MeGUI: General Questions and Troubleshooting Thread

[Zephyr_Truesdale]

I was wondering if possible to take any DVD and convert them into HD videos? Also, I want to convert "The Rocketeer" and its supposed to be widescreen but it says its 4:3. Is there any way to convert it into HD without loosing quality?

[nurbs]

While MeGUIs avisynth script generator doesn't integrate this functionality you can write your own script, resize the video to a resolution higher (I think NNEDI can be used to provide good upscaling) maybe than the source and use LSFMod or some other sharpening software to make it look a little better, but good processing takes a lot of time and most people don't consider it worth the effort since the benefits over simply encoding it (maybe with sharpening) are marginal since you can't reconstruct detail that isn't already in the source and an upscaled video would need even more bitrate so it's kind of a waste of space for little benefit.

[Robertus]

with 0.3.4.0 when i open bitrate calculator and i set a size, when i close and reopen bitrate calculator , the size disappears... why!?

old version didn't have this problem... someone have a solution?

[gargantua]

Hello !

I'm new using MeGUI and i have an error that i don't understand :

-[Error] Log for job1 (video, 1_2_video.avs -> 1_2_video.mkv)
--[Information] [09/03/2010 22:50:37] Started handling job
--[Information] [09/03/2010 22:50:37] Preprocessing
--[NoImage] Job commandline: "C:\Program Files (x86)\MeGUI\tools\x264\vfw4x264.exe" --profile high --level 4.1 --preset slower --pass 2 --bitrate 9060 --stats "I:\1_2_video.stats" --thread-input --bframes 5 --sar 1:1 --output "I:\1_2_video.mkv" "I:\FILM\reencode\1_2_video.avs"
--[Information] [09/03/2010 22:50:37] Encoding started
--[Error] An error occurred: x264 [error]: ratecontrol_init: can't open stats file
--[Error] An error occurred: x264 [error]: x264_encoder_open failed


I don't have stats file in so...of course it crash.
But what is this stats file ? How can i generate it ?

I need some help.
Thx.

[nurbs]

By running a first pass. The most convenient thing is probably to choose "automated 2-pass" in the codec configuration.

[gargantua]

Indeed, thx ! :)

[osgZach]

Wow this thread is huge.. Apologies if this has been asked 100 times before.

I'm currently working with Avisynth x64 MT (see JoshyD's thread in AviSynth Dev Forum). I haven't tried to do anything through MeGUI yet, and I've got some concerns.

How can I ensure my encoding pipe is staying proper x64 all the way through ? Is there an x64 version of MeGUI I need to look for (since it seems Avisynth will feed you x32 or x64 based on the application loading the script being 32/64-bit and MeGUI does open previews) or is it not an issue since its only loading a preview?, and regarding x264_x64 - I've got a patched 32-bit build that recognizes all the generated CLI tags properly.. But not sure if I have an x64 version.. I can't find the correct thread (there seem to be a few of them) with the most recent patched builds, if anyone could clue me in on that. It's been a while since I've had to get it.. and MeGUIs updater has never produced a working x264 for me in the past..

[rapscallion]

@osgZach

Here's the patched build thread : http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=151159&goto=newpost

[osgZach]

I'll be honest.. I have no idea what I was supposed to glean from that thread.. I think I read through it a long time ago, and used those update servers, but got that funny error window with all the xml errors or whatever that the one guy posted a few down on the first page.. Since then I just reinstalled, and used the updater as it was updated.. but I manually changed the x264 to one I had gotten from another thread around here.. I dunno, maybe the issues have been worked out w/MeGUI now ?

Anyhow.. I just got a CLI x264_64-bit from http://x264.nl/

Is that the latest? Seems a little confusing about where the "official" source for x264 is.. there is the site I just linked, plus the x264 section on the VideoLAN site that doesn't seem to have any links or docs for it. There is a thread on Doom10 with multiple distros from different people, the thread here for Sharktooth's stuff (seems old, or is it just the title?) etc..

So many versions it makes me wonder which one to use.. I'm assuming Jarod's (x264.nl) are multithreaded as it seems to be doing well so far..

I'm growing used to the CLI now anyway.. although I can't seem to find a confirmed up-to-date source with all the switches available.. or any writings on how MeGUI does its turbo first pass (is it always turbo unless "slow-firstpass" is used? does it still change other settings but not reflect that under its CLI generator display??) etc..

