MPEG-FAQ 4.0:

Where will I find test-material for MPEG-encoders ?

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This directory includes 150 raw YUV frames suitable for use with the MPEG
encoder.

The YUV frames are the files flower.*.tar.z.  To uncompress, use the GNU
'gunzip' program.  You should uncompress all of these files inside a
directory named 'flowg'.

To run the test, simply do 'mpeg_encode flower.param'

To make sure the test worked, do 'diff flowgard.mpg result.mpg'
  (there shouldn't be any difference; if there is, let us know)

Please see the file 'times,' which includes time results for various machines
and compilers.