AVStoDVD Support Thread

[rendez2k]

OK, the original errors I was getting using QuEnc only occur when I set process priority to 2 (so 2 QuEncs are running). When set to 1 the encode completes fine.

Also, the advise for hard coding the subs worked great - maybe this could be included as a feature?

Also, could a size entered under custom be made to be the default setting?

[krisso]

What AVStoDVD release and what subs format are you using? Release 1.1.3 supports txt-based subs and 1.2.0 support graphical subs.

I'm using 1.2.0 with both subtitle formats. I took a SRT and converted it to SST and SUP files. I've converted the movie once for each converted sub format, but they still don't show during playback

When you feed AVStoDVD with a AC3 movie, the program detects if AC3 stream is DVD-compliant. If yes, you are prompted to keep that stream. If not, AVStoDVD forces audio recompression and outputs a warning to correctly configure the AC3 filter.

I've tried it with a AC3 compliant movie where i had to select yes to keep the AC3 audio. However, the final DVD still had no sound.

[MrC]

Hi, does this software support command line input?

The only CLI supported is a AVStoDVD project file (.a2d). Example:

C:\Program Files\AVStoDVD\AVStoDVD.exe "D:\Movies\My Project.a2d"

;)

Bye

[MrC]

OK, the original errors I was getting using QuEnc only occur when I set process priority to 2 (so 2 QuEncs are running). When set to 1 the encode completes fine.

On some system there is an issue with MultiCoreEnc I really cannot understand. Since next release I will remove MultiCoreEnc for higher reliability.

Also, the advise for hard coding the subs worked great - maybe this could be included as a feature?

Also, could a size entered under custom be made to be the default setting?

I will put them in my "ToDo" list

;)

Bye

[rendez2k]

On some system there is an issue with MultiCoreEnc I really cannot understand. Since next release I will remove MultiCoreEnc for higher reliability.
Bye

With HC 0.22 supporting in-built multi-processor there seams to be less and less need for QuEnc (for me anyway!)

[MrC]

I'm using 1.2.0 with both subtitle formats. I took a SRT and converted it to SST and SUP files. I've converted the movie once for each converted sub format, but they still don't show during playback

What software player are you using? With Media Player Classic (MPC) I have never had any issue.... Using MPC be sure to go to "Navigate"/"Subtitle Language"/"Enabled".

Another try: convert your video and audio using "Elementary MPEG2 Streams". You will have 2 files (.m2v and .ac3). Open MuxMan and load .m2v .ac3 .sup. Author DVD and see if problems is still present. If yes, it is a MuxMan fault.... if not, let me know.

I've tried it with a AC3 compliant movie where i had to select yes to keep the AC3 audio. However, the final DVD still had no sound.

No sound on the PC (maybe you have to install a AC3 codec) or no sound on the table DVD player?

;)

Bye

[MrC]

With HC 0.22 supporting in-built multi-processor there seams to be less and less need for QuEnc (for me anyway!)

Yes, you are right, at least for video encoding. However QuEnc is still a good and simple AC3 audio encoder.

;)

Bye

[MrC]

Just for Doom9 braves...

AVStoDVD 1.2.1 beta Installer (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=7TWJR6H4)

Mainly bugfixing and removed MultiCoreEnc

;)

Bye

[blaze]

The only CLI supported is a AVStoDVD project file (.a2d). Example:

C:\Program Files\AVStoDVD\AVStoDVD.exe "D:\Movies\My Project.a2d"

;)

Bye

is this possible to automate avs2dvd so that it starts automatically when the a2d file is loaded this way?

[MrC]

is this possible to automate avs2dvd so that it starts automatically when the a2d file is loaded this way?

Something like:

C:\Program Files\AVStoDVD\AVStoDVD.exe "D:\Movies\My Project.a2d" -start

Yes, it is

Batch launching a batch launcher... very very tautologic...

;)

Bye

[MrC]

AVStoDVD release 1.2.1 (http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=197340) is available.

Change log:

- Lots of minor bugs fixed
- MediaInfo updated to 0.7.5.5
- Added required software presence check during start-up
- Removed MultiCoreEnc as QuEnc multithread wrapper because of several "Access Violation" error reports

As usual, comments and suggestions are welcome.