By the way.. Is there any info on Avisynthwrapper? I can find a couple downloads but NO documentation.. I'm trying to figure out what I would need to do to load AVS scripts (is that what Avisynthwrapper does?)in my own Frontend I might start working on for personal use..

[Nightshiver]

Error for me when using NeroAAC now for some reason. Didin't use to happen before:

--[NoImage] Output from encoder via stdout: ERROR: error while encoding frame
--[Information] [3/17/2010 7:43:18 AM] Job completed
-[Error] Log for job1 (audio, twist T8b DELAY -16ms.dts -> twist T8b DELAY 0ms.mp4)
--[Information] [3/17/2010 7:55:46 AM] Started handling job
--[Information] [3/17/2010 7:55:46 AM] Preprocessing
--[NoImage] Avisynth script
---[NoImage] LoadPlugin("F:\megui\tools\avisynth_plugin\NicAudio.dll")
---[NoImage] NicDtsSource("D:\Movies\TWISTER\twist T8b DELAY -16ms.dts")
---[NoImage] DelayAudio(-16.0/1000.0)
---[NoImage] return last
--[NoImage] Commandline used: -ignorelength -he -br 496000 -if - -of "{0}"
--[Information] [3/17/2010 7:55:46 AM] Encoding started
--[Information] [3/17/2010 7:55:46 AM] Encode thread started
--[Information] [3/17/2010 7:55:46 AM] Avisynth script environment opened
--[Information] [3/17/2010 7:55:47 AM] Script loaded
--[Information] Output Decoder
---[NoImage] Channels: 6
---[NoImage] Bits per sample: 32
---[NoImage] Sample rate: 48000
--[NoImage] Commandline: F:\megui\tools\neroAacEnc.exe -ignorelength -he -br 496000 -if - -of "D:\Movies\TWISTER\twist T8b DELAY 0ms.mp4"
--[Information] [3/17/2010 7:55:47 AM] Encoder process started
--[Error] An error occurred
---[NoImage] Exception message: The pipe has been ended.
---[NoImage] Stacktrace
----[NoImage] at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath)
----[NoImage] at System.IO.FileStream.WriteCore(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 count)
----[NoImage] at System.IO.FileStream.Write(Byte[] array, Int32 offset, Int32 count)
----[NoImage] at MeGUI.AviSynthAudioEncoder.encode()
---[NoImage] Inner exception: null
--[NoImage] Output from encoder via stderr

[Lyle_JP]

Error for me when using NeroAAC now for some reason. Didin't use to happen before:


This happens randomly with some 6-channel encodes when using NeroAAC 1.5.1.0. I found that by reverting to NeroAAC 1.3.3.0 this stops completely.

The other thing you can try is introducing a very small delay (say 2ms). For some reason, encodes that would crash every time would go through okay if the delay value was slightly changed. Still, it's better just to revert to version 1.3.3.0.

[tebasuna51]

Error for me when using NeroAAC now for some reason. Didin't use to happen before:

-he -br 496000


AAC-HE at 496 Kb/s ???

[pball]

I've recently installed win7 ultimate 64bit and then installed avisynth and then megui. I let megui update then I tried to encode using x264.

When I try to run my encode the normal progress window doesn't pop up and the following is the error megui logs.

[Information] Log for job1 (video, 1.avs -> 1.mp4)
-[Information] [3/17/2010 10:51:25 PM] Started handling job
-[Information] [3/17/2010 10:51:25 PM] Preprocessing
-[NoImage] Job commandline: "C:\Program Files (x86)\MeGUI\tools\x264\vfw4x264.exe" --profile high --crf 20.0 --thread-input --bframes 12 --b-adapt 2 --ref 12 --qcomp 1.0 --me umh --direct temporal --subme 5 --partitions all --trellis 0 --sar 1:1 --output "F:\Encoding Projects\1.mp4" "F:\Encoding Projects\1.avs"
-[Information] [3/17/2010 10:51:25 PM] Encoding started
-[NoImage] Standard output stream
-[NoImage] Standard error stream
-[Information] [3/17/2010 10:51:25 PM] Job completed

I have no clue why megui is having a problem. I copied the options and used x264.exe and it encoded it just fine. I also know someone else on win7 64 who's encoding without problem.
Thanks for any help

[Inspector.Gadget]

Post your entire AVS script, pball.

