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Practical x265 Encoding Tests – Single-Pass vs. Two-Pass Two-pass encoding is often the "go-to" for bitrate control. But is it worth it with x265? I ran tests with the following settings: Single-Pass: Fast and efficient Two-Pass Turbo: Slightly faster with no-slow-firstpass=1 Two-Pass Baseline: Standard two-pass Results are in the table (and more in the article). Single-pass was about 2x faster and delivered similar overall quality, though slightly reduced low-frame quality. Turbo mode shaved 14% encoding time with minimal quality delta compared to 2-pass. What’s your experience with x265 two-pass encoding? Are there better ways to balance speed and quality? Let me know in the comments! Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AZzXV

Announcing Free Course on Controlling the AMD MA35D with FFmpeg: I’m excited to introduce MA35D & FFmpeg Quick Start: Essential Skills and Expert Tips! This free course takes you through the essentials of configuring the AMD MA35D with FFmpeg, from basic operations to advanced techniques. What you’ll learn: • Accessing MA35D’s hardware for high-throughput decoding, encoding, and scaling • Balancing quality and throughput with optimized bitrate control, frame management, and presets • Advanced techniques like Picture-in-Picture, tiling, and low-latency streaming If you work with video and want to save time while optimizing performance, this course is for you! 👉 Sign up here: https://lttr.ai/AZxl6 #MA35D #FFmpeg

2-Pass x265 vs. Single-Pass Encoding – Surprising Results I recently compared 1-pass vs. 2-pass x265 encoding, and the results were not what I expected: • Two-pass took over twice as long as 1-pass; in contrast, with x264, 1-pass/2-pass encoding times are similar. • 1-pass delivered similar overall quality. • Using no-slow-firstpass=1 accelerated encoding time by 14% with no quality penalty. Here’s the detailed breakdown with command strings and results: https://lttr.ai/AZtsp. If you know any "magic switches" to speed up x265 two-pass encoding without sacrificing quality, I’d love to hear from you. Drop your tips in the comments or message me. ▸ https://lttr.ai/AZtsp

2-Pass x265 vs. Single-Pass Encoding – Surprising Results I recently compared 1-pass vs. 2-pass x265 encoding, and the results were not what I expected: • Two-pass took over twice as long as 1-pass; in contrast, with x264, 1-pass/2-pass encoding times are similar. • 1-pass delivered similar overall quality. • Using no-slow-firstpass=1 accelerated encoding time by 14% with no quality penalty. Here’s the detailed breakdown with command strings and results: https://lttr.ai/AZnWS. If you know any "magic switches" to speed up x265 two-pass encoding without sacrificing quality, I’d love to hear from you. Drop your tips in the comments or message me. ▸ https://lttr.ai/AZnWS

A quick quiz on how the quality and encoding speed of two-pass VBR (variable bitrate encoding) compares to single-pass VBR (that’s right, VBR in both cases). Choose the best answer. 1) Two-pass takes twice as long as single-pass but delivers significantly better overall quality. 2) Two-pass takes slightly longer than single-pass but delivers significantly better quality. 3) Two-pass takes about the same as single-pass and delivers about the same quality but better low-frame quality. 4) It depends. 5) None of the above. The best answer is number 4, but in trials with three different length files, 1 and 2 were never correct. For most videos, what you think you know about two-pass encoding probably isn’t true. Read the article to learn why. Read more 👉 bit.ly/1v2-passVBR

Optimize Your Live Streaming Costs with the Right Transcoding Preset Choosing the right preset for live transcoding is crucial—and sometimes complex. In my latest blog, I break down the analysis of VOD presets versus live streaming, highlighting how to weigh encoding costs against bandwidth savings. Whether you’re running a 24/7 channel or delivering interactive streams, finding the optimal balance can make a significant impact on your bottom line. 🔗 Dive into the details and access a calculator to help with your own decisions here: ▸ https://lttr.ai/AZd2s

I’m thrilled to introduce my newest course on LCEVC video enhancement! It’s designed to introduce newbies to LCEVC, explain why it’s important, identify the tools available for enhancing and decoding, and teach you how to get the most out of encoding videos with LCEVC enhancement. Why LCEVC? 🤔 LCEVC, an MPEG standard, has been selected as the enhancement codec for Brazil’s TV 3.0 system, showcasing its importance. Highly efficient during encoding and decoding, LCEVC can often be deployed in software while hardware support rolls out, making it cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and deployable today. It’s also backward compatible with devices that support the base layer codec and has the most rational royalty policy. LCEVC is poised to succeed in a big way, and now is the time to learn about it. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AZdvu

Google’s AI Overviews are changing the game for content marketers. Here's how to stay ahead. For years, SEO has been the cornerstone of online visibility. But with Google’s recent shift to AI Overviews, the rules are changing. Instead of just links, Google now provides AI-generated snapshots of key information. This means high-quality, in-depth content is more crucial than ever. At the Streaming Learning Center, we've always adhered to SEO best practices. Now, as we write for other websites, our focus on quality content has intensified. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Recognize That What Got You Here Won’t Keep You Here: The rules are different now, so you need to adjust to flourish. 2. Create High-Quality, In-Depth Content: One well-crafted article can be more impactful than multiple mediocre ones. 3. Leverage Video Content: Videos can enhance engagement and increase visibility in AI Overviews. 4. Use and promote credible authors. AI-generated articles by novices send the wrong message. This is just the beginning. Embrace the change, and let’s thrive in this new era together. Read the full article: From SEO to AI Overview for Content Marketers. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AZOp5

Zond 265 is a powerful tool for those involved in video codec development, streaming, and education. Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux, it supports various input files, including HEVC, AVC, AV1, MPEG-2, and EVC, with upcoming support for VVC. It's designed to provide deep insights into video bitstreams, making it essential for verifying encoder settings and visualizing bitrate allocation and frame details. Now, Solveig offers a limited-use free version that includes bitrate graphs and frame views for H.264, H.265, AV1, MPEG-2, and EVC. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AZKIS

Optimize Your Live Streaming Costs with the Right Transcoding Preset Choosing the right preset for live transcoding is crucial—and sometimes complex. In my latest blog, I break down the analysis of VOD presets versus live streaming, highlighting how to weigh encoding costs against bandwidth savings. Whether you’re running a 24/7 channel or delivering interactive streams, finding the optimal balance can make a significant impact on your bottom line. 🔗 Dive into the details and access a calculator to help with your own decisions here: ▸ https://lttr.ai/AYjS5