DVD Rebuilder (CCE One-Click Beta v0.46) Comments and Suggestions

[robw]

Hi jdobbs

trying 0.29 and found this error

when I put in path to CCE SP (New) it appears on the path for CCE SP 2.50. Inside the INI file it appears correct

CCENEW=D:\Program Files\CCE 2.67 SP\EclCCE.exe

Then if I try to put in a path to CCE SP 2.50 it appears on the CCENEW line.

[nwg]

when I put in path to CCE SP (New) it appears on the path for CCE SP 2.50. Inside the INI file it appears correct

I just noticed that as well.

It still works though. I selected 2.50 and it comes up ok for encoding.

[jdobbs]

Originally posted by robw
Hi jdobbs

trying 0.29 and found this error

when I put in path to CCE SP (New) it appears on the path for CCE SP 2.50. Inside the INI file it appears correct

CCENEW=D:\Program Files\CCE 2.67 SP\EclCCE.exe

Then if I try to put in a path to CCE SP 2.50 it appears on the CCENEW line. Good catch. I just fixed it. It is keeping the information correctly, apparently when I was resizing the display areas this I moved them around. I just made the change and will replace my posted attachment as v0.29a.

Thanks

[onesoul]

Originally posted by jdobbs
I'm not familiar with the sup file format. Is it run-length encoded 4 color information that has been packetized for DVD? Someone else should help here please :o . Only know it is the format used by ifoedit to author. Please check this guide of Dvd subtitle tools: http://web.quick.cz/FKasparek/Software/DVD/DVDSupTools.htm

IMPORTANT: After authoring in IfoEdit don't forget to set up Subtitle Color properly!

For PALETTE=3210 can be used following colors:
VTS_01_0.IFO
VTS_PGCITI
VTS_PGC_1
[000000a5] Color 0 Y Cr CB 16 128 128 [10 80 80 ]
[000000a9] Color 1 Y Cr CB 32 128 128 [20 80 80 ]
[000000ad] Color 2 Y Cr CB 128 128 128 [80 80 80 ]
[000000b1] Color 3 Y Cr CB 235 128 128 [eb 80 80 ]Sorry for my newbiness.

[nwg]

jdobbs wrote,
Fixed a silly bug in which the path display areas for CCENEW and CCE 250 were reversed.

I downloaded 29a and my copy is still doing it.

Edit.

It was still 29 not 29a. I downloaded 29a again and it displays fine now.

[robw]

thank you

have verified that bug for CCE Basic, 2.50 and new are now correct in the program and ini file.

[nwg]

I can't download 29b. I am still getting 29a.

[jdobbs]

Originally posted by nwg
I can't download 29b. I am still getting 29a. I just tried it and it was 29b...

[nwg]

I usually use Firebird browser. I swapped for IE browser and got 29b. I went back to the Firebird and still get 29a. I wonder if it was a cache thing?

Got it in the end.

[P3gasus]

Excellent job jdobbs as usual. I'm posting here because I have a suggestion for you when you'll have time to implement it. I think that other people proposed this before. I think that there showld be an dialog in RB where to set manually cce options (like progressive option for example) because in pal lands there are tons of dvd that are actually progressive but tagged as interlaced and so DVDRB sets CCE with progressive=0 when it should be progressive=1. The only way to fix this is to manually modify ecl files with notepad.
Besides I think that the actual "CCE Customized Settings" dialog window should be made not resizable. It looks very ugly when resized ;)
Bye!

[Paced]

Originally posted by P3gasus
Excellent job jdobbs as usual. I'm posting here because I have a suggestion for you when you'll have time to implement it. I think that other people proposed this before. I think that there showld be an dialog in RB where to set manually cce options (like progressive option for example) because in pal lands there are tons of dvd that are actually progressive but tagged as interlaced and so DVDRB sets CCE with progressive=0 when it should be progressive=1. The only way to fix this is to manually modify ecl files with notepad.
Besides I think that the current "CCE Customized Settings" dialog window should be made not resizable. It looks very ugly when resized ;)
Bye!