[Nightshiver]

Thanks Lyle, reverting back with NeroAAC worked. And yes, HE at 496, it's not that hard to comprehend...

[Robertus]

no one know the solution for my problem?

[LDevil]

After last update I can't use One-Click encode function.
MeGUI crashes shortly after starting new job:

[Error] Log
-[Information] Versions
--[NoImage] MeGUI Version : 0.3.4.0
--[NoImage] OS : Windows XP Professional x86 SP3 (5.1.196608.2600)
--[NoImage] Latest .Net Framework installed : 3.5 (3.5.30729.01)
--[NoImage] Avisynth Version : 2.5.8.5
-[Information] Log for job1 (idx, VTS_01_1.VOB -> VTS 01 1.d2v)
--[Information] [2010-03-20 16:39:40] Started handling job
--[Information] [2010-03-20 16:39:41] Preprocessing
--[NoImage] Job commandline: "C:\Program Files\MeGUI\tools\dgindex\dgindex.exe" -SD=< -AIF=<C:\!do.domu\fil\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_1.VOB< -OF=<C:\!do.domu\film\VIDEO_TS\VTS 01 1< -FO=0 -exit -hide -OM=1 -TN=81
--[Information] [2010-03-20 16:39:41] Indexing started
--[NoImage] Standard output stream
--[NoImage] Standard error stream
--[Information] [2010-03-20 16:42:44] Running auto force film
---[NoImage] Film percentage: -1
--[Information] [2010-03-20 16:42:44] Postprocessing
-[Error] Unhandled error
--[NoImage] Exception message: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
--[NoImage] Stacktrace
---[NoImage] at MeGUI.JobUtil.GenerateMuxJobs(VideoStream video, Nullable`1 framerate, MuxStream[] audioStreamsArray, MuxableType[] audioTypes, MuxStream[] subtitleStreamsArray, MuxableType[] subTypes, String chapterFile, MuxableType chapterInputType, ContainerType container, String output, Nullable`1 splitSize, List`1 inputsToDelete, String deviceType, MuxableType deviceOutputType)
---[NoImage] at MeGUI.VideoUtil.GenerateJobSeries(VideoStream video, String muxedOutput, AudioJob[] audioStreams, MuxStream[] subtitles, String chapters, Nullable`1 desiredSize, Nullable`1 splitSize, ContainerType container, Boolean prerender, MuxStream[] muxOnlyAudio, LogItem log, String deviceType)
---[NoImage] at MeGUI.OneClickPostProcessor.postprocess()
---[NoImage] at MeGUI.OneClickPostProcessor.postprocess(MainForm mainForm, Job job)
---[NoImage] at MeGUI.core.gui.JobWorker.postprocessJob(Job job)
---[NoImage] at MeGUI.core.gui.JobWorker.<>c__DisplayClass8.<UpdateGUIStatus>b__5()
---[NoImage] at System.Threading.ThreadHelper.ThreadStart_Context(Object state)
---[NoImage] at System.Threading.ExecutionContext.Run(ExecutionContext executionContext, ContextCallback callback, Object state)
---[NoImage] at System.Threading.ThreadHelper.ThreadStart()
--[NoImage] Inner exception: null

[kthxbye]

With the newest update, when I try to disable MBtree and run an encode, it's still using MBtree although I did uncheck it in the settings!

It creates an .stats.mbtree file, yet does not show it in the commandline. When I open the .mkv file, mediainfo shows "mbtree=1" though. I did not check MBtree in the settings. Any info on this?

-edit- adding "--no-mbtree" to the commandline fixes this problem temporarily, but I didn't have to use this before...

[Zathor]

After last update I can't use One-Click encode function.
MeGUI crashes shortly after starting new job:

I have tried it now and had no problems. But I have used the most recent development version (0.3.4.6). Maybe you can update, too (backup your complete folder so that you can revert back).

[ArcticFox]

In the XviD VFW codec you can change the pixel shape to square, i cant find this option in Megui, is there one?

[Inspector.Gadget]

The pixels will be square unless you explicit select anamorphic encoding in the first tab of the AVS Script Creator window.

[LDevil]

I have tried it now and had no problems. But I have used the most recent development version (0.3.4.6). Maybe you can update, too (backup your complete folder so that you can revert back).

