AVStoDVD Support Thread

[MrC]

@jmac698

ok, I will put CC support in my ToDo list


@rendez2k

source title audio track should be DVD compliant (DTS @16bit) and AVStoDVD should have kept it without re-encoding. Instead Aften+Wavi started with 1536 kbps bitrate setting (wrong, not supported by AC3). Have you changed anything in 'Edit Title'/'Audio'?


;)

Bye

[rendez2k]

@jmac698

ok, I will put CC support in my ToDo list


@rendez2k

source title audio track should be DVD compliant (DTS @16bit) and AVStoDVD should have kept it without re-encoding. Instead Aften+Wavi started with 1536 kbps bitrate setting (wrong, not supported by AC3). Have you changed anything in 'Edit Title'/'Audio'?


;)

Bye

Nope! Just left everything as is and hit start! Tried another MKV and it worked fine. Re-tested this one and it failed :-(

[Sir Didymus]

...
You also have to set a flag in the IFO file.

I have never gotten CC to work in DVD. IFOedit doesn't let me set the flag, and ccmux didn't seem to work.

Jmac, did you ever try using AVS2DVD (current release) and feeding it with a m2v file with the user data containing CC information?

I feel it should work!

I mean, if you make a suitable (off line) preparation of the m2v assets, by using the SCC tools, the closed caption information should be - in theory - kept unaltered by the AVS2DVD operations and by the underlying muxing engine (MuxMan). This should also take care of the VBV potential issues raised elsewhere.

Concerning the setting of the IFO flags, this operation should be also NOT NECESSARY, since the IFO files are produced directly by MuxMan, at the end of the muxing stage, in a way that makes these files consistent with the input assets. In other terms, if the m2v assets contains CC, MuxMan should detect this situation and should produce (together with the other files) also suitable IFO files.

[jmac698]

Sir,
Thanks! That's the best answer I've had. I will try again. It sounds like if I use muxman directly I can do it. I did look at muxman but found no mention of cc or user data. I had one hope that usiing ifoedit to set the flag would only be enabled if the input stream actually had cc data, so that would make more sense.

[laserfan]

@jmac698 I've not followed this thread very carefully, so maybe you have reasons for wanting to keep CC, but you do know don't you that a tool called CCextractor will readily convert closed captions to .srt files, which you can use to make conventional DVD subtitles.

[MrC]

@rendez2k

could you please post a screenshot of 'Edit Title'/'Audio' tab? I would like to understand how AVStoDVD has messed up the audio section of that mkv title...

@Sir Didymus

welcome back there, my friend!

;)

Bye

[rendez2k]

@rendez2k

could you please post a screenshot of 'Edit Title'/'Audio' tab? I would like to understand how AVStoDVD has messed up the audio section of that mkv title...


Sure! Posted my settings also just in case. Could the MKV be damaged? I've run another couple of MKVs through with no issue.

http://i51.tinypic.com/35jmsld.jpg
http://i54.tinypic.com/11vr229.jpg

[Sir Didymus]

@MrC
Thanks for the welcome... I have been totally absorbed by some personal and professional duties in the last months/years, but I am still following - in a more or less continuous way - the AVS2DVD developments, at least as a "silent" users...
:cool:

@laserfan
Your suggestion is an excellent shortcut, however IMHO there are still very valid reasons and use cases for adopting CC in the DVD production. CC can be (optionally) showed TOGETHER - I mean, simultaneously - with a given subtitle stream. For instance, for hearing impaired people the CC is an optimal solution in order to preserve the original DVD content, including the original subtitles. There are no other ways, AFAIK, to present simultaneously two streams of subtitles: one - the classical subpictures - based on bitmaps, and the second - the CC - which is based on pure textual information...

Cheers,
SD

[MrC]

@rendez2k

I'm trying to replicate the issue with the sample files in my library, but I cannot. Do you have the possibility to upload somewhere a portion of the mkv?

@Sir Didymus

actually no big improvements in the past months... just some more encoding options and GUI maquillage. No progresses on the authoring side. I'm waiting for BatchMux native support to nested chapters menus :p

;)

Bye

[Sir Didymus]

Ho, ho...
:scared:

Sigh... I think I have to admit very frankly that I completely missed to make whatever improvement to the BatchMux frontend...

I an not in the position to ensure anything... Please consider that the topic is much more complex than it may appear at a first glance...

However, from an old PM discussion, I remind that the pending relevant improvements, from the authoring support side, are:

1. To save the BatchMux echo into a log file instead of using the stdout
2. To add audio/subs submenus for the language selection
3. To add chapters submenus, in order to select the chapters

Is the above list still complete?

Cheers,
SD

[rendez2k]

Whats the best way to make a sample of an MKV? And how long would you need?

[MrC]

@Sir Didymus

I'm sure the topic is absolutely complex and I know (and appreciate) the scrupulous way you have developed BatchMux. No hurry, take your time, when the update will be ready, we will be here. ;) And, sure, from my side the list is complete. I don't know if other users would require anything else... :)

@rendez2k

I would use Avidemux:

- load the mkv
- trim the first minute
- select Copy Video and Audio (default)
- select MKV as output format
- save

Avidemux could eventually fix mkv muxing errors (if any).

