BD Rebuilder Beta - Bug Reports Only

[AmigaFuture]

It turns out that the issue exists because the video was 1280x720 @ 29.97fps -- which is an illegal BD format. During video imports BD-RB is supposed to catch that kind of thing and make adjustments. It missed that one. I've added code so that the input is resized (during reencode) to 1920x1080@29.97 (which is a legal format). The other option would have been to change the frame rate to 59.94fps -- but I think that would be a less optimal solution.

I was really hoping the video would be left alone as to not degrade it any further. Even though iPad 2+ use a higher resolution, the actual quality isn't as good as it could be. If it were, though, a lot more data would be used on already small storage space. Mine is 64GB. I thought 1280x720 is legal for Blu-ray, but I knew 29.96fps isn't. I doubted there would be a way to change the FPS without reencoding. Still there was hope. :D Which explains why some other programs I tried making Blu-ray or AVCHD's with always reencoded.

Now I'm really curious and don't get something... Windows Media Player Classic shows this:

Original MOV: Video: MPEG4 Video (H264) 1280x720 29.97fps 10326kbps [Video]
Audio: AAC 44100Hz mono 63kbps [Audio]

Converted to m2ts during Import: Video: MPEG4 Video (H264) 1280x720 29.97fps [Video]
Audio: Dolby AC3 44100Hz stereo 192kbps [Audio]
Only the audio was changed.

From there clicked "Backup" and created Alternate MKV: Video: MPEG4 Video (H264) 1280x720 29.97fps [Video]
Audio: Dolby AC3 48000Hz stereo 192kbps [Audio]

Then copied both M2TS and MKV to the directory of my originals. Exited (for testing) BD-RB, and deleted the Imports and MKV from the Working Path.

Then loaded BD-RB again, Imported the M2TS and MKV then burned the resulting output and played with my LG player. The M2TS import produced the "stuttering" sound, but when switching, Disc Menu and Selecting, the 2nd, from MKV, played just as the original..without "Stutter". So, it seems the video 1280x720 is okay and I see 2 changes in the audio. Mono to Stereo and frequency changes that SEEM to have something to do with it. Perhaps a bug unnoticed as of, yet? A lot of wondering here. Is my LG player playing fine...something that should be illegal in the audio and not the video?

[jdobbs]

Just my two cents, I have used directshowmvcsource with autocrop in past and it didn't cause any problem or lead to unexpected behavior for me. However I created monoscopic frame for further processing.I tried it with and then without, and the only change was commenting out the AutoCrop() line. It worked when commented out, it failed when it wasn't. That doesn't leave a lot to chance.

[jdobbs]

I was really hoping the video would be left alone as to not degrade it any further. Even though iPad 2+ use a higher resolution, the actual quality isn't as good as it could be. If it were, though, a lot more data would be used on already small storage space. Mine is 64GB. I thought 1280x720 is legal for Blu-ray, but I knew 29.96fps isn't. I doubted there would be a way to change the FPS without reencoding. Still there was hope. :D Which explains why some other programs I tried making Blu-ray or AVCHD's with always reencoded.

Now I'm really curious and don't get something... Windows Media Player Classic shows this:

Original MOV: Video: MPEG4 Video (H264) 1280x720 29.97fps 10326kbps [Video]
Audio: AAC 44100Hz mono 63kbps [Audio]

Converted to m2ts during Import: Video: MPEG4 Video (H264) 1280x720 29.97fps [Video]
Audio: Dolby AC3 44100Hz stereo 192kbps [Audio]
Only the audio was changed.

From there clicked "Backup" and created Alternate MKV: Video: MPEG4 Video (H264) 1280x720 29.97fps [Video]
Audio: Dolby AC3 48000Hz stereo 192kbps [Audio]

Then copied both M2TS and MKV to the directory of my originals. Exited (for testing) BD-RB, and deleted the Imports and MKV from the Working Path.

Then loaded BD-RB again, Imported the M2TS and MKV then burned the resulting output and played with my LG player. The M2TS import produced the "stuttering" sound, but when switching, Disc Menu and Selecting, the 2nd, from MKV, played just as the original..without "Stutter". So, it seems the video 1280x720 is okay and I see 2 changes in the audio. Mono to Stereo and frequency changes that SEEM to have something to do with it. Perhaps a bug unnoticed as of, yet? A lot of wondering here. Is my LG player playing fine...something that should be illegal in the audio and not the video? All I can say is the example you gave me plays back fine on my SAMSUNG player after importing and encoding, even without the changes (both audio and video are fine). But that's probably because the player is loose with the standard. Strictly speaking it shouldn't play the 720p@29.97fps at all, no matter what. But... it is fine for MKV -- and might playback fine as an MKV even on the same player.

It's possible that BD-RB made a mistake when converting to stereo -- but I also know that MPC is wrong a lot when it reports audio types so I wouldn't make a bet either way. I see MPC reporting stereo as 6 channels all the time. I'll look at the AAC->AC3 reencode and see what's up.

It is possible to change a framerate from 29.97fps to 59.94fps without reencoding using pulldown/rff flags. But it doesn't work very well on blu-ray or with TSMUXER.

I wouldn't worry about reencoding. With the kind of bitrate you will typically get on this kind of backup, you're getting a virtually lossless backup even with reencoding.

[HWK]

I tried it with and then without, and the only change was commenting out the AutoCrop() line. It worked when commented out, it failed when it wasn't. That doesn't leave a lot to chance.

Hmm, I must have overlooked something. Let me try again and see what happens, in the meantime I am assuming your output is side by side and resize is done within script.

Also if not to much of hassle can you post avisynth script related to this. I really want to compare this with mine and see what is happening.

[Update] I just tried again and yes indeed it doesn't play nice with directshowmvcsource plugin. However I use different decoder ssifsource2, but labaled as ssifsource3 and so far autocrop worked since I am encoding right know.

[Update2] Jdobbs, this script works for me give it a try and let me know if it works for you as well.



