Pro Version 1.20.x Beta Test

[jdobbs]

I have released as a beta a version of DVD-RB (v1.20.3) that includes the ability to output to alternate formats such as AVI and MP4. Generally it is meant for encoding for MOBILE devices such as the iPod -- but it can also be used to create any number of other formats. The engine used for encoding to the MOBILE format(s) is FFMPEG, so the selectable types for output is fairly large.

The new MOBILE output in this version SHOULD BE CONSIDERED BETA. As such, it is not being mailed to VIP users until tested to some degree. Instead I'm posting it here in the hope that this thread might become a place for feedback. Labeling this as a BETA version of the software means there are very likely some bugs, so if you're not interested in testing -- you should probably not use this capability as yet. As soon as I get some feedback on the new capability I will update it and send it out to all VIP users.

Also please note that the Professional Edition (including this BETA) only works for those who have a valid registration. So keep that in mind before attempting to download it.

If you are a VIP and would like to test this version, here are some notes that might help you get started:

The file MOBILE.INI is included in the DVD-RB TEMPLATES directory. It is used to load and save encoding parameters as PRESETS for MOBILE encoding.

When you select "Mobile (iPod) Output" from the MODE menu, you will be presented with a dialog that is (hopefully) self-explanatory. You can select one of the existing PRESETS, or create your own. I'd recommend you only create new presets if you are completely familiar with FFMPEG and legal combinations of codecs/file formats.

You can choose (via the dialog) to output to either DVD Only (which will work just like previous versions of DVD-RB), DVD and MOBILE, or MOBILE Only.

After making your selections you just run DVD-RB as always. MOBILE encoding will take place after standard DVD segment encoding (if selected). The audio will be converted to the format specified in the PRESET. For example, iPod video typically uses AAC.

Right now only one AC3 Stream can be selected for MOBILE output. The default is stream 0x80, which is the most common default. You can select an alternate stream by adding a line to the "[Mobile]" area of the REBUILDER.INI file. In this example substream 0x81 is selected:

[Mobile]
Substream=0x81

A better method of audio stream selection will be added to a future version. Also for testing purposes a variable called "FrameLimit" can also be added to the "[Mobile]" area of REBUILDER.INI. It will only encode the first "n" number of frames for each recognized title. For example, this line would only encode the first 2000 frames of each selected PGC:

[Mobile]
FrameLimit=2000

The final output of the MOBILE encoding is stored in a folder called MOBILE in the output directory.

If you plan to play back or test on your computer, you must ensure you have a player that supports the specified format(s). For example, Windows Media Player by default may not play .MP4 file formats (used by the iPod). Apple's Quicktime player does. You have to ensure appropriate codecs exist on your system!!! DVD-RB DOES NOT INSTALL OR CONFIGURE ANY ADDITIONAL CODECS ON YOUR SYSTEM.

The REBUILD phase is not required for this feature, as final output is created during ENCODE, but the REBUILD phase is still accomplished in One-Click mode in case a DVDFILES directory is also being created. It may also be used in future updates depending upon direction(s) taken. Running REBUILD on a MOBILE only encode will not hurt anything -- it will just be exceptionally fast (as nothing actually happens).

DVD Rebuilder shows a status dialog while FFMPEG is executing. If you would like to see the actual FFMPEG command line being executed, you can double-click on the "FFMPEG Visual Interface" dialog's background and the command line will be copied to the clipboard.

PRESETS and/or encoding parameters included in a PRESET can be changed without a need to rerun the PREPARE phase. A change in audio stream selection, however, requires reaccomplishment of the PREPARE phase (audio is demultiplexed into the working directory during PREPARE). Note that double-clicking on one of the PRESETS in the PRESET dialog allows you to change settings. Be careful -- setting incorrect, illogical, or illegal values can result in encoding failure. If you save the presets to a new name, you must exit the dialog and select it again for the new PRESET to show as a selection. Right now the only way to remove a PRESET or rearrange the display order is to manually edit the MOBILE.INI file.

