How to: Remux HD MKV to BD Structure on a DVD targeted for PS3

[jamos]

Tutorial for creating BD disks on a BD/DVD from MKV files for PS3

Ok we all know that there is about a zillion supposed ways to do this and its all scattered in bits and pieces here and on the web. This guide shows how to easily make PLAYABLE BD/AVCHD disks from HD MKV sources with NO REENCODING. This may also work with non HD sources too but I have not tested this, and really if it is a non hd source you may as well just burn it with a dvd structure.

Advantages of BD vs. a playable media file on the PS3:
1. no long waits to transfer a file to the PS3 via networking.
2. no hogging up your harddrive space.
3. AC3/DTS playback (only AC3 is supported in media files).
4. Chapters!
5. Improved playback capabilities with the PS3 software.
6. togglible subtitles!

Disadvantages:
1. limited by the size of your media (ie dvd-5 only about 4.3 gig. dvd-9 only about 8.5 gig.).


So if you want to explore AVCHD with your PS3 continue.

IMPORTANT: The media file should be playable by the ps3 before you even try to burn a disk. Currently the PS3 has issues with AVC 5.1 lvl mkvs and video with more than 4 number of Reference Frames @1080p causing black screen but audible audio. PS3 can only handle up to 4. I have confirmed this by setting the num_ref_frames to 4 using H264info and it does play on the PS3 but of course its blocky due to the player only using 4 frames instead of the original number. Also the PS3 currently (fw2.10) does not support 5.1 lvl AVC it must be converted to 4.1. Also some BD are recorded with VC-1 codec these need to be converted into raw AVC .h264 streams.

To get your video streams BD compliant follow this tutorial first if you have issues with playback: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=135795

1. Remux MKV into a BD structure using TSMuxer

TSMuxer is available here: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1103985#post1103985

- Use the add button choose the mkv you want to remux.

- Click on the video stream then click the change level checkbox below and choose 4.1.

- Make sure to have the audio stream selected.

- If you want subtitles you will have to extract the .srt from the .mkv using mkvextract. add them and then set the subtitle font size (I use Arial 45 with 30 bottom offset for 720p and Arial 60 with 40 bottom offset for 1080p) on the subtitle tab.

- Choose BD structure radio button.

- Change the chapter length to the length you want on the BD tab (it defaults to 5 min.).

- Click Start Muxing and wait for it to finish.

- A BDMV and Certificate folder are created in the same directory your source file was in.

2. Optional - Test output if you have a BD software player such as Windvd 8.

If you have a BD software player test the output directory by choosing it from the file structure you just created and it should play.

3. Burn with Nero 7 or 8 or use the new version of IMGBurn 2.4 http://www.afterdawn.com/software/cdr_software/cdr_tools/imgburn.cfm.

How to do this with nero:

- Open nero burning rom.

- Choose dvd-rom udf from left icons.

- Click the udf tab.

- Choose manual settings in options.

- Change UDF file system version to 2.50.

- Click new.

- Browse on the right to the directory structure you created with TSmuxer.

- Drag the BDMV and the Certificate folders to the left pane.

- Choose the drive to burn from the upper dropdown.

- Click burn then click burn again to start burning.

You should now have a playable AVCHD disk for you PS3.

note: if you do not get any video or now playback at all then you probably are using a MKV source that is not compatable with the PS3 without reencoding.

To check this before you burn you could make a .TS file using TSmuxer as output as in step 3 instead of the M2TS output, and see if it plays as a video file on your PS3 (you can use TVersity server to stream it to the PS3). If the media file will not play then do not bother continuing to create a AVCHD with this source.

my to do list for this tutorial:
add screenshots.
show how to burn with IMGburn 2.4.4.0.

Enjoy...

Jamos:cool:

[Atak_Snajpera]

Fix the video stream to play on the PS3 using H264info

Finally I know what I was missing :)

[VintageGuy]

Hey jamos thx 4 the tutorial. I finally have it playing on PS3 but unfortunately the audio will not play and there's a big green bar across the bottom of video. I started with a 720p 1280x528 mkv. I ripped the original ac3 and brought it down to 192kb 5.1. (just so I can fit on 1 dvd and it does) and everything plays fine through mplayer audio and picture. Did all your steps and ended with the no audio and green bar thingy. LOL the audio is showing up on the info display on the PS3 as dolby digital 5.1 192kb 48khz but it wont sound. The original is a AC3 and I just took it down to 192 AC3 with DAudioK and it plays fine on it's own and shows up as ac3 192kb 48khz. Any ideas? And the new m2ts plays fine on it's own through mplayer even the m2ts in the stream folder inside the BMDV. Can't figure out whats wrong.

[lance79]

For blu-ray output source resolution must be 1280x720 or 1920x1080 ...

Hey jamos thx 4 the tutorial. I finally have it playing on PS3 but unfortunately the audio will not play and there's a big green bar across the bottom of video. I started with a 720p 1280x588 mkv. I ripped the original ac3 and brought it down to 192kb 5.1. (just so I can fit on 1 dvd and it does) and everything plays fine through mplayer audio and picture. Did all your steps and ended with the no audio and green bar thingy. LOL the audio is showing up on the info display on the PS3 as dolby digital 5.1 192kb 48khz but it wont sound. The original is a AC3 and I just took it down to 192 AC3 with DAudioK and it plays fine on it's own and shows up as ac3 192kb 48khz. Any ideas? And the new m2ts plays fine on it's own through mplayer even the m2ts in the stream folder inside the BMDV. Can't figure out whats wrong.

[VintageGuy]

For blu-ray output source resolution must be 1280x720 or 1920x1080 ...


You mean precise! OK Thx

[jamos]

Hey jamos thx 4 the tutorial. I finally have it playing on PS3 but unfortunately the audio will not play and there's a big green bar across the bottom of video. I started with a 720p 1280x528 mkv. I ripped the original ac3 and brought it down to 192kb 5.1. (just so I can fit on 1 dvd and it does) and everything plays fine through mplayer audio and picture. Did all your steps and ended with the no audio and green bar thingy. LOL the audio is showing up on the info display on the PS3 as dolby digital 5.1 192kb 48khz but it wont sound. The original is a AC3 and I just took it down to 192 AC3 with DAudioK and it plays fine on it's own and shows up as ac3 192kb 48khz. Any ideas? And the new m2ts plays fine on it's own through mplayer even the m2ts in the stream folder inside the BMDV. Can't figure out whats wrong.
Did you uncheck the bypass audio align button in TSremux? The green bar may be due to your resolution but not sure. There is no need to change the audio AVCHD can handle any ac3 or dts.

[buzzqw]

the bad news is that h264info don't have a command line interface

BHH

[jamos]

the bad news is that h264info don't have a command line interface

BHH


Yup not sure why they do not have one.:confused:

I am hoping that Tsmuxer will have all these features working soon so it will just be a 1 program process.

