New Version of Avi.net [Archive]

ricardo.santos

30th June 2006, 15:15

Weaver 4

can you change the title of the first post to something more "suitable" to the content of it?

Something like "avi.Net new version" or similar?

weaver4

30th June 2006, 18:06

Weaver 4

can you change the title of the first post to something more "suitable" to the content of it?

Something like "avi.Net new version" or similar?

done.

ricardo.santos

30th June 2006, 18:45

thanks

Jacquers

1st July 2006, 15:15

Just one thing missing from new version: Minimize button during loading of video (indexing & extracting audio phase). Other than that, a really good program.

woah!

1st July 2006, 23:28

hmm so why does this thing access the web? and why if you deny it access it wont load...

uninstalled......

Gehenna

2nd July 2006, 07:26

Would you care to elaborate on this?
What application (firewall?) are you using?

You should not make accuasations like this,without giving some form of evidence.

I have just installed avi.net (latest version) with a Packet Sniffer(Sniff-em) running in the background,and i see ZERO tcp/ip activity on the installation.

woah!

2nd July 2006, 08:30

well i am only going on what my firewall Look n Stop is telling me thats all, and wanted to know why/if this is true.

heres the screens:

http://images.dr3vil.com/files2/default/looknstop.jpg

if i say ok it runs the program ok, if i deny it i get this:

http://images.dr3vil.com/files2/default/looknstop1.jpg

Gehenna

2nd July 2006, 08:47

Its just a localhost (127.0.0.1) to (0.0.0.0) [all interfaces]

woah!

3rd July 2006, 06:02

ok well i dont really know all the in's and outs sorry.. but why would it be such a crucial thing that the app will not load and crash if you dont allow it to connect even locally?

maybe something that still needs debugging?

Jacquers

3rd July 2006, 07:23

It's working fine on my PC with or without internet connection.

avi.NET is still working as good as ever, but the new version is lacking some info that was there is previous versions: Current FPS during encoding ?

Fugdefino

3rd July 2006, 23:17

Working here ok too with decent results. Would like an option to disable packed bitstream if possible though.

ricardo.santos

12th July 2006, 17:55

new version out (2.1.1.0)

iNFO-DVD

13th July 2006, 13:48

hmm so why does this thing access the web?
Don't know, at a guess maybe something to do with the .NET framework, dunno. What I can say is avi.NET is certainly not doing anything dodgy.... The only web links/URL access in my code is the ones for when you press the WWW, EMAIL or DONATE buttons.

iNFO-DVD

13th July 2006, 13:51

Would like an option to disable packed bitstream if possible though.Why? avi.NET doesn't use them. If you use GSpot on an XVID for example you'll see it says NVOP and also the MPEG Fixer proggy will say packed bitstreams but that's just to do with the proper settings of the profiles, it doesn't actually use any, 0% NVOPS. Does that make sense?

iNFO-DVD

13th July 2006, 13:54

avi.NET is still working as good as ever, but the new version is lacking some info that was there is previous versions: Current FPS during encoding ?It was only removed because of the titlebar change, I had no where to display it during encoding. I'll put it back if you like, or if I can find somewhere to display it.

Nrmf

14th July 2006, 11:14

This Thing ROCKS

Thank you for your time and improvements

weaver4

14th July 2006, 15:17

I love AVI.net but their is one very minor thing that I would like to see changed.

AutoGK has a single pass mode where you can set the quality value, AutoGK then changes this to a quantizer value. For example they suggest that you use a quality value of 75% for XviD which I think is a quantizer value of about 2.5.

I have also notices that the XviD codec and the DivX codec allow you to put non whole number for their quantizers.

For XviD a quantizer of 3 I find the quality is not quite good enough but a quantizer of 2 the file is too big.

I would like to be able to put in fractional amounts for the quantizer so I can set it to 2.3 or 2.5 for XviD.

Fugdefino

14th July 2006, 23:14

Why? avi.NET doesn't use them. If you use GSpot on an XVID for example you'll see it says NVOP and also the MPEG Fixer proggy will say packed bitstreams but that's just to do with the proper settings of the profiles, it doesn't actually use any, 0% NVOPS. Does that make sense?

Ok thanks. Didn't realise that.

iNFO-DVD

15th July 2006, 15:26

There's a new version 2.1.3.0. I've added more information in the log file, display window and batch tooltip and re-added the FPS feedback during encode as requested.

