VidDisc MPEG-2 delivery:
MPEG-2 files are 4.5Mbps VBR, 720x480 frame size (full frame), 48khz - 192kbps MPEG audio. Typical MPEG2 file size is
140 - 160 Megabytes.
Benefits of MPEG-2
Full-frame, de-interlaced, video for dramatically improved picture quality across a wide range of video playback systems including LCD, plasma, projection, and CRT video monitors.
- DVD quality MPEG-2 video offers more than twice the image resolution of our MPEG-1 files.
- MPEG-2 video offers widespread playback compatibility across multiple computer operating systems (PC, Mac) with an easily obtained MPEG decoder. Your system may already support MPEG-2 today.
Partial list of available MPEG decoders:
Quicktime MPEG-2 playback component for Mac OSX, Mac OS 9, & Windows:
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/mpeg2/
K-Lite Codec Pack for Windows (untested by TM Studios, but free):
http://www.codecguide.com/about_kl.htm
The following is right off Microsoft’s page at:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en;306331
ATI Technologies
http://www.ati.com
CyberLink (PowerDVD)
http://www.gocyberlink.com
InterVideo (WinDVD)
http://www.intervideo.com
MediaMatics (DVMatics)
http://www.national.com
MGI Software (SoftDVD)
http://www.roxio.com/en/products/index.jhtml
Ravisent (CineMaster)
http://www.ravisentdirect.com
For more information on DVD playback support in Windows Media Player for Windows XP, as well as links to 3rd party DVD Decoder Packs, please visit the following website:www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/mp10/getmore/plugins.aspx
MPEG-1 (left): 320x240
MPEG-2
(right): 640x480 (equivalent to 720x480 when properly displayed on VGA or other computer playback system)
Side-by-side comparision when MPEG-1 (left) is doubled (blown-up) to match MPEG-2 (right).
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