From 4f8bcd6615d9fdcb8b00cb95bd6d391e469c349f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Admin9705 <24727006+Admin9705@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:23:28 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 12 +++++++++++- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 90b7520..13b4ec2 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -238,7 +238,17 @@ Tdarr will then begin AV1 transcoding. ## Optimizing AV1 Encoding Settings -Adjust CRF and bitrate in the AV1 flow to balance quality and file size. Ensure hardware acceleration is on so the GPU does most of the work. +Adjust CRF and bitrate in the AV1 flow to balance quality and file size. Ensure hardware acceleration is on so the GPU does most of the work. Test out on a few files to figure where you like it, but I have discovered over time the set numbers provide the best balance between quality and size. + +Keep in mind the following: + +* Bigger Number: Worst Quality, Smaller File +* Lower Number: Better Quality, Bigger File + +
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