I have updated meGui to latest development version (0.3.4.7), but unfortunatelly meGUI still crashes shortly after postprocessing phase:
Faulting application name: MeGUI.exe, version: 0.3.4.7, time stamp: 0x4ba67a63
Faulting module name: unknown, version: 0.0.0.0, time stamp: 0x00000000
Exception code: 0xc0000005
Fault offset: 0x04bd5ff3
Faulting process id: 0x1070
Faulting application start time: 0x01cacaa8d807a23f
Faulting application path: C:\Program Files (x86)\megui\MeGUI.exe
Faulting module path: unknown
Report Id: 9074c3aa-369c-11df-a038-001bdc0fa5cf

[theshadow12345]

Hey Guys.

Any Ideas why i am only getting half load encoding on an OC I7 920? I am encoding a Blu-ray to MKV and using a preset HD-INSANE on a 2.5 hour long video with a bitrate of 13200.

http://www.hdimage.org/viewer.php?file=u1hmt3rmqpaobaivlpnf.bmp

[Zathor]

I have updated meGui to latest development version (0.3.4.7), but unfortunatelly meGUI still crashes shortly after postprocessing phase:

If possible please upload a short clip of your video. Please try to reproduce the problem with this short clip before your upload the file.

[Jerethi]

Hi all,

I'm having a problem with audio conversion in MeGUI. I am using the latest development version. I am trying to convert a 5 channel ac3 file to Nero AAC. For some reason, MeGUI seems to get a stuck on the pro-processing and won't budge. I don't seem to be experiencing this problem when I am converting a 2 channel ac3 file.

Any thoughts or suggestions on how to fix this are appreciated!

[Lyle_JP]

Hi all,

I'm having a problem with audio conversion in MeGUI. I am using the latest development version. I am trying to convert a 5 channel ac3 file to Nero AAC. For some reason, MeGUI seems to get a stuck on the pro-processing and won't budge. I don't seem to be experiencing this problem when I am converting a 2 channel ac3 file.

Any thoughts or suggestions on how to fix this are appreciated!

By five channel do you mean a 5.0 track (no LFE)? If so I think you have to create a dummy lfe track since the Nero AAC encoder will only take 1, 2, or 6 channels.

[collado]

I have been a GKnot user for the last 8 years but due to its lack of in depth development I decided to start learning to use MEGui. I am amazed the first 5 films i have encoded! I did Casino a 2hr 50min film that was always a hard one to do and MEGui made a great job, admittedly it was smoothed out a lot but the playback was exceptional using the x264 codec in a MKV container...However, I always seem to have problems when i want to experiment with the audio encoding. When i use the AAC codec there are no problems it just with any MP3 i try to make. Here is the log, if anyone can shed light upon it then please do:

[Error] Log
-[Information] Versions
--[NoImage] MeGUI Version : 0.3.4.0
--[NoImage] OS : Windows Seven Ultimate Edition x64 (6.1.0.7600)
--[NoImage] Latest .Net Framework installed : 3.5 SP1 (3.5.30729.4926)
--[NoImage] Avisynth Version : 2.5.8.5
-[Information] Log for job4 (video, little miss sunshine.avs -> )
--[Information] [28/03/2010 19:58:35] Started handling job
--[Information] [28/03/2010 19:58:35] Preprocessing
--[NoImage] Job commandline: "C:\Program Files (x86)\MeGUI\tools\x264\vfw4x264.exe" --pass 1 --bitrate 862 --stats "C:\Users\foilio\Videos\little miss sunshine.stats" --slow-firstpass --thread-input --trellis 0 --profile high --level 4.1 --bframes 3 --ref 4 --slices 4 --aud --nal-hrd --b-pyramid strict --keyint 24 --min-keyint 2 --vbv-maxrate 14000 --vbv-bufsize 14500 --sar 1:1 --output NUL "C:\Users\foilio\Videos\little miss sunshine.avs"
--[Information] [28/03/2010 19:58:35] Encoding started
--[NoImage] Standard output stream
--[NoImage] Standard error stream
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: 712x424 @ 25.00 fps
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: using SAR=1/1
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: using cpu capabilities: MMX2 SSE2Fast SSSE3 FastShuffle SSE4.1 Cache64
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: profile High, level 4.1
---[NoImage]
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: frame I:6759 Avg QP:21.38 size: 27256
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: frame P:63956 Avg QP:25.59 size: 5367
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: frame B:76816 Avg QP:28.47 size: 1334
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: consecutive B-frames: 9.2% 46.7% 22.7% 21.5%
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: mb I I16..4: 11.3% 64.7% 23.9%
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: mb P I16..4: 1.1% 5.1% 1.1% P16..4: 43.3% 15.2% 8.6% 0.0% 0.0% skip:25.5%
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: mb B I16..4: 0.1% 0.4% 0.1% B16..8: 41.8% 1.0% 1.3% direct: 1.4% skip:54.0% L0:37.5% L1:57.0% BI: 5.5%
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: final ratefactor: 22.28
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: 8x8 transform intra:67.0% inter:60.6%
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: coded y,uvDC,uvAC intra: 74.9% 70.9% 39.1% inter: 9.4% 9.0% 0.3%
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: i16 v,h,dc,p: 43% 17% 8% 31%
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: i8 v,h,dc,ddl,ddr,vr,hd,vl,hu: 27% 15% 16% 5% 6% 10% 6% 9% 7%
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: i4 v,h,dc,ddl,ddr,vr,hd,vl,hu: 33% 13% 12% 5% 7% 11% 5% 8% 4%
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: Weighted P-Frames: Y:2.5%
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: ref P L0: 63.1% 11.0% 22.5% 3.1% 0.3%
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: ref B L0: 88.8% 11.2%
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: ref B L1: 94.9% 5.1%
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: kb/s:854.06
---[NoImage] encoded 147531 frames, 30.14 fps, 854.06 kb/s
--[Information] [28/03/2010 21:20:10] Postprocessing
---[Information] Deleting intermediate files
--[Information] [28/03/2010 21:20:10] Job completed
-[Information] Log for job5 (video, little miss sunshine.avs -> little miss sunshine.mkv)
--[Information] [28/03/2010 21:20:10] Started handling job
--[Information] [28/03/2010 21:20:36] Preprocessing
--[NoImage] Job commandline: "C:\Program Files (x86)\MeGUI\tools\x264\vfw4x264.exe" --pass 2 --bitrate 862 --stats "C:\Users\foilio\Videos\little miss sunshine.stats" --thread-input --trellis 0 --profile high --level 4.1 --bframes 3 --ref 4 --slices 4 --aud --nal-hrd --b-pyramid strict --keyint 24 --min-keyint 2 --vbv-maxrate 14000 --vbv-bufsize 14500 --zones 139954,147530,q=40 --sar 1:1 --output "C:\Users\foilio\Videos\little miss sunshine.mkv" "C:\Users\foilio\Videos\little miss sunshine.avs"
--[Information] [28/03/2010 21:20:36] Encoding started
--[NoImage] Standard output stream
--[NoImage] Standard error stream
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: 712x424 @ 25.00 fps
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: using SAR=1/1
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: using cpu capabilities: MMX2 SSE2Fast SSSE3 FastShuffle SSE4.1 Cache64
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: profile High, level 4.1