:)

Bye

[buzzqw]

thanks for the update!
btw an italian version ??? or possibility to translate string (if you don't know italian ;) )

BHH

[MrC]

thanks for the update!
btw an italian version ??? or possibility to translate string (if you don't know italian ;) )

BHH

My will is to add the possibility to choose customizable skins and languages (DVDShrink-like)... the only point is when...

However AVStoDVD is opensource and VB6 code is quite modular: any contribute is welcome!

;)

Bye

[buzzqw]

seems there is some problem downloading the noinstall version

every servers fails..

have you got some problem uploading it ?

BHH

[MrC]

SourceForge seems to be a little overloaded this afternoon.

Try Bologna server direct link:

http://garr.dl.sourceforge.net/sourceforge/avstodvd/AVStoDVD_121_NoInstall.7z

Italians do it better...

;)

Bye

[buzzqw]

sorry pal.. but i got no download even from the city at 120km from here ;)

(i have alice .. don't know if could be a problem)

i will wait tomorrow!

thanks anyway

BHH

[krisso]

Chiming in again regarding my subtitle issues. I've only had luck converting an AVI accompanied with SUP subtitles. The issue however is that the subtitles are only partially shown. Say the subtitle is suppose to show something like:

Today is the day that
we will party with AVStoDVD

I will only see the "Today is the day that" part, but only a small portion of the top of each letter. Think cutting the letters in half and only seeing the top half. That is what I'm getting.

Any suggestions on what might be the problem. Also, any chance to support SRT subtitles in the future?

P.S. I'm using the latest AVStoDVD 1.2.1

[MrC]

@krisso

Could you please send me (avstodvd@gmail.com) the SUP file you are using?

If you want to directly use SRT subs, download AVStoDVD 1.1.3 which is the last supporting txt based subs.

:)

Bye

[chaparral]

Hi MrC, don´t know if you remember me(long time,no see...), anyway, i´ve passed here just to see what progress made avstodvd and now it seems that i'm a bit out of it...
For example, i´ve downloaded last version and i tried with a sample and putted one srt subtitle and when the job became done couldn´t see any subtitles in the movie sample...
Doesn´t avstdvd recognize srt subtitles anymore?
Best regards

[MrC]

Hi MrC, don´t know if you remember me(long time,no see...), anyway, i´ve passed here just to see what progress made avstodvd and now it seems that i'm a bit out of it...
For example, i´ve downloaded last version and i tried with a sample and putted one srt subtitle and when the job became done couldn´t see any subtitles in the movie sample...
Doesn´t avstdvd recognize srt subtitles anymore?
Best regards

No problem! I have hard time in continuing AVStoDVD development too... :)

About subtitles: since release 1.2.0 I have removed SRT support, because I have switched from DVDAuthor to MuxMan as authoring cli sw, and MuxMan support only Scenarist Sub Script (*.sst) and IfoEdit Subpicture File (*.sup).

If you have a txt-based subtitle (like SRT format), you have to:
- convert to SUP format (i.e. using SubtitleCreator)
or
- hard encode your SRT using AviSynth's TextSub
or
- go back to AVStoDVD 1.1.3 which is last release supporting txt based subs.

:)

Bye

[chaparral]

Thanks for your reply for my question, Mrc...
Now i have a new one, doesn´t avstodvd allow us to add 2 avi files for a conversion at same time? Does we have to previous join them because your program only converts one file?

[MrC]

doesn´t avstodvd allow us to add 2 avi files for a conversion at same time? Does we have to previous join them because your program only converts one file?

AVStoDVD converts only one file at a time. And only one file can go into a DVD structure.

However you can automate the process of converting more "single" files by using the Jobs List feature.

:)

Bye

[MrC]

AVStoDVD release 1.2.2 (https://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=197340) is available.

Change log:

- Minor bugs fixed
- Added "Half-D1" (352x576 PAL, 352x480 NTSC) to Video Format settings
- Added possibility to change Media Player used to preview output
- Added check on output m2v file FPS before starting DGPulldown
- Added check on output filename. If it exists, a "_1" extension is added
- Added check on DVD disc presence in drive before burning
- Added "DefaultCustomSize" preference in AVStoDVD.ini
- MediaInfo.dll is now required only in AVStoDVD folder (no need to copy it in Windows\System32)
- MediaInfo updated to 0.7.5.6
- QuEnc updated to 0.75Alpha
- HCenc is now feeded by .ini file and not by full command line instructions.
- Removed mscomct2.ocx ActiveX Control from installer package
- CreateInstall Free replaced by NSIS as installer creating software

As usual, comments and suggestions are welcome.