LoadPlugin("D:\BD-RBV04502\BD_Rebuilder\stereoplayer.exe\SsifSource2.dll")

LoadPlugin("D:\BD-RBV04502\BD_Rebuilder\tools\autocrop.dll")

VIEW1=SsifSource3("J:\BDMV\STREAM\SSIF\00950.ssif; 187800", avc_view = true, mvc_view = false)

VIEW2=SsifSource3("J:\BDMV\STREAM\SSIF\00950.ssif; 187800", avc_view = false, mvc_view = true)

StackHorizontal(VIEW1,VIEW2).BicubicResize(1920,1080)

ConvertToYV12().AssumeFPS(24000,1001)

Autocrop(Mode=0)



X264 encoder working as it should and I also viewed the result of output from encoder.

http://s24.postimg.org/adf0l8h51/Screenshot.jpg

[AmigaFuture]

@ JDobbs

I'm not worried at all. I know, that's a statement a lot of people make very loosely. I appreciate the info and you will check the AAC->AC-3 encoding. I'm going to do some further checking.

[Blurayhd]

Are you trying to create a single disc from two? Below is how. Keep in mind that you might want to use more meaningful names -- and you can edit your output menu's text:

1. Create a folder to hold the two discs. For example, you might create a folder called "D:\BOTH_DISCS"

2. Rip the two BDs into that folder. It might look like this:
D:\BOTH_DISCS
D:\BOTH_DISCS\DISC_1
D:\BOTH_DISCS\DISC_2

3. Open up BD-RB and select IMPORT and IMPORT BD(s) from the FILES menu. Then browse for D:\BOTH_DISCS

4. The import will take a few minutes, depending on how many discs you are importing. If you haven't created a default path for imports with the IMPORT_FOLDER hidden option, the result of the import will be in your Working Path. Let's say your working path is "D:\WORKING". So you should now have a new folder called "D:\WORKING\IMPORTS".

5. If you look in that folder you'll find another new folder called "BOTH_DISCS" -- if it is small enough (not likely) you could burn that folder. If you have a computer based player like PowerDVD 11, etc, you can point to it and test it. But since it is likely too large you move on to step 6.

6. From BD-RB select "D:\WORKING\BOTH_DISCS" as your source folder. Choose an output folder (or keep it as "D:\WORKING")... also choose an output target size.

7. Do a Full backup. At the end of the process you will have a folder called BOTH_DISCS in your working folder. It will be sized to match your target -- and you can burn it to disc.

Dear jdobbs

Just tried to play the quick play with the detailed guide you indicate, but as I could not play on my pc, just burn it on a BD25 and reproduced in my bluray player, tried with two full bluray disc of a tv show.

The problem is everything was fine, started the menu, images, music etc but i note that there was no play, no buttons to give play. Not even responded to the remote control commands. There was displayed as a panel where the buttons were supposedly are but did not appear either.

You can fix this dear jdobbs?

Sorry, Google translation, i really do my best

[jdobbs]

Dear jdobbs

Just tried to play the quick play with the detailed guide you indicate, but as I could not play on my pc, just burn it on a BD25 and reproduced in my bluray player, tried with two full bluray disc of a tv show.

The problem is everything was fine, started the menu, images, music etc but i note that there was no play, no buttons to give play. Not even responded to the remote control commands. There was displayed as a panel where the buttons were supposedly are but did not appear either.

You can fix this dear jdobbs?

Sorry, Google translation, i really do my bestIt sounds like the menu was never produced. I'd need more details (like the log showing the import and the encode) to see what might be happening.

[jdobbs]

I have updated the first post of this thread with links to the latest version (v0.45.04) of BD-RB. Changes for this release:- Corrected an issue in which setting of the
"Attempt to find original background" item
in the Import/Quick-Play dialog was not
functioning correctly.
- Added a new item to the Import/Quick-Play
setup dialog that enabled reauthoring
to play items sequentially rather than return
to the menu at completion of each.
- Fixed an error in which the overall Menu
Title was not appearing when importing DVDs
or video files while Quick-Play output was
selected. Also corrects possible loss of
edited title names, especially when importing
directly from a read-only device.
- Added an new item to the Import/Quick-Play
setup dialog that lets the user decide
whether to start disc playback at the menu or
go directly to the first play item.
- Changed the default foreground color for the
active MENU item to GREEN.
- Added a HIDDEN option MENU_ACTIVE_COLOR that
allows you to choose a color for characters
other than GREEN to represent the active
item in a menu. (see HIDDENOPTS.TXT).
- Added a HIDDEN option TWEAK_ALTERNATE that
allows adding specific X264 command line
options to encodes destined for alternate
output to MKV and MP4 (cTypes 1 & 5 only).
The tweaks are appended to any other defined
tweaks in TWEAK_PASS_ONE and TWEAK_PASS_TWO.
The TWEAK_ALTERNATE option is not filtered
to retain BD compliance as the other tweaks
are.
- Added checks so that previous MENU edits are
not retained when the IMPORT_THRESHOLD value
changes. This should avoid naming confusion
since the threshold can change the number
and position of playitems that are included
in an import.
- Fixed an error in which importing very small
video files followed by a full-backup could
result in an unplayable structure.
- Other minor corrections and cosmetic fixes.

[A.Fenderson]

Wow, jdobbs, you've been very busy--yet again! Thanks for another fast and promising update. :-)

[jdobbs]

Hmm, I must have overlooked something. Let me try again and see what happens, in the meantime I am assuming your output is side by side and resize is done within script.

Also if not to much of hassle can you post avisynth script related to this. I really want to compare this with mine and see what is happening.

[Update] I just tried again and yes indeed it doesn't play nice with directshowmvcsource plugin. However I use different decoder ssifsource2, but labaled as ssifsource3 and so far autocrop worked since I am encoding right know.

[Update2] Jdobbs, this script works for me give it a try and let me know if it works for you as well.

Quote:

LoadPlugin("D:\BD-RBV04502\BD_Rebuilder\stereoplayer.exe\SsifSource2.dll")
LoadPlugin("D:\BD-RBV04502\BD_Rebuilder\tools\autocrop.dll")
VIEW1=SsifSource3("J:\BDMV\STREAM\SSIF\00950.ssif; 187800", avc_view = true, mvc_view = false)
VIEW2=SsifSource3("J:\BDMV\STREAM\SSIF\00950.ssif; 187800", avc_view = false, mvc_view = true)
StackHorizontal(VIEW1,VIEW2).BicubicResize(1920,1080)
ConvertToYV12().AssumeFPS(24000,1001)
Autocrop(Mode=0)

X264 encoder working as it should and I also viewed the result of output from encoder. I did a lot of testing with SSIFSource3 some time back. Unless it has changed a lot since then I found it to not be stable enough to include as an option. I can't remember all the issues -- but I do remember they were substantial. That's when I decided to stick only with DirectshowMVCSource.

