Here's an example of the best MKV settings for "Interstellar":
Look for an encode from groups like Dariush or SWTYBLZ . Target a bitrate of 20-25 Mbps . File Size: ~25-35GB Result: Visually indistinguishable from the disc to the naked eye on screens under 65".
A standard, highly compressed rip crushes the stars into digital artifacts. It turns the subtle texture of the dust on Cooper’s farm into a blocky mess. Worst of all, it destroys the dynamic range. In the tesseract scene, near the black hole, compression turns deep blacks into patchy grays.
Not all MKVs are created equal. If you search for "interstellar mkv best," you will find file sizes ranging from 2GB to 90GB. Here is the breakdown of what "best" actually looks like in technical terms.
