AVStoDVD Support Thread

[oribani]

wait wait, my friend, the problem is that estimated output size is 4451 MB instead of 4450 MB? Are you really worried about that? It is just an approximation "error"... go ahead and do not mind.

That was my question - I wasn't sure if that was something to worry about or not. OK, so it's not. Great!

(er, but on a side note, the size calculation is still in red because it is larger than the DVD-5 maximum size... if this is only an approximation and 1MB is not really a concern, maybe it should only be in red unless the difference is greater?)

BTW, as a suggestion of mine, if you care about video quality, do not lower too much the viedo bitrate. Around 1500 kbps is really low, even for a good mpeg2 encoder as HCenc. You should move to more efficient algorithms, like xvid or x264 (mpeg4).

Yeah, I'm aware I'm getting dangerously low, don't like it too much, but I want to get these files on the same DVD. I really don't mind using Xvid if that's a way to preserve better quality, but, and forgive the naive question, does that mean I can't use AVStoDVD?

If you want to stay with mpeg2 nevertheless, then lower the resolution from Auto/Full-D1 to Half-D1 or VCD (see 'Preferences'/'Video'). More details in the Help section.

Ohhhh. Really? OK. That's a nice tip. I did read the help file for that section, but the details were more about how the settings operate, but not so much about what those mean as to the quality vs. size issue as you are hinting at here (at least to a newb).

Well, when I'm done encoding on the AUTO setting, maybe I can try Half-D1 and compare the results.

THANKS AGAIN for your most valuable time and effort!

[oribani]

Yeah, I'm aware I'm getting dangerously low, don't like it too much, but I want to get these files on the same DVD. I really don't mind using Xvid if that's a way to preserve better quality, but, and forgive the naive question, does that mean I can't use AVStoDVD?

Oh, wait I'm not 100% sure, but does using Xvid instead of mpeg2 mean it won't be a "normal" DVD that is playable in a standalone player? Yeah, then for me, that's not what I'm trying to do this time.....

[qyot27]

If you use Xvid then it can't be authored as a DVD, just a data disc. Limited, of course, by the particular features and resolutions the hardware player supports (i.e. DivX profiles).

And I've found that the size AVStoDVD gives for DVD-5 actually undershoots the real size of a single layer by quite a bit, due to the size difference between metric kilobytes and binary kilobytes (or kibibytes, if you prefer). Windows reports things in the binary format, but it seems that the size meter in AVStoDVD has the two fused together (it seems to use metric reporting, but the bar fills using binary, or something like that). I don't know if this is intentional or not, but if you adhere to what AVStoDVD reports is the full size, you actually get ~50MB or so of leeway, IIRC. I noticed this because I'd always give TMPGEnc DVD Author 4.26 GBs of data (4.26 as Windows reports) and it would more or less fill up the layer completely, and work fine when burned. I try to give that same amount to AVStoDVD, and it says I'm over the DVD-5 limit.

[oribani]

If you use Xvid then it can't be authored as a DVD, just a data disc. Limited, of course, by the particular features and resolutions the hardware player supports (i.e. DivX profiles).

Speaking of which, what exactly does it mean to use Half-D1 or VCD instead of Auto/Full-D1? Do Half-D1 and VCD still play in as many standalone DVD players as Full-D1? What's the real difference? Is it just resolution size or something more fundamental?

And I've found that the size AVStoDVD gives for DVD-5 actually undershoots the real size of a single layer by quite a bit

I just finished building my DVD with 1500 lower avg bitrate for 5:40 of video and you're right. My final output image fit easily on a single layer disc, so the estimated 4451MB wasn't a worry.

Although I guess you're asking to have more accuracy, for me, I am relieved and wanted to report that my project succeeded perfectly (although haven't watched the whole thing yet, but sampled it and it looks OK... not sure about actual video quality, but it is at least watchable).

[qyot27]

Speaking of which, what exactly does it mean to use Half-D1 or VCD instead of Auto/Full-D1? Do Half-D1 and VCD still play in as many standalone DVD players as Full-D1? What's the real difference? Is it just resolution size or something more fundamental?
It's the resolution. Full D1 is 720x480 or 720x576, Half D1 is 352x480 or 352x576, VCD is 352x240 or 352x288. The 480/240 resolutions are for countries that use NTSC (generally, North America and Japan), the 576/288 are for those that use PAL (pretty much everywhere else in the world).

