2 dvds are undersized :(

[jarthel]

I have reencoded 2 dvds twice. The 1st time, it was undersized. and the 2nd time, it was still undersized. I must add that I am using version 1.21.

I must also add that I just reformatted my PC and before the reformat, I was able to get dvds around the 4.37GB mark BUT I was using the previous version 1.205 then.

I am using bach1 matrix before and after the reformat so I wouldn't think that's the problem. I am using the same filter script before and after the reformat as well.

Also, 1 thing I noticed is that encoding times are very fast compared before the reformat. instead of the usual 8 to 12 hours, it's taking around 2 hours albeit the dvds are undersized.

I have attached the rebuilder.ini, rebuilder.ecl and the log in a zip file.

thanks for the help. :)

[jarthel]

I am rerunning the prepare phase and have changed the matrix to "encoder default".

[jdobbs]

Something is problematic in your AVISYNTH setup... DVD-RB is unable to recognize/determine the version. You are also using quite a few filters that may also be a potential source of issues. If you look at the resulting M2V files, are they viewable? My guess is that they might be simply AVISYNTH error messages -- and that's why they are encoding so fast.

Uninstall both DVD-RB and AVISYNTH, and then use the DVD-RB installer (it will install AVISYNTH v2.5.6).

[jarthel]

I did install a newer version of avs (2.5.7 rc3 I think whereas I was using 2.5.7 rc2 before the reformat). that could be it!
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I must add the reencoded DVD looks beautiful! albeit undersized.

[jarthel]

DVD-RB is unable to recognize/determine the version.

can you tell me which setting mentions the AVS version?

[therat]

can you tell me which setting mentions the AVS version?

From your rebuilder.log file:

[23:34:50] Phase I, PREPARATION started.
- DVD-RB v1.21.0
- AVISYNTH UNKNOWN
- CCE encoder selected.
- AVS Filters are enabled.


I suggest you do as jdobbs suggested and uninstall DVD-RB and AVISYNTH and the install DVD-RB again in full. It will install AVISYNTH v2.5.6 which is fully compatible with DVD-RB.

[jdobbs]

Uninstall both DVD-RB and AVISYNTH, and then use the DVD-RB installer (it will install AVISYNTH v2.5.6).
Yesterday 21:58
Do not use AVISYNTH v2.5.7 with DVD Rebuilder until it has been out for a while and is proven to be stable. I have received several reports of problems that start with installation of that version and go away immediately upon reverting to v2.5.6.

[jarthel]

I've installed 2.5.6 and undersize problem went away. Having said that, I also mentioned that, I was using 2.5.7 rc2 before the reformat and there were no undersize problems :)

thanks for the help :)

[jdobbs]

I think the final release of v2.5.7 was premature... based upon what I've gotten in feedback with DVD-RB it is not ready for primetime.

[steptoe]

Also, if you're DVD is seriously undersized and takes hardly anytime that because AVISYnth is just outputting video that there is a problem with one of the filters you are using

Especially after a format as one of the filters may need something else that you forgot about, I use NanDecode with ColorMatrix and if I forget to use Nans .dll with DVD-RB I get the same problem

[Boulder]

I think the final release of v2.5.7 was premature... based upon what I've gotten in feedback with DVD-RB it is not ready for primetime.The most important question is: were these problems ever reported to the Avisynth developers? They can't fix things unless they know about any issues.

[IanB]

@Boulder,

Damn straight!

@All,

Looks like I made 3 released candidates and no one thought to mention there might be a problem.

Pretty p...ed off
IanB

[jdobbs]

Talk to the people reporting the problems... Don't shoot me, I'm just the messenger.

My difficulty is this... numerous people reported problems when they upgraded independently (DVD-RB uses v2.56 inherently). They then said the problems went away when they stepped back. So when someone asks me whether they should upgrade -- what should I say?

[laserfan]

Looks like I made 3 released candidates and no one thought to mention there might be a problem. Pretty p...ed off
Hmmm, I don't know who you are but have to assume maybe you have something to do w/Avisynth? ;)

Impossible to tell cuz you have no sig or homepage attached to your ID. And I just looked at the docs for it and I can't find anything that suggests where to report problems... :confused:

[Boulder]

Well, there's an Avisynth usage forum here for example...

[IanB]

@Laserfan,

Sorry, I am one of the current developers of Avisynth, and yes I understand Doom9 is a hugh forum (we missed this issue completely). You are always welcome to add a quick post to the Avisynth Development (http://forum.doom9.org/forumdisplay.php?f=69) forum. We do rely on users to report problems (how else can they get fixed).

[laserfan]

Hi IanB I followed your link and can see easily--this is an area of Doom9 which I might never go into ("Development") except that I generally just enter Doom9 showing all new posts, wherever they might originate.

Anyway clearly there are a lot of people using a lot of tools w/Avisynth underlying them where they don't *think* about it-it just works (or not, without knowing why). In any case a "to report problems visit <web page>" in a readme in the Avisynth directory might be helpful. :)