This is already done in the latest version of DVD-RB (.29)

[promitheas]

Yes, obviously a subpicture stream is a sup file (if you are authoring with Ifoedit).
I have worked with sup files and Ifoedit in the past, but unfortunately i do not have the technical knowledge to explain many things about its structure in the Dvd stream. There is an excelent windows tool (Srt2sup) for making sup files from a Suprip text file.I have a final guide of how it works.It can not be compared with the Dos environment "dvdsuptools" which is very user unfriendly.
Propably the authors of the 2 software can help the developer with more details.

[jdobbs]

NEW VERSION ATTACHED BELOW

Below you will find the newest version, v0.30. This version is very significant in that it finally fixes the audio dropout and (very probably) video stuttering that happens at chapter points. It also corrects a major issue with PAL that was introduced in v0.29. Since 0.29 included some significant changes as well I'm including both sets of changes below:

- BIG FIX. Found and corrected the error that was causing occasional audio dropouts at chapter/cell points. This is very likely also the culprit for the reported slight stuttering at chapter/cell points (although I can't verify that as I haven't been able to repeat it). A very special thanks to Pedro Gouveia, who is a beta-tester extraordinaire.

- Another important fix for PAL users. v0.29 injected an error that caused incorrect settings to be used in the stream. This could cause some very strange playback problems.

- Fixed a silly bug in which the path display areas for CCENEW and CCE 250 were reversed. (v0.29b)

- Fixed bug in which inclusion of interlaced calls are mistakenly included in .AVS files for progressive material. (v0.29a)

- Fixed the error introduced in version 0.27 that could cause "Runtime Error '6'" when the last cell of a VTS contained no audio or subpicture data (usually related to a still picture used as an exit point from a PGC).

- Added automatic logging of picture structure (progressive, interlaced, TFF etc.) for each cell during the PREPARE. The data is then used to created associated entries in the AVS files... If selected, the ConvertToYUY2() command will automatically include "interlaced=true" when the source is interlaced. I've also added a path configuration in the SETUP screen that points to DECOMB.DLL. If it exists, it will be automatically used for cleaning up interlaced source material.

- Changed action options when confronted with a disc that is already small enough to fix on a DVD-R. You now will only be warned and can continue anyway if you desire. This makes it possible for you to just remove audio streams or run for conversions from 4:3 to 16:9, etc. Also please be warned that choosing to continue could create output that is actually bigger than the original.

- Fixed VTS size check error for decision to reencode and removed the influence of the menu (VTS_XX_0.VOB) file. (It was sometimes causing unnecessary reencoding of small VTSs.

- Corrected output of seq_endcode in CCE encoding. This value was incorrectly set to "1" when it should have been "0" -- the result was an end code being inserted at the end of every cell and may have caused glitches on some players. It may be related to possible "stutter" and audio dropouts that has been reported. Thanks to RB for pointing this out.

- Changed output filename for individual segment ecls ("item.ecl") -- found that uppercase lettering on the .ECL extension would cause errors when drag-and- dropped into CCE Version 2.50. Much thanks to DDOG and RB for finding this quite quirky oddity. All versions of eclCCE should work now.

- Added resizing of form height. Makes it possible to extend the size of the status box for better viewing of long encodes. Also removes a user ability to make the DVD-RB author look goofy (he does that fine on his own, thank you).

- Changed the AVS option for adding audio to fix the well-known CCE 2.50 and AMD processor bug. Now only one choice is available -- it defaults to ON, so those who use Pentiums may want to disable it. This was added to kill some of the confusion associated with previous choices and the need for a plug-in.

- Corrected several other minor bugs and made efficiency changes.

Enjoy!

Attachment updated to version 0.31
Made the following changes:

- Fixed an error that prevented "AudioDub(BlankClip()) from loading in AVSs. also fixed some errors in the decision mechanism as to what goes in an AVS.

- Modified the way in which INTERLACED and PROGRESSIVE streams are detected. Now PAL CELLS must have 90% of the frames flagged as PROGRESSIVE to be treated as such.

- Path to DECOMB.DLL is no longer required to use Decomb Option (it assumes it is in the AVISYNTH Plugin directory) Note, though that it will only be included on interlaced sources.

A NEW VERSION IS AVAILABLE -- SEE THE FIRST PAGE OF THIS THREAD

[nwg]

Another version :)

Off to test now on that problematic PAL Matrix Revolutions.