;)

Bye

[rendez2k]

@Sir Didymus

I'm sure the topic is absolutely complex and I know (and appreciate) the scrupulous way you have developed BatchMux. No hurry, take your time, when the update will be ready, we will be here. ;) And, sure, from my side the list is complete. I don't know if other users would require anything else... :)

@rendez2k

I would use Avidemux:

- load the mkv
- trim the first minute
- select Copy Video and Audio (default)
- select MKV as output format
- save

Avidemux could eventually fix mkv muxing errors (if any).

;)

Bye

Well, Avidemux also failed (just an unspecified error when saving). So, I used mkvmerge and that worked OK. I retested the sample and that still failed with AVStoDVD.....

http://www.mediafire.com/?98hq976w3bwugn2

[8ternity]

Im Back after two weeks.
Just change all my pc!

Hope to continue and see differences! Back with a 6 cores, new motherboard, 16gb ddr3!

[shreeit]

I got .mkv file made from BD. The DAR is 2.353. When I convert to DVD program change DAR to 16:9. Is it possible to keep DAR 2.353?

Thanks,

Shreeit

[MrC]

@rendez2k

thanks, I will test the sample ASAP

@shreeit

2.353 DAR is not DVD compliant.

;)

Bye

[MrC]

@rendez2k

bug found, it is releated to the combination of PAL-SpeedUp and DTS track. Next release will fix it. Now, as workaround, go to 'Preferences'/'Audio' and toggle off 'Keep AC3/DTS/MP2 DVD Compliant Audio', save as default and restart your project.

;)

Bye

[rendez2k]

@rendez2k

bug found, it is releated to the combination of PAL-SpeedUp and DTS track. Next release will fix it. Now, as workaround, go to 'Preferences'/'Audio' and toggle off 'Keep AC3/DTS/MP2 DVD Compliant Audio', save as default and restart your project.

;)

Bye

Thanks!

[jmac698]

@laserfan
I have no interest in reading the CC whatsoever :) I wanted to create a known test signal for experimenting with VBI capture...

[Shablagoo]

Hello there. I'm frustrated. I keep getting the "output video duration shorter than expected" error and I don't know why. As soon as I get the error, I choose not to continue, who would?, and I click 'no' which aborts the whole thing. I'm working with an MKV file, but I've also gotten the error with an mp4 video. Here's the log.

<10/28/2011 11:05:19 AM>
START PROCESS
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<10/28/2011 11:05:19 AM>
PROJECT SETTINGS

DVD Video Standard: NTSC
DVD Titles number: 1
DVD Size: 8100/8100 MB (100%)
DVD Output Setup: Burn DVD
DVD Label: Biutiful
DVD Menu: No Menu
Output Folder: C:\Users\Alex\Desktop\AVStoDVD\OUTPUT
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: Lanczos4Resize/Spline64Resize
Video Resolution: 0
Video BitRate Min: 2500
Video BitRate Level 1: 6500
Video Profile Level 2: 4500
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: 192
Keep DVD Compliant Audio: 1
Normalize Audio: 0
Auto Delay Audio: 1
DVD Audio Language (Primary): EN - English
DVD Audio Language (Secondary): EN - English
DVD Subs Language (Primary): EN - English
DVD Subs Language (Secondary): EN - English
DVD Subs Font: Tahoma 18pt (255,255,255)
Chapters Interval: 5
Use Source Chapters: 1
DVD Burning Drive: E: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-T20L NC08
DVD Burning Speed: 4x
Auto Erase DVD RW: 1
Save Log file: 1
Display errors messages: 1
Unload ActiveMovie library: 0
Adjust ffdshow mixer: 1
Save General Settings: 0
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<10/28/2011 11:05:19 AM>
TITLE 1 SOURCE FILES
Video: F:\Cinematic Adventures\Biutiful 2010 720p BRRip x264 RmD (HDScene Release)\Biutiful 2010 720p BRRip x264 RmD (HDScene Release).mkv
Info: AVC - 2010 kbps - 1280x696 - DAR 1.839 - 23.976 fps (CFR) - Progressive - 2:28:09 hours - 213124 frames
Audio 1: F:\Cinematic Adventures\Biutiful 2010 720p BRRip x264 RmD (HDScene Release)\Biutiful 2010 720p BRRip x264 RmD (HDScene Release).mkv
Info: AAC LC - 0 kbps - CBR - 6 ch - 48000 Hz - 2:28:09 hours (0 ms delay) - Internal
[MediaInfoLib - v0.7.47]
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<10/28/2011 11:05:19 AM>
AVISYNTH SCRIPT
Import("C:\Program Files\AVStoDVD\Lib\A2DSource.avsi")