[HWK]

I did a lot of testing with SSIFSource3 some time back. Unless it has changed a lot since then I found it to not be stable enough to include as an option. I can't remember all the issues -- but I do remember they were substantial. That's when I decided to stick only with DirectshowMVCSource.

Do you want to give another try and see if it works, at most you may loose some time to test it but you will be sure that it can be ruled out if it doesn't work.

Also few days back I remember new version of ssifsource was released. I am not sure if r0lz has included in his package or not.

[jdobbs]

Do you want to give another try and see if it works, at most you may loose some time to test it but you will be sure that it can be ruled out if it doesn't work.

Also few days back I remember new version of ssifsource was released. I am not sure if r0lz has included in his package or not.I'll test it, but I really don't want to put too much more time & effort into SBS & O/U 3D support. It works pretty well now and with recent updates to the new version of TSMUXER and newer tools that use the Intel MVC SDK, the time is getting close for reliably creating truly compliant BD 3D. I'd rather concentrate my efforts in that direction.

[HWK]

I'll test it, but I really don't want to put too much more time & effort into SBS & O/U 3D support. It works pretty well now and with recent updates to the new version of TSMUXER and newer tools that use the Intel MVC SDK, the time is getting close for reliably creating truly compliant BD 3D. I'd rather concentrate my efforts in that direction.

Marvelous, I think it is about time to steer into that direction. Just food for thought I found using pipe between decoder and encoder works best and if you plan to add it do consider this since it doesn't create temp file and not to mention when they are two of them.

Also small request, if possible create three steps process in BD-RB which is similar to DVD-RB Professional. I want to use Mainconcept MVC encoder since it can handle avisynth script and utilize all cores of cpu and processing power (12 * 4.2 GHZ)

My Idea is BD-RB prepare files to encode, then encode and rebuild and for me in second stage I redirect encoding task to Mainconcept instead of Intel Media SDK and once done just rebuild normally within BD-RB.

[colinhunt]

the time is getting close for reliably creating truly compliant BD 3D. I'd rather concentrate my efforts in that direction.
Yes, a million times yes.

[colinhunt]

Whoa. I re-purposed an 18-month old video editing PC for testing duties and I'm now running the first encode on the v0.45.04 on it. I've got quality set to 4, i.e. Ultra High, and making a full backup of disc 1 of Revolution tv show. BD-RB reported 101 fps for pass 1 and 16-19 fps for pass 2. That's pretty awesome, methinks.

[jdobbs]

Whoa. I re-purposed an 18-month old video editing PC for testing duties and I'm now running the first encode on the v0.45.04 on it. I've got quality set to 4, i.e. Ultra High, and making a full backup of disc 1 of Revolution tv show. BD-RB reported 101 fps for pass 1 and 16-19 fps for pass 2. That's pretty awesome, methinks.Cool.

[soneca]

I have updated the first post of this thread with links to the latest version (v0.45.04) of BD-RB.

Thanks jdobbs!:)

[Glarioo]

Thank you jdobbs! I'm glad to see there is an hidden option "TWEAK_ALTERNATE=s". But how can i change (tweak) the vbv buffer/maxrate, for a 2-pass MKV, to another value, e.g. 30000?
So i get following LASTCMD:
C:\BD_Rebuilder\tools\x264.exe" "D:\BD-RB WORK\WORKFILES\VID_00001.AVS" --preset slow --bluray-compat --ref 4 --b-adapt 1 --b-pyramid none --weightp 1 --qpmin=0 --bitrate 10372 --level 4.1 --qpfile "D:\BD-RB WORK\WORKFILES\VID_00001.CHP" --aud --nal-hrd vbr --pic-struct --vbv-bufsize 30000 --keyint 48 --min-keyint 1 --ipratio 1.1 --pbratio 1.1 --vbv-maxrate 30000 --threads auto --slices 4 --thread-input --stats "

[jdobbs]

Thank you jdobbs. I'm glad to see there is an hidden option "TWEAK_ALTERNATE=s". But how can the vbv buffer/maxrate (2-pass MKV) set (tweak) to e.g. 30000?
So i get following LASTCMD:
C:\BD_Rebuilder\tools\x264.exe" "D:\BD-RB WORK\WORKFILES\VID_00001.AVS" --preset slow --bluray-compat --ref 4 --b-adapt 1 --b-pyramid none --weightp 1 --qpmin=0 --bitrate 10372 --level 4.1 --qpfile "D:\BD-RB WORK\WORKFILES\VID_00001.CHP" --aud --nal-hrd vbr --pic-struct --vbv-bufsize 30000 --keyint 48 --min-keyint 1 --ipratio 1.1 --pbratio 1.1 --vbv-maxrate 30000 --threads auto --slices 4 --thread-input --stats "I'm confused. You're asking how to set it to 30000 -- and then show a LASTCMD file that is 30000???

If you want to set the vbv maxrate/buffer to some value -- let's use 25000 and 20000 as an example. You'd add the following to the [Options] area of the config/ini file:

TWEAK_ALTERNATE=--vbv-maxrate 25000 --vbv-bufsize 20000

You don't have to worry about repeating something that is already in the command line -- because earlier settings will be overridden by later settings in the command line.

Those X264 command line options are documented here (http://mewiki.project357.com/wiki/X264_Settings#vbv-maxrate).

Just remember that the tweak only applies to unrestricted MKV and MP4 output (cType=1 or 5). In other words, it doesn't apply to presets for iPod & iPad, for example. That's because these types of settings could make them incompatible with their target.

[jdobbs]

@Sharc I did NOT choose to re-encode the audio track to .AC3 - Because, if I remember correctly, if making a BD9, BD-RB AUTOMATICALLY re-encodes HD audio to .AC3 (640kbps)... Did you ever get this figured out?

[Glarioo]

I'm confused. You're asking how to set it to 30000 -- and then show a LASTCMD file that is 30000???