All those resolutions are part of the DVD standard (352x240 was inherited from the VCD standard), so any standalone DVD player should be fine with them. The part that it gets hazy is that most listings of the standard say that 352x240 is valid only for MPEG-1, but in practice I've never found a hardware player that fails to play MPEG-2 at that resolution.

[oribani]

It's the resolution. Full D1 is 720x480 or 720x576, Half D1 is 352x480 or 352x576, VCD is 352x240 or 352x288. The 480/240 resolutions are for countries that use NTSC (generally, North America and Japan), the 576/288 are for those that use PAL (pretty much everywhere else in the world).

THANK YOU for the good explanation (again!). OK, so maybe that's something to consider for the amount of video I'm trying to fit on a single DVD.

A related question, though... if I create a disc at Half-D1 with a better bitrate, but when viewing it, I use the television's stretch feature to pull the image up to full screen, will it look even worse than a lower bitrate at full resolution? Will it look similar? Any ideas?

Thanks everyone for such excellent help!

[qyot27]

THANK YOU for the good explanation (again!). OK, so maybe that's something to consider for the amount of video I'm trying to fit on a single DVD.

A related question, though... if I create a disc at Half-D1 with a better bitrate, but when viewing it, I use the television's stretch feature to pull the image up to full screen, will it look even worse than a lower bitrate at full resolution? Will it look similar? Any ideas?

Thanks everyone for such excellent help!
With a smaller resolution, less bitrate would be needed to store the image well, so 1500kbps @ Half D1 would probably look 'better' than 1500kbps @ Full D1, in terms of artifacts introduced by the compression format, like mosquito noise or macroblocking.

In exchange, it'll look softer since it's being stretched more than the Full D1 image is*. Even though Half D1 is stored at 352x480, the aspect ratio flags used - 4:3 or 16:9 - ensure it looks correct on a display or in a software player, so long as the software player or DirectShow filters used support the flagging. Hardware players have to treat them the same as Full D1, since 4:3 and 16:9 are the same display ratios regardless of what the video is really stored at.

*using VCD would look even softer, since it has to be scaled even more than Half D1. 1500kbps would probably be more than enough for VCD (I usually do 2000kbps, but that's likely overkill for that res in most cases too), but you'd have to deal with the quality of the hardware scalers in your player or HDTV, if that's relevant. VCD looks quite acceptable on my little 13" analog TV, at any rate. It'd probably look more or less okay on any analog TV, but on digital TVs it depends heavily on the scalers. The only restriction of the VCD resolution is that it can only be stored as 4:3 - widescreen content has to be letterboxed.

[oribani]

With a smaller resolution, less bitrate would be needed to store the image well, so 1500kbps @ Half D1 would probably look 'better' than 1500kbps @ Full D1, in terms of artifacts introduced by the compression format, like mosquito noise or macroblocking.

In exchange, it'll look softer since it's being stretched more than the Full D1 image is.

Thank you again for your patient explanations!

OK, then maybe I'll try it and see how different Half-D1 comes out compared to my Full D1 result.

THANKS A LOT to you and Mr. C!!!!

[8ternity]

HI Mrc.

Is there an way to move the title name in the General tab in settings of the movie? When i put dvd label, it still use the label of the filename. I need to click on movie settings and change the name there. When we put 6 movies in batch and change the name everywhere, i could help to move it in the advanced project settings OR to put a checkbox and we need to check it to use the same name for movie folder for exportation.

What you think about that suggestion?

[MrC]

Hi 8ternity,

I do not have fully understood. Currently the DVD Label can be setup in 'Advanced Project Settings', while Title Name (used during encoding for temporary files names and used in DVD Menu Titles) can be setup in 'Edit Title'/'General' and it is specific for each input title. What exactly do you suggest to change?

;)

Bye

[8ternity]

Hi 8ternity,

I do not have fully understood. Currently the DVD Label can be setup in 'Advanced Project Settings', while Title Name (used during encoding for temporary files names and used in DVD Menu Titles) can be setup in 'Edit Title'/'General' and it is specific for each input title. What exactly do you suggest to change?

;)

Bye

Sorry for my bad english explanation.

#1: I use AvsToDVD to convert m2ts HD movies into DVD FILE export; i use it also to convert 1 to 5 titles. All filename is 0000.m2ts!