Video = A2DVideoSource("F:\Cinematic Adventures\Biutiful 2010 720p BRRip x264 RmD (HDScene Release)\Biutiful 2010 720p BRRip x264 RmD (HDScene Release).mkv", CacheFolder="C:\Users\Alex\Desktop\AVStoDVD\TEMP", FrameRate=23.976, VFR=false)
# Audio is frameserved by AviSynth just for Preview and Edit purposes.
Audio = A2DAudioSource("F:\Cinematic Adventures\Biutiful 2010 720p BRRip x264 RmD (HDScene Release)\Biutiful 2010 720p BRRip x264 RmD (HDScene Release).mkv", CacheFolder="C:\Users\Alex\Desktop\AVStoDVD\TEMP")

Video = Video.ConvertToYV12
#Using DGPulldown/HCenc to upsize FPS
Video = Video.AddBorders(0,12,0,12)
Video = Video.Spline64Resize(720,480)

AudioDub(Video, Audio)
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<10/28/2011 11:05:19 AM>
START VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
Encoding Profile: QuEnc CBR 1-pass
Target Video FileSize: 7384.7 MB
QuEnc Parameters: -i "C:\Users\Alex\Desktop\AVStoDVD\TEMP\Biutiful_0_Biutiful 2010 720p BRRip x264 RmD (HDScene Release)_1.avs" -o "F:\Cinematic Adventures\Biutiful_0_Biutiful 2010 720p BRRip x264 RmD (HDScene Release).m2v" -b 6969 -1 -hq -novbr -scene -trell -aspectratio 16:9 -nointerlaced -mpeg2mux noaudio -dc 10 -priority 5 -auto -close
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<10/28/2011 3:01:32 PM>
END VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
A2DVideoSource: FFmpegSource2 (cache off)
Created File: F:\Cinematic Adventures\Biutiful_0_Biutiful 2010 720p BRRip x264 RmD (HDScene Release).m2v (4096 MB)
OUTPUT VIDEO INFO: MPEG-2 Video - 7027 kbps - 720x480 - DAR 1.778 - 23.976 fps (CFR) - Progressive - 1:22:05 hours - 118095 frames
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<10/28/2011 3:01:32 PM>
START PULLDOWN OPERATIONS
DGPulldown Parameters: "F:\Cinematic Adventures\Biutiful_0_Biutiful 2010 720p BRRip x264 RmD (HDScene Release).m2v" -srcfps 23.976 -destfps 29.97 -inplace -tff
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<10/28/2011 3:10:01 PM>
END PULLDOWN OPERATIONS
DGPulldown executed on File: F:\Cinematic Adventures\Biutiful_0_Biutiful 2010 720p BRRip x264 RmD (HDScene Release).m2v (4096 MB)
OUTPUT VIDEO INFO: MPEG-2 Video - 7020 kbps - 720x480 - DAR 1.778 - 23.976 fps (CFR) - Progressive (2:3 Pulldown) - 1:22:10 hours - 118211 frames
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<10/28/2011 4:11:28 PM>
CHECK LOG FILE <C:\USERS\ALEX\DESKTOP\AVSTODVD\OUTPUT\BIUTIFUL_0.LOG> FOR MORE INFO.
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<10/28/2011 4:11:33 PM>
Log file created by AVStoDVD Release 2.4.1
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[whiskey]

Hi got movie in mkv plus separate subs in two files idx and sup (if not mistaken) I can add them in program but end result on dvd is horrible, subs wont fit on screen they appear in bottom right corner (cut off) and have blue color with white outline. Same thing happened with totally other movie that had subs in same external format, no clue what to do :S

[MrC]

@Shablagoo and whiskey

before going forward with troubleshooting, where did you get the mkv you are trying to convert?

;)

Bye

[Marvel]

@rendez2k

bug found, it is releated to the combination of PAL-SpeedUp and DTS track. Next release will fix it. Now, as workaround, go to 'Preferences'/'Audio' and toggle off 'Keep AC3/DTS/MP2 DVD Compliant Audio', save as default and restart your project.

;)

Bye

hmm I've been having countless audio failed errors since installing and no matter how many different setting setups I try I couldn't figure it out! I use the pal speed up function and use mkvs usually with dts audio. I wonder if this has been my issue :D

[jmac698]

MrC,
Regarding the feature request for CC, I found two tools which do this and at least one has source. It seems compatible with muxman as well. I haven't tried the methods yet but I can tell you if they work; in that case you have some simple binaries you can just call from your GUI and it's done. Should be simple.

[MrC]

@jmac698

ok, let me know your progresses

;)

Bye

[8ternity]

Hi Mrc,

Can you plan in to do list to save batch process when you save the current project? I had sometimes for some reasons to reboot computer in remote and i want to save batch but doesnt supported yet.

Also, the magnetic suggestion for the batch windows ;-) *Already replied that you put in to do list*

Thanks :-)

[MrC]

Hi Mrc,

Can you plan in to do list to save batch process when you save the current project? I had sometimes for some reasons to reboot computer in remote and i want to save batch but doesnt supported yet.



