# Pass 1 vpxenc --pass=1 --target-bitrate=1500k --tune=film --aq-mode=1 \ --fpf=stats.log -o /dev/null input.y4m vpxenc --pass=2 --target-bitrate=1500k --tune=film --aq-mode=1 --noise-sensitivity=2 --auto-alt-ref=1 --lag-in-frames=25 --fpf=stats.log -o white_lotus_s01e01.webm input.y4m One critical note: The White Lotus has opening credits with heavy moiré patterns (the painted murals). If those look bad, add --enable-cdef=0 but expect a 10–15% bitrate increase. Most people keep CDEF on and accept minor artifacts there.
Would you like the FFmpeg libvpx wrapper command instead (which is easier for most users), or help tuning for a specific target bitrate/resolution? the white lotus s01e01 libvpx
Here is a specific, high-quality encoding feature set for libvpx (VP9) tailored to that episode: This prevents the “plastic” look common in web encodes of the show. the white lotus s01e01 libvpx