#2: When i put in the 'Advanced Project Settings' the "DVD label" name ex.: "THE LAST DAYS"; AVSTODVD export the movie folder named "0000_0" and job2 "0000_1".

I need to goes manually in the "View/Edit Title Settings" and copy/paste the Title into the "General" > 'General Info' and Title name and paste it there, for all each project.

I not used menu for all my encoded projects. So when i does 5 movies, i need to goes all the time in the movie view/edit title settings to put the folder exportation project to get the title of my movie wich is converted.


..Edit:And for the question:
What exactly do you suggest to change?


I suggestion to add the View/Edit Title Settings "Title Name" into the preferences in the Advanced Project Settings OR put a checkbox after the Title Name for using the DVD title has also the dvd title.

Did you more understand with that? Sorry, when it goes too technical, i've difficulty to explain well in english.

Have a wonderfull and happy new year! :thanks:

8ternity----

[MrC]

Are you talking about a multi-titles (single) project or a batch of projects?

If the first, the output DVD files (m2v/ac3) should be named as:

THE LAST DAYS_0_Title_01_0000.*
THE LAST DAYS_0_Title_02_0000.*
...
THE LAST DAYS_0_Title_nn_0000.*

If the latter, the output DVD files should be named as:

THE LAST DAYS_0_0000.*
THE LAST DAYS_1_0000.*
...
THE LAST DAYS_n_0000.*

Thus I cannot fully understand yet... better if you send me the project log file...


About the suggestion, would it be ok to add 2 buttons near 'Title Name' in 'Edit Title'/'General' to import from/export to 'DVD Label' in 'Advanced Project Settings'?

;)

Happy New Year to you as well!

[8ternity]

Sorry For long time for the reply.

I've done another test..

Im just need to wait for batch queues tests to give you the confirmation. I will also try the latest 2.3.3 version and let you know the results for batch queue movies conversions.

[8ternity]

Hi MRC,

im working on the windows 7 icon package and i've got an question. Did you think you can update avstodvd to get a better skin quality for Windows Vista/Win7 users? I've convert some icon from windows 7 pack and quality for 32x32x256 is weird.

If you could had autodetection for windows version and set icon package for windows viata/7 it could be nice!

What you think about that idea?

If you can upgrade to 32x32xRVBA and also offer option to resize also to 48x48xRVBA!

Look the difference!
http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr165/8ternity/icons_comparison.jpg?t=1294469909

I will put on hold my work for icons package for 32x32x256 and wait for your news and if you want, i can work on a theme in DEFAULT for windows vista/win7!

8ternity

[8ternity]

Here the skin preview for the Windows 7 skin theme for the main program. I need to get done the batch icons theme too.

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr165/8ternity/AVStoDVD_Windows7_Skin-8ternity.jpg

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[MrC]

Good idea. No problem in W7/Vista detection. Send me the skin suite to test.

Thanks for the suggestion and great support

;)

Bye

[8ternity]

Hi Mrc!


Good idea. No problem in W7/Vista detection. Send me the skin suite to test.


EDIT: PM SENDED! I send you the URL to download the package i've start to build! Check your PM, and give me some news about it or if you need something else!

Are you talking about a multi-titles (single) project or a batch of projects?


What is strange, with the version 2.3.3 either if in batch or single conversion, it works normally so i had the proper title. So im gonna leave like this, and if i've got another time in the next release, i will let you know with logs!


...would it be ok to add 2 buttons near 'Title Name' in 'Edit Title'/'General' to import from/export to 'DVD Label' in 'Advanced Project Settings'?


Yes, if you ca do it, go for it! :thanks:
8ternity

End of editing: 2h30am here!

[MrC]

@8ternity

thanks in advance for the hard work! I would have tons of users like you!

I will carefully analyse the icons sets you sent me. Take note that upcoming AVStoDVD release (2.3.4, almost ready) will include only default skin and default DVD menu template. All others skins (including the wonderful sets you have already created) and templates will be moved to a separate section in AVStoDVD SourceForge page, to give them the proper evidence and the possibility to add other skins/templates without new official releases.

If the W7/Vista package will be ok, I will add it as default set for W7/Vista users.

;)

Bye

[8ternity]

Let me know when your check it and if you are satisfy! :) If you need more icons, like the balance i not convert it, i don't know if your program use it, and told me witch quality and size you need, or send me a .zip file with the one you need.

