[MPlayer-users] b-frames?

[Arpi]

Hi,

> My question is, if I should use b-frames when encoding with lavc(using
> the option vmax_b_frames).
> 
> >From what I read they are a Good Thing(tm).
> 
> I experimented a bit, and the quality seemed to be slightly better.
> 
> Why are b-frames switched of by default?

hmm. let's see.
- slower
- not always better quality (imho)
- not compatible with all mpeg4 decoders


A'rpi / Astral & ESP-team

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