---[NoImage]
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: frame I:6759 Avg QP:22.11 size: 26106
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: frame P:63956 Avg QP:25.72 size: 5582
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: frame B:76816 Avg QP:29.32 size: 1332
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: consecutive B-frames: 9.2% 46.7% 22.7% 21.5%
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: mb I I16..4: 8.7% 67.7% 23.6%
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: mb P I16..4: 1.1% 5.2% 1.2% P16..4: 42.9% 15.5% 8.9% 0.0% 0.0% skip:25.2%
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: mb B I16..4: 0.1% 0.4% 0.1% B16..8: 41.3% 1.0% 1.3% direct: 1.4% skip:54.5% L0:36.9% L1:57.5% BI: 5.5%
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: 8x8 transform intra:68.7% inter:60.5%
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: coded y,uvDC,uvAC intra: 74.8% 71.6% 38.7% inter: 9.7% 9.2% 0.4%
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: i16 v,h,dc,p: 38% 20% 6% 36%
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: i8 v,h,dc,ddl,ddr,vr,hd,vl,hu: 27% 15% 17% 5% 6% 9% 6% 9% 7%
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: i4 v,h,dc,ddl,ddr,vr,hd,vl,hu: 33% 13% 12% 5% 7% 11% 5% 8% 4%
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: Weighted P-Frames: Y:2.7%
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: ref P L0: 63.2% 11.0% 22.8% 2.7% 0.2%
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: ref B L0: 89.3% 10.7%
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: ref B L1: 95.0% 5.0%
---[NoImage] x264 [info]: kb/s:861.91
---[NoImage] encoded 147531 frames, 30.38 fps, 861.91 kb/s
--[Information] Final statistics
---[NoImage] Video Bitrate Desired: 862 kbit/s
---[NoImage] Video Bitrate Obtained (approximate): 863 kbit/s
--[Information] [28/03/2010 22:41:51] Postprocessing
---[Information] Deleting intermediate files
----[Information] [28/03/2010 22:41:51] Successfully deleted C:\Users\foilio\Videos\little miss sunshine.stats
----[Information] [28/03/2010 22:41:51] Successfully deleted C:\Users\foilio\Videos\little miss sunshine.stats.mbtree
--[Information] [28/03/2010 22:41:51] Job completed
-[Error] Log for job6 (audio, little miss sunshine T80 3_2ch 448Kbps DELAY 0ms.ac3 -> little miss sunshine T80 3_2ch 448Kbps DELAY 0ms.mp3)
--[Information] [28/03/2010 22:41:51] Started handling job
--[Information] [28/03/2010 22:41:51] Preprocessing
--[NoImage] Avisynth script
---[NoImage] LoadPlugin("C:\Program Files (x86)\MeGUI\tools\avisynth_plugin\NicAudio.dll")
---[NoImage] NicAc3Source("C:\Users\foilio\Videos\little miss sunshine T80 3_2ch 448Kbps DELAY 0ms.ac3")
---[NoImage] Normalize()
---[NoImage] ResampleAudio(last,48000)
---[NoImage] 32==Audiobits(last)?ConvertAudioTo16bit(last):last
---[NoImage] 6==Audiochannels(last)?last:GetChannel(last,1,1,1,1,1,1)
---[NoImage] return last
--[NoImage] Commandline used: - "{0}" --q 1 --raw {1}
--[Information] [28/03/2010 22:41:51] Encoding started
--[Information] [28/03/2010 22:41:51] Encode thread started
--[Information] [28/03/2010 22:41:51] Avisynth script environment opened
--[Information] [28/03/2010 22:41:51] Script loaded
--[Information] Output Decoder
---[NoImage] Channels: 6
---[NoImage] Bits per sample: 16
---[NoImage] Sample rate: 48000
--[NoImage] Commandline: C:\Program Files (x86)\MeGUI\tools\encaudxcli\enc_AudX_CLI.exe - "C:\Users\foilio\Videos\little miss sunshine T80 3_2ch 448Kbps DELAY 0ms.mp3" --q 1 --raw 48000
--[Information] [28/03/2010 22:41:51] Encoder process started
--[Error] An error occurred
---[NoImage] Exception message: Abnormal encoder termination -1
---[NoImage] Stacktrace: at MeGUI.AviSynthAudioEncoder.encode()
---[NoImage] Inner exception: null
--[NoImage] Output from encoder via stdout
---[NoImage] ##################################################################
---[NoImage] Aud-X multichannel encoder CLI frontend
---[NoImage] this algorithm has been prepared by: [Aud-X Team www.aud-x.com]
---[NoImage] ##################################################################
---[NoImage] System.BadImageFormatException: An attempt was made to load a program with an incorrect format. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x8007000B)
---[NoImage] at enc_AudX_CLI.initEncoding(Int32 quality)
---[NoImage] at enc_AudX_CLI.Main(String[] args)
--[Information] [28/03/2010 22:43:54] Job completed