:)

Bye

[wg]

First of all thanks for the software, this is the first time I have used it, but I'm having exactly the same problem as some other users namely,I've tried adding subtitles to the converted AVI to DVD, but when playing it back on my DVD player or computer no subtitles show. The option to enable English subtitles is available during playback but they do not show when selected. I used Subtitle Workshop to convert an srt file to sst. Using the latest release of AVStoDVD 1.2.2.

[MrC]

First of all thanks for the software, this is the first time I have used it, but I'm having exactly the same problem as some other users namely,I've tried adding subtitles to the converted AVI to DVD, but when playing it back on my DVD player or computer no subtitles show. The option to enable English subtitles is available during playback but they do not show when selected. I used Subtitle Workshop to convert an srt file to sst. Using the latest release of AVStoDVD 1.2.2.

1. Did you try to use sup instead of sst?
2. Opening DVD structure (VIDEO_TS, AUDIO_TS) with DVD Shrink/ReJig/IfoEdit, can you see subtitles info?

Bye

[MrC]

@wg & other user with problems with subs

Very important question: are you sure to have setup correctly video size in Subtitle Creator? Otherwise subs could go outside video frame....

a) Select "Formatting" and then "Video Format". Choose PAL or NTSC depending on your output DVD format

b) Select "Profile" and "Apply Profile". Choose your favorite profile. Be sure to choose 16:9 wide if your video frame widescreen

:)

Bye

[rendez2k]

Just to report, tested 1.2.2 on my new quad core and everything completed perfectly in just over 40mins with HCEnc.

Any chance that HCEnc could be set to be used with the other profiles? I prefer it over QuEnc.

[Filbert]

Hi,

since installing version 122 I get an AVStoDVD error "Run-time error '5' Invalid procedure call or argument". This doesn't appear the first time AVStoDVD is run, but after the second time.

I tested it on various PC, running XP Professional (german version). It appears on systems I had AVStoDVD running before and on fresh systems. Though, on some PC the error is in english (I think the fresh system), on the others it's in german.

Thanks for any help, Filbert

[MrC]

Just to report, tested 1.2.2 on my new quad core and everything completed perfectly in just over 40mins with HCEnc.

Glad to hear that! :)

Any chance that HCEnc could be set to be used with the other profiles? I prefer it over QuEnc.

Yes, I am working on CQ prediction to let HCenc encode with 1-pass VBR (aka OPV).

:cool:

Bye

[MrC]

Hi,

since installing version 122 I get an AVStoDVD error "Run-time error '5' Invalid procedure call or argument". This doesn't appear the first time AVStoDVD is run, but after the second time.

I tested it on various PC, running XP Professional (german version). It appears on systems I had AVStoDVD running before and on fresh systems. Though, on some PC the error is in english (I think the fresh system), on the others it's in german.

Thanks for any help, Filbert

Yes, I know: there is a very silly bug in AVStoDVD.ini reading procedure... :o

You can avoid the error message following these steps:
- delete AVStoDVD.ini file
- run AVStoDVD
- click on "Settings" and choose your favourite settings (if you will)
- check "Save current settings as default"
- click "OK"

Release 1.2.3 will be out ASAP to fix that bug.

:)

Bye

[MrC]

AVStoDVD release 1.2.3 (https://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=197340) is available.

Change log:

- Bugs fixing
- MediaInfo updated to 0.7.5.9

As usual, comments and suggestions are welcome.

:)

Bye

[Numer0bis]

thank you very much for this great programm. I hate doing all the maths for the correct avi synth resizing, I've read the guides on doom9 for doing the correct resizing for dvd and managed to get it right after 10 minutes. Your program created the same avisynthscript in about 3 sec ;-).

[wg]

@wg & other user with problems with subs

Very important question: are you sure to have setup correctly video size in Subtitle Creator? Otherwise subs could go outside video frame....

a) Select "Formatting" and then "Video Format". Choose PAL or NTSC depending on your output DVD format

b) Select "Profile" and "Apply Profile". Choose your favorite profile. Be sure to choose 16:9 wide if your video frame widescreen

I'm using the no-install version of AVStoDVD 1.2.3, where is subtitle creator? it is not in the folder, & the software requirements do not mention it.

