Ulead 1.0 - Manual (Page 26)

2—4 SpruceUp User’s Guide
MPEG Encoders
This is a critical part of the DVD creation process – a bad MPEG encode can result in a poor
quality final product or in SpruceUp refusing to accept the movie. What makes it tough is
the wide variety of settings found on typical MPEG encoders (and the cryptic names they are
often given). See the MPEG Settings Summary topic for specifications and the Video Assets
topic for general information.
There are two types of encoders to choose from – real-time hardware encoders and non-
real-time software encoders. Choosing which is appropriate depends on the other
components you use and the types of titles you intend to create.