Ok, another item in the ToDo list

;)

Bye

[rippn]

Having an issue when trying to create a dvd from 2 separate xvids. Here are my logs. I have tried with different xvids and different numbers of xvids with the same issue. Any help would be appreciated.


<11/12/2011 2:14:19 AM>
START PROCESS
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<11/12/2011 2:14:19 AM>
PROJECT SETTINGS

DVD Video Standard: NTSC
DVD Titles number: 2
DVD Size: 4450/4450 MB (100%)
DVD Output Setup: ISO UDF Image
DVD Label: SOA_S4_D1
DVD Menu: Motion Menu
Output Folder: D:
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: Lanczos4Resize/Spline64Resize
Video Resolution: 0
Video BitRate Min: 2500
Video BitRate Level 1: 8500
Video Profile Level 2: 8500
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: 192
Keep DVD Compliant Audio: 1
Normalize Audio: 0
Auto Delay Audio: 1
DVD Audio Language (Primary): EN - English
DVD Audio Language (Secondary): EN - English
DVD Subs Language (Primary): EN - English
DVD Subs Language (Secondary): EN - English
DVD Subs Font: Agency FB 16pt (255,255,255)
Chapters Interval: 5
Use Source Chapters: 1
DVD Burning Drive: F: TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S203N SB02
DVD Burning Speed: 8x
Auto Erase DVD RW: 1
Save Log file: 1
Display errors messages: 1
Unload ActiveMovie library: 0
Adjust ffdshow mixer: 1
Save General Settings: 1
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<11/12/2011 2:14:19 AM>
TITLE 1 SOURCE FILES
Video: M:\!Sons of Anarchy\Season 4\401 - Out.avi
Info: XviD - 1141 kbps - 624x352 - DAR 1.773 - 23.976 fps (CFR) - Progressive - 59:04 minutes - 84992 frames
Audio 1: M:\!Sons of Anarchy\Season 4\401 - Out.avi
Info: MPEG-1 Audio layer 3 - 147 kbps - VBR - 2 ch - 48000 Hz - 59:04 minutes (0 ms delay) - Internal
[MediaInfoLib - v0.7.47]
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<11/12/2011 2:14:19 AM>
AVISYNTH SCRIPT
Import("C:\Program Files (x86)\AVStoDVD\Lib\A2DSource.avsi")

Video = A2DVideoSource("M:\!Sons of Anarchy\Season 4\401 - Out.avi", CacheFolder="D:\Temp", FrameRate=23.976, VFR=false)
Audio = A2DAudioSource("M:\!Sons of Anarchy\Season 4\401 - Out.avi", CacheFolder="D:\Temp")

Video = Video.ConvertToYV12
#Using DGPulldown/HCenc to upsize FPS
Video = Video.Lanczos4Resize(720,480,0,0,0,-0)

Audio = Audio.EnsureVBRMP3Sync()

AudioDub(Video, Audio)
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<11/12/2011 2:14:22 AM>
TITLE 1 AVISYNTH FRAMESERVING CHECK
Check passed successfully.
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<11/12/2011 2:14:22 AM>
START VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
Encoding Profile: HCenc VBR 2-pass
Target Video FileSize: 2337.4 MB
HCenc Parameters: -ini "D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_01_401 - Out.HCenc.ini"
HCenc ini file:
*INFILE D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_01_401 - Out_1.avs
*AVSRELOAD
*OUTFILE D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_01_401 - Out.m2v
*LOGFILE D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_01_401 - Out.HCenc.log
*MAXBITRATE 9000
*BITRATE 5531
*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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<11/12/2011 2:39:11 AM>
END VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
A2DVideoSource: DirectShowSource
Created File: D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_01_401 - Out.m2v (2337.8 MB)
OUTPUT VIDEO INFO: MPEG-2 Video - 5571 kbps - 720x480 - DAR 1.778 - 23.976 fps (CFR) - Progressive (2:3 Pulldown) - 59:04 minutes - 84992 frames
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<11/12/2011 2:39:11 AM>
START AUDIO ENCODING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
Wavi+Aften Parameters: "D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_01_401 - Out_1.avs" - | "C:\Program Files (x86)\AVStoDVD\Aften\aften.exe" -b 192 -pad 0 -dynrng 5 -bwfilter 0 - "D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_01_401 - Out_1.ac3"
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<11/12/2011 2:40:15 AM>
END AUDIO ENCODING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
A2DAudioSource: DirectShowSource
Created File: D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_01_401 - Out_1.ac3 (81.1 MB)
OUTPUT AUDIO INFO: AC3 - 192 kbps - CBR - 2 ch - 48000 Hz - 16 bit - 59:04 minutes (0 ms delay)
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<11/12/2011 2:40:15 AM>
TITLE 2 SOURCE FILES
Video: M:\!Sons of Anarchy\Season 4\402 - Booster.avi
Info: XviD - 905 kbps - 624x352 - DAR 1.773 - 23.976 fps (CFR) - Progressive - 46:52 minutes - 67435 frames
Audio 1: M:\!Sons of Anarchy\Season 4\402 - Booster.avi
Info: MPEG-1 Audio layer 3 - 128 kbps - VBR - 2 ch - 48000 Hz - 46:52 minutes (0 ms delay) - Internal
[MediaInfoLib - v0.7.47]
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<11/12/2011 2:40:15 AM>
AVISYNTH SCRIPT
Import("C:\Program Files (x86)\AVStoDVD\Lib\A2DSource.avsi")