EDIT: Just before release and officialize the theme, let me know,i just finished to insatll my template and i will change one or two icons. I will send you here an preview of what it look like and it's verry nice!!

8ternity---

[laeee]

Chipmunk sounds - continued. I have not seen an answer to the “chipmunk sound” problem – last input was on page 84 of the forum. I am new, so I had to wait 5 days before I could post). I have experimented a bit. I have a PC with Windows 7 32 bits, and a PC with Windows XP, SP3. I loaded AVSTODVD ver 2.3.3 on both machines. I have one .mp4 file that works fine on the XP machine, but does not render the sound properly on Win 7 (chipmunk sound for a few seconds, then silence). Any more insight to a fix?

[8ternity]

@Laeee---

Try this:

■ Update latest version of DirectX
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=2da43d38-db71-4c1b-bc6a-9b6652cd92a3&displaylang=en?WT.mc_id=MSCOM_DLC_PF_111SXX02933
■ Update latest driver of motherboard/sound driver;
■ Uninstall current version of ffdshow;
■ Try to download latest version of ffdshow clsid revision
http://sourceforge.net/projects/ffdshow-tryout/files/SVN%20builds%20by%20clsid/generic%20builds/ffdshow_rev3721_20110107_clsid.exe/download

Reboot everything...

Retry!

[MrC]

@Laeee

in addition to 8ternity suggestions, have a look to Help/FAQ/General/Q1.5

;)

Bye

[laeee]

RE Chipmunk sounds: As 8ternity suggested, I checked my DirectX version, it was OK, I use DriverMax to keep my drivers up to date and there were no new updates available. I uninstalled FFDShow & reinstalled it. I also re-installed AVSTODVD. None of these helped. Next, per MrC and the FAQ, I installed the Preferred Filter Tweaker. I changed every option from Microsoft to FFDShow – I got a couple of warnings about Microsoft things may not work, and ignored them. When the disk completed, I used VLC media player (since Windows Media Player did not recognize the disk) and it worked! The filters seem to be the issue in Windows 7! Tonight I may reset all of the filters & be a bit more selective on the ones I switch to FFDShow. Thanks to all for the help!

[8ternity]

It's not necessary a fail of windows 7 but only a better compatibiliy to read hd contents from bluray, hddvd and HD contents. It's a good thing that windows has think about that and had codecs for hd contents.

[MrC]

New Year's gift:

http://sourceforge.net/projects/avstodvd/files/avstodvd_addons

Many thanks to JohnJ

;)

Bye

[8ternity]

Hi Mrc:

Did you check the icon pack i've send you?

[MrC]

Hi 8ternity,

not yet, sorry... in these days I'm working on 2.3.4 release final testing, probably out by tomorrow.

;)

Bye

[MrC]

Release 2.3.4 is available to download (https://sites.google.com/site/avstodvdmain/)

Change log:

- Some bugs fixed
- Added 'Auto Adjust Delay' option in 'Preferences'/'Audio'
- Added 'Auto Adjust Delay' option in 'Title Edit'/'Audio' (adjustment is done during Audio encoding step)
- Added 'Copy Title Name to DVD Label' command button in 'Title Edit'/'General'
- Added FFmpeg as 'AC3 Audio Encoder' in 'Preferences'/'Audio'
- Added 'Fix SRT' routine for authored subtitles (mandatory, at runtime)
- Added Channels number and BitRate check after Audio encoding. Upon failure, backup Audio encoding routine (FFmpeg based) is started
- Added tooltips to Progress Status Window icons
- Added Drop Shadows customization for 'Play All' and 'Arrows' buttons in DVD Menu Wizard
- Added (again!) ImagoMPEG-Muxer to multiplex AC3 and MP2 Audio streams (instead of FFmpeg)
- Moved all Skins but 'Default' as add-on packages at AVStoDVD SourceForge webpage
- Moved all Menu Templates but 'Menu in Black' as add-on packages at AVStoDVD SourceForge webpage
- Added 'Canny_Suite_100_by_JohnJ' (33 new Menu Templates) as add-on package at AVStoDVD SourceForge webpage (many thanks to JohnJ)
- Removed 'cachefile' command when FFMpegSource is used as 'AVS Source Filter'
- Improved DVD burning success detection (ImgBurn log parsing)
- MediaInfo updated to 0.7.41
- Haali Media Splitter updated to 1.10.348.15
- ImgBurn updated to 2.5.5.0

Suggestions and feedbacks are always welcome

;)

Bye

[Fishman0919]

Thank You MrC !!!