[Yusaku]

Ad additional subpicture support:

Yes, sup file is direct stream copy of the DVD, with additional timing information and sans palette info. (Unfortunately I haven't been able to find detailed format specs anywhere, though...)

Another candidate might be VobSub format - direct stream copy (equivalent to dvd decrypter copy of a subs stream - RLE images encapsulated in MPEG2 PS), with additional timing and palette stored in accompanying text index file.

I don't think you should include the creation of these in RB, as the rasterization and multiplexing is not trivial, there exist at least two nicely usable programs for the job (sub2sup and MaestroSBT + SON2VobSub); and you surely have enough work with other aspects of RB. Only export the palette in preparation step, so that subs created in MaestroSBT can be made with original DVD's subs palette.

For sample SUP, use IfoEdit on a dvd, for VobSub use vsrip from http://sf.net/projects/guliverkli/

[StifflerStealth]

If we encoded something with version 0.29b, do we need to encode again with version 0.30 to take advantage of the new features, or are the differences between the two versions only in the Rebuild (last) step? My disc is an NTSC Disc, so I don't need changes to PAL.

Thanks,
Stiff

[jdobbs]

Originally posted by StifflerStealth
If we encoded something with version 0.29b, do we need to encode again with version 0.30 to take advantage of the new features, or are the differences between the two versions only in the Rebuild (last) step? My disc is an NTSC Disc, so I don't need changes to PAL.

Thanks,
Stiff You should be ok. Just rebuild.

[U977]

#@!!@#!!!!


I took too long to write, and lost everything :(

Well, I just wanted to say this @P3gasus...
I also live in a PAL area, and it's usually the contrary: most titles seem to be flagged as "progressive" in bitrate viewer (frame type=progressive), but they are actually interlaced (DCT type=field, while it should be frame for progressive content).

There were several topics about this subject, and you should flag as "interlaced" in CCE, in that case. Based on my own experience, I noticed that too (encoding as progressive in CCE would give me artifacs at some moments in the movie when playing the result on a standalone player. Never on the computer).

Except if I did not understand anything, and my computer is by some miraculous way treating any video as interlaced? :-)

[Tironic]

Hi, although it's my first post, I've been watching the forums quite some time now.
I was struggling to backup some DVDs, till I found DVD Rebuilder.
Jdobbs you're doing an excellent job. I just love your program.
Now that I can post, I'll try to suggest, test and comment you on your work.

Thx for the hard work.

Tironic

[P3gasus]

Originally posted by U977
#@!!@#!!!!


I took too long to write, and lost everything :(

Well, I just wanted to say this @P3gasus...
I also live in a PAL area, and it's usually the contrary: most titles seem to be flagged as "progressive" in bitrate viewer (frame type=progressive), but they are actually interlaced (DCT type=field, while it should be frame for progressive content).


Here is an example of what I mean:
This is the output of bitrate viewer:

Num. of picture read: 26
Stream type: MPEG-2 MP@ML VBR
Resolution: 720*576
Aspect ratio: 16:9 Generic
Framerate: 25.00
Nom. bitrate: 9800000 Bit/Sec
VBV buffer size: 112
Constrained param. flag: No
Chroma format: 4:2:0
DCT precision: 10
Pic. structure: Frame
Field topfirst: Yes
DCT type: Field
Quantscale: Nonlinear
Scan type: Alternate
Frame type: Interlaced
Notes:

If you look at this movie with dvd2avi or virtualdubmod (which are players that don't deincerlace the video) you won't notice any horizontal lines in scene changes, not at all.
So I think that this is an example of what I call progressive tagged interlaced. Maybe I'm wrong but I think one should encode as interlaced (i.e. in cce progressive flag not checked) only the movies that have the horizintal lines in scene changes. Furthermore if you select to deinterlace via avisynth this movie (or, for example, TLOTR TFOTR which has the same bitrate viewer output), you will get an m2v full of fancy coloured blocks flying around in some scenes of the video.
So I learned not to trust Bitrate viewer output to determine cce and avisynth decomb settings. I trust only my eyes.
Bye

[RB]

Originally posted by U977
I also live in a PAL area, and it's usually the contrary: most titles seem to be flagged as "progressive" in bitrate viewer (frame type=progressive), but they are actually interlaced (DCT type=field, while it should be frame for progressive content).

