I have one word for you regarding the latest update to the popular DVD encoding application Handbrake. That word is ‘Wow!’
The latest version of Handbrake, 0.9.0 is labeled by the developers as a major update with a vastly improved user experience through a re-envisioned Mac interface that’s been rebuilt from the ground up.
Along with a few cool features added in the new version, one thing has protruded and stood out beyond the rest for me. That’s the vast leap in speed when ripping movies. DVDs encoded in the MP4 format now produce results of around 150 frames per second instead of less than 130 per second with the previous version. I’m also encoding H.264 video at 95 frames per second, improving on 75-80 in the previous build.
Overall, I’m thrilled with the work which has been put into Handbrake 0.9.0. The new user interface makes ripping DVDs a much cleaner experience. All that needs work now is the icon, can anyone tell me a pineapple has to do with movie encoding..?