[estebanzia]

Thanks!This looks really great!
I'll give it a shot this evening...Looking forward to see the subtitle support!

[VintageGuy]

Did you uncheck the bypass audio align button in TSremux? The green bar may be due to your resolution but not sure. There is no need to change the audio AVCHD can handle any ac3 or dts.


Yes Jamos I unchecked it. The resolution may be because were not able to set autosize (ex. 16x9, 2.35:1 etc....). I'll try and see if I can find a perfect 1280x720. Also I did the conversion on the original AC3 because it was finishing up at 4.56gb and I thought it was a waste cutting and using a DL DVD just for an extra couple of 100mb. But I'm wondering is there a minimum bit rate needed for the audio(like 224kb for a DVD)?

[jamos]

Yes Jamos I unchecked it. The resolution may be because were not able to set autosize (ex. 16x9, 2.35:1 etc....). I'll try and see if I can find a perfect 1280x720. Also I did the conversion on the original AC3 because it was finishing up at 4.56gb and I thought it was a waste cutting and using a DL DVD just for an extra couple of 100mb. But I'm wondering is there a minimum bit rate needed for the audio(like 224kb for a DVD)?

Your problem is your resolution is not standard and will not work with AVCHD. The problem that most widescreeen mkvs are not standard usually they crop the tops and bottoms of the picture to save space. So basically we are out of luck with those without reencoding. As far as audio I would try creating a .ts file from tsmuxer and see if it plays on your ps3 as a file (it should).

[PleXuS]

i followed all the steps above..
but i burned it onto Bluray RE disc..
The disc works but i get black screen and only the sound :|

anyone know how that come?

when i play the m2ts file into nero player it displays all ok!?

best regards,
PleXuS

[Atak_Snajpera]

i followed all the steps above..
but i burned it onto Bluray RE disc..
The disc works but i get black screen and only the sound :|

Too many ref frames I guess.

note: I have noticed some skipping/stuttering on playback on the PS3. I suspect the PS3 bluray player just does not handle burned dvds very well as they play fine using my computers dvd drives.
It happens only if video was encoded with b-pyramid

[jamos]

Too many ref frames I guess.


It happens only if video was encoded with b-pyramid

Not really, it plays fine using the same disk on my computer unless that is a known bug with the ps3. Ref frames are fine, I assume you meant to be replying to PleXus on that comment.

Also it plays fine from the file on the PS3 and on the new Sony BDP-S500 so I would say its the PS3 BD player or firmware.

[jamos]

i followed all the steps above..
but i burned it onto Bluray RE disc..
The disc works but i get black screen and only the sound :|

anyone know how that come?

when i play the m2ts file into nero player it displays all ok!?

best regards,
PleXuS


too many ref frames. PS3 can only handle 4. Remember to make a .ts file and stream it to your PS3 as mentioned above you should get the same result.

[Atak_Snajpera]

Does Bluray structure allow 25fps ? I am asking because I have few movies recorded from PAL HDTV.

[PleXuS]

too many ref frames. PS3 can only handle 4. Remember to make a .ts file and stream it to your PS3 as mentioned above you should get the same result.

i adjusted the ref frames to 4 but still didn't do the job!
can it be that the resolution is wrong why it don't display?
1280x528 is the movie resolution.. when i change it with info tool to 1280x720 i get also black screen playing it in nero player the m2ts file.

best regards,
PleXuS

[trojanfoe]

Thanks for the guide Jamos - been waiting a while to be able to do this. When you say ISOBurn 1.4.4.0, do you mean ImgBurn?

[XolocoTuxmaster]

If AVCHD doesn't work to you people try the more advanced BD-9

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=134402

[jamos]

Thanks for the guide Jamos - been waiting a while to be able to do this. When you say ISOBurn 1.4.4.0, do you mean ImgBurn?

right I mean imgburn that is a typo sorry.

[jamos]

If AVCHD doesn't work to you people try the more advanced BD-9

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=134402

you can use this method importing raw extracted .h264 streams from a mkv?? If so how do you do this?

Also isnt scenarist like very expensive?

[jamos]

i adjusted the ref frames to 4 but still didn't do the job!
can it be that the resolution is wrong why it don't display?
1280x528 is the movie resolution.. when i change it with info tool to 1280x720 i get also black screen playing it in nero player the m2ts file.

best regards,
PleXuS


1280x528 is non standard, the only way to fix it is to reencode to 1280x720 h264info does not change anything except for the header info on size not the actual picture.

[Atak_Snajpera]

Also isnt scenarist like very expensive?

Exactly! How much did you pay for scenarists XolocoTuxmaster? ;)

[trojanfoe]

right I mean imgburn that is a typo sorry.

No problem, but you mean 2.4.4.0? Anyway have re-muxed a 720p version of a popular tv series that my wife loves (that's just started a new series :rolleyes:) but I cannot write the final image as I don't have anything that can write UDF 2.5. Are beta versions of ImgBurn available to non-beta testers anywhere? I'm guessing no, but so close, and yet...

[jamos]

No problem, but you mean 2.4.4.0? Anyway have re-muxed a 720p version of a popular tv series that my wife loves (that's just started a new series :rolleyes:) but I cannot write the final image as I don't have anything that can write UDF 2.5. Are beta versions of ImgBurn available to non-beta testers anywhere? I'm guessing no, but so close, and yet...

you could download a free trial of Nero and use that for a bit.

[trojanfoe]

you could download a free trial of Nero and use that for a bit.

Even better, there is a utility called "BRDGen" (http://brdgen.ps3news.com/) that can create .iso files in PS3-compatible format. These can then be written in "write mode" from ImgBurn 2.3.2.0! ImgBurn reckons the resulting .iso is ISO9660, Joliet and UDF 2.5 and the PS3 doesn't have any problem reading them.


Also Nero 7 doesn't support UDF 2.50 (or not the version I tried anyway)

Could you update your guide jamos to reflect these comments?

Cheers,
Andy

[B4tm4n]

Also Nero 7 doesn't support UDF 2.50 (or not the version I tried anyway)

Cheers,
Andy

Yes it does.

http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/3732/picture1jo5.png
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/4016/picture2la8.png

[PleXuS]

1280x528 is non standard, the only way to fix it is to reencode to 1280x720 h264info does not change anything except for the header info on size not the actual picture.

how do scenarist handle it?
reencoding it is no solution.. it lowers you pictures quality.
and is verry sloow :)

best regards,
PleXuS

[trojanfoe]

Yes it does.


Hmmm, strange. Oh well, the version I tried didn't, just went up to 2.01 (I think). Never mind, using free software is always better.