If you want to set the vbv maxrate/buffer to some value -- let's use 25000 and 20000 as an example. You'd add the following to the [Options] area of the config/ini file:

TWEAK_ALTERNATE=--vbv-maxrate 25000 --vbv-bufsize 20000

You don't have to worry about repeating something that is already in the command line -- because earlier settings will be overridden by later settings in the command line.

Those X264 command line options are documented here (http://mewiki.project357.com/wiki/X264_Settings#vbv-maxrate).

Just remember that the tweak only applies to unrestricted MKV and MP4 output (cType=1 or 5). In other words, it doesn't apply to presets for iPod & iPad, for example. That's because these types of settings could make them incompatible with their target.

Sorry jdobbs that i confused you. That LASTCMD file was just an example of how it could look after tweaking.
I understand now how to change vbv maxrate/buffer. I'm going to try it out this night and let you know what the results are. Thanks!

[AmigaFuture]

@ JDobbs

Hi. I selected Full Backup before importing 5 iPad 2 videos (720p). Only 2 show in the list, as I wrote about previously. After they were imported, all the AAC were converted to AC-3. I burned the PSEUDO from Imports....and same results as before. This time I set BD-RB to High-Speed Encode. Then burned the output project once the 5 file's video and audio were rerendered. Which means the Audio were rerendered twice, probably because I didn't check the settings in SETUP. Doh! Anyway, skipping that for now.. The 2 of 5 showing in the Full Backup list where rerendered to 1920x1080@29.97fps and without the "jerky" sound. The other 3 were left at original except for AAC to AC-3.

Note that I have Edit on in these tests.
Now switching to Movies & Menus and importing.

[20:32:41] Importing: GLACIER
- [20:32:42] Importing video file: (1 of 5)
- Preparing MOV for processing...
- Collecting audio/video streams from source...
- Converting audio, Track #2, AAC to AC3...
- Integrating into pseudo-BD structure...
- [20:32:52] Importing video file: (2 of 5)
- Preparing MOV for processing...
- Collecting audio/video streams from source...
- Converting audio, Track #2, AAC to AC3...
- Integrating into pseudo-BD structure...
- [20:32:59] Importing video file: (3 of 5)
- Preparing MOV for processing...
- Collecting audio/video streams from source...
- Converting audio, Track #2, AAC to AC3...
- Integrating into pseudo-BD structure...
- [20:33:09] Importing video file: (4 of 5)
- Preparing MOV for processing...
- Collecting audio/video streams from source...
- Converting audio, Track #2, AAC to AC3...
- Integrating into pseudo-BD structure...
- [20:33:18] Importing video file: (5 of 5)
- Preparing MOV for processing...
- Collecting audio/video streams from source...
- Converting audio, Track #2, AAC to AC3...
- Integrating into pseudo-BD structure...
- [20:33:25] Creating Quick-Play Menu...
- Encoding menu background...
- Building menu structure...
[20:33:29] Video import completed successfully.

In the list all videos are set to be blanked except the menu. Unchecking them and having BD-RB preform a Backup.

That produced an output of all at 1080p@29.97fps and correct audio. I'll change audio setting in SETUP and see if that stops the rerendering..after clicking "Backup".

So, it looks like the bug I reported with Die Hard 4 is also part of the Import for Full Backup??

[jdobbs]

@ JDobbs

Hi. I selected Full Backup before importing 5 iPad 2 videos (720p). Only 2 show in the list, as I wrote about previously. After they were imported, all the AAC were converted to AC-3. I burned the PSEUDO from Imports....and same results as before. This time I set BD-RB to High-Speed Encode. Then burned the output project once the 5 file's video and audio were rerendered. Which means the Audio were rerendered twice, probably because I didn't check the settings in SETUP. Doh! Anyway, skipping that for now.. The 2 of 5 showing in the Full Backup list where rerendered to 1920x1080@29.97fps and without the "jerky" sound. The other 3 were left at original except for AAC to AC-3.

Note that I have Edit on in these tests.
Now switching to Movies & Menus and importing.

In the list all videos are set to be blanked except the menu. Unchecking them and having BD-RB preform a Backup.

That produced an output of all at 1080p@29.97fps and correct audio. I'll change audio setting in SETUP and see if that stops the rerendering..after clicking "Backup".

So, it looks like the bug I reported with Die Hard 4 is also part of the Import for Full Backup?? Is it possible only two showed in the list because of the IMPORT_THRESHOLD size? That's usually the case.

The second encode is necessary. The first one is simply part of the import in order to make it possible to put in BD format (AAC isn't allowed). The second encode (during the backup) is required to convert the audio to 48k sample rate. I wish I could do both in the AAC->AC3 conversion, but I couldn't find a parameter in FAAD or Aften that resamples -- and it has to be converted in order to continue the import.

[Glarioo]

Sorry jdobbs that i confused you. That LASTCMD file was just an example of how it could look after tweaking.
I understand now how to change vbv maxrate/buffer. I'm going to try it out this night and let you know what the results are. Thanks!

I thought i understood it, but i'm doing something wrong, i don't know what.
TWEAK_ALTERNATE=--vbv-maxrate 35000 --vbv-bufsize 30000. vbv maxrate/buffer didn't change. I also tried your example TWEAK_ALTERNATE=--vbv-maxrate 25000 --vbv-bufsize 20000. vbv maxrate/buffer changed either.