There were several topics about this subject, and you should flag as "interlaced" in CCE, in that case. Based on my own experience, I noticed that too (encoding as progressive in CCE would give me artifacs at some moments in the movie when playing the result on a standalone player. Never on the computer).
That sounds strange, do you have an example? I have never seen this before. At least CCE always sets DCT type to Frame when you check "Progressive Frame flag".

[DrVenkman]

Right then - long time lurker first time poster here. I seem to be getting a few problems.

First off, the first encode I managed to do properly was 'The Rookie' R2 Dvd. However, on my standalone there were problems when it came to the chapter points with a slight pause occuring at each stop. However, I gather that can be fixed when running it through DVDShrink, so all is not lost.

Since then though I've been getting undersized files. For example, I tried 'Spirited Away' R2 and got a 1-1.5GB file, when I tried playing it I got a black screen with the red bars. Now I know I have MPEG2DEC3.DLL installed in the right place because it worked with 'The Rookie'. So I removed everything and installed it all again. Now though I get a new error. Once the initial Prepare stage is done and it comes to encoding, CCE (2.5) starts up and I get the following error;

"Could Not Create or Open The File
<D2VAVS\V01000000001001.vaf>
The System cannot find the path specified.
[Windows Error Code 0x3 3]"

So...any ideas?

[jdobbs]

Originally posted by DrVenkman
Right then - long time lurker first time poster here. I seem to be getting a few problems.

First off, the first encode I managed to do properly was 'The Rookie' R2 Dvd. However, on my standalone there were problems when it came to the chapter points with a slight pause occuring at each stop. However, I gather that can be fixed when running it through DVDShrink, so all is not lost.

Since then though I've been getting undersized files. For example, I tried 'Spirited Away' R2 and got a 1-1.5GB file, when I tried playing it I got a black screen with the red bars. Now I know I have MPEG2DEC3.DLL installed in the right place because it worked with 'The Rookie'. So I removed everything and installed it all again. Now though I get a new error. Once the initial Prepare stage is done and it comes to encoding, CCE (2.5) starts up and I get the following error;

"Could Not Create or Open The File
<D2VAVS\V01000000001001.vaf>
The System cannot find the path specified.
[Windows Error Code 0x3 3]"

So...any ideas? The black screen with red bars is actually an AVISYNTH error message. A good rule of thumb after first installing DVD-RB is to set up for three click mode (only the first time) and run only the PREPARE phase. Then, using Windows Media Player, open one of the .AVS files in the \D2VAVS directory. When it runs, and you see an error message displayed in the window... something hasn't been set up right (usually a path of some kind). You should only have to do this once -- unless of course you change something.

[DrVenkman]

Hmmm - I've tried that and now I get;

"Script Error: There is no function named "mpeg2source"
(G:\Rebuilder\D2VAVS\V01000100001002.avs, line 5)

It presents this message pretty much every time I try to open an AVS file. However, the D2V files open with no trouble.

I've checked the path to see if it's right and it is.

Could the other problem I'm having be related to this as well?

[jdobbs]

Originally posted by DrVenkman
Hmmm - I've tried that and now I get;

"Script Error: There is no function named "mpeg2source"
(G:\Rebuilder\D2VAVS\V01000100001002.avs, line 5)

It presents this message pretty much every time I try to open an AVS file. However, the D2V files open with no trouble.

I've checked the path to see if it's right and it is.

Could the other problem I'm having be related to this as well? Set the path for MPEG2DEC3DG.DLL in the SETUP screen. Sometimes (usually an incorrect registry entry) it isn't found in the plug-in directory. MPEG2Source() is a function that exists in the .DLL.

[quantum]

Originally posted by quantum
I find myself wanting to know two things after it's finished. What was the average bitrate and how long did it take. I can find the bitrate if I scroll back and hunt around. I can figure out the time if I scroll back and do some math. I'd like to see:

Processing finished.
Batch 1 processing time: 235 minutes
Batch 1 bitrate: 2998 K

Batch 2 processing time: 422 minutes
Batch 2 bitrate: 3221 K
Originally posted by jdobbs
Ok. It's on the list and should be in .29 -- if it isn't, yell at me and remind me I made a promise. Is this in .30? I did a single job, not a batch, and I didn't see a results summary.