Video = A2DVideoSource("M:\!Sons of Anarchy\Season 4\402 - Booster.avi", CacheFolder="D:\Temp", FrameRate=23.976, VFR=false)
Audio = A2DAudioSource("M:\!Sons of Anarchy\Season 4\402 - Booster.avi", CacheFolder="D:\Temp")

Video = Video.ConvertToYV12
#Using DGPulldown/HCenc to upsize FPS
Video = Video.Lanczos4Resize(720,480,0,0,0,-0)

Audio = Audio.EnsureVBRMP3Sync()

AudioDub(Video, Audio)
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<11/12/2011 2:40:18 AM>
TITLE 2 AVISYNTH FRAMESERVING CHECK
Check passed successfully.
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<11/12/2011 2:40:18 AM>
START VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
Encoding Profile: HCenc VBR 2-pass
Target Video FileSize: 1854.7 MB
HCenc Parameters: -ini "D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_02_402 - Booster.HCenc.ini"
HCenc ini file:
*INFILE D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_02_402 - Booster_1.avs
*AVSRELOAD
*OUTFILE D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_02_402 - Booster.m2v
*LOGFILE D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_02_402 - Booster.HCenc.log
*MAXBITRATE 9000
*BITRATE 5531
*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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<11/12/2011 3:00:07 AM>
END VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
A2DVideoSource: DirectShowSource
Created File: D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_02_402 - Booster.m2v (1854.9 MB)
OUTPUT VIDEO INFO: MPEG-2 Video - 5571 kbps - 720x480 - DAR 1.778 - 23.976 fps (CFR) - Progressive (2:3 Pulldown) - 46:52 minutes - 67433 frames
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<11/12/2011 3:00:07 AM>
START AUDIO ENCODING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
Wavi+Aften Parameters: "D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_02_402 - Booster_1.avs" - | "C:\Program Files (x86)\AVStoDVD\Aften\aften.exe" -b 192 -pad 0 -dynrng 5 -bwfilter 0 - "D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_02_402 - Booster_1.ac3"
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<11/12/2011 3:00:37 AM>
END AUDIO ENCODING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
A2DAudioSource: DirectShowSource
Created File: D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_02_402 - Booster_1.ac3 (64.4 MB)
OUTPUT AUDIO INFO: AC3 - 192 kbps - CBR - 2 ch - 48000 Hz - 16 bit - 46:52 minutes (0 ms delay)
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<11/12/2011 3:00:37 AM>
START DVD MENU BUILDING OPERATIONS
DVD Menu settings:
Style: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1
Titles Format: 1
Template: Menu in Black
Max Titles Page: 4
Enable Play All: 1
Force Play All: 0
Background Audio: 0
Max Thumbs Row: 2
Thumb Image Source: 0
Thumb Frame Position: 10%
HL Frame Format: 0
HL Selection Color: 8
HL Play Color: 3
Menu Video BitRate: 6000 kbps
Motion Menu Duration: 15 seconds
Thumb Drop Shadow: 2
Play All Shadow: 2
Arrows Shadow: 0
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<11/12/2011 3:01:10 AM>
END DVD MENU BUILDING OPERATIONS
Created File (Menu Page 1): D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_MenuPage1.m2v (0 MB)
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<11/12/2011 3:01:10 AM>
START DVD AUTHORING OPERATIONS
BatchMux Parameters: -arglist "D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_BatchMux.ini"
BatchMux ini file:
-d "D:\SOA_S4_D1_0\VIDEO_TS"
-mxp "D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_MuxMan.mxp"
-l "D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_MuxMan.log"
-muxman "C:\Program Files (x86)\AVStoDVD\MuxMan"
-prio LOW
-palette "D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Palette.txt"
-v "D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_01_401 - Out.m2v"
-vidmode LB
-a1 "D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_01_401 - Out_1.ac3"
-a1lang en
-cellfr "D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_01_401 - Out_Chapters.txt"
-progfr "D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_01_401 - Out_Chapters.txt"
-chapfr "D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_01_401 - Out_Chapters.txt"
-SEG2v "D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_02_402 - Booster.m2v"
-SEG2vidmode LB
-SEG2a1 "D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_02_402 - Booster_1.ac3"
-SEG2a1lang en
-SEG2cellfr "D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_02_402 - Booster_Chapters.txt"
-SEG2progfr "D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_02_402 - Booster_Chapters.txt"
-SEG2chapfr "D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_02_402 - Booster_Chapters.txt"
-SEG3v "D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_MenuPage1.m2v"
-SEG3vidmode LB
-SEG3s1 "D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Menu.sst"
-SEG3s1dmode WIDE_LB
-SEG3hlmnu "D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_MenuPage1_Buttons.mnu"
-SEG3hlcsm "D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_HighlightScheme.csm
-hcn "D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_BatchMux.hcn"
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<11/12/2011 3:01:30 AM>
Process aborted during DVD AUTHORING operations!