In MOBILE encoding entire PGCs are encoded as a single entity. As such, there is no method for "pausing/resuming" encoding. Please remember that cancelling an encode will stop the current encode abnormally and will very likely render the resulting output unplayable. DVD Encoding, however, continues to support pausing/resuming.

Links removed. Beta testing completed.

Remember, though -- it will only work for registered VIP users.

If you want to help test it, please provide testing feedback via this thread. It is very much appreciated.

Now I gotta go and get some sleep. :cool: Thanks!
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NOTE: FFMPEG is Copyrighted by Fabrice Bellard and is licensed under the GNU Public License (GPL). It is included in this package as an intact executable, and is in no way limited by DVD-RB's registration nor is it directly linked or integrated into DVD-RB. It is used in much the same way as other GPL packages that may be called by DVD-RB. For more information please read the file LICENSE.TXT included in the DVD-RB installation. It discusses the GPL and explains how how you can download source code for FFMPEG if you are so inclined.

[therat]

I'd like to test it out but am a bit concerned it might affect any normal backups I make.

Sorry if this is stating the obvious, but can I install this beta in a new folder so that I have both DVD-RB Pro 1.12.1 and the new beta installed simultaneously, or do I only have to have only one installed at a time?

cheers

[march2006]

version 1.20.0 .. it will work with Prococer and CCE right without any problem. right? For iPOT i dont want to use it. cause i dont have ipot. I just do dvd. So Jdobbs. this is a working version as rb1.12.1 am i right? So i could update mine. sounds good? any problem?

CCE SP2 VERSION 1.0.0.10 worked somehow version 1.0.0.11 wont work with RB could you verified?

[a63548]

This is a very nice feature to see implemented. As always, thank you for all your hard work :)


As for a bug:

Everything seemed to work, but as far as I can tell the audio was never encoded or muxed into the final MP4.


[17:23:29] One Click encoding activated...
-----------------
[17:23:32] Phase I, PREPARATION started.
- DVD-RB v1.20.0
- AVISYNTH 2.5.5.0
- CCE encoder selected.
- "Movie Only" mode is enabled.
- Output in MOBILE format only.
- Audiostream (for mobile) is 0x80
- VTS_03: 2,127,647 sectors.
-- Scanning and writing .D2V & .AVS files
-- Processed 151,567 frames.
-- Building .AVS and .ECL files
- Reduction Level for DVD-5: 100.0%
- Overall Bitrate : 5,756/4,605Kbs
- Space for Video : 3,771,200KB
- HIGH/LOW/TYPICAL Bitrates: 6,054/3,183/4,605 Kbs
-- FEATURE does not require reencoding.
[17:25:50] Phase I, PREPARATION completed in 2 minutes.
[17:25:50] Phase II ENCODING started
- MOBILE Format: MPEG4 (640x360), AAC audio
- Encoding: VTS03_PGC_00001.AVS
[18:26:18] Phase II ENCODING completed in 61 minutes.

Done.
[18:26:18] PREPARE/ENCODE/REBUILD completed in 63 min.



[Paths]
FFMPEG=C:\Program Files\DVD-RB PRO BETA\Encoders\FFMpeg\ffmpeg.exe
DECOMB=C:\Program Files\AviSynth 2.5\plugins\Decomb521.dll
MPEG2DEC=C:\Program Files\DVD-RB PRO BETA\DGDecode.dll
Working=L:\TEMP\
Output=L:\COMPLETE\
Source=L:\LAYER_CAKE\VIDEO_TS\
[Options]
SkinVersion=12
Skin=Teck Original
AudioDub=1
LogFile=1
QuEncHQ=0
QuEncodeType=0
iDCT=0
GOP=0
DCPrec=0
MainMatrix=Encoder Default
LowMatrix=Same as Main Feature
VLowMatrix=Same as Main Feature
ExtraMatrix=Same as Main Feature
HC_Quality=1
ProCoder_Quality=4
ReduceOpt=0
DVD_Label=LAYER_CAKE
DVD_Name=LAYER_CAKE.ISO
AdditionalOutput=0
MovieOnly=1
HalfD1=00
Convert_16_9=00
DisableInterlace=00
ConvertToYUY2=1
OneClick=1
Completed=2
NoWarn=1
[Audio]
Selected=111
Remapping=
[Subpictures]
Selected=111111
[Mobile]
Format=0
Action=2
Template=iPod 16:9 Viewing (640x360) 800Kbs