[philos31]

Originally posted by DrVenkman
Hmmm - I've tried that and now I get;

"Script Error: There is no function named "mpeg2source"
(G:\Rebuilder\D2VAVS\V01000100001002.avs, line 5)

It presents this message pretty much every time I try to open an AVS file. However, the D2V files open with no trouble.

I've checked the path to see if it's right and it is.

Could the other problem I'm having be related to this as well?

This could be also a conflicting version of Avisynth...
Had this problem too.

Make a little textfile, call it something like version.avs
put in this script only:

Version()

Save it and run it in Mediaplayer, it will give you the version installed on your system...

If it is not Avisynth 2.54 then search your PC for the conflicting version, uninstall it, install the new version again...

[SAPSTAR]

Originally posted by philos31
This could be also a conflicting version of Avisynth...
Had this problem too.

Make a little textfile, call it something like version.avs
put in this script only:

Version()

Save it and run it in Mediaplayer, it will give you the version installed on your system...

If it is not Avisynth 2.54 then search your PC for the conflicting version, uninstall it, install the new version again...

Instead of using the One-Click option switch to 3 buttons (prepare, encode, rebuild).
After the prepare phase, check that the loadplugin line is inserted in each AVS script...I noticed that DVDRebuilder seems to "forget" this line in some AVS files (the first AVS of each VOB file exactly..)

after just press encode, it will work...you can check by reading the AVS file through a media player.....

[jdobbs]

Originally posted by quantum
I find myself wanting to know two things after it's finished. What was the average bitrate and how long did it take. I can find the bitrate if I scroll back and hunt around. I can figure out the time if I scroll back and do some math. I'd like to see:

Processing finished.
Batch 1 processing time: 235 minutes
Batch 1 bitrate: 2998 K

Batch 2 processing time: 422 minutes
Batch 2 bitrate: 3221 K Wow. I said that would be in 0.29? I obviously lied. Look for it in the next version.

[jdobbs]

Originally posted by SAPSTAR
Instead of using the One-Click option switch to 3 buttons (prepare, encode, rebuild).
After the prepare phase, check that the loadplugin line is inserted in each AVS script...I noticed that DVDRebuilder seems to "forget" this line in some AVS files (the first AVS of each VOB file exactly..)

after just press encode, it will work...you can check by reading the AVS file through a media player..... One point to remember is that the AVS files are built in the PREPARE stage. So if you make changes (like setting the path or checking options) -- you have to redo the PREPARE to include the changes.

[SAPSTAR]

First of all : Good job jdobbs !!!! I didn't succeed in backuping one DVD yet with...but It's improving day by day.....

Could you add an option to keep track of the already encoded cells ?, because if you abort for any reason, and that your PC is a slow one (24 hours to reencode for example :( )....it would be good to keep what was successfully encoded....

[DrVenkman]

Hmmm - I removed any other version of AVISynth and reinstalled 2.54. I got the same error so I opened up the AVS file in notepad and got the following...

mpeg2source("G:\REBUILDER\D2VAVS\V01A.D2V")
trim(158820,169766)
ConvertToYUY2(interlaced=true)

Now the error message I keep having is

Script Error: There is no function named "mpeg2source"
(G:\Rebuilder\D2VAVS\V01000100001002.avs, line 5)

So is the AVS script correct? Or do I have to make changes?

[GooglyBear]

Just to report: I did two more full backups with DVD-Rebuilder which has worked magnificently!

1st backup: (on Athlon 1ghz, 512MB)
DVD-shrinked: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
DVD-RB 29a, CCE 5pass, compeleted: 17 hours
looked almost like a perfect 1:1 copy of the original dvd on my LCD RPTV HDTV!!!

2nd backup: (on Athlon 800, 256MB)
DVD-shrinked: Donnie Darko
DVD-RB 30, CCE 3pass, completed: 25+ hours
not sure how it looks yet but I'm certain it's better than running it through my usual shrink-IC combination

keep up the great work jdobbs! Soon as you implement an auto-shutdown feature or that other 3rd party app you dislike (ROBA?) which speeds up CCE a bit, I'm donating for sure!

[lab-one]

@DrVenkman

Have you followed the installation instructions provided by jdobbs on this page (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=73051&postid=465822)? Specifically step 3.