[MrC]

SourceForge links are broken. I will try to fix them shortly. Meanwhile use following links:

AVStoDVD 2.3.4 Installer Package (http://www.mediafire.com/?pq5wb0l4gkrl0wp)
AVStoDVD 2.3.4 NoInstall Package (http://www.mediafire.com/?ouvwp4qzmadaafd)
AVStoDVD 2.3.4 Source Code (http://www.mediafire.com/?1mcboh339j4r83j)

;)

Bye

[8ternity]

Hi 8ternity,

not yet, sorry... in these days I'm working on 2.3.4 release final testing, probably out by tomorrow.

;)

Bye

Great, i need to finalised some detailed about some icon i think i need to change and i need some days off to retake some energy.... my backbain is drainning all my energy!..

[8ternity]

Hi Mrc!

I've had an issue about audio has been missing over like the first 15minutes, after that the audio start and it has been a lot desync.

Here the log:

<2011-01-29 01:23:33>
START PROCESS
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<2011-01-29 01:23:33>
PROJECT SETTINGS

DVD Video Standard: NTSC
DVD Titles number: 1
DVD Size: 4450/4450 MB (100%)
DVD Output Setup: DVD Folder
DVD Label: DEATH_RACE_2
DVD Menu: No Menu
Output Folder: E:\DVD-TEMP
Delete Temp Process Files: Yes
Delete Working Files: Yes
Edit Command Parameters: No
Post Process Task: Show Progress Status window

PREFERENCES

MultiThread: 1
AVS Source Filter: A2DSource
AVS UpSize/DownSize Filter: Spline36Resize/Spline36Resize
Video Resolution: 0
Video BitRate Min: 2500
Video BitRate Level 1: 6500
Video Profile Level 2: 6500
Video BitRate Max: 8500
Keep DVD Compliant Video: 1
AC3 Audio Encoder: 0
PAL SpeedUp: 0
Force FFmpeg for Long Audio: 1
DVD Audio Format: 0
DVD Audio BitRate: 448
Keep DVD Compliant Audio: 0
Normalize Audio: 0
Auto Delay Audio: 1
DVD Audio Language: FR - French
DVD Subs Language: FR - French
DVD Subs Font: Tahoma 18pt Bold
Chapters Interval: 5
Use Source Chapters: 1
DVD Burning Drive: F: Optiarc DVD RW AD-7241S 1.03
DVD Burning Speed: 4x
Auto Erase DVD RW: 1
Save Log file: 1
Save General Settings: 0
Unload ActiveMovie library: 0
Adjust ffdshow mixer: 1
<>

<2011-01-29 01:23:33>
TITLE 1 SOURCE FILES
Video: E:\BLURAY\Death Race 2 FRENCH DTS 720P F DVD5.AVCHD\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00000.m2ts
Info: AVC - 5081 kbps - 1280x720 - DAR 1.778 - 23.976 fps (CFR) - Progressive - 1:40:17 hours - 144281 frames
Audio 1: E:\BLURAY\Death Race 2 FRENCH DTS 720P F DVD5.AVCHD\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00000.m2ts
Info: DTS - 768 kbps - CBR - 6ch - 48000Hz - 24bit - 1:40:17 hours - Internal
Subs:
[MediaInfoLib - v0.7.41]
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<2011-01-29 01:23:33>
AVISYNTH SCRIPT
Import("C:\Program Files (x86)\AVStoDVD\Lib\A2DSource.avsi")

Video = A2DVideoSource("E:\BLURAY\Death Race 2 FRENCH DTS 720P F DVD5.AVCHD\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00000.m2ts", CacheFolder="E:\Temp", FrameRate=23.976, VFR=false)
Audio = A2DAudioSource("E:\BLURAY\Death Race 2 FRENCH DTS 720P F DVD5.AVCHD\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00000.m2ts", CacheFolder="E:\Temp")

Video = Video.ConvertToYV12
#Using DGPulldown/HCenc to upsize FPS
Video = Video.Spline36Resize(720,480)

Audio = Audio.DelayAudio(600)