From D2VAVS folder: (Along with many AVS and FLG files)
http://www.youspookedfelicity.com/uploader/files/2/ac3.png

DVD Layout
http://www.youspookedfelicity.com/uploader/files/2/dvd.png

Mobile Settings
http://www.youspookedfelicity.com/uploader/files/2/mobile_thumb.png
(http://www.youspookedfelicity.com/uploader/files/2/mobile.png)

I chose Movie Only, not sure if that changes what Rebuilder chooses to encode in Mobile mode. Does it choose it by size like a DVD encode? I am just wondering if it will be able to work on TV seasons.

One thing that might have messed this encode up, was that Enable "Output" Directory was not checked, under the Mode tab. However when I installed this version, the Work and Output directories were set up. In the Mobile folder, in the work directory, there is one file named LAYER_CAKE_0001.MP4.

If there is anything else I can provide to help, please tell me. Anyways, thanks again.

[jdobbs]

I'd like to test it out but am a bit concerned it might affect any normal backups I makeThe two types of encodes work fairly independently of each other. If you do a normal backup (without selecting MOBILE) it will work exactly as always. I've done numerous standard DVD backups with it (in testing) and v1.20.0 is the next upgrade to v1.12.1. Frankly the standard DVD encoding part should be completely stable -- it's only the MOBILE functions that are in beta status.
version 1.20.0 .. it will work with Prococer and CCE right without any problem. right? Yes, it works exactly as always. The MOBILE (iPod) function is just an "extra feature" added on. You can use it -- or ignore it, whatever suits your needs. In fact if you read the History for this version you will see that it includes several fixes and improvements for the "standard" modes.
I chose Movie Only, not sure if that changes what Rebuilder chooses to encode in Mobile mode. Does it choose it by size like a DVD encode? I am just wondering if it will be able to work on TV seasons.Are you quite sure it didn't encode the audio? From looking at the directory it appears to have demuxed it properly (that's the AC3 file). The final output will be in a directory labeled "MOBILE" -- you are correct in assuming that LAYER_CAKE_0001.MP4 is the final output. It includes the audio and video (multiplexed). Based upon your selection the video will be MPEG4 and the Audio will be AAC. It should playback on your iPod or player (assuming you have a player capable of MP4 playback). Movie-Only should work fine. The only difference is that movie-only will output only the largest PGC on the disc -- while "Full Backup" mode will encode all PGCs larger that about 15 minutes into separate video files.

[blutach]

First test here - I got no audio either. Tested on PowerDvD 7, Showtime and Quicktime 7.

Using the standard presets and framelimit=2000 (only audio in the VTS was 0x80 - like a63548, it demuxed fine)

Video looks good though.

Regards

[therat]

The two types of encodes work fairly independently of each other. If you do a normal backup (without selecting MOBILE) it will work exactly as always. I've done numerous standard DVD backups with it (in testing) and v1.20.0 is the next upgrade to v1.12.1. Frankly the standard DVD encoding part should be completely stable -- it's only the MOBILE functions that are in beta status.


Great. Many thanks for the quick reply.

cheers

[jdobbs]

First test here - I got no audio either. Tested on PowerDvD 7, Showtime and Quicktime 7.

Using the standard presets and framelimit=2000 (only audio in the VTS was 0x80 - like a63548, it demuxed fine)

Video looks good though.

RegardsHmm... Could you double click on the background of FFMPEG dialog box (that will copy the FFMPEG command to the clipboard) and paste the result here?

Thanks.

[Rippraff]

Made a test run last night in batch mode.
First iPOD, second XviD, different output folders of course. ;)
The first thing I realized, FFMPEG encodet a XviD file in my iPOD folder instead of MP4.

