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[Ex0nuss]

Hi Guys :) ,

I am new to this forum and loving Ripbot264.

This is why I have a question, regarding batch encoding with tonemapping:
I would like to use a Computer as a transcoding-machine. After activating "Batch-encoding" with a watch-folder, I also activated tonemapping. I transcode both, HDR- and SDR-content.
Now I am wondering if Ripbot264 automatically detects if tonemapping is required?

My second question is, if I can start up Ripbot264 at Windows-startup with Batch-encoding automatically activated?


Thank you in advance for you help :)

[Atak_Snajpera]

Now I am wondering if Ripbot264 automatically detects if tonemapping is required?
yes.

My second question is, if I can start up Ripbot264 at Windows-startup with Batch-encoding automatically activated?
https://i.postimg.cc/q7p7t98Z/Untitled-1.png

[byteshare]

Anyone know what changed in core 2020.03.01?

[guest]

Anyone know what changed in core 2020.03.01?

Only 1 person.....

[activoice]

Previously I was running an i7 920 and while encoding to X265 10bit with Ripbot it would use 100% of my CPU...

But on my Ryzen 7 3700x it's only using between 65 and 80% of my CPU... The source and destination drive are an NVME drive that only shows about 5% utilization, I've got 16gb of ram of which less than 8gb is being used, and the Ram is running at 2400 Mhz so I don't think the memory is a bottleneck. So if it's not the Memory or the Disk that's a bottleneck... maybe it's some setting in the profile that I'm using?

This is the profile that I'm using when encoding to X265 with a CQ of 20
--profile main10 --output-depth 10 --ssim --min-keyint 23 --keyint 250 --bframes 8 --rc-lookahead 80 --ctu 64 --no-strong-intra-smoothing --me 3 --subme 5 --merange 57 --no-rskip --aq-mode 3 --aq-strength 0.8 --analysis-reuse-level 5

[slalom]

Something to do with NUMA mode, is your CPU compatible?

[byteshare]

Previously I was running an i7 920 and while encoding to X265 10bit with Ripbot it would use 100% of my CPU...

But on my Ryzen 7 3700x it's only using between 65 and 80% of my CPU... The source and destination drive are an NVME drive that only shows about 5% utilization, I've got 16gb of ram of which less than 8gb is being used, and the Ram is running at 2400 Mhz so I don't think the memory is a bottleneck. So if it's not the Memory or the Disk that's a bottleneck... maybe it's some setting in the profile that I'm using?

This is the profile that I'm using when encoding to X265 with a CQ of 20
--profile main10 --output-depth 10 --ssim --min-keyint 23 --keyint 250 --bframes 8 --rc-lookahead 80 --ctu 64 --no-strong-intra-smoothing --me 3 --subme 5 --merange 57 --no-rskip --aq-mode 3 --aq-strength 0.8 --analysis-reuse-level 5
I've had similar issues. I just need to add another server with DE.

[activoice]

I've had similar issues. I just need to add another server with DE.

So click on Additional Server?

From what I recall when I press this button it defaults to a list of the cores and a checkmark next to each one.. Do I leave the default or am I supposed to select some of the cores but not all?

[slalom]

Just press activate and enter the new address x.x.x.x:2000 in settings, DE tab

NUMA node is only 0?

[GZZ]

Ripbot still have issue setting language on Greek subtitles. Using newest version, all updated.

