The compression bit rate is 3.0 to 6.5 VBR in SD and in my posting I state that I am compressing to SD format for a SD DVD.
The whole reason I am compressing down to SD is becasue that is what my client wants. I have done this before with XDCAM footage (compressing straight from timeline to SD DVD format) and it’s been fine. Now I am running across this problem where it pixelates in one area after compression.
I compressed to HDV formate in VBR and not CBR to see if it would take care of the problem. You’ve got to try the straingest options sometimes. you never know.