| Factor | Recommended Setting | |--------|---------------------| | No re-encode | Use -c copy whenever possible | | If re-encode needed | H.265/HEVC, CRF 16-18, 10-bit color | | Audio | Copy original (FLAC/PCM/AAC 320k+) | | Resolution | Keep original (1080p or 4K) | | Subtitles | Remux as soft subtitles (SRT/ASS) or burn with high font readability |
If time allows, use a two-pass method. The first pass analyzes the video, and the second optimizes the data distribution for maximum sharpness. Hardware vs. Software Encoding
(titled "Kichiku Koushi" or similar in its series), specifically an English-subtitled version.