Anyway I went to bed and found my PC frozen today morning, so there isn't much to report.

I'll try again without batch mode today and report back.

Cu Rippraff

[jdobbs]

Hmm... No sure how that could happen. The specification is stored in the project file... I'll look at it.

[blutach]

@jdobbs - here 'tis.

"C:\Program Files\DVD-RB PRO\Encoders\FFMpeg\ffmpeg.exe" -y -vcodec mpeg4 -vframes 2000 -b 320 -max_b_frames 0 -dc 9 -g 12 -me epzs -maxrate 2500 -bufsize 224 -acodec aac -ab 320 -i "E:\D2VAVS\VTS01_PGC_00001.AVS" "E:\MOBILE\V_FOR_VENDETTA_0001.MP4"

Excerpts from my INI file:

[Mobile]
Format=0
Action=2
FrameLimit=2000

Regards

[Rippraff]

The specification is stored in the project file...
Yep, I checked this:
[Options]
Mode=1
OneClick=1
ReduceOpt=0
NoWarn=1
AdditionalOutput=1
LogFile=1
QuEncHQ=1
EncoderMinimized=1
RemoveDTS=1
HC_Quality=1
HC_Matrix=1
SkinVersion=12
Skin=Rockas Original
AudioDub=0
QuEncodeType=0
iDCT=6
GOP=0
DCPrec=0
MainMatrix=Encoder Default
LowMatrix=Same as Main Feature
VLowMatrix=Same as Main Feature
ExtraMatrix=Same as Main Feature
ProCoder_Quality=4
DVD_Label=XXX_DRMP
DVD_Name=XXX_DRMP.ISO
MovieOnly=2
HalfD1=000000
Convert_16_9=000000
DisableInterlace=010000
ConvertToYUY2=0
CCE=3
[Paths]
QuEnc=C:\RB-Temp\Encoders\QuEnc\QuEnc.exe
ReJig=C:\RB-Temp\Encoders\ReJig\ReJig.exe
HC=C:\RB-Temp\Encoders\HC Encoder\HCbatch.EXE
ProCoder=C:\RB-Temp\Encoders\EclPro\EclPro.exe
DECOMB=D:\Programme\AviSynth 2.5\plugins\Decomb521.dll
MPEG2DEC=C:\RB-Temp\DGDecode.dll
Working=E:\XXX_RB\
Output=E:\XXX_RB\IPOD\
CCENew=D:\Programme\CCE SP 2.70\cctspt.exe
FFMPEG=C:\RB-Temp\Encoders\FFMpeg\ffmpeg.exe
Source=F:\XXX_DRMP\
[Audio]
Selected=011111
Remapping=
[Subpictures]
Selected=00111
[Mobile]
Format=0
Action=2
Template=iPod 4:3 Viewing (640x480) 800Kbs
Substream=0x81


Cu Rippraff

[blutach]

@Rippraff = you got substream 0x81 - it exists, yes?

Regards

[jdobbs]

@jdobbs - here 'tis.



Excerpts from my INI file:



RegardsNothing wrong there that I can see. Can you also post the contents of the AVS file? It is named using the VTS and PGC numbers -- so it would be called VTS01_PGC_00001.AVS for the first PGC in VTS 1. Also, could you check and make sure there is a .AC3 file with the same name?

Hmm... I just looked at your entry in the INI file. It doesn't look like an output format was selected... could you select one and see if that fixes it? I'll look at the code and see why it wasn't.

Thanks.

[Rippraff]

@Rippraff = you got substream 0x81 - it exists, yes?
Nice try, blu. ;)
Do you think, I've manually edit my ini and the stream isn't there. :D By the way on most of german DVDs the german stream is the second one (speaking of Hollywood productions of course). :)

Cu Rippraff

[blutach]

@jdobbs - I seelcted custom (wanted to change to 2 pass). It's ticked but the REBUILDER>INI file still shows as Template=iPod 4:3 Viewing (320x240) 384Kbs instead of "Custom"

LOL @ Rippraff. :D

Regards

[blutach]

@jdobbs

#------------------
# AVS File Created by DVD Rebuilder v1.20.0
# PGC: V0100001
#------------------
LoadPlugin("C:\Program Files\DVD-RB PRO\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\Program Files\AviSynth 2.5\plugins\Decomb521.dll")
S01=mpeg2source("E:\D2VAVS\V01M.D2V")
V01=trim(S01,1,182605)
video=V01
video=AssumeFPS(video,25000,1000)
video
There's an AC3 called VTS01_PGC_00001.AC3

Re-encoding.

