Video Encoding

Overview:
Tips and software for video encoding.

DVD Ripping Software:
DVD Shrink - Complete package for DVD ripping

General Encoding Software:
Vidomi - XviD Player and Encoder Package, does not work on windows server 2003.
MPlayer - Movie Player and Encoder
MeWiG - MEncoder GUI for Windows

Guides:
DVD ripping and transcoding with Linux - (using MPlayer)
What is Deinterlacing? - Example images and videos
Coverting HDTV to DivX (24fps)
Force Film, IVTC, and Deinterlacing - Excellent guide including info specific to PAL at end. Relates to DVD2AVI
Telecine Explained
DVD Benchmark Progressive Scan DVD - Detailed explanation of how movies are written on DVDs. Not inherently progressive! It's all a bit of a shambles.
Post about refresh rates on monitors causing judder on movie playback. Mentions ReClock as a solution. Which will also counter PAL speedup problem.

MPEG4:
Mpeg 4 explained, including - ISO 14496-10 (Video) - Advanced Video Coding (AVC)