[SAPSTAR]

Originally posted by DrVenkman
Hmmm - I removed any other version of AVISynth and reinstalled 2.54. I got the same error so I opened up the AVS file in notepad and got the following...

mpeg2source("G:\REBUILDER\D2VAVS\V01A.D2V")
trim(158820,169766)
ConvertToYUY2(interlaced=true)

Now the error message I keep having is

Script Error: There is no function named "mpeg2source"
(G:\Rebuilder\D2VAVS\V01000100001002.avs, line 5)

So is the AVS script correct? Or do I have to make changes?

You should insert a line loadplugin like this one :

#------------------
# AVS File Created by DVD Rebuilder
# VOBID:01, CELLID:01
#------------------
LoadPlugin("C:\Program Files\AviSynth 2.5\plugins\MPEG2Dec3dg.dll")
mpeg2source("F:\DVDTEMP\D2VAVS\V01A.D2V")
trim(0,509)
ConvertToYUY2()
ResampleAudio(44100)

[DrVenkman]

Huzah! Now I finally got somewhere. Well anyway, it's encoding so I'm going to see how it goes. For some reason it was like plugin central here but I got no idea why. Well it worked with 'The Rookie' but with nothing since so something has gone wrong.

Anyway - how does it manage with TV Shows - anyone tried it succesfully?

[huesage]

@jdobbs:

As SAPSTAR said, it is important to be able to resume the encoding process at the cell you left off instead of restarting the whole process. I have not been able to post any results as my computer is having some RAM issues and i get reboots during the CCE process , so a resume would have been extreemly handy.

It would also allow people to have normal use of the computer while they are encoding. lets say instalations require reboots...

I hope this feature will be implemented. I have donated, and I will donate more as this project goes on wether you add this feature or not. you deserve it.

Thank you for all your hard work jdobbs !

[Joergen]

Firstly I'd like to say jdobbs has created the tool everybody has dreamed of for years but thought wasnt possible.

Second, I've now done three "episodic" discs, two [snip] compilations with 7.8GB of jam-packed video and the [snip] disc with also 7GB (180min) of video, and DVD-RB is THE killer app for squeezing large discs onto a DVD-R.

Only problem so far has been about 200ms of audio dropout at chapter changes with 0.27. I will try 0.31 now to see if it fixes those.

Keep up the fabulous work Jdobbs! :cool:

[nwg]

DrVenkman wrote,
Anyway - how does it manage with TV Shows - anyone tried it succesfully?

I did a disc from CSI Season 2 PAL. This has 4 episodes plus a few extras (7.5GB).

I did CCE with 4 passes and it looked wonderful.

[SAPSTAR]

Originally posted by jdobbs
NEW VERSION ATTACHED BELOW

...

- Added automatic logging of picture structure (progressive, interlaced, TFF etc.) for each cell during the PREPARE. The data is then used to created associated entries in the AVS files... If selected, the ConvertToYUY2() command will automatically include "interlaced=true" when the source is interlaced. I've also added a path configuration in the SETUP screen that points to DECOMB.DLL. If it exists, it will be automatically used for cleaning up interlaced source material.

...



Don't you think the FieldDeinterlace command should be issued after the convertToYUY2(interlaced=true) and not before it??? Because if you proceed to the Deinterlacement before the convert, it is not interlaced anymore so the interlaced=true is not useful anymore ???? Am I right ?

[jdobbs]

Originally posted by SAPSTAR
Don't you think the FieldDeinterlace command should be issued after the convertToYUY2(interlaced=true) and not before it??? Because if you proceed to the Deinterlacement before the convert, it is not interlaced anymore so the interlaced=true is not useful anymore ???? Am I right ? Didn't think much about it. Does ConvertToYUY2() actually change the picture or just the color space?

[jdobbs]

Originally posted by SAPSTAR
First of all : Good job jdobbs !!!! I didn't succeed in backuping one DVD yet with...but It's improving day by day.....

Could you add an option to keep track of the already encoded cells ?, because if you abort for any reason, and that your PC is a slow one (24 hours to reencode for example :( )....it would be good to keep what was successfully encoded.... Why not? I can imagine an occasional glitch -- but none? Yes, that's not a bad idea.