Check following files for more details:

AVStoDVD log file <D:\SOA_S4_D1_0.log>
BatchMux log file <D:\SOA_S4_D1_0_BatchMux.log>
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<11/12/2011 3:01:33 AM>
Log file created by AVStoDVD Release 2.4.1
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BatchMux version --> 1.3
Destination Folder --> D:\SOA_S4_D1_0\VIDEO_TS
MuxMan Script File --> D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_MuxMan.mxp
MuxMan Log String --> -l "D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_MuxMan.log"
Folder of the MuxMan executable --> C:\Program Files (x86)\AVStoDVD\MuxMan
Check presence of MuxMan.exe --> PASSED
Palette File --> D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Palette.txt
Default Palette --> SUCCESSFULLY REDEFINED
Segment #1 - Video File #1 --> D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_01_401 - Out.m2v
Checking asset for importing as --> M2V, M1V, MPV
Video Coding Mode --> MPEG-2
Video Resolution (Nominal) --> (720x480)
MPEG-2 Aspect Ratio (DAR) --> 16:9
Video Frame Rate --> 29,97 fps
Video Bitrate (Nominal, Kbps) --> 8789
VBV Buffer Size (Kbyte) --> 224
Segment #1 - Video Display Mode --> LB
Segment #1 - Audio #1 File #1 --> D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_01_401 - Out_1.ac3
Segment #1 - Audio Lang Code #1 --> en
Segment #1 - Timeframe file --> D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_01_401 - Out_Chapters.txt
Segment #1 - Total Nr of Cells --> 12
Segment #1 - Timeframe file --> D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_01_401 - Out_Chapters.txt
Segment #1 - Total Nr of Programs --> 12
Segment #1 - Timeframe file --> D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_01_401 - Out_Chapters.txt
Segment #1 - Total Nr of Chapters --> 12
Segment #2 - Video File #1 --> D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_02_402 - Booster.m2v
Checking asset for importing as --> M2V, M1V, MPV
Video Coding Mode --> MPEG-2
Video Resolution (Nominal) --> (720x480)
MPEG-2 Aspect Ratio (DAR) --> 16:9
Video Frame Rate --> 29,97 fps
Video Bitrate (Nominal, Kbps) --> 8789
VBV Buffer Size (Kbyte) --> 224
Segment #2 - Video Display Mode --> LB
Segment #2 - Audio #1 File #1 --> D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_02_402 - Booster_1.ac3
Segment #2 - Audio Lang Code #1 --> en
Segment #2 - Timeframe file --> D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_02_402 - Booster_Chapters.txt
Segment #2 - Total Nr of Cells --> 10
Segment #2 - Timeframe file --> D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_02_402 - Booster_Chapters.txt
Segment #2 - Total Nr of Programs --> 10
Segment #2 - Timeframe file --> D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_Title_02_402 - Booster_Chapters.txt
Segment #2 - Total Nr of Chapters --> 10
Segment memory resources --> RELEASED
Local Stack memory --> RELEASED
File i/o structures --> DEALLOCATED

[MrC]

Hi rippn,

there's something wrong with the DVD Menu creation:

<11/12/2011 3:01:10 AM>
END DVD MENU BUILDING OPERATIONS
Created File (Menu Page 1): D:\Temp\SOA_S4_D1_0_MenuPage1.m2v (0 MB)
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Do you get any errors during Menu creation routine?

;)

Bye

[rippn]

Hi rippn,

there's something wrong with the DVD Menu creation:



Do you get any errors during Menu creation routine?

;)

Bye

Do you mean when running through the wizard? Not that I'm aware of. I run the wizard, then go to the editor, change the titles and disc menu text, then exit the editor, is there a step I'm missing?

[rippn]

So I attempted several changes to the menu options and still getting the error. So I went and downloaded the Beta release (2.4.0 build 110422) and over wrote my AVStoDVD directory which kept all my settings. Again attempted the same DVD and this time it worked with no problem. It appears the new version is failing when "generating dvd background" then it is supposed to launch quenc, which is working properly in the beta release. Any ideas? Was a fresh install required for 2.4.1?

[MrC]

Was a fresh install required for 2.4.1?

See Help/FAQ/General/Q1.7:

Q1.7 When I download a new release, should I uninstall a previous installed one?
A: Yes, that's a better choice.


;)

Bye

[MrC]

AVStoDVD release 2.4.2 is available to download (https://sourceforge.net/projects/avstodvd/files/avstodvd/AVStoDVD%202.4.2).

