MPEG1 - how to encode at LESS than 24 fps ???

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"Keith" <ken.roberts@adelphia.net> wrote in message
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> Many people believe MPEG1 is dead. But I make MPEG1 clips from my
> AVI's for a reason - they are small in file size, and they play on
> virtually every player in existence. So even people with slow, old
> machines can view them. And I love the Main Concept encoder. I do
> tinker with RM files using the Heliz converter, and also Windows Media
> clips - but I prefer MPEG.
>
> Actually, use MPEG2 clips for DVD creation, and MPEG1 clips for PC
> desktop video and VCD's.
>
> But the encoders insist on sticking with the "standard" and only
> support a minimum frame rate of 24 fps. Necessary for VCD's but not
> for desktop.
>
> I recall, many years ago, there was an encoder (ULEAD I think) that
> allowed any fps rate. And the players would play them !! I just
> noticed last week that Main Concept allows non-standard MPEG1 display
> sizes, such as large 720x480 clips - and they also play just fine.
> Why it does not support non-standard frame rates is a mystery to me.
>
> Anyone know a way to encode mpeg1 files at a frame rate lower than 24
> fps ??