[trojanfoe]

how do scenarist handle it?
reencoding it is no solution.. it lowers you pictures quality.
and is verry sloow :)

best regards,
PleXuS

This was answered by BigMango (http://forum.doom9.org/member.php?u=114116) in the TsRemux thread, using AVISynth:

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1095950#post1095950

However you do need to re-encode :(

[jamos]

how do scenarist handle it?
reencoding it is no solution.. it lowers you pictures quality.
and is verry sloow :)

best regards,
PleXuS

to use in scenarist you have to use x264 and those specs that work have not been ironed out and believe me x264 is really slow.

[PleXuS]

isn't there any trick to fill up the removed black borders with adding new black borders uncompressed? if its possible to cut in encoded files its also possible to add pixels for me :)

or isn't it so easy?

best regards,
PleXuS

[PleXuS]

This was answered by BigMango (http://forum.doom9.org/member.php?u=114116) in the TsRemux thread, using AVISynth:

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1095950#post1095950

However you do need to re-encode :(


i did work on old days with avisynth (dvd5 to dvd9 stuff)
but how do you get x264 file to avi ? and back again?
and probabbly with pic quality lose?


Best regards,
PleXuS

[jamos]

isn't there any trick to fill up the removed black borders with adding new black borders uncompressed? if its possible to cut in encoded files its also possible to add pixels for me :)

or isn't it so easy?

best regards,
PleXuS


explained here
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1095950#post1095950''

and yes you may get picture loss but i am trying to convert a 1920x1080 to a 1280x720 to a h264 file using lossless settings then I will remux.
Also his command line is a bit off look at my post below, then you can use tsmuxer to mux it back into a playable ps3 file.

[PleXuS]

explained here
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1095950#post1095950

yeah i see now, but how can i get the avi file? full re encoding it to avi? or what do i need todo? :eek:


best regards,
PleXuS

[jamos]

yeah i see now, but how can i get the avi file? full re encoding it to avi? or what do i need todo? :eek:


best regards,
PleXuS

I used the mkv directly using DirectShow filters.

[PleXuS]

I used the mkv directly using DirectShow filters.

what re encode tool do you use for it?

best regards,
PleXuS

[jamos]

what re encode tool do you use for it?

best regards,
PleXuS

megui using HD fast profile with ref. frames bumped to 4 from 3. works well. I load the following script file into it to resize. output is RAWAVC (ie .264)

my .avs script has two lines:

DirectShowSource("F:\video.mkv",fps=23.9759856527702,audio=false)
Lanczos4Resize(1280,588).addborders(0,66,0,66)


Reason adding borders is original was a 1080p cropped.

output size is almost as large as my 1080p cropped input but the quality is very nice sharper than the original mkv even. I probably could turn down the bitrate a smudge to make the file structure at least fit on a dvd-9.

going to try to burn it to a bd structure following my guide and see if the jerkys go away by reencoding it to ps3 standards.

[PleXuS]

megui using HD fast profile with ref. frames bumped to 4 from 3. works well. I load the following script file into it to resize. output is RAWAVC (ie .264)

my .avs script has two lines:

DirectShowSource("F:\video.mkv",fps=23.9759856527702,audio=false)
Lanczos4Resize(1280,588).addborders(0,66,0,66)


Reason adding borders is original was a 1080p cropped.

output size is almost as large as my 1080p cropped input but the quality is very nice sharper than the original mkv even. I probably could turn down the bitrate a smudge to make the file structure at least fit on a dvd-9.

going to try to burn it to a bd structure following my guide and see if the jerkys go away by reencoding it to ps3 standards.

weard when i try to read the avs file megui says "Stopped Working"!?

do you use also vista ? or Xp?
else i run it in virtual machine :)

best regards,
PleXuS

[jamos]

weard when i try to read the avs file megui says "Stopped Working"!?

do you use also vista ? or Xp?
else i run it in virtual machine :)

best regards,
PleXuS

I use xp

[PleXuS]

megui using HD fast profile with ref. frames bumped to 4 from 3. works well. I load the following script file into it to resize. output is RAWAVC (ie .264)

my .avs script has two lines:

DirectShowSource("F:\video.mkv",fps=23.9759856527702,audio=false)
Lanczos4Resize(1280,588).addborders(0,66,0,66)


Reason adding borders is original was a 1080p cropped.

output size is almost as large as my 1080p cropped input but the quality is very nice sharper than the original mkv even. I probably could turn down the bitrate a smudge to make the file structure at least fit on a dvd-9.

going to try to burn it to a bd structure following my guide and see if the jerkys go away by reencoding it to ps3 standards.

you mean HD-DVD fast profile?
anyway seems to work on my Windows XP virtual machine.. slow but it works :)

weard that it didn't work on vista :|

best regards,
PleXuS

[jamos]

you mean HD-DVD fast profile?
weard that it didn't work on vista :|

best regards,
PleXuS

Yes hd-dvd fast works but what i found is the audio becomes out of sync if you just reencode the video.

I now use the AutoEncode option with HD-DVD fast chosen and choose the extracted dts audio audio as audio. you need to check the add additional content then choose your audio track that was extracted when autoencode dialog box pops up. I choose to mux it back into a mkv for output. Also I selected the size to fit on a dvd-9. It looks and sounds great and fits on a dvd-9. Took about 6 hours though.

next step is to try to burn it into a AVCHD.

Have to run h264info on it now as the pps is not written and without that tsremux throws a error.

[PleXuS]

Yes hd-dvd fast works but what i found is the audio becomes out of sync if you just reencode the video.

I now use the AutoEncode option with HD-DVD fast chosen and choose the extracted dts audio audio as audio. you need to check the add additional content then choose your audio track that was extracted when autoencode dialog box pops up. I choose to mux it back into a mkv for output. Also I selected the size to fit on a dvd-9. It looks and sounds great and fits on a dvd-9. Took about 6 hours though.

next step is to try to burn it into a AVCHD.

Have to run h264info on it now as the pps is not written and without that tsremux throws a error.

use mkvextract to extract it to 264 and audio file so you can use h264info tool to add the pps!?

stupid that there is no tool that can do it all in one time :)
but probably not easy to code also :)

best regards,
PleXuS

[jamos]

use mkvextract to extract it to 264 and audio file so you can use h264info tool to add the pps!?

stupid that there is no tool that can do it all in one time :)
but probably not easy to code also :)

best regards,
PleXuS

Well tsmuxer says its auto fixing it but it does not.