Jacquers

18th July 2006, 07:18

Thanx for all the new versions lately. Now avi.NET has the ability to save and load jobs so they dont get lost when you close the program.

Plz bring back thre minimize button at startup :)

nfm

19th July 2006, 06:27

It doesn't work with windows xp x64, to be more specific it cannot detect any codecs, maybe it looks in system32 folder where it shouldn't or it can't read "Wow6432Node" section in registry.

theclaus

20th July 2006, 00:12

theclaus

20th July 2006, 00:14

iNFO-DVD, I would just like to say thank you for putting out this awesome program. I was looking for something that would work for my SAP and AVI.NET has never let me down.

iNFO-DVD

20th July 2006, 08:43

It doesn't work with windows xp x64I know, it's not suppose to.

Plz bring back thre minimize button at startupOK, will do.

I would like to be able to put in fractional amounts for the quantizer so I can set it to 2.3 or 2.5 for XviD.Hmm, you sure you mean 2.5 not 3.5, if I do a movie at 2.5 it goes well over the top with the bitrate, 3.5 seems to give a more realistic amount. Anyway, the problem is you wouldn't believe the amount of people who would email me completely puzzled if I changed it to an input box where the user can enter a 'fraction'.......... To keep it kind of simple I suppose I could change it to include half values, 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 and so on, would that do?

I've added a shutdown option too which will be in the next version as a few people emailed me about this. Lastly, thanks for all the kind words and feedback.

McoreD

20th July 2006, 09:45

iNFO-DVD, avi.NET is one awesome .NET encoding application. I've got one suggestion.

It would be GREAT if avi.NET would not be "Indexing Video and encoding Audio" until the user add's all the jobs to the list and press Start.

Imagine a scenario where, the user has several length source files, ready to convert to XviD. For each source file, user will have to wait until each source gets goes through the "Indexing Video and encoding Audio" as soon as a source file is opened.

How about making it much simpler?
1. User adds the source file.
2. Chooses target file size
3. Add to Job List
4. Repeats step 1 & 2 for more files if necessary
5. Presses Start

Or am I missing something and avi.NET is already acting that way? AutoGK doesn't seem to extract audio as soon as a source file is opened, so it has to be a design issue.

Jacquers

20th July 2006, 10:15

The indexing video & extracting audio part is needed for the preview & getting the video info (time, size, etc) from the resulting d2v file.

If we were willing to risk encoding the videos without preview & using the "default" settings then maybe it could work.

Also, I have heard rumours of an "info only" cmd line option coming in a new version of DGIndex that could make the suggestion possible (but still without preview)

iNFO-DVD

20th July 2006, 11:22

@McoreD: I understand what you mean but I must do that step, I need the information and the preview is a major part of avi.NET.

@jacquers: 100% correct.

As for the point about DGIndex 'info-only' option, that would be great, I've heard it mentioned once or twice, if I remember right I think I mentioned it to neuron2 or one of the DGIndex threads but I don't know if it will happen or not. I hope it does as that would mean I 'could' do a no-preview option.

mod

20th July 2006, 11:37

I think it's planned, but neuron2 has other work to do before, as reported on his homepage.

Jacquers

20th July 2006, 12:27

There is the possibility of using MediaInfo (source, dll & samples available) to get the required info, but IMO DGIndex is more accurate...

Preview: Maybe cutting a short bit from the input file (1st minute or so) just so that the user can see the effects of cropping, adjusting brightness etc. could work? This short bit would also be much quicker to process in DGIndex.

Then when it's encoding time you could index the whole input file.

iNFO-DVD

20th July 2006, 13:07

There is the possibility of using MediaInfoI've tested mediainfo quite a lot over the months and it certainly is not up for the job, I've had many files it can't deal with, not usable at this time.

Preview: Maybe cutting a short bit from the input file (1st minute or so) just so that the user can see the effects of cropping, adjusting brightness etc. could work?I did at one point have an idea to start DGIndex then after a preset time, 2 or 3 seconds maybe, force it to stop, I would then have the information required. I just didn't like the idea of starting it and forcing it to shutdown. It's still a thought.