EDIT: No audio. Showtime's OSD shows MPEG-4 but no audio codec.

Regards

[jdobbs]

Interesting... The AVS file didn't seem to find it. Hmm... it looks like it couldn't find "nicaudio.dll"... let me make sure I didn't forget to add it to the installer...:scared:

[Rippraff]

@jdobbs

Second attempt:
[13:24:18] One Click encoding activated...
-----------------
[13:24:24] Phase I, PREPARATION started.
- DVD-RB v1.20.0
- AVISYNTH 2.5.6.0
- CCE 2.70.2.4 encoder selected.
- "Movie Only" mode is enabled.
- Output in MOBILE format only.
- Audiostream (for mobile) is 0x81
- VTS_08: 1.992.770 sectors.
-- Scanning and writing .D2V & .AVS files
-- Processed 123.636 frames.
-- Building .AVS and .ECL files
- Reduction Level for DVD-5: 100,0%
- Overall Bitrate : 5.099Kbs
- Space for Video : 4.217.036KB
- HIGH/LOW/TYPICAL Bitrates: 6.081/3.040/5.099 Kbs
-- FEATURE does not require reencoding.
[13:27:25] Phase I, PREPARATION completed in 3 minutes.
[13:27:25] Phase II ENCODING started
- MOBILE Format: MPEG4 (640x480), AAC audio
- Encoding: VTS08_PGC_00001.AVS
[14:00:38] Phase II ENCODING completed in 33 minutes.

Done.
[14:00:39] PREPARE/ENCODE/REBUILD completed in 36 min.

File is playable with MPC but sound is missing although it's there in D2VAVS.

Cu Rippraff

[blutach]

It's there in AVISYNTH 2.5/plugins

Regards

[blutach]

@all - I wonder if the FrameLimit has anything to do with the lack of audio mux?

Off to bed here now. Will check in tomorrow. Good luck all.

Regards

[Rippraff]

Hmm... it looks like it couldn't find "nicaudio.dll"... let me make sure I didn't forget to add it to the installer...:scared:
If nicaudio.dll must be on the system I can assure you that it isn't there.
Edit: Nonsense, you have more than one drive, Rippraff... :rolleyes:

Cu Rippraff

[jdobbs]

Yep... Houston, there's a problem. The path is not being set.

Give me a few minutes and I'll update the installer and load it up again.

[Rippraff]

It's there in AVISYNTH 2.5/plugins
You're right. :o
I just checked C: and AviSynth is installed on D: on my system.

@all - I wonder if the FrameLimit has anything to do with the lack of audio mux?
No, I've made a complete movie.
Off to bed here now. Will check in tomorrow. Good luck all.
Sleep tight, mind the bedbugs don't bite. ;)

Cu Rippraff

[jdobbs]

Yes, it installed it in the plugin folder (a subdirectory called filters) just like decomb, but didn't put the path in the INI file.

I've updated the download in the first post of this thread. You can now download v1.20.1 -- it fixes the installer problem and a couple of other minor bugs:

- Added specification for the audio output format to the MOBILE settings dialog
- Fixed a bug where no default PRESET was being selected the first time entering the MOBILE dialog.

Thanks!

[jdobbs]

Off to bed here now. Will check in tomorrow. Good luck all. Off to bed? It's only 8:46 in the morning? Don't you guys have clocks in the down-under? ;)

[Rippraff]

Could you please provide an update.zip for future versions too, thanks.
but didn't put the path in the INI file.
There's still nothing related to nicaudio under path in RB.ini. :confused:

Cu Rippraff

[jdobbs]

There should be with the new installer. In fact I just tested it and it was there. It uses the AVISYNTH plugin path from the registry to determine the location....

