Understanding transcodingTranscoding is the process by which Adobe Encore DVD converts your original, non-DVD-compliant video and audio asset files to the DVD-compliant files that will be burned to the disc. (Files that are already DVD-compliant do not require transcoding.) The transcoding feature of Adobe Encore DVD is flexible enough for a variety of users. New users unfamiliar with transcoding can let the application manage the process entirely, while those with more experience can precisely control it. If you choose to manage transcoding yourself, Adobe Encore DVD provides DVD-compliant transcode presets customized for several different quality and storage requirements. You can also create your own custom transcode presets. You can work with your original, untranscoded files throughout the production process--Adobe Encore DVD will perform any required transcoding when you build the DVD. If you want to exert more control over transcoding, however, you can choose to transcode at any time on a per-asset basis. If a transcoded version of a file is available, Adobe Encore DVD uses that version for authoring, previewing, and building; if no transcoded version is available, the application uses the original file for authoring and previewing, transcoding the files as necessary when building the DVD. Related Subtopics: |