LASTCMD: "C:\BD_Rebuilder\tools\x264.exe" "D:\BD-RB WORK\WORKFILES\VID_00011.AVS" --preset slow --bluray-compat --ref 4 --b-adapt 1 --b-pyramid none --weightp 1 --qpmin=0 --bitrate 10166 --level 4.1 --qpfile "D:\BD-RB WORK\WORKFILES\VID_00011.CHP" --aud --nal-hrd vbr --pic-struct --vbv-bufsize 15000 --keyint 48 --min-keyint 1 --ipratio 1.1 --pbratio 1.1 --vbv-maxrate 15000 --threads auto --slices 4 --thread-input --stats "D:\BD-RB WORK\WORKFILES\VID_00011.AVS.264.stats" --pass 2 --output "D:\BD-RB WORK\WORKFILES\VID_00011.AVS.264"

MediaInfo: Encoding settings: cabac=1 / ref=4 / deblock=1:0:0 / analyse=0x3:0x113 / me=umh / subme=8 / 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=12 / lookahead_threads=2 / sliced_threads=0 / slices=4 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / interlaced=0 / bluray_compat=1 / constrained_intra=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=0 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=3 / weightb=1 / open_gop=0 / weightp=1 / keyint=48 / keyint_min=1 / scenecut=40 / intra_refresh=0 / rc_lookahead=48 / rc=2pass / mbtree=1 / bitrate=10166 / ratetol=1.0 / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=0 / qpmax=69 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / vbv_maxrate=15000 / vbv_bufsize=15000 / nal_hrd=vbr / filler=0 / ip_ratio=1.10 / aq=1:1.00

[Options]
VERSION=0.45.0.4
TWEAK_ALTERNATE=--vbv-maxrate 35000 --vbv-bufsize 30000
SHOW_ENCODER=1
MKV_CHAPTERS=1
MKV_MUXSUPS=1
USE_ZLIB=0
MIN_PLAYLIST_MINS=1
MODE=3
ENCODE_QUALITY=3
ONEPASS_ENCODING=0
AUTO_QUALITY=0
AUDIO_TO_KEEP=eng;
SUBS_TO_KEEP=all
SD_CONVERT=0
OPEN_GOP=0
RESIZE_1080=0
DEINTERLACE=1
SD_TO_1080=0
CONVERT_WIDE=0
DTS_REENCODE=1
AC3_REENCODE=0
AC3_640=1
AC3_192=0
KEEP_HD_AUDIO=0
AVCHD=1
REMOVE_WORKFILES=0
MOVIE_ONLY_LOOP=0
REMOVE_OUTPUT=0
USE_FILTERS=0
BDMV_CERT_ONLY=1
USE_LAVF=1
IVTC_PULLDOWN=1
ASSUME_DVD_PAL=1
UNMASK_CHAPTER=1
COMPLETION_BEEP=0
DGDECNV=0
AUDIO_TRACK_LIMIT=1
SUBTITLE_TRACK_LIMIT=1
CUSTOM_TARGET_SIZE=16370
PRIORITY_CLASS=2
TARGET_SIZE=11160
MOVIEONLY_TYPE=10
ALTCRF=19
ALT_TARGET=10390
ALTMETHOD=2
ALTAUTOCROP=0
OUTPUT_3D=1
RESIZE_1440=0
RESIZE_720=0
NEROAAC=0
SUPTITLE=0
[Paths]
WORKING_PATH=D:\BD-RB WORK\
SOURCE_PATH=D:\BLU-RAY\PACIFIC_RIM\
DirectShowMVCSource=D:\BD-RB Work\stereoplayer.exe\DirectShowMVCSource.dll

[Status]
LABEL=PACIFIC_RIM
VERSION=v0.45.04 (beta)
SOURCE_SIZE=35313825792
SOURCE_VIDEO_SIZE=35313825792
TARGET_SIZE=17165189120
REDUCTION=.486075601695034
RESIZE_1080=0
RESIZE_1440=0
AUDIO_TO_KEEP=eng;
KEEP_HD_AUDIO=0
SUBS_TO_KEEP=all
BACKUP_MODE=1
MOVIEONLY_TYPE=10
USE_LAVF=-1
INSTANCES=1
DGDECNV=0
SSIF_MODE=0
QUICK=0
ENCODE_STEP=0
COMPLETED=1
REBUILD_COMPLETE=1
[00011]
AUDIO=00000001
PGS=1111111111111111000
APULLDOWN=0
S1440=0
VIDEO2=0
V2MBRATE=0
M2TS_TARGET=17165189120
SPLITS=1
NSIZE=0
FLINK=0
MLINK=0

[11/15/13] BD Rebuilder v0.45.04 (beta)
[23:35:47] Source: PACIFIC_RIM_00100
- Input BD size: 32,89 GB
- Approximate total content: [02:11:16.910]
- Windows Version: 6.1 [7601]
- MOVIE-ONLY/ALTERNATE OUTPUT mode enabled
- Mode: MKV Container, 1920x1080, 640Kbs DD5.1
- Decoding/Frame serving: X264/LAVF
- Audio Settings: AC3=0 DTS=1 HD=0 Kbs=640
- Subtitle [5] is defaulted ON.
[23:35:47] PHASE ONE, Encoding
- [23:35:47] Processing: VID_00011 (1 of 1)
- [23:35:47] Extracting A/V streams [VID_00011]
- [23:47:02] Reencoding video [VID_00011]
- Source Video: MPEG-4 (AVC), 1920x1080
- Rate/Length: 23,976fps, 188.857 frames
- Bitrate: 10.166 Kbs
- [23:47:02] Reencoding: VID_00011, Pass 1 of 2
- [00:58:21] Reencoding: VID_00011, Pass 2 of 2
- [05:50:59] Video Encode complete
- [05:50:59] Processing audio tracks
- Track 4359 (eng): Reencoding audio to AC3...
[05:54:23]PHASE ONE complete
[05:54:23]PHASE TWO - Rebuild Started
- [05:54:23] Building ALTERNATE OUTPUT Structure
[06:12:44] - Encode and Rebuild complete
- Computer SHUTDOWN initiated.

[AmigaFuture]

I wish I could do both in the AAC->AC3 conversion, but I couldn't find a parameter in FAAD or Aften that resamples -- and it has to be converted in order to continue the import.

Ahhhhh....Illumination about the AAC -> AC-3....dawns. I thought you were ignoring, missing or something!! NOW I get why the clicking Backup matters. That's been a puzzler for me for a bit. Thank You. Now I'll leave that spot on my head alone. Laughing!

[Sharc]

@jdobbs
Thanks for the update.
Some issues which I found with v0.45.04, Quick-Play backup to BD9:

- The CERTIFICATE folder is still missing. (I did NOT select Strict AVCHD).
- The menu background video has been replaced by the static stars picture. I have the "Attempt to find original Background" selected. The former version included the video. Did you replace the video by the static picture because of the too high bitrate of the original Video for BD9? If so, any plans to compress the video in future?
- It seems that the menu still got messed up in my case. I did NO threshold changes.

