Video for DVD: Understanding MPEG-2 Compression
February 6, 2001 - As a distribution medium, DVD-Video offers a great potential for quality, but only if properly maintained through the DVD title preparation process. Producers armed with an understanding of compression will be better positioned to influence the fidelity with which that work is translated to DVD.

Software MPEG Encoders: Heuris MPEG Power Professional
February 12, 2001 - A bit more expensive than most, the Heuris MPP2 software encoder offers a complete set of encoding features and a high level of quality to match.

Software MPEG Encoders: Ligos LSX-MPEG Suite
February 12, 2001 - The Ligos LSX-MPEG Suite provides a fast, high-quality stand-alone encoder, Premiere plug-in, and MPEG player application all in one package.

Software MPEG Encoders: Cinema Craft Encoder Lite
February 12, 2001 - Very fast and inexpensive, the CCE Lite MPEG-2 video encoder makes up for its limited feature set with price & speed.