[PleXuS]

Well tsmuxer says its auto fixing it but it does not.

you need to use the h264info tool to add the pps!
i did it. and it works now.

only PowerDVD still give me a black screen when playing :|

PS3 plays the bluray now

made the avisynth script did input it into meGui
only video no audio in it!

imported into h264info tool checked the pps

tsmuxer did add ac3 audio and the adjusted video.
muxed it to m2ts

tsremux did set it to bluray.

and it works perfect in ps3 :) just not on PowerDVD software player :|

best regards,
PleXuS

[jamos]

you need to use the h264info tool to add the pps!
i did it. and it works now.

only PowerDVD still give me a black screen when playing :|

PS3 plays the bluray now

made the avisynth script did input it into meGui
only video no audio in it!

imported into h264info tool checked the pps

tsmuxer did add ac3 audio and the adjusted video.
muxed it to m2ts

tsremux did set it to bluray.

and it works perfect in ps3 :) just not on PowerDVD software player :|

best regards,
PleXuS

Glad you got it working I did too. key was reencoding with megui for jerkyness to go away. now I have a 720p movie that fits on a dvd-9 that looks great and has DTS sound and plays on the PS3!

[PleXuS]

Glad you got it working I did too. key was reencoding with megui for jerkyness to go away. now I have a 720p movie that fits on a dvd-9 that looks great and has DTS sound and plays on the PS3!

but will it run on stand alone BluRay player?
i tested my test movie on powerdvd and said the same as ps3 did before.. black screen and only audio.

i must admit i think i made some mistake with the avs script.
i did resize it to 1280x720 and added the borders :) probably that resize was not needed :) to big resolution i had something of 1280x9?? and seemed to playback on ps3!?

maybe becoz its between the 1920x1080 - 1280x720 resolution??


best regards,
PleXuS

[PleXuS]

now second step is how to add subtitle and menu :)

i have seen tsRemux can handle .sup format?

maybe when i use a tool to convert srt subtitle files to sup (SubtitleCreator)? i hope it can do the job.. or do you know something better?


best regards,
PleXuS

[jamos]

but will it run on stand alone BluRay player?
i tested my test movie on powerdvd and said the same as ps3 did before.. black screen and only audio.

i must admit i think i made some mistake with the avs script.
i did resize it to 1280x720 and added the borders :) probably that resize was not needed :) to big resolution i had something of 1280x9?? and seemed to playback on ps3!?

maybe becoz its between the 1920x1080 - 1280x720 resolution??


best regards,
PleXuS

you have to end up with a standard BD resolution to play on anything but a ps3. you would not use 1280x720 and add borders as that would be a bigger resolution than standard.
remember adding borders adds size.

My output plays fine with powerdvd and my Sony BDP-S500 stand alone player.

I think you should have used something simular that I had in your avs script
DirectShowSource("G:\video.mkv",fps=23.9759856527702,audio=true)
Lanczos4Resize(1280,534).addborders(0,93,0,93)

because 534+93+93=720

but you want to keep the same ratio so it depends on your source, my source was 1920x800 (1080p ntsc without borders) which is 1920/800=2.4 .
So to convert to 1280x720 (720p ntsc) i would use 1280/2.4= 533~ round up to 534.
Calculate borders: 720 - 534 = 186 Then for two borders: 186/2= 93 per border

now if you only want to add borders (ie not changing the resolution) then you would just have something simular in your avs script lets say for a 1280x534 source
DirectShowSource("G:\video.mkv",fps=23.9759856527702,audio=true)
addborders(0,93,0,93)

[PleXuS]

you have to end up with a standard resolution to play on anything but a ps3. you would not use 1280x720 and add borders as that would be a bigger resolution than standard.
My output plays fine with powerdvd and my Sony BDP-S500 stand alone player.

I think you should have used what I have in your avs script if you are using ntsc..

DirectShowSource("G:\video.mkv",fps=23.9759856527702,audio=true)
Lanczos4Resize(1280,534).addborders(0,93,0,93)

i am doing it like this now:

DirectShowSource("G:\video.mkv",audio=false)
addborders(0,93,0,93)

and i think it should also work :) didn't get any error so :)
i add the audio later when i use tsmuxer and use audio aligment with tsremuxer.. didn't hear any out of sync audio here :)

best regards,
PleXuS

[jamos]

i am doing it like this now:

DirectShowSource("G:\video.mkv",audio=false)
addborders(0,93,0,93)

and i think it should also work :) didn't get any error so :)
i add the audio later when i use tsmuxer and use audio aligment with tsremuxer.. didn't hear any out of sync audio here :)

best regards,
PleXuS

yes audio=true/false makes no difference if your using megui

[PleXuS]

you maybe know how to add subtitle to m2ts or ts file? to import it into bluray structure for on BD or dvd :)

[jamos]

you maybe know how to add subtitle to m2ts or ts file? to import it into bluray structure for on BD or dvd :)

unfortunatly tsmuxer does not support subtitles yet, until that is fixed I do not know how to do it using just freeware. tsremux supports it but then it has to already exist in the ts or m2ts.

[jamos]

you maybe know how to add subtitle to m2ts or ts file? to import it into bluray structure for on BD or dvd :)

hmm having issues with using the Xolos Bluray megui profiles on playback on disk structure with powerdvd and players getting skipping. I think I am just going to stick with the HD ones they seem to be faster and just as good quality.

[jamos]

I will post a new thread on how to convert mkv to bd. this requires the use of megui so reencoding is neccessary. This solution fixes skipping playback from mkv that happens sometimes with just remuxing to BD structure. The process takes some 6 hours but the output is perfect BD structure that plays back on ps3, standalone bd players, and computer software such as power dvd that can handle bd. Mainly it will deal with converting to mini bd (ie dvd-9 and dvd-5) but can be used to burn on regular burnable BDs also. This is all with free software (no scenarist needed):rolleyes:.

Currently due to the limitations of tsmuxer subtitles do not work with this method yet. But you get a good disk that handles AC3/DTS and other audio sources (AAC included).

[trojanfoe]

Well one less tool to use in the process now; us mere mortals can take the Blu-ray file structure from tsremux and write it in UDF 2.50 format directly to the media, rather than using something like BRDGEN. Yes! ImgBurn 2.4.0.0 has been released!

[ffcl]

thx jamos
your procedure work perfectly !!! :)
(dvd-r 720p on sony s300 bluray player)
Unfortunatly I need the subtitles (I'm italian...)
There is a chance of finding a solution?
Add subtitles in the structure of bluray ?
Again thanks very much!

[B4tm4n]

thx jamos
your procedure work perfectly !!! :)
(dvd-r 720p on sony s300 bluray player)
Unfortunatly I need the subtitles (I'm italian...)
There is a chance of finding a solution?
Add subtitles in the structure of bluray ?
Again thanks very much!

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1099172#post1099172

[ffcl]

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1099172#post1099172



I'm reading ....

:confused:

scenarist is a "bit" complicated ...