File: job25_MuxFiles.cmd

"E:\RipBot264v\tools\mkvtoolnix\mkvmerge.exe" -o "E:\Encoding\YYY.mkv" --compression 0:none --title "YYY" --default-duration 0:24000/1001fps "E:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job25\video.265" --compression 0:none --language 0:eng --sync 0:0 "E:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job25\1_audio_English_DEFAULT.dtsma" --default-track 0:yes
--language 0:eng -s 0 -D -A "E:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job25\2_subtitles_English_DEFAULT.sup" --default-track 0:no --language 0:eng -s 0 -D -A "E:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job25\3_subtitles_English.sup" --default-track 0:no
--language 0:eng -s 0 -D -A "E:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job25\4_subtitles_English.sup" --default-track 0:no --language 0:ara -s 0 -D -A "E:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job25\5_subtitles_Arabic.sup" --default-track 0:no
--language 0:bul -s 0 -D -A "E:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job25\6_subtitles_Bulgarian.sup" --default-track 0:no --language 0:hrv -s 0 -D -A "E:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job25\7_subtitles_Croatian.sup" --default-track 0:no
--language 0:cze -s 0 -D -A "E:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job25\8_subtitles_Czech.sup" --default-track 0:no --language 0:fre -s 0 -D -A "E:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job25\9_subtitles_French.sup" --default-track 0:no
--language 0:und -s 0 -D -A "E:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job25\10_subtitles_Greek.sup" --default-track 0:no --language 0:heb -s 0 -D -A "E:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job25\11_subtitles_Hebrew.sup" --default-track 0:no
--language 0:hun -s 0 -D -A "E:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job25\12_subtitles_Hungarian.sup" --default-track 0:no --language 0:ice -s 0 -D -A "E:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job25\13_subtitles_Icelandic.sup" --default-track 0:no
--language 0:kor -s 0 -D -A "E:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job25\14_subtitles_Korean.sup" --default-track 0:no --language 0:pol -s 0 -D -A "E:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job25\15_subtitles_Polish.sup" --default-track 0:no
--language 0:por -s 0 -D -A "E:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job25\16_subtitles_Portuguese.sup" --default-track 0:no --language 0:rum -s 0 -D -A "E:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job25\17_subtitles_Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan.sup" --default-track 0:no
--language 0:srp -s 0 -D -A "E:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job25\18_subtitles_Serbian.sup" --default-track 0:no --language 0:slo -s 0 -D -A "E:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job25\19_subtitles_Slovak.sup" --default-track 0:no
--language 0:slv -s 0 -D -A "E:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job25\20_subtitles_Slovenian.sup" --default-track 0:no --language 0:spa -s 0 -D -A "E:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job25\21_subtitles_Spanish; Castilian.sup" --default-track 0:no
--language 0:tur -s 0 -D -A "E:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job25\22_subtitles_Turkish.sup" --default-track 0:no --language 0:fre -s 0 -D -A "E:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job25\23_subtitles_French.sup" --default-track 0:no
--language 0:hin -s 0 -D -A "E:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job25\24_subtitles_Hindi.sup" --chapters "E:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job25\chapters.txt"


File: Subtitle.txt

2_subtitles_English_DEFAULT.sup=eng
3_subtitles_English.sup=eng
4_subtitles_English.sup=eng
5_subtitles_Arabic.sup=ara
6_subtitles_Bulgarian.sup=bul
7_subtitles_Croatian.sup=hrv
8_subtitles_Czech.sup=cze
9_subtitles_French.sup=fre
10_subtitles_Greek.sup=und
11_subtitles_Hebrew.sup=heb
12_subtitles_Hungarian.sup=hun
13_subtitles_Icelandic.sup=ice
14_subtitles_Korean.sup=kor
15_subtitles_Polish.sup=pol
16_subtitles_Portuguese.sup=por
17_subtitles_Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan.sup=rum
18_subtitles_Serbian.sup=srp
19_subtitles_Slovak.sup=slo
20_subtitles_Slovenian.sup=slv
21_subtitles_Spanish; Castilian.sup=spa
22_subtitles_Turkish.sup=tur
23_subtitles_French.sup=fre
24_subtitles_Hindi.sup=hin



If I open the video.mkv file, greek is correct and also correct in input file. So along the path in Ripbot it fails to set it properly in output file.

MkvInfo.txt also detect Greek correct for subtitle.

[Balthazar2k4]

Just built a new 3970x system and am trying to get a handle on distributed encoding again. I generally haven't had issues in the past, but this is the first time I've broke out RipBot264 in a couple years. I am trying to saturate the system by setting up multiple clients on the host machine. Unfortunately, all of my local clients are showing offline and will not connect. What am I missing here?

[guest]

Just built a new 3970x system and am trying to get a handle on distributed encoding again. I generally haven't had issues in the past, but this is the first time I've broke out RipBot264 in a couple years. I am trying to saturate the system by setting up multiple clients on the host machine. Unfortunately, all of my local clients are showing offline and will not connect. What am I missing here?

