[x264-devel] Skip macroblock option.

[Michael Roitzsch]

Hi Arindam,

> Is it possible to keep skip macroblock in I slice only mode?
>
> I am working on a video where 50% of macroblocks remain unchanged. I  
> need a very faster way of encoding. I am keeping only I slice in my  
> video because if I introduce P slice then motion compentation will  
> take huge time. The skip macrobock option (Though it is applicable  
> for only P and B slice) can reduce encoder's job dramatically.
>
> Can any body suggest me how can I improve encoder performance in I  
> slice only mode?

Maybe this would work by encoding the file with P slices, but limiting  
the encoder to use only I and skip macroblocks in the P slices.

Michael