My configuration: (titles.inf of the source; looks correct to me))
[Titles]
Title=BREAKING BAD Season 5 Disk 1
Threshold=21600000
00090=Extra 1 [00:12:38.799]
00092=Extra 3 [00:11:00.701]
00099=Extra 2 [00:10:37.036]
00121=LEBE FREI ODER STIRB
00122=MADRIGAL
00123=GEFAHRENZULAGE
00124=51
[Position]
00090=5
00092=0
00099=6
00121=1
00122=2
00123=3
00124=4
[Selected]
00090=-1
00092=0
00099=-1
00121=-1
00122=-1
00123=-1
00124=-1

What I got after encoding: (titles.inf of the target; looks incorrect to me)
[Titles]
Title=BREAKING BAD Season 5 Disk 1
00000=Extra 3 [00:11:00.701]
00001=LEBE FREI ODER STIRB
00002=MADRIGAL
00003=GEFAHRENZULAGE
00005=Extra 1 [00:12:38.799]
00006=Extra 2 [00:10:37.036]

- Episode 4 (item 00124 with name 51) is missing in the titles.inf on the target, but the corresponding .m2ts file for Episode 4 does exist on the target.
- Extra 3 (which I unselected) is put in first position and still exists as encoded .m2ts file on the target i.e. it was not removed for authoring.

It's just what I see from the titles.inf. As it looks wrong to me I didn't burn the disc ...... (wrong conclusion?)

Added:
And when I now open the encoded BD9 in DB-RB and start the Quick Play Menu Editor, I am getting again something different, and right clicking / Preview This Item even plays the wrong files .... :confused:

[jdobbs]

@Sharc

Yes, I set the backdrop to the default because the source would require reencoding when outputting to BD-5/9. But I plan to add a reencode of the menu backdrop to the lower maximum bitrate so it is retained in the next release. I didn't have time to do it this time -- but I didn't want to create backdrops that cause the disc to fail.

I'll look at the CERTIFICATE thing again.

I'll do some testing with the Quick-Play authoring. I did quite a bit before posting this version, but apparently I must have missed something. That extra with a "0" for position shouldn't be in the output. Ughhh... I was hoping to take a break for a couple days, but I don't want to leave that sort of thing unaddressed.

[Sharc]

@Sharc

Yes, I set the backdrop to the default because the source would require reencoding when outputting to BD-5/9. But I plan to add a reencode of the menu backdrop to the lower maximum bitrate so it is retained in the next release. I didn't have time to do it this time -- but I didn't want to create backdrops that cause the disc to fail.

I'll look at the CERTIFICATE thing again.

I'll do some testing with the Quick-Play authoring. I did quite a bit before posting this version, but apparently I must have missed something. That extra with a "0" for position shouldn't be in the output. Ughhh... I was hoping to take a break for a couple days, but I don't want to leave that sort of thing unaddressed.

No rush. Just take yor days off as planned, you deserve it!

[mparade]

----------------------
[11.16.13] BD Rebuilder v0.45.03 (beta)
[15:48:33] Source: LORD_OF_THE_RINGS_FELLOWSHIP
- Input BD size: 39,07 GB
- Approximate total content: [03:20:35.598]
- Target BD size: 7,84 GB
- Windows Version: 6.1 [7601]
- Quality: Good (Very Fast), Two Pass
- Decoding/Frame serving: X264/LAVF
- Audio Settings: AC3=0 DTS=0 HD=0 Kbs=640
[15:48:39] PHASE ONE, Encoding
- [15:48:39] Processing: VID_00000 (1 of 19)
- [15:48:39] Extracting A/V streams [VID_00000]
- [15:48:44] Reencoding video [VID_00000]
- Source Video: VC-1, 1920x1080
- Rate/Length: 23,976fps, 1*152 frames
- [15:48:44] Reencoding: VID_00000, Pass 1 of 1
- [15:48:51] Video Encode complete
- [15:48:51] Processing audio tracks
- Track 4352 (eng): Keeping original audio
- Track 4353 (por): Keeping original audio
- Track 4354 (ces): Keeping original audio
- Track 4355 (hun): Keeping original audio
- Track 4356 (pol): Keeping original audio
- Track 4357 (rus): Keeping original audio
- Track 4358 (tha): Keeping original audio
- [15:48:51] Multiplexing M2TS
- [15:48:57] Processing: VID_00001 (2 of 19)
- [15:48:57] Extracting A/V streams [VID_00001]
- [15:58:18] Reencoding video [VID_00001]
- Source Video: VC-1, 1920x1080
- Rate/Length: 23,976fps, 256*641 frames
- Bitrate: 4*768 Kbs
- [15:58:18] Reencoding: VID_00001, Pass 1 of 2
- [17:27:03] Reencoding: VID_00001, Pass 2 of 2
- [19:02:45] Video Encode complete
- [19:02:45] Processing audio tracks
- Track 4355 (hun): Keeping original audio
- [19:02:45] Multiplexing M2TS
- [19:04:55] Processing: VID_00003 (3 of 19)
- [19:04:55] Extracting A/V streams [VID_00003]
- [19:05:00] Reencoding video [VID_00003]
- Source Video: VC-1, 1920x1080
- Rate/Length: 23,976fps, 601 frames
- Bitrate: 3*726 Kbs
- [19:05:00] Reencoding: VID_00003, Pass 1 of 2
- [19:05:13] Reencoding: VID_00003, Pass 2 of 2
- [19:05:26] Video Encode complete
- [19:05:26] Processing audio tracks
- Track 4352 (eng): Keeping original audio
- [19:05:26] Multiplexing M2TS
- [19:05:30] Processing: VID_00007 (4 of 19)
- [19:05:30] Extracting A/V streams [VID_00007]
- [19:05:38] Reencoding video [VID_00007]
- Source Video: VC-1, 1920x1080
- Rate/Length: 23,976fps, 3*577 frames
- Bitrate: 2*801 Kbs
- [19:05:38] Reencoding: VID_00007, Pass 1 of 2
- [19:06:34] Reencoding: VID_00007, Pass 2 of 2
- [19:07:33] Video Encode complete
- [19:07:33] Processing audio tracks
- [19:07:33] Multiplexing M2TS
- [19:07:38] Processing: VID_00009 (5 of 19)
- [19:07:38] Extracting A/V streams [VID_00009]
- [19:07:44] Reencoding video [VID_00009]
- Source Video: VC-1, 1920x1080
- Rate/Length: 29,970fps, 2*521 frames
- Bitrate: 2*973 Kbs
- [19:07:44] Reencoding: VID_00009, Pass 1 of 2
- Encode failed. Aborting.
- BD-Rebuilder v0.45.03 (beta)
- Windows Version: 6.1 [7601]
- AVISYNTH Version: 2.5.8.0, Ok
- HAALI Splitter: 1.9.42.1, Ok
- FFDSHOW: 4504, Ok
- WIN7 preferred AVC CODEC: Not Set correctly
- WIN7 preferred VC-1 CODEC: Not Set correctly
- WIN7 preferred MPEG2 CODEC: Not Set correctly
- FFDSHOW VC-1 set to "wmv9", Ok
- FFDSHOW MPEG2 set to "libavcodec": Ok
- FFDSHOW AVC set to "libavcodec": Ok
- AnyDVD settings check: Ok.
- X264: Ok
- AFTEN: Ok
- FAAC: Ok
- WAVI: Ok
- TSMUXER: Ok
[19:08:45] - Failed video encode, aborted