I have all the latest codecs and MEGui is up to date. Is there something im missing here?

thanks for any help

coll

[tebasuna51]

...
---[NoImage] System.BadImageFormatException: An attempt was made to load a program with an incorrect format. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x8007000B)
---[NoImage] at enc_AudX_CLI.initEncoding(Int32 quality)
...

I have all the latest codecs and MEGui is up to date. Is there something im missing here?

Work here with XP SP3, maybe your OS can't load audxlib.dll:
/**
* Initializes audx encoding
* Input:
* quality - values: 0 (STRQ 80 kbps), 1 (STDQ 128 kbps), 2 (HGHQ 192 kbps) or 3 (SPBQ 192 kbps)
*/
[DllImport("audxlib", CallingConvention=CallingConvention.Cdecl, ExactSpelling=true, SetLastError=false)]
private static extern int initEncoding(int quality);

BTW, do you know what is the AudX mp3 encoder?. To play these mp3 like surround you need the AudX DirectShow Filter installed in your system (not always possible/recommended).

To obtain standard mp3 use the Lame encoder.

[collado]

Thanks tebasuna51 for your helpful reply. I did not know about the AudX filter. I have downloaded it but was not sure if to install it. I guess I'll leave it in case it does create problems. I was going to install the Win7DSFilterTweaker by Clsid but again did not want to mess up my video and audio codec config, until i know how to use it wisely with Windows 7!

I have not tried the LAME MP3 option yet? I know the LAME is installed so i'll give it a go. I know that AAC works fine, and really well.
Thanks again for your help

regards

Coll:thanks:

[collado]

Hi tebasuna51

I just tried LAMe and works a treat, doing it at 192kps produces a good enough filewith quality sound. thanks again for your help.

Collado:thanks:

[pball]

I've recently installed win7 ultimate 64bit and then installed avisynth and then megui. I let megui update then I tried to encode using x264.

When I try to run my encode the normal progress window doesn't pop up and the following is the error megui logs.

I have no clue why megui is having a problem. I copied the options and used x264.exe and it encoded it just fine. I also know someone else on win7 64 who's encoding without problem.
Thanks for any help

quoting my previous post as to not restate stuff. was asked to post avs and I forgot about this thread since it doesn't auto notify like some forums

[Information] Log
-[Information] Versions
--[NoImage] MeGUI Version : 0.3.4.0
--[NoImage] OS : Windows Seven Ultimate Edition x64 (6.1.0.7600)
--[NoImage] Latest .Net Framework installed : 3.5 SP1 (3.5.30729.4926)
--[NoImage] Avisynth Version : 2.5.8.5
-[Information] Log for job10 (video, 1.avs -> 1dfgdf.mp4)
--[Information] [3/30/2010 9:47:40 PM] Started handling job
--[Information] [3/30/2010 9:47:40 PM] Preprocessing
--[NoImage] Job commandline: "C:\Program Files (x86)\MeGUI\tools\x264\vfw4x264.exe" --profile high --crf 22.0 --thread-input --bframes 6 --b-adapt 2 --ref 6 --qcomp 1.0 --me umh --direct temporal --subme 5 --partitions all --trellis 0 --sar 1:1 --output "F:\Encoding Projects\Nadesico\jpn vobs\1\1dfgdf.mp4" "F:\Encoding Projects\Nadesico\jpn vobs\1\1.avs"
--[NoImage] Standard output stream
--[NoImage] Standard error stream
--[Information] [3/30/2010 9:47:41 PM] Job completed
-[NoImage] Error starting job
--[NoImage] Exception message: starting encoder failed with error 'Process has exited'
--[NoImage] Stacktrace: at MeGUI.core.gui.JobWorker.startEncoding(TaggedJob job)
--[NoImage] Inner exception: null

LoadPlugin("C:\Program Files (x86)\MeGUI\tools\dgindex\DGDecode.dll")
DGDecode_mpeg2source("F:\Encoding Projects\Nadesico\jpn vobs\1\1.d2v")
crop( 2, 2, -2, -2)
Spline64Resize(720,480) # Spline64 (Sharp)

there is the full log and avs file I used

[Anakunda]

Hi I read several tutorials. I want to rip DVD. I don't need to use DVD decrypter. How to make MeGUI to encode from more VOB files while I only can select one?

[mkv]

@dr_sdaa7: verify your idx was muxed correctly. in that case you need a suitable subtitle filter.
you cant "add subtitles" with avisynth. hardsubbing requires re-encoding.

@mkv: check your system for hardware failures. also, encoders included with megui do not use any VGA card...

I was changed my VGA card it's working fine now.

it was hardware issue.

[nakTT]

Good day to all.

Anyone know how can I join two video files (of the same spec) using MeGUI in these to ways:

1) Joining 2 files that has already been encoded earlier (using x264 - MeGUI)

2) Joining 2 files + encoding it in the same task (don't care if MeGUI join them first and then encode or the other way around).


Thank you in advance.
:thanks:

[Guest]

1. Binary concatenate if the streams are compatible.

2. Join them in your Avisynth script.

[nakTT]

1. Binary concatenate if the streams are compatible.

2. Join them in your Avisynth script.
Sorry, but I can't seems to find the option in MeGUI menu.


BTW, does this method works in both of the situations that I gave in my earlier post?

