AVISynth to add borders so my TV doesn't cut hardcoded subs

[Fars33r]

I initially posted a similar question here (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=86504) and I was told to use AVISynth.

Now, just to recap what I've done to this point.

I created an AVS file with the following script LoadPlugin("mpeg2dec3.dll")
Mpeg2Source("C:\Documents and Settings\*****\Desktop\Current Project\Elfen Lied Project\[ready to author]\01el.m2v")
AddBorders(48,48,48,48)

...however it didn't recognize the plug-in. I also tried:
DirectShowSource("C:\Documents and Settings\*****\Desktop\Current Project\Elfen Lied Project\[ready to author]\01el.m2v")
AddBorders(48,48,48,48)

This froze TMPGE and corrupted the m2v file, I had a backup though in case ;)

I was wondering a few things before I get the proper plug-in and start playing around again, is the script I am using correct and am I using the correct settings?

[Mug Funky]

either:

get the DGdecode plugin and use the mpeg2source script (with the appropriate .dll file in the loadplugin line).

or:

get graphedit and a directshow filter merit changer (zoomplayer has this, and some other programs), and figure out what's wrong with directshow that it would mess up directshowsource.

DGdecode is probably the better solution, as directshow is wonky at the best of times

[Leak]

Originally posted by Fars33r
I created an AVS file with the following script Mpeg2Source("C:\Documents and Settings\*****\Desktop\Current Project\Elfen Lied Project\[ready to author]\01el.m2v")

...however it didn't recognize the plug-in.

Well, if it really didn't recognize the plug-in then you need to add the path to the plugin to the LoadPlugin line.

If, on the other hand, it did load the plugin but then bombed out with an error it was because you fed MPEG2Source an M2V file where it wants a D2V file created by DVD2AVI or DGIndex from the M2V.

[Fars33r]

Originally posted by Leak
... because you fed MPEG2Source an M2V file where it wants a D2V file created by DVD2AVI or DGIndex from the M2V.

You lost me bud ;)

[Leak]

Originally posted by Fars33r
You lost me bud ;)

I hope you're joking here - if not, *READ* the docs that come with AviSynth and DGDecode or MPEG2Dec *IMMEDIATELY*. It doesn't hurt, trust me - just go ahead and try it.

Anyway, what you want is

LoadPlugin("mpeg2dec3.dll")
Mpeg2Source("C:\Documents and Settings\*****\Desktop\Current Project\Elfen Lied Project\[ready to author]\01el.d2v")
AddBorders(48,48,48,48)

where 01el.d2v is a DGDecode/DVD2AVI project file created by opening the m2v in DGDecode or DVD2AVI and using "File/Save project"...

Also, you do know that Elfen Lied is already licensed by ADV in the United States - what are you trying to pull off here?

np: Thomas Fehlmann - Making It Whistle (Album Mix) (Visions of Blah)