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# Encoding Controls
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**Topics**
+ [Encoding – Group of Pictures (GOP)](vq-gop.md)
+ [Encoding – Rate Control](vq-rate-control.md)
+ [Encoding – Rate Control Modes](vq-rate-control-modes.md)
+ [Encoding – Rate Control Tuning](vq-rate-control-tuning.md)
+ [Encoding – Statmux Rate Control](vq-statmux.md)
+ [Encoding – Quantization Controls](vq-quantization.md)
+ [Encoding – Scan Type](vq-scan-type.md)
+ [Encoding – MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) Controls](vq-avc.md)
+ [Encoding – HEVC (H.265) Controls](vq-hevc.md)