Any idea what I have done wrong? I guess it must be caused by setting the multiprocess option enabled....

I would really appreciate your help.

[setarip_old]

@jdobbs (re: Man of Steel)

After choosing to continue several times, despite seeing several messages stating that the resultant compressed disc would eventually be too big (due to audio and subtitles), the full disc compressed package created by BD-RB was something on the order of 10.18GB. Although most everything was processed properly, some of the extras were not.

So, I simply made a 25GB full disc, with no problems...

[HWK]

----------------------
- Windows Version: 6.1 [7601]
- AVISYNTH Version: 2.5.8.0, Ok
- HAALI Splitter: 1.9.42.1, Ok
- FFDSHOW: 4504, Ok
- WIN7 preferred AVC CODEC: Not Set correctly
- WIN7 preferred VC-1 CODEC: Not Set correctly
- WIN7 preferred MPEG2 CODEC: Not Set correctly
- FFDSHOW VC-1 set to "wmv9", Ok
- FFDSHOW MPEG2 set to "libavcodec": Ok
- FFDSHOW AVC set to "libavcodec": Ok
- AnyDVD settings check: Ok.
- X264: Ok
- AFTEN: Ok
- FAAC: Ok
- WAVI: Ok
- TSMUXER: Ok
[19:08:45] - Failed video encode, aborted

Any idea what I have done wrong? I guess it must be caused by setting the multiprocess option enabled....

I would really appreciate your help.

See the things color in red, you need to fix them and they can be fixed by running BD-rb in admin mode and it should ask along lines of you system is not configured... would like me to do it for you, say yes to dialog box. If it doesn't appear you may have to start over by deleting whole folder.

If done correctly inspect.exe report would look like one shown below

- Windows Version: 6.1 [7601]
- AVISYNTH Version: [2.5.8.0], Ok
- HAALI Splitter: [1.9.42.1], Ok
- FFDSHOW: [4504], Ok
- WIN7 preferred AVC CODEC: Ok
- WIN7 preferred VC-1 CODEC: Ok
- WIN7 preferred MPEG2 CODEC: Ok
- FFDSHOW VC-1 set to "wmv9", Ok
- FFDSHOW MPEG2 set to "libavcodec": Ok
- FFDSHOW AVC set to "libavcodec": Ok
- AnyDVD settings check: Ok.
- BD Rebuilder v0.45.0.2, Ok
- X264: Ok
- AFTEN: Ok
- FAAC: Ok
- WAVI: Ok
- TSMUXER: Ok

[mparade]

See the things color in red, you need to fix them and they can be fixed by running BD-rb in admin mode and it should ask along lines of you system is not configured... would like me to do it for you, say yes to dialog box. If it doesn't appear you may have to start over by deleting whole folder.

If done correctly inspect.exe report would look like one shown below

I have just realized that your second advice will be the "winner"....Thanks!

[rendez2k]

Just tested the quickplay feature. Menu works great in PowerDVD but I only get the background (some static stars?) and no way to progress or select anything on my Sony BDP-S480. Any ideas?

[AmigaFuture]

@ JDobbs

I found why only 2 of 5 are showing. I had output set to "Target Size BD-25". When switched to BD-5/9 then all 5 show in the list including the menu; in Full Backup.

To get around the AAC -> AC-3 then AC-3 again, what about AAC to WAV making changes to it, then encode to AC-3? Using an uncompressed WAV it would be less degradation to the audio, right? Maybe detection for MOV files so it's the only time it's activated in such a way during Import? Your thoughts?

[jdobbs]

@ JDobbs

I found why only 2 of 5 are showing. I had output set to "Target Size BD-25". When switched to BD-5/9 then all 5 show in the list including the menu; in Full Backup.

To get around the AAC -> AC-3 then AC-3 again, what about AAC to WAV making changes to it, then encode to AC-3? Using an uncompressed WAV it would be less degradation to the audio, right? Maybe detection for MOV files so it's the only time it's activated in such a way during Import? Your thoughts?That's what you are always doing when you convert from one codec to another. FAAD gives you WAV output that is fed directly into AFTEN via pipe (which encodes to AC3). It's possible to keep it WAV for the mux... but it gets huge and slows things down. In most cases the source is 48Kbs already making the second encode unnecessary, and if you don't reencode from AAC to AC3 the first time, and decide to burn directly from the encode -- you're stuck with the huge audio. For many encodes that would also mean required video encoding to hit the target (PCM audio is huge) when it shouldn't be necessary.

The ideal solution would be to do the sample rate conversion in that same step as the AAC->AC3 conversion. I'm looking to see if I can find a tool that accepts pips for input, allows a pipe for output and resamples. That way it could be plugged into the command line. If I can't find one I can always write one.

Converting to AC3 at 640Kbs or higher (for 6 channels) has been proven to be undetectable to the human ear. Which means it is just as good as WAV from a practical standpoint. But there's no denying that too many conversions will eventually degrade audio.

