[dvd::rip] Suggested settings for public-access DVD -> Google Video

[Jonathan Bartels <jonathan.bartels@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hello,

I'm new to dvd::rip and the world of video encoding in general. I want to  
learn the details, but right now I'm concerned about getting a project off  
my desk.

I have been asked to rip and encode a stack of DVDs of a friends public  
access show and post them to Google Video. The show is an interview type  
show so video quality is not vital. Being basic cable I can probably cut  
some corners with audio as well. It needs to be clear, but theres no  
reason to go all out.

What dvd::rip settings would give me the fastest encoding time and a  
web-appropriate quality level?

Once I have these settings is there a way to save/export those settings?  
If there is I'll make sure the website for the show shares those settings  
so others can use them.

For reference Google Video suggests  
(http://video.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=26562&topic=8690):
- MPEG4 (mp3 or mp4 audio) at 2 mbps
- MPEG2 (mp3 or mp4 audio) at 5 mbps
- 30 frames per second
- 640x480 resolution
- 4:3 frame
- de-interlace

The DVDs I have are -R's in NTSC format. The shows are either 28 or 56  
minutes long.

I run Ubuntu Edgy on an AMD 3000+(ish) system if that matters.

Thanks for your help! dvd::rip looks like a well thought-out tool and I  
hope to learn to use it well and support it where I can!

--
Jon Bartels