I wanted to toss up this idea to findout what is our confortable zone as far as file sizes goes. So when BT members convert/upload files they atleast know the standard.

Sure it depends on many other factors but if it is at all possible, we don't want to watch easy to download small files with horrible quality and a superb quality files with HUGE file sizes which takes forever to download.

Lets discuss this issue and find out where we'd like to stand, what we should do to keep the quality good and also the file size under control...

all the BT members, be sure to make your voice heard and plz vote...

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i think thje second option is good among those three. but i wud prefer the best quality with a litle size...................... :D

A single drama and movie is fine in xvid/divx quality with decent bit rate. But for series drama with sometimes 50+ episodes, even the lowest quality suggested here is a drag. Please use wmv or asf format to encode such media, this would enable packing 10 or so decent quality episodes in around 300meg file.

ami mona kori file size 100-200 hola valo hoy.kintu vid quality valo hota hoba.r sobai jodi wmv format kora upload kora tahola file size onak choto hoba.r download kortao subida.onak somoy 700mb+ file size taka tokon d/l korta gala prob hoy.mana seed nia prob hoy

Medium size preferred but do not want to compromise with quality. So, whoever does the encoding, got to be very careful. I never want full size dvd...just useless and waste of time...that's my opinion. Thanks.

i would go with Medium Size :)

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My thumbs up to medium size. I believe everyone would like to enjoy the drama while they are watching it. When the file size is very small, sometimes it’s hard to recognize the performers.

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As a rule of thumb, I use a resolution of 512x384 and 5MB/min of video when doing XviD conversions. Anything less and it destroys the quality. For anyone who's seen the "tvrips" of episodes, you know how good the quality is for a 45 minute show at only 350MB.

Check out some of my releases (if you haven't already) and decide for yourself.

I also prefer XviD over ASF/WMV as although the Windows format potentially gives you better quality at lower bitrates, I prefer an open standard just as I'd prefer MP3 over WMA.

Hi guys, I've just joined BT, and found this poll really important, already voted for 2nd option (Medium file size), "Mehdianis" is right,” this poll created with incomplete question. Obviously this poll is created to find out which file size is preferable to BT members. But we to have kept that in mind how many members are using what kind of internet connection. I don't know if there was any poll created with that question. But this is certainly a related matter. A member who has slower net speed may not vote for (huge file size with best quality video). Moreover, till now there is only 26 votes, so keep this poll active until reach at satisfactory number of votes. Thanks a lot.

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I use DIVX pro codec 6.0 and find it really helpfull. It is definitely much easier then any other codecs I have came accrossed, specially the 6.0. This codec allows you to burn in a setting profile already fixed for those who wishes to burn and watch the natok later in their store baught "diVX" approved players. This codec also lets you increase the quality of the video but keep the same file size by sacrificing the time it takes to compress. Definitely a plus for those who aren't fimilar with advanced settings of bitrare, quantizer, etc.

I use 352X240, 23 (ntsc) fps, 128kb mp3 for one time view natoks. And for the natoks worth saving, I use better quality. I think, we should also consider releasing some of the famous, most requested, "worth-the-time" videos in higher quality format for people to burn/save.

Codec :: DivX/XviD ... and 2x700 MB for ripping an entire 4.3 GB dvd ... ... isn't it the standard ?

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jazaman, you are generalizing the fact that a 4.3GB DVD Disc will contain around 2HR 30MIN movie which will produce superb quality in 2x700MB xvid/divx size. And you are absolutely correct.

Problem begins when the 4.3GB DVD contains total 5HR video (Example Nokkhotrer Raat). In this case 2x700MByte xvid/divx won't be a good quality. In general, 2 to 3 HR ORIGINAL DVD QUALITY video will convert to 2x700MB xvid/divx. But if the DVD video itself is recorded from TV or VHS [Not Razor Sharp Crisp] then we can go for lower size like 700MB to 1GB xvid/divx.

Just a tip, resolution is not a factor. You can have higher resolution but crapy pic if you do not have good enough bit/pixel*frame ratio. Better lower the resolution to gain Bits/Pixel*Frame ratio. Our computer can magnify the resolution [ZOOM] and produce good pic if we have around 0.20+ Bits/Pixel*Frame factor.

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i thing this one good idea (Medium file size with good quality (ie, 1 Drama ep 400MB-700 MB)

I agree wth Bromora. IMO u can fit a 1 hr (45 mins excluding commercial breaks) eps in 350 MB easily wth XVID. Check out the TV-rips of Joey/Lost/Prison Break for an example. They r 624 x 352 pixels and thts good enough for me !!!

Huge file size with best quality better caz it takes ages to download , what's the point if you don't get a best quality picture after wasting that much time and also if you watch those dramas or movies after donwloading on the digital big screen tvs specially with the home theatre ( Connect computer with tv) then it really feels great and it will feel like you are in the theatre .... What an experience you know ........

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Why is this such a hot debate recently ?? I mean, you as a releaser have the right to release it in any size and quality you want. However, you are doing all these to satisfy another member's need. Now, if their need is a small file size with good enough quality, then shoudn't you give it to them that way ?? Now, you can still release it the way you want it, but people will not download. As many of us have seen it our self, if its a big file then very few people downloads it. It's a waste of your time and effort, you end up feeling bad and complain "why aren't anyone downloading my release?". So, without any arguments, it is very clear what to do as a releaser. You may try different sizes and then come to your own conclusion of right size, quality or even go around thread and witness the acceptable settings (codec, resolution, etc.).

My own settings: Xvid or DivX codec, depending on my mood! 352 X 250 or 288 resolution. 29 frames per sec / NTSC or sometime 23 if it's not so great natok. File target size = 130mb for a 20min natok gives you a target bitrate of 946 or sometime more depending on the duration.

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Download, seed and appriciate - loose the complaints.

TINY ! TINY !! Tiny means very small but here its 100-200 MB.
Big files means : Shundori meye chara biye kormu na bole sheshe aar Biyei hoylo na seed er karone. So Releasers, akbar vaben je Small size 100-150 MB for a natok is not bad. Peole need to save their time, watching a natok is important not waiting for seeds and having their wish unfulfilled.

BanglaGuru Bhaijaan....

amar mone hoy HUGE size e bhalo....karon...ami quantity er theke quality er dike monojog dite agrohi....tobe bujhte partasi....time bachanor jonno shobai medium or small size er kotha koitase..magar ami HUGE er pokhkhe vote dilam.

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