Thanks in advance.

[MrC]

I'm using the no-install version of AVStoDVD 1.2.3, where is subtitle creator? it is not in the folder, & the software requirements do not mention it.

Thanks in advance.

That's because I have not included Subtitle Creator in the AVStoDVD distribution package (both the installer and the "NoInstall").

Subtitle Creator basically can edit txt-based subs (like .srt) and convert them to bitmap-based subs (like .sup).

If you have a .srt subs file, since AVStoDVD cannot handle directly .srt subs, you can open it with (for example) Subtitle Creator, edit it by your will and then save it as a .sup then feed .sup into AVStoDVD. Be careful to choose correct Video Format (NTSC or PAL) and Aspect Ratio (4:3 or 16:9).

By the way, I have got it: I will put .srt subs support in my "ToDo" list....

:)

Bye

[wg]

@wg & other user with problems with subs

Very important question: are you sure to have setup correctly video size in Subtitle Creator? Otherwise subs could go outside video frame....

a) Select "Formatting" and then "Video Format". Choose PAL or NTSC depending on your output DVD format

b) Select "Profile" and "Apply Profile". Choose your favorite profile. Be sure to choose 16:9 wide if your video frame widescreen

:)

Bye

Worked perfectly.

Thanks.

[wg]

Just tried the batch encode option for the first time(2 Movies), it worked like a charm, thanks again MrC for this great bit of software.

[MrC]

thanks again MrC for this great bit of software.

You're welcome. And any suggestions are welcomed too.

;)

Bye

[Dkruskie]

Works great for me too :)..too bad i doesnt work for me in ubuntu, but oh well cant have it all.

[MrC]

Works great for me too :)..too bad i doesnt work for me in ubuntu, but oh well cant have it all.

AVStoDVD is open source... if you want to join the project and compile a Linux build....

;)

Bye

[Dkruskie]

AVStoDVD is open source... if you want to join the project and compile a Linux build....

;)

Bye

I wouldn't even know where to begin, since I know very little of programming and such.

[wg]

Did another batch encode(2 movies), this time I selected the option to turn off the pc when finished. What actually happened was it turned the pc off when it had completed the first movie, it didn't start the second encode. Is this a possible bug?

Thanks in advance.

[Chelu]

Using the whole AVS2DVD method, is there any way to create a .mpeg program stream, instead of only elementary streams. eventually I would take my conversions and put them onto DVD, but in the meanwhile would there be a way to holdoff on the VIDEO_TS output, and get some .mpeg files. I know TMPGENC could get the job done with the elementary streams, outside of the AVS2DVD process though, but is there a freeware program that could do the same thing with good results? So far I've seen Imago and MPlex mentioned, but with shaky reviews. Or maybe even a similar program that could join .vobs and export to dvd-ready .mpg.

I'm doing a whole bunch of DV tapes (.avi) to DVD, but I would like to put them through some video editing and stuff before I finally output to a DVD disc, which is why .mpeg's would be highly preferred.

[MrC]

Did another batch encode(2 movies), this time I selected the option to turn off the pc when finished. What actually happened was it turned the pc off when it had completed the first movie, it didn't start the second encode. Is this a possible bug?

Thanks in advance.

It is. Will fix.

Thanks to you for bug reporting.

:)

Bye

[MrC]

Using the whole AVS2DVD method, is there any way to create a .mpeg program stream, instead of only elementary streams. eventually I would take my conversions and put them onto DVD, but in the meanwhile would there be a way to holdoff on the VIDEO_TS output, and get some .mpeg files. I know TMPGENC could get the job done with the elementary streams, outside of the AVS2DVD process though, but is there a freeware program that could do the same thing with good results? So far I've seen Imago and MPlex mentioned, but with shaky reviews. Or maybe even a similar program that could join .vobs and export to dvd-ready .mpg.

ImagoMPEG-Muxer (http://www.videohelp.com/tools/ImagoMPEG-Muxer) is a very good piece of software. It supports command line parameters as well, so you can automate the process using a batch file or a simple script.

I'm doing a whole bunch of DV tapes (.avi) to DVD, but I would like to put them through some video editing and stuff before I finally output to a DVD disc, which is why .mpeg's would be highly preferred.