Gee's, I'm jealous...I have bought some bits & pieces to build a reasonable 3950X system.....

So, are you using DE on a single computer, or do you have a couple of other pc's to join in ??

It's VERY dependant on matching IP address's, and appropriate port address, otherwise it won't "talk to itself".

Might need to do a bit of trial & error, to jog your memory.

I'm even a little rusty as I haven't used RipBot for a couple of months, been way too busy sorting out 1,000's of old & corrupted movies.

[slalom]

Encoding server keeps freezing randomly even when no-one is doing anything. Only at the i5-750

[guest]

Encoding server keeps freezing randomly even when no-one is doing anything. Only at the i5-750

Strange behaviour....

Did this just start, as there was an auto update a couple of days back.

Latest core version 2020/03/29, but there was no update for Encoding Server or Client.

MKVToolNix v44.0

[Balthazar2k4]

Gee's, I'm jealous...I have bought some bits & pieces to build a reasonable 3950X system.....

So, are you using DE on a single computer, or do you have a couple of other pc's to join in ??

It's VERY dependant on matching IP address's, and appropriate port address, otherwise it won't "talk to itself".

Might need to do a bit of trial & error, to jog your memory.

I'm even a little rusty as I haven't used RipBot for a couple of months, been way too busy sorting out 1,000's of old & corrupted movies.

Just working on the one machine. A single instance doesn't come close to saturating the threads so I was hoping to run multiple instances locally to make that happen. I did it before years ago when I had my 1950x, but I think I killed those brain cells since.

[slalom]

Strange behaviour....

Did this just start, as there was an auto update a couple of days back.

Latest core version 2020/03/29, but there was no update for Encoding Server or Client.

MKVToolNix v44.0
That's for about the past six months

[guest]

That's for about the past six months

Might need to do a fresh Windows setup....

[guest]

Just working on the one machine. A single instance doesn't come close to saturating the threads so I was hoping to run multiple instances locally to make that happen. I did it before years ago when I had my 1950x, but I think I killed those brain cells since.

A 3970X costs around $3,800 in Australia...WAY out of my budget, I'm hoping the 3950X is REALLY good for Ripbot.

So if your using only 1 pc, you might try using this series of IP/port address's, with DE enabled (of course)

ServerIP1=127.0.0.1:1000
ServerIP2=127.0.0.1:2000
ServerIP3=127.0.0.1:3000
ServerIP4=127.0.0.1:4000
etc, until you get that beast anywhere near saturated.

Hope this helps :)

[slalom]

Might need to do a fresh Windows setup....
Fresh setup goes with fresh hardware

[guest]

Fresh setup goes with fresh hardware

Not sure if you're hinting that it might be time to do a bit of a system upgrade...

I have a 3930K OC'ed to about the same as your sig, and it does basic encodes reasonably fast, I'd say that the i5 would be slower.

They are no match at all, with what you can buy these days..NO comparison :(

[Balthazar2k4]

A 3970X costs around $3,800 in Australia...WAY out of my budget, I'm hoping the 3950X is REALLY good for Ripbot.

So if your using only 1 pc, you might try using this series of IP/port address's, with DE enabled (of course)

ServerIP1=127.0.0.1:1000
ServerIP2=127.0.0.1:2000
ServerIP3=127.0.0.1:3000
ServerIP4=127.0.0.1:4000
etc, until you get that beast anywhere near saturated.

Hope this helps :)

Yep, that is what I have set, but I am getting offline for everything. In the meantime I am running two instances of Handbrake. I am getting 160fps (aggregate) with a quality of 20 and the slow x264 preset with 1080p->1080p bluray conversions. Best part is that I am only seeing about ~85% CPU usage so the machine is still very usable for a VM and other usage at the same time. This processor has some serious muscle.

[Atak_Snajpera]

Run encodingserver.exe and take a screenshot.

[slalom]

Not sure if you're hinting that it might be time to do a bit of a system upgrade...

I have a 3930K OC'ed to about the same as your sig, and it does basic encodes reasonably fast, I'd say that the i5 would be slower.