AudioDub(Video, Audio)
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<2011-01-29 01:23:33>
START VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
Encoding Profile: HCenc VBR 2-pass
Target Video FileSize: 4031.8 MB
HCenc Parameters: -ini "E:\Temp\DEATH_RACE_2_0_DEATH_RACE_2.HCenc.ini"
HCenc ini file:
*INFILE E:\Temp\DEATH_RACE_2_0_DEATH_RACE_2_1.avs
*AVSRELOAD
*OUTFILE E:\DVD-TEMP\DEATH_RACE_2_0_DEATH_RACE_2.m2v
*LOGFILE E:\Temp\DEATH_RACE_2_0_DEATH_RACE_2.HCenc.log
*MAXBITRATE 9000
*BITRATE 5620
*PROFILE BEST
*ASPECT 16:9
*PROGRESSIVE
*TFF
*PULLDOWN
*BIAS 60
*DC_PREC 9
*MATRIX MPEG
*AQ 1
*LUMGAIN 1
*SMP
*PRIORITY IDLE
*WAIT 2
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<2011-01-29 02:16:02>
END VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
A2DVideoSource: DirectShowSource
Created File: E:\DVD-TEMP\DEATH_RACE_2_0_DEATH_RACE_2.m2v (4032.9 MB)
OUTPUT VIDEO INFO: MPEG-2 Video - 5661 kbps - 720x480 - DAR 1.778 - 23.976 fps (CFR) - Progressive (2:3 Pulldown) - 1:40:17 hours - 144278 frames
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<2011-01-29 02:16:02>
START AUDIO ENCODING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
Wavi+Aften Parameters: "E:\Temp\DEATH_RACE_2_0_DEATH_RACE_2_1.avs" - | "C:\Program Files (x86)\AVStoDVD\Aften\aften.exe" -b 448 -pad 0 -dynrng 5 -bwfilter 0 - "E:\DVD-TEMP\DEATH_RACE_2_0_DEATH_RACE_2_1.ac3"
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<2011-01-29 02:20:33>
END AUDIO ENCODING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
A2DAudioSource: DirectShowSource
Created File: E:\DVD-TEMP\DEATH_RACE_2_0_DEATH_RACE_2_1.ac3 (353.4 MB)
OUTPUT AUDIO INFO: AC3 - 448 kbps - CBR - 6ch - 48000Hz - 16bit - 1:50:17 hours
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<2011-01-29 02:20:33>
START DVD AUTHORING OPERATIONS
BatchMux Parameters: -arglist "E:\Temp\DEATH_RACE_2_0_BatchMux.ini"
BatchMux ini file:
-d "E:\DVD-TEMP\DEATH_RACE_2_0\VIDEO_TS"
-mxp "E:\Temp\DEATH_RACE_2_0_MuxMan.mxp"
-l "E:\Temp\DEATH_RACE_2_0_MuxMan.log"
-muxman "C:\Program Files (x86)\AVStoDVD\MuxMan"
-prio LOW
-v "E:\DVD-TEMP\DEATH_RACE_2_0_DEATH_RACE_2.m2v"
-vidmode LB
-a1 "E:\DVD-TEMP\DEATH_RACE_2_0_DEATH_RACE_2_1.ac3"
-a1lang fr
-cellfr "E:\DVD-TEMP\DEATH_RACE_2_0_DEATH_RACE_2_Chapters.txt"
-progfr "E:\DVD-TEMP\DEATH_RACE_2_0_DEATH_RACE_2_Chapters.txt"
-chapfr "E:\DVD-TEMP\DEATH_RACE_2_0_DEATH_RACE_2_Chapters.txt"

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<2011-01-29 02:25:00>
CHECK DVD SIZE
DVD Folder (actual) Size: 4440.6 MB
vs Estimated Size: 4450 MB -> 0.2% undersize
vs Assets Size: 4386.3 MB -> OK
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<2011-01-29 02:25:00>
END DVD AUTHORING OPERATIONS
Created Folder: E:\DVD-TEMP\DEATH_RACE_2_0 (4440.6 MB)
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<2011-01-29 02:25:00>
Log file created by AVStoDVD Release 2.3.4
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[MrC]

@8ternity

what about the Preview Clip section? Does the audio play correctly?

;)

Bye

[8ternity]

@8ternity

what about the Preview Clip section? Does the audio play correctly?