[jamos]

thx jamos
your procedure work perfectly !!! :)
(dvd-r 720p on sony s300 bluray player)
Unfortunatly I need the subtitles (I'm italian...)
There is a chance of finding a solution?
Add subtitles in the structure of bluray ?
Again thanks very much!

there is a freeware program to change subititles from mkv srt format to sup format. unfortunatley tsremux has to have the subtitles muxed into the container. I now use megui to reencode the video to a more BD standard (it prevents jerky playback in some spots and allows me to target a dvd size). megui allows you to add sup subtitles (which works) but when you try to mux the video audio and subtitles into m2ts format with tsmuxer it does not support importing subtitles. As soon as the bug is fixed with tsmuxer it should work.

[XolocoTuxmaster]

Have included an MKV->BD section in the guide

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=134402

By the way, now you can use multiaudiotracks and subtitles (all explained in the guide), and of course DTS, TrueHD, VC-1, MPEG-2

If doesn't work...rencode

PD: jamos, an entire guide is not necesssary. If you want, send me the megui part and I'll quote it (and the mkvextract part if you want) in the guide.

[jamos]

Have included an MKV->BD section in the guide

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=134402

By the way, now you can use multiaudiotracks and subtitles (all explained in the guide), and of course DTS, TrueHD, VC-1, MPEG-2

If doesn't work...rencode

PD: jamos, an entire guide is not necesssary. If you want, send me the megui part and I'll quote it (and the mkvextract part if you want) in the guide.

My guide doesnt involve using Scenarist, only free software, most persons do not have Scenarist. But you can link to my new thread on how to convert mkv to compliant bluray video that can be imported into Scenarist.

[wutang01]

Hey guys. Thanks jamos for the guide. It was very very helpful!

However, I have a slight problem. I now have an image size approx 8.30GB (8,913,636,116 bytes).

I'm wondering how to control this image size to be just under 7.9GB so I can burn it to a DVD-DL?

Thanks in advance!

Edit:
There doesn't appear to be enough space on the disc to burn this image!

Image size: 4,352,672 sectors (8,501 MB)
Disc size: 4,171,712 sectors (8,147 MB)

[jamos]

Hey guys. Thanks jamos for the guide. It was very very helpful!

However, I have a slight problem. I now have an image size approx 8.30GB (8,913,636,116 bytes).

I'm wondering how to control this image size to be just under 7.9GB so I can burn it to a DVD-DL?

Thanks in advance!

Edit:
There doesn't appear to be enough space on the disc to burn this image!

Image size: 4,352,672 sectors (8,501 MB)
Disc size: 4,171,712 sectors (8,147 MB)


you can use H264TS_cutter on the extracted video stream to cut some of the end off (end titles). do a google on it. or tsremux has a trim option.

[jamos]

added link to IMGburn.

[PleXuS]

anyone maybe know how to easy convert HD-WMV to BluRay format? is there a tool to demux hd-wmv files?
evodemux don't do the job.. it give some results but gives write problem :|

i need to get the movie to vc1 or h264 and DTS or AC3 audio..

best regards,
PleXuS

[jamos]

updated tutorial to get rid of steps not needed with the new version of TSmuxer.

[flyersfan1970]

I've been trying to get this to work for weeks with little success. Do we need to do anything extra for videos with non-standard heights? Almost everything I obtain has cropped the letterboxing so the video has a height other than 720/1080.

(For example, a 25fps source with a 1280x544 video will play but the PS3 outputs 480p and there's a green bar at the bottom, the combination of what the letterboxing bars should be.)

[jamos]

I've been trying to get this to work for weeks with little success. Do we need to do anything extra for videos with non-standard heights? Almost everything I obtain has cropped the letterboxing so the video has a height other than 720/1080.

(For example, a 25fps source with a 1280x544 video will play but the PS3 outputs 480p and there's a green bar at the bottom, the combination of what the letterboxing bars should be.)

you most likely will need to reencode the video with x264 to standard specifications. I am planning a tutorial on how to do this with megui (a frontend for x264). Basically you need to create a avs script (a text file with .avs extension) that loads the video source and resizes it to 1280x720p and run it through megui.

[Zigpop]

Hi everyone !
I hope I didn't miss that somewhere, but here is my problem :
When converting a 720p mkv using jamos method, the result is just fine ! (Both on pc and later on PS3) Pretty cool !
But it does not work right for me when it comes to 1080p files.
The problem is when converting the h264 video file from 5.1 to 4.1
lhe result gives me strange addition in the picture, like noise, square, color, and stuff. The image mess up. I've tried several mkv, on different pc.
I dit convert the file using H264info, but also tried latest TSmuxer
(1.3.6) Same problem.
Do you have any idea on how to solve it ?
Thanx for reading.

[Glorioso]

Jamos, what about the subtitles?

[Glorioso]

Aftrer all the steps i cant get PowerDVD 7.3 to open the folder, i select it but the "open" button remains grey, is there a specific name for the folder?

[carbonkid]

Jamos, what about the subtitles?

+1 How do we insert subtitles?

[jamos]

+1 How do we insert subtitles?

until tsmuxer supports them you can not with freeware.

Edit: Testing tsmuxer alpha version subtitle support now if i can get it working i will add it to tutorial.

[jamos]

Aftrer all the steps i cant get PowerDVD 7.3 to open the folder, i select it but the "open" button remains grey, is there a specific name for the folder?

known bug with 7.3 go back a patch and try it again.

[carbonkid]

until tsmuxer supports them you can not with freeware.

When will that happen? Any guess? Thanks for the quick reply!

[jamos]

When will that happen? Any guess? Thanks for the quick reply!

testing a alpha version now.:)

[Glorioso]

known bug with 7.3 go back a patch and try it again.

Windvd8 says "no DVD structure"... i'll try PDVD 7.2

[spida_singh]

I am trying to use an avisynth script in megui to add borders to an mkv, so i can burn as an avchd to play in the ps3, my script is as follows.

DirectShowSource("F:\movie.mkv",fps=25.000,audio=true)
addborders(0,88,0,88)

mkv is 1280x544, so to add borders for correct spec, i calculate 720-544 = 176 / 2 = 88, which leads to (0,88,0,88).

When i open the script in megui, the program just freezes after a period of time. Any idea why?

[carbonkid]

testing a alpha version now.:)

that's a good sign! Hope it works. if so will we be able to stream the m2ts trogh Tversity without burning to a disc?

[jamos]

that's a good sign! Hope it works. if so will we be able to stream the m2ts trogh Tversity without burning to a disc?

nope unfortunatly tsmuxer does not support .srt or .sup files yet so still no go with subtitles from mkvs. I do not think you can choose subtitles playing from a file but have not confimed that.

[jamos]

I am trying to use an avisynth script in megui to add borders to an mkv, so i can burn as an avchd to play in the ps3, my script is as follows.

