| Parameter | Setting | Why for this season? | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 18-20 (Constant Rate Factor) | S01 has high-contrast stage lighting (dark backgrounds + spotlights). CRF18 prevents banding in the black areas. | | Preset | Slow or Slower | Improves motion estimation during spinning chair sequences. | | Resolution | 1080p (downscaled from 1080i) | Deinterlacing the original 1080i source to progressive 1080p is critical. Bad encodes keep it interlaced (jagged edges). | | Audio | DDP 2.0 @ 192-224 kbps | Preserves the live audience mix without wasting bitrate on empty surround channels. | | Subs | PGS (Muxed) | Necessary for song lyrics during performances. |

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