I've been happily using QT Pro on the PC to convert 4:3 DV into iPod-compatible 320x240 baseline h.264 @ 608kpbs ever since the the first video iPod was introduced. Now I've been persuaded to start shooting 16:9 and I'm wondering how to best to encode it for iPod. A couple of things puzzle me.
1) I note that in the spec http://www.apple.com/itunes/store/podcaststechspecs.html it gives the newer option: H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 x 480, 30 frames per sec., Low-Complexity version of the Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 kbps, 48 Khz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats However the h.264 options in QT Pro only give 'baseline' or 'main' but no 'low-complexity'? 2) Googling around I see some mention of 640x352 as being the optimum size for 16:9 - why not 640x360? All advice appreciated. Thanks Joly punkcast.com --------------------------------------------------------------- WWWhatsup NYC http://pinstand.com - http://punkcast.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