DirectShowSource("F:\movie.mkv",fps=25.000,audio=true)
addborders(0,88,0,88)

mkv is 1280x544, so to add borders for correct spec, i calculate 720-544 = 176 / 2 = 88, which leads to (0,88,0,88).

When i open the script in megui, the program just freezes after a period of time. Any idea why?

ive had this issue with certain mkvs from time to time. basically to fix them i had to extract the video stream using mkvextract then remux it into a .m2ts file using tsmuxer. then when i loaded the .m2ts file it loads fine in megui. also are you sure your fps is correct most hd sources are 23.976. also it takes a bit for the script to execute so give it 5 min.

[spida_singh]

ive had this issue with certain mkvs from time to time. basically to fix them i had to extract the video stream using mkvextract then remux it into a .m2ts file using tsmuxer. then when i loaded the .m2ts file it loads fine in megui. also are you sure your fps is correct most hd sources are 23.976. also it takes a bit for the script to execute so give it 5 min.

Thanks for that, media info stated it was a 25.00 fps source, I will try and create an m2ts, and edit the script accordingly and load with megui, will let you know how it goes, thanks jamos.

[cliffa]

you most likely will need to reencode the video with x264 to standard specifications. I am planning a tutorial on how to do this with megui (a frontend for x264). Basically you need to create a avs script (a text file with .avs extension) that loads the video source and resizes it to 1280x720p and run it through megui.

Hi, have you generated your tutorial on using megui to re encode content in x264 at 1280x720? If this still is the best tool for the job?

The situation I'm in is this... So far as pre encoded MKV material that is already using x264 and at 1280x720 aspect I'm sorted, using tsmuxer to strip out unwanted streams and perform the 4.1 level setting etc to be able to stream to PS3 or other HD streamer that I have (Netgem 7600) which luckily supports streamed m2ts with DTS multi-channel audio :-)

What I would now like to be able to do is "shrink" in the best way possible the 20GB size material "captured" locally in native 1920x1080 to a ~ 5GB 1280x720 m2ts file. Again using tsmuxer I can strip out the unwanted streams etc but its the process or re-encoding the video in the easiest and most efficient manner that so far has me stumped. It's not particularly because I want to fit the video on a BD structured DVD it's just that I want to cut the disk storage requirements down for the video, and reduce the bandwidth required to stream the video. Any pointers would be much appreciated.

[jamos]

Hi, have you generated your tutorial on using megui to re encode content in x264 at 1280x720? If this still is the best tool for the job?

The situation I'm in is this... So far as pre encoded MKV material that is already using x264 and at 1280x720 aspect I'm sorted, using tsmuxer to strip out unwanted streams and perform the 4.1 level setting etc to be able to stream to PS3 or other HD streamer that I have (Netgem 7600) which luckily supports streamed m2ts with DTS multi-channel audio :-)

What I would now like to be able to do is "shrink" in the best way possible the 20GB size material "captured" locally in native 1920x1080 to a ~ 5GB 1280x720 m2ts file. Again using tsmuxer I can strip out the unwanted streams etc but its the process or re-encoding the video in the easiest and most efficient manner that so far has me stumped. It's not particularly because I want to fit the video on a BD structured DVD it's just that I want to cut the disk storage requirements down for the video, and reduce the bandwidth required to stream the video. Any pointers would be much appreciated.

megui or ripbot can shrink (ie reencode) to a lower resolution. may want to try ripbot as it is easier to use than megui. from what i have tested a 1080p video reencoded to 720p using these methods works well very little quality loss.

[spida_singh]

Thanks for that, media info stated it was a 25.00 fps source, I will try and create an m2ts, and edit the script accordingly and load with megui, will let you know how it goes, thanks jamos.

Me gui worked ok, but, resulting file was only 600meg using SA HD DVD FAST? Ripbot stretched the picture, with no black bars visible, what did i do wrong in megui? Or was it my script?

DirectShowSource("F:\mkvmovie.m2ts",fps=25.000,audio=false)
addborders(0,88,0,88)

Any ideas?:thanks:

[lexor]

Me gui worked ok, but, resulting file was only 600meg using SA HD DVD FAST? Ripbot stretched the picture, with no black bars visible, what did i do wrong in megui? Or was it my script?

DirectShowSource("F:\mkvmovie.m2ts",fps=25.000,audio=false)
addborders(0,88,0,88)

Any ideas?:thanks:

Did you use megui's bitrate calculator to set the desired bitrate or did you just load the script, selected the profile and went ahead without setting bitrate?

[jamos]

Me gui worked ok, but, resulting file was only 600meg using SA HD DVD FAST? Ripbot stretched the picture, with no black bars visible, what did i do wrong in megui? Or was it my script?

DirectShowSource("F:\mkvmovie.m2ts",fps=25.000,audio=false)
addborders(0,88,0,88)

Any ideas?:thanks:

when you loaded the script ie .avs file in megui did you see a preview with black borders above and below the picture? Also you are sure the source is 1280x544? I wouldnt use the fast option I would use the regular HD one as the bitrate is better but you should adjust the bitrate to fit a dvd-5 or 9. (if your using bluray use xolos bluray scripts in his thread on mkv to bluray). make sure you use the encode option to rawavc and do not use autoencode or one step encode.

[spida_singh]

when you loaded the script ie .avs file in megui did you see a preview with black borders above and below the picture? Also you are sure the source is 1280x544? I wouldnt use the fast option I would use the regular HD one as the bitrate is better but you should adjust the bitrate to fit a dvd-5 or 9. (if your using bluray use xolos bluray scripts in his thread on mkv to bluray). make sure you use the encode option to rawavc and do not use autoencode or one step encode.

I did both, just load the script and away it went, my fault, not had much play with megui, I will try again, and check my bitrate, i did use rawavc, will let you know how it goes

Source was correct, checked it with mediainfo, i used CQ in ripbot, I will try the same in megui and check result, value of 22

:thanks:

[spida_singh]

Did you use megui's bitrate calculator to set the desired bitrate or did you just load the script, selected the profile and went ahead without setting bitrate?

Not had a chance to get around to trying this yet, but, when outputting to RAWAVC, where would i set the desired bitrate etc, I load the script, select my profile (HD DVD or blu ray) and container as RAWAVC, what else do i do, or which pat of megui will let me set the bitrate without using the autoencode?

[B4tm4n]

Not had a chance to get around ot trying this yet, but, when outputting to RAWAVC, where would i set the desired bitrate etc, I load the script, select my profile (HD DVD or blu ray) and container as RAWAVC, what else do i do, or which pat of megui will let me set the bitrate without using the autoencode?