1) With two files that are going to be encoded.
2) With two files that are already being encoded earlier.


P/S: "streams are compatible" meaning I encoded both files with the same x264 setting?

[Anakunda]

Please how to convert DVD contained from more VOB files?
I really dont find any tool or joiner within MeGUI UI

[Zathor]

Please how to convert DVD contained from more VOB files?
I really dont find any tool or joiner within MeGUI UI

The VOB files will automatically be joined if using DGIndex - either by using it manually in the "File Indexer" or automatically in One-Click mode.

[Anakunda]

The VOB files will automatically be joined if using DGIndex - either by using it manually in the "File Indexer" or automatically in One-Click mode.

How joined automatically?
Can you please give me a link to step by step tute for ripping DVD of more than one VOB files?
:thanks::thanks:

[Zathor]

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=112496

Like the D2V creator, if you have multiple VOB files, just select the first one, and the rest will be added later.

[Robertus]

hi everybody, i have a little question

1) with megui 0.3.3.0 how is possible generate .avs file, that it contain directshowsource and not avssource?

because if i use avssource, the video encoded have some problems.

everytime i must open avs file and change avs to directshowsource, so is very boring

2) and i have another question, how is possible to use haali media splitter only for other program, and not with megui?

because when i open a mkv with adobe audition, ffdshow can't open mkv video( i don't know if there is an option in fddshow to open mkv video with adobe audition ), but with haali, works.

but when i encode with megui, ffdshow and haali works in the same times and are very slowly, so is better that works only ffdshow with megui, and haali with adobe audition

i hope that someone know a solution for these two problems.

thanks a lot, bye

[invy]

Can someone tell me what is up with the x264 profiles? I just updated my megui files recently for the first time in a month or two, and now, the '2pass extra quality' profile that used to take 8-10 hours for the 2nd pass (~12x), now takes about 24 hours at a measly speed of only 1-2x.

What's going on here?

[akombakom27]

Hi! I have a problem! I am using MeGUI to rip my BluRays to x264 DXVA 1080p MKV files. It worked perfectly till now. I have update MeGUI (but what for???). Before (core 0.3.1.1056) this took 6-7 hours for a 90 min movie. I have using the x264_dp_ DXVA-HD-Insane profile. The speed and the quality was OK for me. Now, after the latest update the x264_dp_ DXVA-HD-Insane profile gone, and the major problem is, that with the UNRESTRICTED (DXVA) Insane the encoding of a 90 min movie take almost 24 hours!!! I have read, somewhere that this is because of the 0.3.3 or 0.3.4 core and I am not alone with this problem. So I have installed a previous version (core 0.3.1.something) and updated everything except the core and copied the x264_dp_ DXVA-HD-Insane profile to MeGUI, but now I have errors all the time. Even the first pass wont start.

I just want to use the x264_dp_ DXVA-HD-Insane profile (or anything similar) and rip a movie in 6-7 hours again. What should I do?

Thank you! And sorry for my poore english!

[Soliloquy]

Can someone help me with the Audio cutter? What I want to do is to cut out two pieces from an audio clip and join them. I made this .clt:

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<Cuts xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema">
<Framerate>23.975985652770184</Framerate>
<Style>FADE</Style>
<AllCuts>
<CutSection>
<startFrame>2133</startFrame>
<endFrame>31349</endFrame>
</CutSection>
<CutSection>
<startFrame>33508</startFrame>
<endFrame>33744</endFrame>
</CutSection>
</AllCuts>
</Cuts>

I input my audio file, this .clt and then start the task. It says done on both the split and join part, but the audio file isn't playable. Moreover, I can't delete the resulting file since it's apparently being used by something.

Am I doing something wrong?

[tebasuna51]

What is your audio file input?

[Soliloquy]

It is a .wav file i extracted from a .m2ts with eac3to.

Just to clarify...


Audio file |--------------------|
I want |-------| |-------|


Basically, cut out a part in the middle and join the resulting parts.

[Nightshiver]

Why not just use Audacity, save as a wav, and then encode? Lot less hassle.

[Soliloquy]

And then cut at frame_amount * fps? That does sound easy. Not as cool as letting the program do it, but why not.

[tebasuna51]

It is a .wav file i extracted from a .m2ts with eac3to.
...
Yep, seems BeSplit join don't work with wav files.

[Soliloquy]

Oh. >.>

What formats can it join? FLAC?