Video processing information

    Information about video processing.

    If your are in need of audio/video digitisation or batch-processing, please contact the TG at helpdesk@mpi.nl

    You can process video-data yourself using:

    • ffmpeg (to convert/cut files)
    • Handbrake (to convert files)
    • Lossless cut (to trim/cut files)

    Standard video coding settings for MP4 video files are:

    • Video codec: H.264 (x264)
    • Preset: Superfast
    • Profile: high
    • Level: automatic (4.0)
    • Resolution: same as source
    • Framerate: same as source (constant framerate)
    • Quality: CRF 18-22
    • Entropy coding: CABAC
    • Pixel format: YUV_420p
    • GOP size: 25
    • B-frames: 0
    • Audio codec: AAC
    • Sampling rate: 48kHz
    • Bitrate: 320kb/s

    For more in-depth video-processing information, please refer to the ELAN video encoding guide