Check the tools drop down menu.( atleast I think its called tools)

[jamos]

Not had a chance to get around ot trying this yet, but, when outputting to RAWAVC, where would i set the desired bitrate etc, I load the script, select my profile (HD DVD or blu ray) and container as RAWAVC, what else do i do, or which pat of megui will let me set the bitrate without using the autoencode?

you have to go to settings button next to your profile dropdown in megui. the first tab has bitrate, it defaults to 8000 which is good but may make the resulting file too big to fit on a dvd you can change that to a lower value.

[nunyabuizness]

Ive got all ten episodes of band of brothers, 1280x720p with a 1500kbps DTS stream attached ripped from an asian HDDVD set. After doing the .ts trick for ps3 playback (which it allows) i ran the mkv through tsremux and output as bluray, but for some reason, the directory containing the avchd structured folders and .bdmv files is smaller than the m2ts created by tsmuxer.

i then burnt the two folders to a udf 2.5 dvd and put in my ps3. to my surprise, only the video was playing and after checking the STREAM folder, the 00001.m2ts file had no DTS track.

Can anyone shed any light on this? because if you think the video would look good on these rips, you should hear that DTS audio (which i can say, even thought it takes up a lot more space, it is well worth it)

but more importantly, why wouldnt tsremux output the DTS track? and i am sure i checked both streams, i duplicated this trial several times

[jamos]

Ive got all ten episodes of band of brothers, 1280x720p with a 1500kbps DTS stream attached ripped from an asian HDDVD set. After doing the .ts trick for ps3 playback (which it allows) i ran the mkv through tsremux and output as bluray, but for some reason, the directory containing the avchd structured folders and .bdmv files is smaller than the m2ts created by tsmuxer.

i then burnt the two folders to a udf 2.5 dvd and put in my ps3. to my surprise, only the video was playing and after checking the STREAM folder, the 00001.m2ts file had no DTS track.

Can anyone shed any light on this? because if you think the video would look good on these rips, you should hear that DTS audio (which i can say, even thought it takes up a lot more space, it is well worth it)

but more importantly, why wouldnt tsremux output the DTS track? and i am sure i checked both streams, i duplicated this trial several times

you do not need to use tsremux any more TSmuxer now outputs to BD format. And you should always test on your pc for sound and video before you burn.

[jamos]

Updated to only use TSmuxer and showing how to get subtitles.

[bibikul]

For blu-ray output source resolution must be 1280x720 or 1920x1080 ...

we still have this limitation? how can we add borders automaticly?

[MrFaust]

Nice that this works as it does. My main issue is the output size being too being for the discs, even when cutting the credits off. So I guess I need to find a way to demux the audio and video then re-encode the video to a smaller size so that the total output is no greater than 8,500,000,000 bytes for DVD9 and 4,700,000,000 bytes for DVD5 :(

[Glorioso]

we still have this limitation? how can we add borders automaticly?

Good question, anyone tried that?

[jamos]

Good question, anyone tried that?

of course you can do that but you need to reencode with x264 using a smaller bitrate so the size will fit on a dvd. Also I use megui with a .avi script to add borders. I am planning on posting a how to on this forum soon.

and yes for avchd the sizes need to be standard format..for 720p 1280x720 for 1080p 1920x1080.

[Glorioso]

of course you can do that but you need to reencode with x264 using a smaller bitrate so the size will fit on a dvd. Also I use megui with a .avi script to add borders. I am planning on posting a how to on this forum soon.

and yes for avchd the sizes need to be standard format..for 720p 1280x720 for 1080p 1920x1080.

Too good to be true... most of the files are not 720p or 1080p Compliant.

I have one problem with the subs, Supread cant handle Portuguese (and most) special characters, Subtileworkshop can export the PNG, how can i use that PNG to create a SUP file?

Jamos, share that script to had the borders please....:p

[jamos]

Too good to be true... most of the files are not 720p or 1080p Compliant.

I have one problem with the subs, Supread cant handle Portuguese (and most) special characters, Subtileworkshop can export the PNG, how can i use that PNG to create a SUP file?

Jamos, share that script to had the borders please....:p

Im thinking you have to modify the abc.png to add portuguese characters or create one with a paint program. have to ask pelican on how to do that.

A script example is above in this thread.

[spida_singh]

you have to go to settings button next to your profile dropdown in megui. the first tab has bitrate, it defaults to 8000 which is good but may make the resulting file too big to fit on a dvd you can change that to a lower value.

Working perfectly! Loaded my avs script, output to rawavc, clicked "config" next to profile tab, used bitrate calculator to define abr, set it to 5500, had to compensate for audio, final output was slightly big, so split m2ts using hdbdsplitgui at 4200MB, ran part 1 through tsmuxer again, burnt using ashampoo udf 2.50 (Now supported in V7), played flawlessy in ps3. Thanks!

[ffcl]

THX !!!!

all worked ok (with subtitles) on sony bd s300

thanks Jamos !

:thanks:

[Glorioso]

Jamos, i made all the steps but no subtitles...
I've made the subtitles with SUPread from a .srt file and used that .sup file on the TSMuxeR, the PS3 recognizes theres a subtitle track but dont show any subtitles, any ideia?

For the rest is all ok, two audio tracks, Eng and Jpn working fine, but a no show for subtitles. What version of PowerDVD shoul i use to test it on my PC?

[bibikul]

Power dvd 7.3.3304.0 and no subtitles here also.

[B4tm4n]

Jamos, i made all the steps but no subtitles...
I've made the subtitles with SUPread from a .srt file and used that .sup file on the TSMuxeR, the PS3 recognizes theres a subtitle track but dont show any subtitles, any ideia?

For the rest is all ok, two audio tracks, Eng and Jpn working fine, but a no show for subtitles. What version of PowerDVD shoul i use to test it on my PC?

Is your video 720p by chance ?
If it is then at the moment supread only produces 1080p subs and they wont appear on the screen because they're being displayed off screen.
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1110583#post1110583

[Glorioso]

Is your video 720p by chance ?
If it is then at the moment supread only produces 1080p subs and they wont appear on the screen because they're being displayed off screen.
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1110583#post1110583

Thats why.... other thing, PowerDVD wont play the file and it says that "Incompatible graphics driver. Please use default driver for playback", i have a Radeon 9600 and the latest ATI driver, any way to work around this?

[B4tm4n]

Thats why.... other thing, PowerDVD wont play the file and it says that "Incompatible graphics driver. Please use default driver for playback", i have a Radeon 9600 and the latest ATI driver, any way to work around this?

No Idea I use a PS3, and when I try with PowerDVD on XP (running on a MacBook) I get alsorts of error.
If your graphics card isn't HDCP(?) compliant AnyDVD HD might help.
http://www.videohelp.com/tools/AnyDVD

[Glorioso]

No Idea I use a PS3, and when I try with PowerDVD on XP (running on a MacBook) I get alsorts of error.
If your graphics card isn't HDCP(?) compliant AnyDVD HD might help.
http://www.videohelp.com/tools/AnyDVD

Didn't help, got the same problem.

