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13th January 2015, 22:14 | #2701 | Link |
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Thanks MrC
Yes, I think it is stable already, but of course some testing by users with different system configurations would be nice (Win8, GPT hard drive). The only change is the addition of a couple of lines of code: Code:
SET Fixed_Rate= ..\AVSMeter\AVSMeter.exe %in% -i >"%out_path%$temp.txt" FOR /f "usebackq tokens=2,3" %%a IN ("%out_path%$temp.txt") DO IF %%a==height: SET Height=%%b IF EXIST "%out_path%$temp.txt" DEL "%out_path%$temp.txt" IF %Height%==288 IF %bitrate% GTR 7190 SET Fixed_Rate=7190 IF %Height%==240 IF %bitrate% GTR 6330 SET Fixed_Rate=6330 IF "%Fixed_Rate%"=="" GOTO NoFix CALL SET ORIGINAL=%%ORIGINAL:-b:v %bitrate%k=-b:v %Fixed_Rate%k%% CALL SET ORIGINAL=%%ORIGINAL:minrate %bitrate%k=minrate %Fixed_Rate%k%% CALL SET ORIGINAL=%%ORIGINAL:maxrate %bitrate%k=maxrate %Fixed_Rate%k%% Cheers manolito //EDIT Updated version, please redownload from here: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.ph...78#post1705778 Last edited by manolito; 22nd January 2015 at 06:45. Reason: code cleanup |
28th January 2015, 23:50 | #2703 | Link |
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Not sure what info/logs you will need to know the real answer. Thought you may have some idea tho. Since I've updated to the latest version I keep getting errors when trying to make a dvd.
I tried 3 different version of a movie and each one gives the same "abnormal frame rates error" When I click ok it continues and then the video ends up being out of sync. Now Im making a dvd with 5 tv episodes. Same error, every episode. I'm not sure how its going to turn out yet because its still going. It doesnt continue on to the next episode until I click ok so Its taken 19hrs so far. I feel like I might have the settings wrong or something unless its just a coincidence that 8 videos in a row have the same error. Here's the error: http://s9.postimg.org/ce3f39ymn/Untitled_1.jpg Any idea? EDIT: Yup all 5 episodes are out of sync. It finally finished while I was sitting here waiting for the prompts. EDIT 2: One other thing. So last week I made a movie with the older version of avstodvd and the process had no errors and the end result was perfect. No sync issues. For a little test I used the same video file and this time the "abnormal frame rates error" popped up a couple times. I clicked ok every time. When it was done there was audio sync issues through the whole movie just like the other ones.. So now I know for sure its not the video files that are broken. Something is wrong with the settings or mediainfo. EDIT 3: Just uninstalled the current avstodvd and installed an older version instead: 2.7.4. I added the same 5 tv show episodes and created the dvd. It took 1hr 20min, no errors. No sync issues. Dvd turned out perfect. Last edited by ThaDraGun; 29th January 2015 at 05:19. |
29th January 2015, 06:44 | #2704 | Link |
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Hi ThaDraGun
The error about the abnormal video frame value was fixed with this hotfix: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.ph...32#post1705132 The sync problems are a different matter, though... The main difference between versions 2.5 and 2.8 is that 2.5 comes with ffdshow/Haali as DirectShow filter/splitter and 2.8 now prefers LAV Filters. The main reason is that ffdshow is no longer maintained, and LAV Filters seem to do a better job in many situations. But there are folks who experience sync problems with LAV Filters (you are not alone...). Of course you can also use version 2.8 together with ffdshow/Haali. If this solves the sync problems, fine, then you know where to look in order to fix the problem. Just one thing: Avoid to have LAV and ffdshow/Haali installed in parallel. If you want to switch between the two, uninstall the other package. If you feel adventurous you could even participate in debugging the cause of the sync error: 1. Install version 2.8 plus LAV Filters. Make sure that ffdshow and Haali are not installed. 2. If you are using Win7 or Win8 open AVStoDVD as an admin, goto "Codecs" and click "Preferred DirectShow Filters Setup". Make sure to select LAV so the Microsoft filters are disabled. If it does not work this way, download and run the Win7 DS Filter Tweaker tool (download link at the bottom of the window). 3. In Explorer go to the "AVStoDVD\Lib" folder and open the file "A2DSource.avsi" with Notepad. 4. Search for "convertfps = VFR" and replace it with "convertfps = true" (without the quotes). Save the file. Now do a conversion with the same source file which previously resulted in a sync error and see what happens now... Cheers manolito Last edited by manolito; 29th January 2015 at 06:48. |
30th January 2015, 00:14 | #2705 | Link |
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I'm just starting to use AVStoDVD and seeing that it is a very good program.
