Veteran video transcoder HandBrake has finally hit version 1.0.0, more than 13 years after development began. The most obvious change is in the pile of new presets. Whether you’re after a quick general-purpose option (HQ 720p30 Surround) or something more device-specific (now including Chromecast, Fire TV and Roku), it’s only a click away. Video improvements include Auto anamorphic mode, a smarter and more efficient replacement for Strict anamorphic mode. The Rotate filter is now available from HandBrake’s GUI, and the Decomb/ Deinterlace filter has new defaults and extra settings. Under-the-hood changes bring extended standards support, including VP9 video encoding via… [Continue Reading]