[B4tm4n]

Didn't help, got the same problem.
Like I said, I've no idea.

[jamos]

Thats why.... other thing, PowerDVD wont play the file and it says that "Incompatible graphics driver. Please use default driver for playback", i have a Radeon 9600 and the latest ATI driver, any way to work around this?

I do not think the 9600 will play bluray format your video outpuy must support 1920x1080 so make sure your resolution is at least that high. you may have to upgrade your video card.

[jamos]

updated bump

[Glorioso]

updated bump

What did u update?:confused:

[jamos]

What did u update?:confused:

Talked about VC-1 codec BD.

[SCSI]

After following your instructions, I am now trying to burn the BD Structure with imgburn 2.4.0.0. What file system should I use? ISO9660 + UDF or just UDF? I will set UDF revision to 2.50

[scissors]

Nice work Jamos. Finally I have a working AVCHD.
Also nice work the author of tsmuxer! brilliant!

I'm using 4500KBs for encodinging and the 264 file comes out at approx 3.9 gig. If it's bigger I re-encode the ac3 at 224Kb.

Seems to go on a 4.5g dvdr just nice.

Takes 30hours on m old 1.3g processor :-(

Pretty happy though.

Now what we need is everone to do their MKVs using the bluray profiles at true 720p then no re-coding.

I'm surprised their are no AVCHD ISOs when i do a torrent search....

[jamos]

After following your instructions, I am now trying to burn the BD Structure with imgburn 2.4.0.0. What file system should I use? ISO9660 + UDF or just UDF? I will set UDF revision to 2.50

use UDF 2.50

[mz_]

Ok. here is the issue I'm having.

First I demuxed the MKV to get the .264 and the .DTS file. Then
I loaded up my MKV into MeGUI using the the following avs script;

DirectShowSource("e:\video.mkv",fps=23.9760431376968,audio=false)
addborders(0,16,0,16)

Got the new .264 file, and used TSMuxer to load the DTS file and the new 264 file. Tried to make a Blu-Ray disc and a .m2ts file, both times I get video but no audio. Tried playing with PowerDVD, GOMPlayer and VLC.

I do have a 1-2sec grey flicker at the beginning of the video, but its fine the rest of the way. Something I'm doing wrong? I haven't tried it in my PS3 yet.

[dd03pehe]

Ok. here is the issue I'm having.

First I demuxed the MKV to get the .264 and the .DTS file. Then
I loaded up my MKV into MeGUI using the the following avs script;

DirectShowSource("e:\video.mkv",fps=23.9760431376968,audio=false)
addborders(0,16,0,16)

Got the new .264 file, and used TSMuxer to load the DTS file and the new 264 file. Tried to make a Blu-Ray disc and a .m2ts file, both times I get video but no audio. Tried playing with PowerDVD, GOMPlayer and VLC.

I do have a 1-2sec grey flicker at the beginning of the video, but its fine the rest of the way. Something I'm doing wrong? I haven't tried it in my PS3 yet.

I had the same issue once. I solved it by putting the .dts and the .h264 file in the same directory before muxing. Hope this works for you aswell.

[ymj]

that's all cool

do you guys know how to create a AVCHD disk with several movies (each with their own subtitles) ?

[mz_]

Is anyone else having issues with a 1-2 second gray flicker at the beginning of each encoded file using MeGUI?

[astragalos]

Jamos, I have got a simple question, which could be not so easy as I suppose: Let's say we have a non compliant mkv file, for example 1920x860 L@5.1. Is there any way only to add the required borders without having to reencode the entire video ? In that case, after we have added the borders, could it be enough to make a bluray putting the file in tsmuxer and checking the l@4.1 box ?

Thanks in advance for your help

[jamos]

Jamos, I have got a simple question, which could be not so easy as I suppose: Let's say we have a non compliant mkv file, for example 1920x860 L@5.1. Is there any way only to add the required borders without having to reencode the entire video ? In that case, after we have added the borders, could it be enough to make a bluray putting the file in tsmuxer and checking the l@4.1 box ?

Thanks in advance for your help

I think 5.1 HAS to be reencoded to 4.1 not just Remuxed for 1080p video. For 720p you can get away sometimes with just remuxing them if they are 5.1.

[jamos]

Is anyone else having issues with a 1-2 second gray flicker at the beginning of each encoded file using MeGUI?

make sure to get the latest x264.exe. if you installed megui propely you should autoupdate.

[lchiu7]

Slightly late to the party here but thought this sounded interesting so gave it a try. Had a file in MKV format. Demuxed it into a h264 and AC3 file, loaded it to tsmuxer and output a BD format folder.

Burnt that folder to a DVD using imgburn (also tried Nero 7) ensuring that it was UDF 2.5

However when I insert the disc into my PS3, it shows up as a data disc. I can navigate through the disk to the STREAM directory and play the .m2ts file there but that's not what I was hoping. I was hoping that once I inserted the disc in the PS3 it would play so it wasn't the XMB playing it but the BD player.

As an aside I have been able to get AVCHD formats onto a USB key and they play fine. Can't think how different a disk format would be.
[edit]

Well I solved my problem I think. Instead of doing what I had described above, I used tsmuxer to create a m2ts file from the h264 and ac3 elements. Then ran tsmuxer again on the output file to create the BD structure which when burnt to a DVD-RW came up as AVCHD on the PS3.

So it looks like if you have some audio/video elements, tsmuxer doesn't seem to be able to mux them together and create the BD structure correctly. Well at least not from my experience

[jamos]

Slightly late to the party here but thought this sounded interesting so gave it a try. Had a file in MKV format. Demuxed it into a h264 and AC3 file, loaded it to tsmuxer and output a BD format folder.

Burnt that folder to a DVD using imgburn (also tried Nero 7) ensuring that it was UDF 2.5

However when I insert the disc into my PS3, it shows up as a data disc. I can navigate through the disk to the STREAM directory and play the .m2ts file there but that's not what I was hoping. I was hoping that once I inserted the disc in the PS3 it would play so it wasn't the XMB playing it but the BD player.

As an aside I have been able to get AVCHD formats onto a USB key and they play fine. Can't think how different a disk format would be.
[edit]

Well I solved my problem I think. Instead of doing what I had described above, I used tsmuxer to create a m2ts file from the h264 and ac3 elements. Then ran tsmuxer again on the output file to create the BD structure which when burnt to a DVD-RW came up as AVCHD on the PS3.

So it looks like if you have some audio/video elements, tsmuxer doesn't seem to be able to mux them together and create the BD structure correctly. Well at least not from my experience


sometimes tsmuxer does not create the correct avchd file structure you will need to find a nero avchd bdmv file structure and replace the files in the bdmv dir.