One thing I'm getting a little confused about is in the preferences/video tab. So, in there if I choose 'HC enc 1pass' oprion and hit the lock button, with the 'save current preferences as default' also checked, does this mean that this choice is locked as a default, even after exiting and restarting the program? I looked at the FAQ, which states: If you want to nevertheless freeze the video encoder, select the profile and then press the lock icon. If I then want to go back to AVStoDVD default auto choose, how do I unlock the choice? It's not readily apparent when it's locked in and when it's not. Thanks |
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Hi archaeo,
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Highlight the 2-pass VBR mode, set the lower bitrate level to 2500 and the upper level to 4500 Highlight the 1-pass VBR mode and set the lower level to 4500 and the upper level to 6500 Now highlight the ffmpeg CBR mode and set the lower level to 6500, set upper level to 8500 These are the default values and they work nicely. But you might prefer different bitrate ranges for the different encoding modes, and you can specify these here. Just remember: You must set bitrate RANGES for all three encoding modes. An easier way to get the same result is to use the Quick Startup Tutorial: Go to "Tools" and run the Quick Startup Tutorial. Under "Select Video Encoder" choose "Smart Selection" and press OK. This will set the bitrate ranges for the three encoding modes to their defaults. Cheers manolito |
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7th February 2015, 21:03 | #2711 | Link |
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Thanks manolito for the announce.
Release 2.8.1 Alpha 150203 change log: - Some bugs fixed - Added routine to shift times for text-based subtitles when PAL SpeedUp or NTSC SlowDown are activated - Added Visual Crop section in 'Edit Title'/'AviSynth' - Added a warning for dual presence of ffdshow and LAV Filters - Added a check for Windows Common Controls (mscomctl.ocx) presence and prompt to install it at runtime - Improved PAL SpeedUp routine (now also 24 fps source titles are supported) - Improved Auto Crop routine and moved to Visual Crop section - Improved log activity (Chapters creation section) - Improved filters merit change routine in 'Preferred DirectShow Codecs Setup' section - Improved RAM detection routine (now it works for 64 bit systems) - Improved detection of Variable Frame Rate (VFR) sources - Updated A2DSource.avsi to assume VFR true as default if not specified - Changed 'Adjust Frame Strategy' default value to 'Add Left/Right Borders' - Changed 'Unload DirectShow ActiveMovie library at runtime' default value to 'On' - FFmpeg updated to release 2.2.3 (2014-06-19) Bye |
27th February 2015, 19:00 | #2713 | Link |
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Thanks for the update. Just installed. Going to do a DVD....I got a suggestion MrC. Is it possible to include the templates in the installer? Why waste such a good stuff by putting it in a separate download and it can go unnoticed by users?
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27th February 2015, 19:03 | #2714 | Link |
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Oh a minor 'bug' While installing, the installer skipped installing avisynth as it was already installed on my system. Upon running the software, it found out that I had version 2.5.6 and that 2.5.7 was required as a minimum to ensure nothing is broken. Is it not possible to include a check in the installer to verify this?
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27th February 2015, 19:38 | #2715 | Link | |
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27th February 2015, 19:43 | #2716 | Link | |
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Bye [Edit] Found, a bit tricky Last edited by MrC; 28th February 2015 at 18:33. |
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5th March 2015, 08:46 | #2717 | Link |
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Hi MrC. I am having trouble using the latest beta version. So far, I have not been able to output a DVD. The software creates a video file in its temp directory but is anable to create a DVD....I will uninstall the beta and test a stable build...5 attempts so far have not proved fruitful.
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5th March 2015, 16:00 | #2718 | Link | |
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- uninstall completely the latest installation - locate and delete the registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AVStoDVD - uninstall AviSynth - uninstall ffdshow and/or LAV Filters (whatever you are using) - download the latest 2.8.1 Alpha build, Installer package - install everything within the package If you still have troubles, please post here a project log file. Bye |
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8th March 2015, 10:11 | #2719 | Link | |
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Reporting a regression in the current Alpha 150219:
When I feed AVStoDVD with compliant video and audio streams plus chapters for just muxing and authoring, the chapters are ignored. Quote:
Cheers manolito |
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