[jdobbs]

Originally posted by DrVenkman
Hmmm - I removed any other version of AVISynth and reinstalled 2.54. I got the same error so I opened up the AVS file in notepad and got the following...

mpeg2source("G:\REBUILDER\D2VAVS\V01A.D2V")
trim(158820,169766)
ConvertToYUY2(interlaced=true)

Now the error message I keep having is

Script Error: There is no function named "mpeg2source"
(G:\Rebuilder\D2VAVS\V01000100001002.avs, line 5)

So is the AVS script correct? Or do I have to make changes? Set the path to MPEG2DEV3DG.DLL in the SETUP screen.

[VampHuntD]

Hey Jdobbs, I know thw app is still way early in the works, but I think it would be a good idea to allow the user to pick the bitrates for the VTS sections. That way, we can lower the extras a bit more and add it to the main film. Like I said, I know this is a long way off, but I'd figure I 'd mention it! Keep up the hard work!

[HanSolo00]

Originally posted by huesage
@jdobbs:

As SAPSTAR said, it is important to be able to resume the encoding process at the cell you left off instead of restarting the whole process. I have not been able to post any results as my computer is having some RAM issues and i get reboots during the CCE process , so a resume would have been extreemly handy.

It would also allow people to have normal use of the computer while they are encoding. lets say instalations require reboots...

I hope this feature will be implemented. I have donated, and I will donate more as this project goes on wether you add this feature or not. you deserve it.

Thank you for all your hard work jdobbs !

This happened to me once as well (computer locked up.) However, since I was using CCE to do the encoding, all I had to do was edit the Rebuilder.ecl script, and delete all the cells that had already been encoded, then fire up CCE and resume where I left off.

[Joergen]

I support the idea for PAUSE/RESUME function as this will save huge amounts of electricity when this program gets popular.

This might cause further errors for jdobbs though, cause if a PC has ram errors and people resume after crashes and reboots.. the already encoded material might be corrupted. Sometimes ram errors show up as pixelation, coloured pixels and all kinds of bugs in encoded material, or might totally corrupt the compiled VOBs too.

If your PC cannot stay up all night encoding without crashing, fix the PC first.. it has serious problems.

[jdobbs]

Originally posted by VampHuntD
Hey Jdobbs, I know thw appp is still way early in the works, but I think it would be a good idea to allow the user to pick the bitrates for the VTS sections. That way, we can lower the extras a bit more and add it to the main film. Like I said, I know this is a long way off, but I'd figure I 'd mention it! Keep up the hard work! If I did this I'd have to have percentages or something to that effect entered... if I let someone pick bitrates directly you can bet the output would never fit.

[jptheripper]

you can do something along the lines of what dvd95copy does, such as the following:

they allow you to set compression for all but one of the titles.

I would propose allowing setting bitrates for upto n-1 titles, and if more than 1 title have no bitrate entered then those would have DVD-RB calculate it.

I think half the code is already in your program. But when you do your dynamic bitrate calculations, let the user set some bitrates for extras, and subtract those file sizes out from the total. Then calculate the dynamic rates for the remaining (unspecified) cells.

You could force the user to be unable to specify for all cells, or you could warn if all cells are selected that the dvd might be oversized (or will likely be).

Of course the math is minor, its the GUI for entering and logic checking the number of VTS that have bitrate specified vs those that dont that is the hard part.

And since your software splits by chapter it might be nice to be able to specify bitrate by chapter also (although this is a significant change to the interface). Maybe something along the lines of an advanced step in the 3 click that would be "do you want to custom assign bitrates" at the end of the prepare step, and a table with dependent percentages/bitrates pops up that we could change. This would be great for setting long credits to super low bitrates, credit to a low but watchable bitrate, super high action sequences to very high bitrates, etc..

im babbling, sorry for the long post.
just my 2 cents
-jp

[Joergen]

You can achieve that "superhigh action" and "super low bitrate" stuff basically best by encoding the movie in one chunk.. this way CCE can take away as much as it can from one place and add to the other.

Encoding in chunks like dvd-rb currently does is the only thing some CCE fanatic might claim yields worse quality than the big three method.

[mikegun]

hi,

could s.o. please help me out with the cce settings.
I normally do a 2 pass encoding.

thanks.

regards,

mikegun