They are no match at all, with what you can buy these days..NO comparison :(
Yes, system upgrade, it's about half as slow, I will see what I do

[guest]

Yes, system upgrade, it's about half as slow, I will see what I do

Well, it will be interesting to hear what you decide on....get the best you can afford.

Time is of the essence.

[Balthazar2k4]

Run encodingserver.exe and take a screenshot.

Here is a shot of what I'm seeing in the encoding client.
https://ibb.co/k4Sp0qh

When I run encodingserver.exe it just shows up as a process, but I don't have anything to take a screenshot of.

[guest]

Here is a shot of what I'm seeing in the encoding client.
https://ibb.co/k4Sp0qh

When I run encodingserver.exe it just shows up as a process, but I don't have anything to take a screenshot of.

A bit puzzled why you couldn't take a screenie of server...

This is what it should look like (sort of) :-

https://www.mediafire.com/view/1ur682yjtugva0v/encoding_server.jpg/file

[pinco1117]

Here is a shot of what I'm seeing in the encoding client.
https://ibb.co/k4Sp0qh

When I run encodingserver.exe it just shows up as a process, but I don't have anything to take a screenshot of.

I had the same problem, in my case I had to end the Logitech Game Software and RGBFusion programs in task manager in order to start encodingserver.exe correctly because it conflicts with these programs, I don't know if it can help you.

[GZZ]

Here is a shot of what I'm seeing in the encoding client.
https://ibb.co/k4Sp0qh

When I run encodingserver.exe it just shows up as a process, but I don't have anything to take a screenshot of.

Does the IP: 192.168.7.163 and port from your screenshot match the IP/Port you see in EncodingServer. If not, then you should change the IP/Port in the EncodingClient (your screenshot). Offline means it doesnt see you encodingserver on the specific IP and port.

If ip and port is correct, then please make sure any antivirus/firewall software hasnt block the application and/or port.

[Balthazar2k4]

I had the same problem, in my case I had to end the Logitech Game Software and RGBFusion programs in task manager in order to start encodingserver.exe correctly because it conflicts with these programs, I don't know if it can help you.

I think I have run into this before as well. My problem is I have so many things running it is hard to find and kill everything to sort it out. I tried the basics like my Corsair iCue and Logitech G-hub software, but I am having a harder time killing the Asus Armoury and Alienware Command Center stuff. I'll keep investigating.

Does the IP: 192.168.7.163 and port from your screenshot match the IP/Port you see in EncodingServer. If not, then you should change the IP/Port in the EncodingClient (your screenshot). Offline means it doesnt see you encodingserver on the specific IP and port.

If ip and port is correct, then please make sure any antivirus/firewall software hasnt block the application and/or port.

I can't get EncodingServer to open despite the process showing it is running. As for the IP address and ports, those are correct. I actually have 127.0.0.1 loaded into the configuration and the client reports back the IP of my machine. I have checked the firewall and it is open to the software so I don't believe that is the issue. Starting to think @pinco1117 might be on to something since my EncodingServer is not showing expected behavior.

On a side note, I decided to test Ripbot with a single instance doing a 4K HDR BD to 1080p SDR and it is only using ~26% of the processor. I definitely need to get DE running to maximize my thread count.

[Atak_Snajpera]

Process hacker will show you what process is blocking encodingserver.exe.
Basically kill encodingserver.exe's parent process.

For example you may get this
Everything.exe
EncodingServer.exe

[cypher007]

id like to try the latest version of x265 as my cpu supports avx2 and when i use veryslow preset im getting 0.13fps.

on the x265 download site there are two branches, default and x.x.

which should i use? also the exe files that download are bigger and have several versions within them eg. 8b 10b and 12b.

are they tuned for different bit depths?

[ArcticFox]

Is there any app like this for mac that supports tonemapping?

[Balthazar2k4]

Process hacker will show you what process is blocking encodingserver.exe.
Basically kill encodingserver.exe's parent process.

For example you may get this
Everything.exe
EncodingServer.exe

This is what I'm seeing in Process Hacker. I don't see anything, but maybe I don't know what I'm looking for.
https://ibb.co/PT4Tgf2

I am also finding when I close RipBot, the processes are still showing up. I have to kill them in task manager.