;)

Bye

No. It does not played. I need to pass it more than 20 minutes, after that the audio is playing but too much desync.

Samething when i click add to search a video; and play in the open box to preview the movie does the same.

Media player play wells the dts audio track; but windows media player 12 not play the dts audio track.

here the source mediainfo;

General
ID : 1
Complete name : E:\BLURAY\Death Race 2 FRENCH DTS 720P F DVD5.AVCHD\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00000.m2ts
Format : BDAV
Format/Info : Blu-ray Video
File size : 4.36 GiB
Duration : 1h 40mn
Overall bit rate : 6 218 Kbps
Maximum Overall bit rate : 35.5 Mbps

Video
ID : 4113 (0x1011)
Menu ID : 1 (0x1)
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : High@L4.0
Format settings, CABAC : Yes
Format settings, ReFrames : 3 frames
Duration : 1h 40mn
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 5 081 Kbps
Maximum bit rate : 25.0 Mbps
Width : 1 280 pixels
Height : 720 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16:9
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.230
Stream size : 3.65 GiB (84%)
Writing library : x264 core 104 r1683 62997d6
Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=3 / deblock=1:0:0 / analyse=0x3:0x133 / me=umh / subme=7 / psy=1 / psy_rd=1.00:0.00 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=0 / deadzone=21,11 / fast_pskip=1 / chroma_qp_offset=-2 / threads=6 / sliced_threads=0 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / interlaced=0 / constrained_intra=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=0 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=1 / weightb=1 / open_gop=0 / weightp=2 / keyint=240 / keyint_min=24 / scenecut=40 / intra_refresh=0 / rc_lookahead=40 / rc=2pass / mbtree=1 / bitrate=5081 / ratetol=1.0 / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / vbv_maxrate=25000 / vbv_bufsize=25000 / ip_ratio=1.40 / aq=1:1.00 / nal_hrd=vbr

Audio
ID : 4352 (0x1100)
Menu ID : 1 (0x1)
Format : DTS
Format/Info : Digital Theater Systems
Duration : 1h 40mn
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 755 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Side: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Bit depth : 24 bits
Stream size : 541 MiB (12%)
Language : French

Text
ID : 4608 (0x1200)
Menu ID : 1 (0x1)
Format : PGS
Language : French

[MrC]

No. It does not played. I need to pass it more than 20 minutes, after that the audio is playing but too much desync.

Looks like there are some problems in the directshow decoding chain for DTS. What does GraphEdit say if you feed it with your m2ts file?

Did you try to switch from A2DSource to FFMpegSource? If not, try it, but be patient because FFMS needs to create the file index.

;)

Bye

[8ternity]

What does GraphEdit say if you feed it with your m2ts file?
Bye

What does this mean? Sorry... i've not really understand whats graphedit..

I has the version 3711 of ffdshow clsid revision. I will update it and reboot and retry everything. It's not the first time i say that ffshow revisions add trouble with some video and audio issue.

[MrC]

What does this mean? Sorry... i've not really understand whats graphedit..

Donwload GraphEdit (http://www.videohelp.com/tools/GraphEdit)
Open it and select 'File'/'Render Media File'. Select your m2ts file.
Report back the decoding paths that GraphEdit shows.


I has the version 3711 of ffdshow clsid revision. I will update it and reboot and retry everything. It's not the first time i say that ffshow revisions add trouble with some video and audio issue.

I usually use only ffdshow stable releases. Last one should be beta 7 (http://sourceforge.net/projects/ffdshow-tryout/files/Official%20releases/generic%20build%20%28stable%29/ffdshow_beta7_rev3154_20091209.exe/download).

;)

Bye

[8ternity]

Hi Mirc,

I've uninstall version 2.3.4 and get back to 2.3.3. and everything are okay. Samething for Death Race 2!

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr165/8ternity/graph_result1.jpg

Thanks... So it work in preview now with 2.3.3 release!

[houston]

Hey

i got a problem...
I dont get any pictures if i try to preview a track inside of a2d :(
But the audio is playing.

any solutions?


br
houston

[MrC]

@houston

see Help/FAQ/GUI/Q2.2

;)

Bye

[8ternity]

@MrC:

Didi i need to give you something more about the issue on the version 2.3.4? I'Ve try with "ffmpeg", "directshow" and also "A2D"... it's make this to all of my projects and any files in m2ts.