Change log:

- Some bugs fixed
- Added possibility to edit source titles media info ('Title'/'Edit Source Title Info')
- Added a consistency check on special chars to main window 'DVD Label' and 'Title Edit'/'General'/'Title Name'
- Added custom values saving in (and loading from) Windows Registry from 'Title Edit'/'AviSynth'
- Added 'Bias' and 'DC Precision' options in 'Title Edit'/'Video'/'HCenc Advanced Options'
- Improved backup Audio encoding routine (FFmpeg based)
- Improved input titles format checking routine
- Wavi updated to 1.06m
- FFmpeg updated to 32754
- MediaInfo updated to 0.7.50

;)

Bye

[Sparktank]

Awesome! Thanks for the update :)

[soneca]

Thanks MrC! :cool:

[8ternity]

Thanks!!!

Did you change something in the programmation of icon's resolution. Look like more sharp.

Also, nice image in installer :D i verry like it! :D

[Marvel]

Thanks MrC your works appreciated here :D.

I was just wondering whats the best media player to have installed? I don't have windows media player 12 installed cos it messes with my music folder which I don't like!! So for music I use MusicBee and normally have vlc for my video playback but with this combo I'm having problems converting mkv to dvd (no audio or audio errors) So after reading the FAQ I installed FFDshow and this fixed the probs I was having. So I guess my question is whats the best setup Ie media players and filters? should I stick with vlc + FFDshow or go for a mediaplayer that has filters avstodvd can use? I like the cleanest sytem possible :D (think I have OCD).

Whats everyone else doing???

Hope its ok posting this here

Cheers M.

[MrC]

@Marvel

I suggest Media Player Classic Home Cinema (http://mpc-hc.sourceforge.net/)

;)

Bye

[8ternity]

I personnally use:

- PowerDVD 11
and also

- Media Player Classic (first version of media plassic classic home cinema).

I like powerdvd11 because we can listen everything. Also VIDEO_TS folder (drag'n'drop); m2ts HD, divx, xvid, everhing excel FLV.

[Fishman0919]

AVStoDVD release 2.4.2 is available to download (https://sourceforge.net/projects/avstodvd/files/avstodvd/AVStoDVD%202.4.2).

Change log:

- Some bugs fixed
- Added possibility to edit source titles media info ('Title'/'Edit Source Title Info')
- Added a consistency check on special chars to main window 'DVD Label' and 'Title Edit'/'General'/'Title Name'
- Added custom values saving in (and loading from) Windows Registry from 'Title Edit'/'AviSynth'
- Added 'Bias' and 'DC Precision' options in 'Title Edit'/'Video'/'HCenc Advanced Options'
- Improved backup Audio encoding routine (FFmpeg based)
- Improved input titles format checking routine
- Wavi updated to 1.06m
- FFmpeg updated to 32754
- MediaInfo updated to 0.7.50

;)

Bye

Thank You kind sir

[Big Vern]

Trying to ocnvert a few of my blu-ray to mkv rips back to DVD for my Daughters new TV with a built in DVD player.

AVSTODVD is aborting the process after 50% of first pass in HCenc. Says please check the log, I have look at log, there is no error message.

<25/12/2011 10:51:53>
START PROCESS
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<25/12/2011 10:51:53>
PROJECT SETTINGS

DVD Video Standard: NTSC
DVD Titles number: 1
DVD Size: 3999/4000 MB (100%)
DVD Output Setup: DVD Folder
DVD Label: DVD
DVD Menu: No Menu
Output Folder: H:\DVD
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: Lanczos4Resize/Spline64Resize
PAL SpeedUp: 0
Video Resolution: 0
Video BitRate Min: 2500
Video BitRate Level 1: 6500
Video Profile Level 2: 4500
Video BitRate Max: 8500
Keep DVD Compliant Video: 1
AC3 Audio Encoder: 0
Force FFmpeg for Long Audio: 1
DVD Audio Format: 0
DVD Audio BitRate: 384
Keep DVD Compliant Audio: 1
Normalize Audio: 0
Auto Delay Audio: 1
DVD Audio Language (Primary): EN - English
DVD Audio Language (Secondary): EN - English
DVD Subs Language (Primary): EN - English
DVD Subs Language (Secondary): EN - English
DVD Subs Font: Tahoma 18pt (255,255,255)
Chapters Interval: 10
Use Source Chapters: 1
DVD Burning Drive: E: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-116D 1.09
DVD Burning Speed: 4x
Auto Erase DVD RW: 1
Save Log file: 1
Display errors messages: 1
Unload ActiveMovie library: 0
Adjust ffdshow mixer: 1
Save General Settings: 0
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<25/12/2011 10:51:54>
TITLE 1 SOURCE FILES
Video: D:\WDTV Box\Anuvahood.mkv
Info: AVC - 2817 kbps - 1280x720 - DAR 1.778 - 23.976 fps (CFR) - Progressive - 1:28:50 hours - 127794 frames
Audio 1: D:\WDTV Box\Anuvahood.mkv
Info: AC3 - 384 kbps - CBR - 6 ch - 48000 Hz - 16 bit - 1:28:50 hours (0 ms delay) - Internal
[MediaInfoLib - v0.7.50]
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<25/12/2011 10:51:54>
AVISYNTH SCRIPT
Import("C:\Program Files (x86)\AVStoDVD\Lib\A2DSource.avsi")