Is the DECOMB path there? It works the same way...

[jdobbs]

Could you please provide an update.zip for future versions too, thanks.An update zip wouldn't have helped -- because the error (failing to update the INI) was in the installer.

[Rippraff]

No it's not.
[Options]
Mode=1
OneClick=1
ReduceOpt=0
NoWarn=1
AdditionalOutput=1
LogFile=1
QuEncHQ=1
EncoderMinimized=1
RemoveDTS=1
HC_Quality=1
HC_Matrix=1
SkinVersion=12
Skin=Rockas Original
AudioDub=0
QuEncodeType=0
iDCT=6
GOP=0
DCPrec=0
MainMatrix=Encoder Default
LowMatrix=Same as Main Feature
VLowMatrix=Same as Main Feature
ExtraMatrix=Same as Main Feature
ProCoder_Quality=4
DVD_Label=XXX
DVD_Name=XXX.ISO
MovieOnly=1
HalfD1=00
Convert_16_9=00
DisableInterlace=00
ConvertToYUY2=0
CCE=3
EncoderPriority=1
Completed=1
[Paths]
QuEnc=C:\RB-Temp\Encoders\QuEnc\QuEnc.exe
ReJig=C:\RB-Temp\Encoders\ReJig\ReJig.exe
HC=C:\RB-Temp\Encoders\HC Encoder\HCbatch.EXE
ProCoder=C:\RB-Temp\Encoders\EclPro\EclPro.exe
DECOMB=D:\Programme\AviSynth 2.5\plugins\Decomb521.dll
MPEG2DEC=C:\RB-Temp\DGDecode.dll
Working=E:\TEST\
Output=E:\TEST\IPOD\
CCENew=D:\Programme\CCE SP 2.70\cctspt.exe
FFMPEG=C:\RB-Temp\Encoders\FFMpeg\ffmpeg.exe
Source=F:\FILME\XXX\VIDEO_TS\
[Audio]
Selected=0100
Remapping=
[Subpictures]
Selected=0000000
[Mobile]
Format=0
Action=2
Template=iPod 4:3 Viewing (640x480) 800Kbs
Substream=0x81

Could you please tell me the line, I'll add it manually.
3rd attempt is currently running, should I stop it?

Cu Rippraff

[jdobbs]

For you it should be:

NICAUDIO=D:\Programme\AviSynth 2.5\plugins\nicaudio.dll

But I still don't understand why it wasn't automatically done. I've looked at it every way I can think...

Does the file "nicaudio.dll" exist in that directory? It should have been copied there during install.

[Rippraff]

I've rerun the installer, nicaudio.dll was unticked (maybe because it was installed with 1.20.0), after ticking it I have that line now. :)

Or maybe it wasn't in my ini because I didn't allow RB to overwrite it?

Anyway it's there now but I guess I have to run a fourth attempt as there isn't a way to just remux at the moment, right?

Cu Rippraff

[jdobbs]

I've rerun the installer, nicaudio.dll was unticked (maybe because it was installed with 1.20.0), after ticking it I have that line now. :)

Or maybe it wasn't in my ini because I didn't allow RB to overwrite it?

Anyway it's there now but I guess I have to run a fourth attempt as there isn't a way to just remux at the moment, right?

Cu RippraffNot in DVD-RB right now. It does the ENCODE and MUX all in one step. If you want to test, though, you could add the line:

FrameLimit=2000

To the "[Mobile]" section of REBUILDER.INI. It will limit each PGC to encoding only the first 2000 firames. I used it a lot in testing.

[Rippraff]

Yep, I've read this in your very first post. ;)
Thought it's a good idea to do a whole movie and see if everything's in sync etc. ;)

Cu Rippraff

[jdobbs]

Cool. Thanks.

[Rippraff]

Guess I have no luck today...
I've just tested it with the frame limitations, as a result I don't get anything...
[16:11:43] Phase II ENCODING completed in 0 minutes.

