AutoGK resolution 720x0 instead of 720x480

[daytues]

I have a problem with loading one of the files. It was captured from
the DV camera in NTSC 720x480/29.97. Here is a log from AutoGK:

[2007/04/22 11:16:11] AutoGK 2.40
[2007/04/22 11:16:11] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[2007/04/22 11:16:11] Job started.
[2007/04/22 11:16:11] Input file: C:\Video\a.avi
[2007/04/22 11:16:11] Input codec: Sony DV
[2007/04/22 11:16:11] Source duration:
[2007/04/22 11:16:11] Output file: C:\Video\a_agk.avi
[2007/04/22 11:16:11] Output codec: XviD
[2007/04/22 11:16:11] Audio: none
[2007/04/22 11:16:11] Subtitles: none
[2007/04/22 11:16:11] Format: AVI
[2007/04/22 11:16:11] Target size: 4500Mb
[2007/04/22 11:16:11] Custom resolution settings: fixed width of 720
pixels
[2007/04/22 11:16:11] Started encoding.
[2007/04/22 11:16:11] Source resolution: 720x0
[2007/04/22 11:16:11] Source fps: 29.97
[2007/04/22 11:16:11] Analyzing source.
[2007/04/22 11:43:58] Source has percentage of interlacing in motion
areas: 74.25
[2007/04/22 11:43:58] Source is considered to be interlaced.
*************************************
EXCEPTION: No frames are found.
*************************************
[2007/04/22 11:43:58] Job finished. Total time: 27 minutes 47 seconds

AutoGK is not recognizing the resolution right (720x0) which I think
is the problem. Also, source duration is not given. I have searched
the Internet about this, posted to Google Groups, but no luck. They recommended this forum. Any ideas?

[Raere]

Try converting it into a lossless format like HuffYUV in VirtualDub before opening it in AutoGK. AutoGK might not like whatever format the camera uses.

[BigDid]

I have a problem with loading one of the files. It was captured from
the DV camera in NTSC 720x480/29.97. Here is a log from AutoGK:
...
[2007/04/22 11:16:11] Input codec: Sony DV
[2007/04/22 11:16:11] Source duration:
...
[2007/04/22 11:16:11] Target size: 4500Mb
...
[2007/04/22 11:16:11] Source resolution: 720x0
[2007/04/22 11:16:11] Source fps: 29.97
[2007/04/22 11:16:11] Analyzing source.
[2007/04/22 11:43:58] Source has percentage of interlacing in motion areas: 74.25
[2007/04/22 11:43:58] Source is considered to be interlaced.
*************************************
EXCEPTION: No frames are found.
*************************************
[2007/04/22 11:43:58] Job finished. Total time: 27 minutes 47 seconds

AutoGK is not recognizing the resolution right (720x0) which I think
is the problem. Also, source duration is not given. I have searched...
Hi and welcome to the forum,

This is a tough one. The reading of the log points a few things:
- a sony DV avi source
- no duration
- a source Source resolution: 720x0

You may want to verify a few things
- Does your source plays fine in VLC ?
If not check/repair/recapture your source
- If yes, does it plays in MPC?
If not you may need a specific codec (Sony DV) to read and encode that file ...

Once all ok, you could try AGK encode again but until then I am afraid it will not be possible to get normal results.

Did

[daytues]

Guys, thanks for your replies.

Try converting it into a lossless format like HuffYUV in VirtualDub before opening it in AutoGK. AutoGK might not like whatever format the camera uses.

This is basically what I wanted to avoid. I did succesful compressions with VirtualDub/AviSynth combination, but it's a pain (lasts very long and I am not an expert in tuning the configuration parameters as they should be). I wanted a simple solution - making it complex is what I would like to avoid if at all possible. Of course, if there are no simple solutions... :(

Hi and welcome to the forum,
Thanks!


You may want to verify a few things
- Does your source plays fine in VLC ?
If not check/repair/recapture your source
- If yes, does it plays in MPC?
If not you may need a specific codec (Sony DV) to read and encode that file ...

I want to point out that AutoMKV encodes it, although not very well (deinterlacing is done very badly) and Windows Media Player 9 is playing it well. I am pretty sure Virtual Dub will also play it (it certainly played other files from the same source). GSpot also reports good value for the resolution (720x480).

I will try VLC and MPC anyway, just to confirm that this is not a problem. Which codecs do you think I would need anyway?

Thanks again!

[BigDid]

... I want to point out that AutoMKV encodes it, although not very well (deinterlacing is done very badly) and Windows Media Player 9 is playing it well. I am pretty sure Virtual Dub will also play it (it certainly played other files from the same source). GSpot also reports good value for the resolution (720x480).
See also AVI input limitations from the FAQ n° 5.12: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=72679
Quick and dirty: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=694593#post694593

What does Gspot reports for the video? (a screenshot if possible)

Problem seems either source (DV AVI codec), Capture or AGK related rather than Xvid codec/output related; you may want to ask a mod to move this thread...

Did

[daytues]

BigDid, thanks. It seems that, from the FAQ/5.12:
- only DV type 2 files are supported
GSpot apparently reports it's a DV type 1. *sigh*

Any short way to overcome this? I assume answer is no... *sigh*

OK, back to the laboratory...

[Raere]

I must once again suggest re-encoding it in VirtualDub. If VirtualDub can read it, chances are it can re-encode it. Encoding into a lossless format is extremely easy. Just download and install HuffYUV, and select that as the option when you go to encode. It'll take up a lot of space, but it will then be readable by pretty much any program. It's completely painless, you don't have to set a million options like you would with Xvid or such.