedback, good or bad. The more I get the better it is for everyone.
This is not going to be the greatest quality encodes, it will not be the smallest file sizes, nor will it be the fastest. But it is a good trade off between the three, and you can do it natively on a Mac!
Enjoy.
Spinoff from this thread: New Handbrake doesn't like XBMC for xbox?
First of all, I have a Mac, so this guide is about using Handbrake on a Mac.
This should still work on Handbrake for Windows or Linux, I'm sure people will let me know.
Tools:
VLC - Site
or direct download for 64 Bit Mac Build 1.0.2 here
Handbrake - Site
Extras:
Hanbrake Preset: Here
Info:
For this encoding process I have prioritised video quality over file size.
This is for encoding DVD sources to be used on the original xbox running xbmc. It uses the x264 codec so bitrate and advanced options have to be set specifically to allow it to run on old hardware.
This is for use with AC3 or DTS passthrough. You can try it with MP3 or AAC audio, but no guarantees as this will require CPU for decoding.
Basically, download VLC and Handbrake. Install them. On the Mac I would recommend running the 64 bit VLC build.
Download the Handbrake Preset and import it into Handbrake.
Load your source into Handbrake. You can rip straight from DVD using Handbrake, or load DVD images you have ripped previously with your ripper of choice.
Make sure you have xbox-x264 preset selected.
Make sure container is MKV. Audio is AC3 or DTS Passthrough. Don't mess with the advanced settings.
You should be able to leave your picture size at whatever Handbrake selects for the source. Make sure Anamorphic is off.
You can set chapter markers and set up subtitles if you so wish.
Press start and wait.
The only caveat here is 4:3 sources. I haven't had any to test with, so you may want to do a single chapter encode first to make sure it plays nicely with the xbox. (and let me know if it does, I'll update the guide)
16:9 and 2.35:1 Aspect Ratios should be fine.
Okay, it's late here, so I may have left out some bits, if I have, let me know, and I'll modify the guide. I'm looking for all feedback, good or bad. The more I get the better it is for everyone.
This is not going to be the greatest quality encodes, it will not be the smallest file sizes, nor will it be the fastest. But it is a good trade off between the three, and you can do it natively on a Mac!
Enjoy.