Usually video editing softwares let you input elementary streams and/or DVD structure (VIDEO_TS folder). So why bother muxing m2v and ac3?

:)

Bye

[wg]

I can't get the preview to work, even changed the settings to use Media player classic or VLC player, still no joy. I have ffdshow latest stable release installed. I have tried various files makes no difference whether subtitles are used or not. I'm using AVStoDVD 1.2.3 no install.
This is the message I get when trying to use the default setting
'Couldn't locate decompressor for format 'YV12' (unknown).
VirtualDub requires a Video for Windows (VFW) compatible codec to decompress video. DirectShow codecs, such as those used by Windows Media Player, are not suitable. Only 'Direct stream copy' is available for this video'.

This is the message I get when trying to use media player classic
'J:\AVStoDVD-Temp\AviSynthP.avs::Avisynth video #1

Media Type 0:
--------------------------
Video: YV12 720x406 23.98fps

AM_MEDIA_TYPE:
majortype: MEDIATYPE_Video {73646976-0000-0010-8000-00AA00389B71}
subtype: MEDIASUBTYPE_YV12 {32315659-0000-0010-8000-00AA00389B71}
formattype: FORMAT_VideoInfo {05589F80-C356-11CE-BF01-00AA0055595A}
bFixedSizeSamples: 1
bTemporalCompression: 0
lSampleSize: 438480
cbFormat: 88

VIDEOINFOHEADER:
rcSource: (0,0)-(0,0)
rcTarget: (0,0)-(0,0)
dwBitRate: 0
dwBitErrorRate: 0
AvgTimePerFrame: 417083

BITMAPINFOHEADER:
biSize: 40
biWidth: 720
biHeight: 406
biPlanes: 1
biBitCount: 12
biCompression: YV12
biSizeImage: 438480
biXPelsPerMeter: 0
biYPelsPerMeter: 0
biClrUsed: 0
biClrImportant: 0

pbFormat:
0000: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
0010: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
0020: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 3b 5d 06 00 00 00 00 00 ........;]......
0030: 28 00 00 00 d0 02 00 00 96 01 00 00 01 00 0c 00 (...Ð...–.......
0040: 59 56 31 32 d0 b0 06 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 YV12а..........
0050: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ' ........

The audio will play in Media player classic, but no video preview.

Any advice much appreciated.

[MrC]

@wg

Try opening ffdshow "Video Decoder Configuration" and "VFW Configuration", select "Supported Codecs" and make sure that "Raw video" is set to "all supported"

Let me know

:)

Bye

[wg]

@wg

Try opening ffdshow "Video Decoder Configuration" and "VFW Configuration", select "Supported Codecs" and make sure that "Raw video" is set to "all supported"

Let me know

:)

Bye

Preview now works with Vdub & MPC, but subtitles are not shown or available in the preview, any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

[MrC]

Preview now works with Vdub & MPC, but subtitles are not shown or available in the preview, any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

As a matter of fact, subtitles cannot be previewed because they are muxed during authoring process and not "hard-encoded". Next AVStoDVD release will allow to choose if subs are muxed or hard-encoded.

:)

Bye

[ricardo.santos]

Using the whole AVS2DVD method, is there any way to create a .mpeg program stream, instead of only elementary streams. .

that was possible in early avs2dvd versions, dont know why it was removed.....it was a very handy option.

when using avs2dvd in the fastest mode it checks the box "trellis" in Quenc, is that option supposed to be checked? From what i read trellis slows down considerably the conversion with minimal quality gain.

[MrC]

that was possible in early avs2dvd versions, dont know why it was removed.....it was a very handy option.

MPEG muxed stream was removed since release 1.2.0 because I shifted from dvdauthor to MuxMan, and MuxMan accepts elementary streams. So .mpg creation was not more necessary.
However many user are asking me to re-introduce it. I will think about. :)

when using avs2dvd in the fastest mode it checks the box "trellis" in Quenc, is that option supposed to be checked? From what i read trellis slows down considerably the conversion with minimal quality gain.

Since QuEnc 0.75, "Trellis" check is used to activate multithread encoding and not trellis quantization. It is a DGZ's decision in order to speed up QuEnc multithread development without modifing the GUI... do not blame me...

:)

Bye