Video = A2DVideoSource("D:\WDTV Box\Anuvahood.mkv", CacheFolder="D:\AVS assets", FrameRate=23.976, VFR=false)
# Audio is frameserved by AviSynth just for Preview and Edit purposes.
Audio = A2DAudioSource("D:\WDTV Box\Anuvahood.mkv", CacheFolder="D:\AVS assets")

Video = Video.ConvertToYV12
#Using DGPulldown/HCenc to upsize FPS
Video = Video.Spline64Resize(720,480)

AudioDub(Video, Audio)
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<25/12/2011 10:51:54>
START VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
Encoding Profile: HCenc VBR 1-pass
Target Video FileSize: 3675.7 MB
HCenc Parameters: -ini "D:\AVS assets\DVD_0_Anuvahood.HCenc.ini"
HCenc ini file:
*INFILE D:\AVS assets\DVD_0_Anuvahood_1.avs
*AVSRELOAD
*OUTFILE D:\AVS assets\DVD_0_Anuvahood.m2v
*LOGFILE D:\AVS assets\DVD_0_Anuvahood.HCenc.log
*MAXBITRATE 9000
*1PASS
*BITRATE 5785
*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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<25/12/2011 10:54:21>
CHECK LOG FILE <H:\DVD\DVD_0.LOG> FOR MORE INFO.
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<25/12/2011 10:54:21>
Log file created by AVStoDVD Release 2.4.2
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Any ideas please?

[Sjakko]

Hi MrC,

I have a bunch of MPEG2 files with 160kbps mp2 audio I'd like to put on DVD losslessly. But AVStoDVD insists on doing a full audio encode instead of a Direct Stream Copy. I think the DVD specification supports 160kbps audio. Would you think about adding 160kbps audio Direct Stream Copy support?

Thanks,

Sjakko

[dado023]

can it open *.vob files?

[Taurus]

can it open *.vob files?
Yes we can!
Reading the ? Help and search for "vob" in the Help will give you some hints.
But better practice: Open the coresponding ifo file to avoid lags and other trouble with your vobs.
And of course: They must be copyrightprotectedfree :D
And why don't you try to open your vobs with AVStoDVD?
Is there an error message?

[dado023]

got it,... drag and drop for *.vob wont work, but Add tittle works fine

thanks for the response Taurus :)

[Sparktank]

Can I request a feature for some sort of bit allocation for the opening/end credits?

Or is there a custom AVS function I can add in manually?
An average of 2-2.5mbps would suffice for credits.

[abyss616]

@MrC: When you tell the program to encode a 720x480 file in 16:9 format, why does it crop 36 pixels off the top and bottom? In the Avisynth tab, it resizes it (720,480,0,-36,0,36 - something to that effect, going off memory).

[MrC]

@Big Vern

some trials:
- uninstall and reinstall AviSynth
- uninstall every kind of codecs pack and use only ffdshow stable releases
- use QuEnc CBR 1-pass encoding profile

@Sjakko

will do

@dado023

that's strange: from my side drag and drop works with vobs

@Sparktank

please elaborate a little bit more your request

@abyss616

there's no general rule: it depends on the input file width, height and DAR.

;)

Bye

[Sparktank]

@Sparktank

please elaborate a little bit more your request


I remember using an old, dated program, AutoGK.
It had a function in the hidden options to change the bitrate for the end credits to allow the rest of the video to have a little bit more bit allocation.

Basically, tell the program to encode a certain section at a lower bitrate.
For example, if the end credits start at 1:26:21 and ends at the end of the file (let's say 1:29:01) and you want to that window of time to be encoded at a CBR of 2mbps, this would allow the rest of the movie to allow more room for bit peaks.

End credits are, normally, white text on black background. Unless they're they're fancy like in Star Trek (2009) or have credits scrolling by on one side and outtakes/bloopers on the opposing side (like most Jackie Chan movies).

Usually I notice that frames with large sections of text require more bit allocation. (While watching the movie on Cyberlink's PowerDVD and on-screen "Information" enabled, it shows the bitrate fluctuating as the movie plays; or even playing a movie back with FFDshow set as the default decoder and OSD enabled with bitrate showing).

If we make the entire end credits (based on start time and end time of the credits) a CBR, or even lower it to an average bit rate, this would help a little bit for movies that are closer or beyond 2 hours.

Cinema Craft Encoder has similar bit rate allocation as AutoGK, but more advanced, of course.

I hope that helps a little more.

I can look up some documentation on "bit rare allocation" if that helps.

[MrC]

@Sparktank

ok, got it. That sounds interesting.

Solution 1
Two different encoding parts (m2v), to be joined by Muxman during the authoring step.

Solution 2
Use the *ZONE command from HCenc. You can already use it by "Edit encoder command parameters at runtime".

Let me think about it and verify the result of encoding @2mbps a standard credit footage.

Thanks for the suggestion

;)

Bye