[Atak_Snajpera]

Check If encodingserver.exe starts in Safe mode.

[GZZ]

id like to try the latest version of x265 as my cpu supports avx2 and when i use veryslow preset im getting 0.13fps.

on the x265 download site there are two branches, default and x.x.

which should i use? also the exe files that download are bigger and have several versions within them eg. 8b 10b and 12b.

are they tuned for different bit depths?

Use the one included with RipBot, all newer version support AVX2, it detect what the support support and activates the supported optimizations. It also support 8, 10 and 12 bit. Ripbot get frequent updates and has the newest build.

VerySlow is veryslow and if source is UHD, then 0.13fps is not unreal unless you have a serious powerhose. No reason to use veryslow, quality dosnt get that much better compared to the hours and days spend on encoding.

[BLKMGK]

This is what I'm seeing in Process Hacker. I don't see anything, but maybe I don't know what I'm looking for.
https://ibb.co/PT4Tgf2

I am also finding when I close RipBot, the processes are still showing up. I have to kill them in task manager.

FWIW I also have this issue with encodingserver - started just recently. I have several other Win10 machines it runs fine on but not my main desktop with RipBot on it. In the past a reboot normally sorted this but that's not working this time. I'd think maybe a patch is interfering except that the other machines (which are much cleaner) have no issues. I'm on v1.25 and likely a little behind because updated versions have refused to work for me of late. Decided to check here to see if anyone else was having issues heh.

Also finding that cover lookups stopped working, hoping that's just a load issue on the far end server.

[GZZ]

I have a question regarding the "Please wait... Garhering Information". Is it suppose to freeze the gui and whatever it does also makes everything in windows freeze for sometimes several seconds.
Its worst if the computer is encoding and you add another movie. See screenshot. Im on a Ryzen 3700x, windows 10 pro.

https://imgur.com/3kpvU8n

[chainring]

Back a few pages there was discussion of setting a static resolution for resizing by creating a .avs file and using that for batch mode. For non-batch mode, is there a similar way of doing something like that, but for the resolution of 2560 x X? Meaning, I crop the bars, then select custom size and I use the next to the last option then change width to 2560. Is it possible to have something in the list where I select my preset of 2560 and it chooses the correct height?

Thanks!

[Ryushin]

Back a few pages there was discussion of setting a static resolution for resizing by creating a .avs file and using that for batch mode. For non-batch mode, is there a similar way of doing something like that, but for the resolution of 2560 x X? Meaning, I crop the bars, then select custom size and I use the next to the last option then change width to 2560. Is it possible to have something in the list where I select my preset of 2560 and it chooses the correct height?

Thanks!

LOL. I literally started my first test 2K encodes used for streaming and I liked the size to quality ratio and I was going to come here and ask Atak if he could add 2K (2560x1440) to the resolution options for scaling. So you beat me to it. Atak, just being a squeaky wheel here, but can you change the default to not add border padding to resized videos.

[Ryushin]

Hi Atak,

I've mentioned this bug in the past, but I have not gotten bitten by it lately so I thought it was fixed. Essentially, when adding/modifying a job while jobs are processing and I think it's occurs when the muxing process occurs, it modifies and breaks the next job in the queue list with what appears merging parts of the job that I'm adding and the job that is going to happen next. When the next job starts, it errors out.

In the cases below, the error files shows the title of Star Wars, but the job it was muxing is Mr Robot.

Copies of the error log files:

Star_Wars_2_Attack_of_the_Clones_2002_4K.mkv.Error.txt:
T:\Blu-ray_Rip\Star_Wars_9_The_Rise_of_Skywalker_2019_4K>"C:\Program Files\RipBot264\EncodingClient.exe" "D:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job177\job177_EncodingClient.meta"