McoreD

20th July 2006, 15:26

The indexing video & extracting audio part is needed for the preview & getting the video info (time, size, etc) from the resulting d2v file
I understand Jacquers. But doesn't the obvious question still arise: why would the program need to worry about video info (time, size) until the job is actually started?

mod

20th July 2006, 15:36

why would the program need to worry about video info (time, size) until the job is actually started?
Maybe the user would imho.

ricardo.santos

25th July 2006, 13:02

Good job Info-dvd
Glad to see youre back on working with avi.Net
new version 2.1.5.0

audioman

28th July 2006, 19:06

Great Great Great prog

I am used to doing AC3 xvid files maintaining High bitrate and this software rocks
Keep on working on it INFO DVD :)

audioman

28th July 2006, 19:44

Preview: Maybe cutting a short bit from the input file (1st minute or so) just so that the user can see the effects of cropping, adjusting brightness etc. could work? This short bit would also be much quicker to process in DGIndex.

I agree with JACQUERS
The possibility to cut just a part of the movie in order to make a teste

audioman

29th July 2006, 12:22

Hi INFODVD

I have just a problem concerning a dvd I own ( The matrix )
Can I force the movie size to 2200 , because I get a warning error saying that I cannot go further

I encoded the film , it is about 2h10mn with a quality bit pixel of 0.33 and resolution 640 and bitrate 1400
The image does not look so good ...

Can I put a 2200 bitrate because the movie is 2H time

Thanks for your answer

iNFO-DVD

29th July 2006, 15:35

Don't you mean a 2200 size?

You don't receive a 'warning error' saying you can't continue....... You receive a warning information box that asks you if you want to continue, just say 'Yes'.

audioman

4th August 2006, 17:12

Hi INFODVD

What kind of settings do AVI.NET uses for xvid codec ?

Is it xvid original presets or presets you just created for the software ?

thanks for your answers

iNFO-DVD

4th August 2006, 18:15

Settings based around the 'Home Theatre' Profiles for standalone compatibilty.

audioman

5th August 2006, 15:02

Thanks INFO

Another question

What is the most important

- choosing a Custom size for the movie ?

or

- Forcing the bitrate

Which are the advantages and flaws about this two fonctions ?

I must add , Size is not important to me , should I decide to force the bitrate ?
I usually choose 640 resolution with a QF 0.33

Thanks

iNFO-DVD

5th August 2006, 21:20

What is the most important - choosing a Custom size for the movie ? or - Forcing the bitrate Whatever, it doesn't matter. The force bitrate option is there if you need to force a particular bitrate for some reason, I don't use it my self as I like to make my backups to a certain set size allowing me to put a fixed amount of backups on DVD.

If you like to encode to about 0.30 QF then I'd just pick a set size that gave me that, or just over, makes it easier for back up but to be honest do whatever feels better for you. As for the 'working' of avi.NET it doesn't matter which option you choose.

Jacquers

9th August 2006, 13:04

Thanx for bringing back the minimize button at startup. Could you please also bring it back for "indexing video and extracting audio" ?

And if possible some more options for configuring the DivX Codec? Things like setting the encoder to "Balanced", "Better" & "Extreme" quality?

audioman

9th August 2006, 17:11

Could you do the same with xvid codec too in the next release

iNFO-DVD

10th August 2006, 01:14

Could you please also bring it back for "indexing video and extracting audio" ?It already is.

"Balanced", "Better" & "Extreme" quality?Do you think the 'quality gain' is worth it? What I mean is, if I add a higher quality option will you actually see the effect of that when watching it on your TV? I'll do some more tests...

Could you do the same with xvid codec too in the next releaseIn what way? VHQ to 4-wide search?

Jacquers

10th August 2006, 13:46

You are right, I probably wont see much of a visual improvement on a normal tv, but maybe it would be worth it on a high-definition tv?

iNFO-DVD

10th August 2006, 14:44

Well I've been doing some tests, encoding some clips with DivX balanced and DivX Extreme, I've been looking at the frames, zooming and comparing on the PC monitor...... I see not one single bit of difference......

I think it's just another one of these situations where there's another extra option or settings to improve this and improve that, this quality is better on paper, blaa blaa blaa, though in reality, usually it makes no difference.

But saying that, I'd like to see something that would prove me wrong, it would be nice to see some screens maybe and/or some tests that can actually show me that I will actually be able to see some quality gain.