CCE-SP is an off-line encoder, which is capable of encoding AVI, DV and QuickTime files into DVD compliant MPEG streams and pristine formats, along with precise customized settings.
The latest version 2.70 features a new improved graphical user interface, and many other attractive features such as Automatic resolution conversion function on DVD/SVCD/VCD mode, 3:2 pulldown, Automatic file size calculation, Automatic adding of encoding pass for more accurate inverse 3:2 pulldown, 4:1:1 -> 4:2:2 interpolation, de-interlacing functionality and a lot more. The software also allows adaptive quantization matrices switching for multi-pass VBR, and features an option of outputting bottom field first stream.
The user has options like Automatic switching of block scan order, Blanking function, Quality improvement in fades on a static scene, Adjustment for black frames, Monochrome encoding mode, Save/load template to/from file, Reuse of the last modified parameter setting, etc. at disposal. It automatically shuts down the system when encoding is done.
This is a 30-day free trial version
Pros
- Quantization matrixes can be altered dynamically to achieve higher picture quality
Cons
- Only specific Dual Core CPUs and stringent support requirements