T:\Blu-ray_Rip\Star_Wars_9_The_Rise_of_Skywalker_2019_4K>"C:\Program Files\RipBot264\tools\mkvtoolnix\mkvmerge.exe" -o "M:\Incoming\Mr_Robot_S00_E11_M4k1ng_of_Mr_Robot.mkv" --compression 0:none --title "Mr_Robot_S00_E11_M4k1ng_of_Mr_Robot" --default-duration 0:24000/1001fps "D:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job177\video.265" --compression 0:none --language 0:eng "D:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job177\Encoded_Audio_1.ac3" --default-track 0:no --language 0:eng -s 0 -D -A "D:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job177\2_subtitles_English_DEFAULT.sup" --attachment-mime-type image/jpeg --attachment-description Cover --attachment-name Cover --attach-file "D:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job177\cover.jpg"
mkvmerge v43.0.0 ('The Quartermaster') 64-bit
Error: The file 'D:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job177\video.265' could not be opened for reading: open file error.
-------------------------


Star_Wars_4_A_New_Hope_1977_4K.mkv.Error.txt:
T:\Blu-ray_Rip\Star_Wars_9_The_Rise_of_Skywalker_2019_4K>"C:\Program Files\RipBot264\EncodingClient.exe" "D:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job178\job178_EncodingClient.meta"

T:\Blu-ray_Rip\Star_Wars_9_The_Rise_of_Skywalker_2019_4K>"C:\Program Files\RipBot264\tools\mkvtoolnix\mkvmerge.exe" -o "M:\Incoming\Mr_Robot_S00_E21_Behind_the_Mask_of_Mr_Robot_2 0_mov.mkv" --compression 0:none --title "Mr_Robot_S00_E21_Behind_the_Mask_of_Mr_Robot_2 0_mov" --default-duration 0:24000/1001fps "D:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job178\video.265" --compression 0:none --language 0:eng "D:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job178\Encoded_Audio_1.ac3" --default-track 0:no --language 0:eng -s 0 -D -A "D:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job178\2_subtitles_English_DEFAULT.sup" --attachment-mime-type image/jpeg --attachment-description Cover --attachment-name Cover --attach-file "D:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job178\cover.jpg"
mkvmerge v43.0.0 ('The Quartermaster') 64-bit
Error: The file 'D:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job178\video.265' could not be opened for reading: open file error.
-------------------------


Star_Wars_7_The_Force_Awakens_2015_4K.mkv.Error.txt:
T:\Blu-ray_Rip\Star_Wars_9_The_Rise_of_Skywalker_2019_4K>"C:\Program Files\RipBot264\EncodingClient.exe" "D:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job179\job179_EncodingClient.meta"

T:\Blu-ray_Rip\Star_Wars_9_The_Rise_of_Skywalker_2019_4K>"C:\Program Files\RipBot264\tools\mkvtoolnix\mkvmerge.exe" -o "M:\Incoming\Mr_Robot_S00_E31_Mr_Robot_S3_A_World_Divided.mkv" --compression 0:none --title "Mr_Robot_S00_E31_Mr_Robot_S3_A_World_Divided" --default-duration 0:24000/1001fps "D:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job179\video.265" --compression 0:none --language 0:eng "D:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job179\Encoded_Audio_1.ac3" --default-track 0:no --language 0:eng -s 0 -D -A "D:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job179\2_subtitles_English_DEFAULT.sup" --attachment-mime-type image/jpeg --attachment-description Cover --attachment-name Cover --attach-file "D:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job179\cover.jpg"
mkvmerge v43.0.0 ('The Quartermaster') 64-bit
Error: The file 'D:\Temp\RipBot264temp\job179\video.265' could not be opened for reading: open file error.
-------------------------

[guest]

Hi Atak,

I've mentioned this bug in the past, but I have not gotten bitten by it lately so I thought it was fixed. Essentially, when adding/modifying a job while jobs are processing and I think it's occurs when the muxing process occurs, it modifies and breaks the next job in the queue list with what appears merging parts of the job that I'm adding and the job that is going to happen next.

Hi, I'll be interested to see what Atak say's about this (if he does).

But the best way to stop this from happening, in my opinion, would be NOT to add or mod jobs, whilst Ripbot is working.

Not only is it causing the problems you're having, but adding a new job while you're encoding, takes a LONG time for it to do what it needs to do. Best to do it before or after encoding.

That's my 2 cents.

