Gordian Knot and xvid

[SleepingLily]

Hello,

I just did my first rip and I used GKnot and xvid. The version that the tutorial had me download was v0.21 w/0.23 update - is there a more recent version with Smart Ripper included? (rather not use DVD Decrypter)

Through this tutorial GKnot pulls up Window Media Player and unfortunately it accessed the 6.4 rather than the 7.1 which caused 7.1 to crash every time I try to open it. I tried re-installing it and it didn't fix the problem. Also tried installing into a different directory but had the same results. Anyone else have this problem and how to fix it? If a newer version of GKont is available, does it still access 6.4? If so, is there away to change it to 7.1?

Thanks,
SleepingLily

[Doom9]

1) dvd decrypter is better than smartipper (also see http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4143). Now the tutorial is based on gknot 0.26 actually, it's still available at gknot.doom9.org but as a matter of fact it doesn't matter much which version you use.. just that 0.27 comes with all the updated apps

As for WMP I'm not sure I follow.. GKnot has nothing to do with the playback method or your likings (or dislikings).

[SleepingLily]

Originally posted by Doom9
1) dvd decrypter is better than smartipper (also see http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4143).


Hello Doom9,

I tried your link and it didn't work. It said something about the thread being invalid. What's the name of the thread?

I did some extensive reading before I decided which tutorial to use and I think I read some where on this site that DVD Decrypter does not offer the flexability that Smart Ripper does. That's why I thought it might be better to stick with as long as I'm not experiencing any problems. I think it was something about ripping chapters?? I don't remember... What makes DVD Decrypter so much better than Smart Ripper besides some of the problems that people are experiencing? I'm not concern of the difficultly level... sometimes easier is not always better, quality wise. Maybe I read an out dated doc, are there more features to play with?

About the WMP... I can't remember exactly where but it's after you crop (not the resizing preview window) and before you use V-Dub, there's a preview button that you can click on. I did and that's when the program pulled up WMP 6.4 and ran into problems. Probably the only way to fix this is to re-ghost.

Thank you for the link to GKnot webpages,

SleepingLily

[darksider]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Doom9
[B]1) dvd decrypter is better than smartipper (also see http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4143).

But, I have problem with stream copy.
Problem is when I tried to rip subtitles, my xp is frozen.
With smartriper I don't have any problem.
Smartriper is better.:D

[Doom9]

strange that the tread is in correct.. here's the working link:
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=41621. Don't know what made these numbers change.

Anyway, you saying you didn't know where you read it is a strong indication that I didn't write it. Give me another rip program that not only can make 2 step DVD-5 copies, writes and formats DVDs, reads manufacturer codes, works without any ASPI layer, authenticates as a regular software DVD player (no brute force cracking involved unless the disc & drive region don't match), then there's chapter information files for various programs, more intelligent naming of the output files (especially when you're into DVD-R), and do I really have to go on now? As usual use whatever floats your boat but we put the program we think best into GKnot..

You're mistaken about WMP.. WMP is never launched via GKnot.

darksider: you rip subs without the movie? I hope you never invite me over for a movie evening, I'm a little more into hearing and seeing things than read what I should see and hear.

[darksider]

Originally posted by Doom9
darksider: you rip subs without the movie? I hope you never invite me over for a movie evening, I'm a little more into hearing and seeing things than read what I should see and hear. [/B]

I'm from Croatia and I allways make divx with Croatian subtitl.
I' riping movie on Hdd and with Subrip create Croatian sub
But, when I rip movie with DVD Decrypter, I have problem with SubRip and XP.
When rip same movie with Smartriper, there is no problem.

:confused:

[Doom9]

I have some doubts that this has anything to do with DVD Decrypter. Of course, you shouldn't demux subs from a ripping program (if that's what you're doing).

[SleepingLily]

Hehe... I guess everyone has their own taste.

Ahh... it worked this time, thanks. In all fairness, I will do my next rip with dvd decrypter even though I only have a dvd player and not a burner. I would like to experience why you are so found of this program and it’s wise counsel to listen to those who have already been through the pitfalls. :)

I’m not sure if this is a GKnot issue but… I did another xvid rip last night (this is getting addicting LOL) and the audio out-put was very low. I had to turn my stereo receiver almost complete up just to hear it. I didn’t have this problem with my first rip and I don’t believe I change any settings… so I’m stumped on why this happened. Is there a setting to control the volume out-put? Or could I have made a mistake some where? (2 ch - 128 kbits, 1cd)

[darksider]

Originally posted by SleepingLily

Is there a setting to control the volume out-put? Or could I have made a mistake some where? (2 ch - 128 kbits, 1cd)

Normalization problem?
Convert AC3 to waw and make normalization to 96%.
Then make mp3.:)

[TheWEF]

Originally posted by Doom9
You're mistaken about WMP.. WMP is never launched via GKnot.
not for encoding, but wmp 6.4 is lauched when you press the "preview" button in the "save avs" window.

wmp 7.1 crashing has definitely nothing to do with gknot though. it's a terrible player, you shouldn't use it anyway. good old 6.4 is much more flexibel. personally i use zoomplayer.

wef.

[SleepingLily]

Originally posted by TheWEF
not for encoding, but wmp 6.4 is lauched when you press the "preview" button in the "save avs" window.

wmp 7.1 crashing has definitely nothing to do with gknot though. it's a terrible player, you shouldn't use it anyway. good old 6.4 is much more flexibel. personally i use zoomplayer.

wef.
Hello wef,

I agree that wmp isn't that great but I can't seam to find a player that supports tv-out. Does this zoomplayer you mention have that ability?

SleepingLily

[SleepingLily]

Originally posted by darksider
Normalization problem?
Convert AC3 to waw and make normalization to 96%.
Then make mp3.:)
Hello darksider,

and where exactly can I do this?

[darksider]

Originally posted by SleepingLily
Hello darksider,

and where exactly can I do this?

Use BeSweet for trascoding AC3 to waw or mp3.

When you have waw, normalization is not problem.:cool:

[SleepingLily]

Originally posted by darksider
Use BeSweet for trascoding AC3 to waw or mp3.

When you have waw, normalization is not problem.:cool:
OK... I'll check it out, thanks :)

[TheWEF]

Originally posted by SleepingLily
I can't seam to find a player that supports tv-out. Does this zoomplayer you mention have that ability?

tv-out is something your gfx-card/driver offers or not and usually has nothing to do with the player... :confused:

wef.

[SleepingLily]

Originally posted by TheWEF
tv-out is something your gfx-card/driver offers or not and usually has nothing to do with the player... :confused:

wef.
Your statement gave me the solution to my problem which I caused unknowingly. I assumed it was the player that called the tv-out driver not the other way around. I took out power desk (used by my matrox g400 card) in startup in the registry and when ever I played a movie with WMP, the driver was automatically loaded. I assumed all players were the same way, rather than testing that theory. I guess the software is defaulted to WMP and that’s why it only worked with this one. When I added power desk back in the startup, it fixed the problem. Now I’ll check out that Zoom player.

Thanks, wef! :)
SleepingLily