| Feature | CM Encode | M Encode | |--------|-----------|----------| | | ~10–15 GB (x264) | ~6–9 GB (x264 or x265) | | Video bitrate | Higher (12–18 Mbps) | Moderate (7–10 Mbps) | | Audio | Often DTS-HD MA 5.1 or FLAC | Usually AC3 5.1 @ 640 kbps | | Grain retention | Excellent – minimal smoothing | Good, but some loss in dark scenes | | Subtitle options | Multiple (English, Spanish, commentary) | Often English + Spanish only |
Shot on 35mm film (not digital), the movie has a natural, organic grain. Poor encodes try to scrub this grain out, leaving actors’ faces looking like wax mannequins. A "Better" encode retains the filmic texture, allowing you to see the dust on the leather jacket of Alberto Granado (Rodrigo de la Serna) and the sweat on Guevara’s (Gael García Bernal) brow. the motorcycle diaries 2004 1080p bluray cm m better
The Motorcycle Diaries (2004): Why the 1080p Blu-ray CM or m Release is the One to Ride With | Feature | CM Encode | M Encode