[chainring]

LOL. I literally started my first test 2K encodes used for streaming and I liked the size to quality ratio and I was going to come here and ask Atak if he could add 2K (2560x1440) to the resolution options for scaling. So you beat me to it. Atak, just being a squeaky wheel here, but can you change the default to not add border padding to resized videos.

After going through the conundrum of, "Is this true 4K, or is it upscaled 2K DCI?" 4K Blu-ray ripping, encoding and storage, I settled on the 2560 width for any and all 4K content. In another thread, I asked benwaggner and Blue_MiSfit if 2560 seemed to be a good compromise and they both agreed it would be, provided the playback devices could handle the resolution. Nvidia Shield TV, check. LG B8 OLED, check. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6, check.

Seconding the no border padding as default. Is that a holdover from encoding for specific devices?

[stryker412]

I tried Distributed Encoding tonight for the first time and also h265. It did not go well. It seems even though it's set for GPU, it's using CPU.

Image 1 (https://i.imgur.com/UFdDPav.png)
Image 2 (https://i.imgur.com/P0cEHiR.png)
Image 3 (https://imgur.com/WnTBlsy)

[GZZ]

I tried Distributed Encoding tonight for the first time and also h265. It did not go well. It seems even though it's set for GPU, it's using CPU.

Image 1 (https://i.imgur.com/UFdDPav.png)
Image 2 (https://i.imgur.com/P0cEHiR.png)
Image 3 (https://imgur.com/WnTBlsy)

GPU is only used for Decoding, not Encoding. Hint the text in your screenshot "Default Video Decoder". From what I know the benefit for using GPU to decode only apply if you have a good and fast GPU, not a cheap GT1030.

[guest]

Hey guy's,

We've got another Auto Update today'ish.

Core 2020-04-04, updates also to EC & ES (v1.17.3.0), mkvtoolnix v45.0

Atak, just noticed there is a new build of Mediainfo (20.03)

[stryker412]

GPU is only used for Decoding, not Encoding. Hint the text in your screenshot "Default Video Decoder". From what I know the benefit for using GPU to decode only apply if you have a good and fast GPU, not a cheap GT1030.

I have a RTX 2070 Super.

[Atak_Snajpera]

Gzz is right. IT clearly says Decoding not encoding. Hardware decoding is only usefull If you have very weak CPU. Let's say mobile 2c/4t CPU plus you also work with very demanding 4k blu-ray HEVC stream @100 Mbps. With 8c/16t do not even bother using GPU decoding.

Ps. Five servers for 8c/16t is an overkill. 2 is enough for typical 1080p resolution.

[stryker412]

Gzz is right. IT clearly says Decoding not encoding. Hardware decoding is only usefull If you have very weak CPU. Let's say mobile 2c/4t CPU plus you also work with very demanding 4k blu-ray HEVC stream @100 Mbps. With 8c/16t do not even bother using GPU decoding.

Ps. Five servers for 8c/16t is an overkill. 2 is enough for typical 1080p resolution.

Ok I was keeping the resolution at 4K.

[stryker412]

What's a good CQ setting for h265? I generally use 10MBps for 1080 content and feel that's a good compromise between file size and quality. I tried my first H265 file and set it at CQ 20 which resulted in a 4GB file for Infinity War. That seems REALLY low.

[Ryushin]

What's a good CQ setting for h265? I generally use 10MBps for 1080 content and feel that's a good compromise between file size and quality. I tried my first H265 file and set it at CQ 20 which resulted in a 4GB file for Infinity War. That seems REALLY low.

All depends on how clean the source is. I use CQ18 for high quality and CQ21 for the streaming encodes. I've had some 4K sources that were so clean that compressed so well I was concerned something was wrong. Watching it shows that it looks excellent. It's amazing how much data can be saved sometimes on some sources when just applying a very light MDegrain2 with a thSAD=100 value. I've had a video go from 17GB to 10GB with this very light degraining.

I've also noticed that 4K sources compress a lot better than their HD counterparts. I suspect it is because of 10 bit color vs 8 bit for HD. As an example I would have a 4K source that I resize to 1080p (for streaming) and it comes out to say 1.5GB. I take the HD 1080p source and resize it to 720p (for streaming) and it would not be unusual that it would be 1.5GB or even a little larger than the 1080p 4K.