Thanks!

[8ternity]

@MrC:

I had a suggestion for the batch window. Did is possible to attached the window to the other window when we move it to the other window, and when we move the main window, the batch window move it too like IMBGURN does it for the status window.

What you think about that?


Ohh i forgot something else... please wait before release the icons has the defaut one, i need to arranged the contrast on some ones, and re-arranged someones.

:thanks:

[MrC]

@8ternity

So, no luck with Preview Clip using FFMpegSource? That's quite strange, because FFMpegSource does not use a directshow approach. Are you sure you are having problems with all m2ts files?

About Jobs List window positioning, no problem, I will do. OK for icons as well.

Thanks

;)

Bye

[houston]

Hey

i got a problem...
I dont get any pictures if i try to preview a track inside of a2d :(
But the audio is playing.

any solutions?


br
houston

Just thought about to look nto the faq myself ... then looking here and get the advice ... Shame on me :)
But thanks, now it works :)

[8ternity]

@MrC:

I was having this issue with 3 movies on 3, so i've not tester with more of this one. I need to finish some conversion and after that reinstall 2.3.4 version and try a different movies excluding the 3 i've already done.

I've show you the GraphEdit on the movie in question, and with 2.3.3 version it pass like a charm!

EDIT: Theme pack finished. PM sent. Thanks. Hope to see theses icon has the new defaut, i just cant wait to see comments of avstodvd users :) it's just my little contribution to your great work and support!

[leoliver]

Can I use DirectVobSub(VSFilter.dll) to add external sub-titles , when I'm using AVStoDVD to convert a .avi to DVD ?
Or would I have to use another program to add the external sub to a .avi before using AVStoDVD to make a DVD ?
Thanks.

[MrC]

Can I use DirectVobSub(VSFilter.dll) to add external sub-titles , when I'm using AVStoDVD to convert a .avi to DVD ?
Or would I have to use another program to add the external sub to a .avi before using AVStoDVD to make a DVD ?
Thanks.

What is exactly your purpose and your input subtitle file format? AVStoDVD supports directly SRT, SUP and SST format. Just click on 'Edit Title'/'Subtitles'/'Add Subtitles' (or type CTRL-S).

;)

Bye

[leoliver]

What is exactly your purpose and your input subtitle file format? AVStoDVD supports directly SRT, SUP and SST format. Just click on 'Edit Title'/'Subtitles'/'Add Subtitles' (or type CTRL-S).

;)

Bye

The subs are SRT. I'll try the actions you mentioned. Thanks.

[MrC]

AVStoDVD release 2.4.0 beta 110401 is available to download
(https://sourceforge.net/projects/avstodvd/files/avstodvd_alpha_beta/AVStoDVD%202.4.0%20Beta%20110401)

Change log:

- Some bugs fixed
- Added multi subtitles tracks encoding and authoring capability
- Added support to VobSub subtitles (idx/sub)
- Added support to SubStation Alpha subtitles (ssa/ass)
- Added order tracking during Audio/Subs tracks selection
- Added possibility to open background image from DVD Menu Editor to default image viewer/editor
- Added possibility to use custom images for DVD Menu Thumbnails (Static Menu only)
- Added graphical support to 32bit icons using VB resource library (DLL ActiveX)
- Moved all .ico files to single .dll file for Skins
- Changed 'Default' Skin (thanks to 8ternity for new suite). Old 'Default' is now called 'Classic'.
- Changed 'Default' Splash Screen (thanks to 8ternity). Old 'Default' is now called 'Classic'.
- Changed default authored subtitles format from 'Tahoma 18pt Bold' to 'Tahoma 18pt'
- Added 'Menu Templates Path' option in 'Preferences'/'Paths'
- Removed 'Local AppData Path' option in 'Preferences'/'Paths' (discontinued)
- Improved 'Fix SRT' routine for authored subtitles
- Added MKVtoolinx 4.5.0 to AVStoDVD Installer package
- FFmpeg updated to r28671
- MediaInfo updated to 0.7.42

As usual, please provide feebacks and comments about this beta release.

;)

Bye

[8ternity]

Hi Mrc!

I just saw the beta release on Videohelp.com! I just download it and take a look of new exciting theme and give you some news about it ASP.

I can't wait 2min to finished to download it! :devil: :devil:

Thanks! :)