Zoom in x200
Left: 720p x264 --> 0.25 GB
Right: 1080p x265 --> 1.11 GB
I tested watching both on my phone:
- Without zoom, I didn’t notice much difference in visuals.
- The audio is stronger at the same level on the x265 version.
- I need +15 volume level (Android) to make the x264 sound equal.
What do you think, guys? Is it worth 4 times the file size?
When you go to reconvert it has noticeable impact in how you encode.
I have movies with letterboxing that’s 20% of the screen. You’re going to say losing 20% of your pixels to baked-in, forced letterboxing has no impact?