Done.
Edit: Here's the script:
#------------------
# AVS File Created by DVD Rebuilder v1.20.0
# PGC: V0800001
#------------------
LoadPlugin("C:\RB-Temp\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("D:\Programme\AviSynth 2.5\plugins\nicaudio.dll")
LoadPlugin("D:\Programme\AviSynth 2.5\plugins\Decomb521.dll")
S01=mpeg2source("E:\TEST\D2VAVS\V08M.D2V")
V01=trim(S01,24,123635)
video=V01
video=AssumeFPS(video,25000,1000)
audio=NicAC3Source("E:\TEST\D2VAVS\VTS08_PGC_00001.AC3", 2).DelayAudio(,00).amplify(1.2)
AudioDub(video,audio)
BicubicResize(640,360).AddBorders(0,60,0,60)


Cu Rippraff

[jdobbs]

What happens when you open the AVS in Windows Media Player? Any errors?

[jdobbs]

Ahh.. I think I see it. It's that European "," again. The DelayAudio() should be set to ".00" --- arggghhh...

I'll fix it and post again!

[Rippraff]

Good idea, Sherlock ;), script error in column 72
audio=NicAC3Source("E:\TEST\D2VAVS\VTS08_PGC_00001.AC3", 2).DelayAudio(,00).amplify(1.2)
Please count yourself. :D

Cu Rippraff

Edit: That's really amazing, you've found it already!

Edit2: Changing it to .00 gives a playable file with 0x81 audio. :)

[jdobbs]

Ok. I updated to v1.20.2 in the first post of this thread. I also added a zip download that has just the EXE file.

Note to everyone: If you haven't installed using at least v1.20.1 -- the EXE only download will not work until you do...

[rendez2k]

How does the new version handle discs then - does it dump the menu and encode movie and extras to individual files? Does it handle episode discs (so I can put all of 24 on my iPod!)?

[jdobbs]

Yes it does, and yes you can. It looks through the disc and encodes all PGCs that are over about 15 minutes long (except menus) as individual video files. Menus, etc, are ignored by the MOBILE encoder. But the D2V files, etc, are still created in case you want to do a normal DVD backup as well.

One thing to watch out for -- if you ever stop and start over, the MOBILE folder is cleared...

[rendez2k]

Can the 15 minute length be changed? Not sure why I'd want to yet, but I might in the future.

[jdobbs]

Not right now. But I'll add it to the "[Mobile]" area of the INI.

@All

Here's a note, by the way, on the AudioAmplify setting... it is a multiplier of the original volume. So setting it to .5 cuts the volume in half, 1.5 increases it by 50%, etc... I had to add that because I'm really fed up with AC3 steams that have a ridiculously low volume. Careful, though, too much increase will cause clipping on high volume areas.

[Rippraff]

@jdobbs

Haven't tried 1.20.2 yet, but removed FrameLimit=2000 from the ini and re-run encode (without prepare) => ended in a complete movie with sound and everything's in sync. :)

Cu Rippraff

[jdobbs]

:cool: Hey, that's one in a row! We're on a roll now...

[acrespo]

I am brazilian and there are some DVDs without Portuguese audio, then I need Portuguese subtitles to see the movie.
Is there any option to put a subtitle in the video (not as separate file in the container)?

[godhead]

DoesFFMPEG use x264 for it's H.264 support? And will PSP profiles be created (sorry if they are already there as I haven't looked yet)? Could you also mux to the PMP container for the homebrew PMP Player on the PSP? Also, are subtitles supported?

Man I have a lot of questions, maybe I just need to download and test :D

[jdobbs]

I am brazilian and there are some DVDs without Portuguese audio, then I need Portuguese subtitles to see the movie.
Is there any option to put a subtitle in the video (not as separate file in the container)? That may be a while, but I'll take a look at it.

[jikchung]

Can the 15 minute length be changed? Not sure why I'd want to yet, but I might in the future.


Good idea. "Robot Chicken" eps. are less than 15 minutes.