[jdobbs]

No rush. Just take yor days off as planned, you deserve it!No such luck. I had a 3TB hard drive go bad this morning. It had a huge number of various sources on it used for testing. I don't want to have to try and create all those again. I'm in the middle of trying to recover it. :(

[mparade]

See the things color in red, you need to fix them and they can be fixed by running BD-rb in admin mode and it should ask along lines of you system is not configured... would like me to do it for you, say yes to dialog box. If it doesn't appear you may have to start over by deleting whole folder.

If done correctly inspect.exe report would look like one shown below

It is still not working.I went through the same process several times without any success, namely after clicking "yes" BD-RB is not going even to start....However, after trying to restart my computer windows says that BD-RB is still open and if I really want to force restart and close the program. So far I haven't experienced any similar issue yet.

[jdobbs]

It is still not working.I went through the same process several times without any success, namely after clicking "yes" BD-RB is not going even to start....However, after trying to restart my computer windows says that BD-RB is still open and if I really want to force restart and close the program. So far I haven't experienced any similar issue yet.Did you run it with administrative privileges?

[mparade]

Did you run it with administrative privileges?

Yes, for sure. I am quite sure now that I would have to change to an administrative profile also. I think it is not enough for some reason on my computer to use administrative privileges in my own profile. I have to change to an admin profile and reinstall all your packages. It is just assumption because it was not required for any other program I am currently using.

[jdobbs]

Yes, for sure. I am quite sure now that I would have to change to an administrative profile also. I think it is not enough for some reason on my computer to use administrative privileges in my own profile. I have to change to an admin profile and reinstall all your packages. It is just assumption because it was not required for any other program I am currently using. You can set those manually, but it's a bit of a pain. But it really needs to be done for BD-RB to run correctly. If you have admin privileges, all you have to do is right click on the BD-RB executable and select "Run as Administrator".

[colinhunt]

I had a 3TB hard drive go bad this morning.
Let me guess: Seagate?

[AmigaFuture]

No such luck. I had a 3TB hard drive go bad this morning. It had a huge number of various sources on it used for testing. I don't want to have to try and create all those again. I'm in the middle of trying to recover it. :(

This is why a clone backup is a good idea. I've been there, it's sometimes very challenging when a drive's circuit board is failing. I hope that's it and not platters. Replace that, which I'm sure you know, and usually good to go. :D Anyway, BEST wishes.

Using the BD-9 output option, since the iPad 2 files are functioning well, I thought I'd try Die Hard 4 again. Which, I see more files accessible...so trying a hunch/test..

[jdobbs]

Let me guess: Seagate? No, Western Digital. I've had the same experience, though, with Seagate, in fact I had my last one go bad about a month ago -- that's one of the reasons I try to stay with WD. But, even the best laid plans of mice and men...

[HWK]

No such luck. I had a 3TB hard drive go bad this morning. It had a huge number of various sources on it used for testing. I don't want to have to try and create all those again. I'm in the middle of trying to recover it. :(

Ouch, it must be painful to loose countless number of hours work. Well I wish you luck in salvage process.
Also have you thought of using raid 10 or similar for critical files.

[mparade]

You can set those manually, but it's a bit of a pain. But it really needs to be done for BD-RB to run correctly. If you have admin privileges, all you have to do is right click on the BD-RB executable and select "Run as Administrator".

I see. The problem can be described as follows (sorry but in hungarian English): I set up each of the decoding packages required for the BD-RB to function according to your "manual". Then right-clicked on the icon and run as administrator. Then I accepted so that BD-RB can do modifications on my computer. After that, BD-RB asked me if it can make some changes to the Directshow registry. Clicked "Yes". And then virtually nothing happened with BD-RB, even not opened. (But actually they are opened after each attempt and started to "eat" my CPU's capacity, according to my task manager the CPU usage was on constant 100%, as if I was encoding with each). If now, I try to open it without admin privileges it again asks if it can make some changes to the Directshow registry. If I click on "Yes", it says that sorry, but you do not have administrative privileges, and exit. Then the "story" is the same for each attempt to open BD-RB again. I do could work with your program recently because after starting it as an administrator I told the program to not make any changes to the Directshow registry. (It has been working until I tried to encode the "Lord of the Rings BD disk with VC-1 content".
I know it is not a bug related problem but if anyone have already been in such an issue, please help. Thanks for any help in advance.

[AmigaFuture]

@ mparade

Hi. Are you able to create a new user Administrator account with that computer? If so, do that..and try running BD-RB from it.

[jdobbs]

@jdobbs
Thanks for the update.
Some issues which I found with v0.45.04, Quick-Play backup to BD9:

- The CERTIFICATE folder is still missing. (I did NOT select Strict AVCHD).
- The menu background video has been replaced by the static stars picture. I have the "Attempt to find original Background" selected. The former version included the video. Did you replace the video by the static picture because of the too high bitrate of the original Video for BD9? If so, any plans to compress the video in future?
- It seems that the menu still got messed up in my case. I did NO threshold changes.

My configuration: (titles.inf of the source; looks correct to me))
[Titles]
Title=BREAKING BAD Season 5 Disk 1
Threshold=21600000
00090=Extra 1 [00:12:38.799]
00092=Extra 3 [00:11:00.701]
00099=Extra 2 [00:10:37.036]
00121=LEBE FREI ODER STIRB
00122=MADRIGAL
00123=GEFAHRENZULAGE
00124=51
[Position]
00090=5
00092=0
00099=6
00121=1
00122=2
00123=3
00124=4
[Selected]
00090=-1
00092=0
00099=-1
00121=-1
00122=-1
00123=-1
00124=-1

What I got after encoding: (titles.inf of the target; looks incorrect to me)
[Titles]
Title=BREAKING BAD Season 5 Disk 1
00000=Extra 3 [00:11:00.701]
00001=LEBE FREI ODER STIRB
00002=MADRIGAL
00003=GEFAHRENZULAGE
00005=Extra 1 [00:12:38.799]
00006=Extra 2 [00:10:37.036]

- Episode 4 (item 00124 with name 51) is missing in the titles.inf on the target, but the corresponding .m2ts file for Episode 4 does exist on the target.
- Extra 3 (which I unselected) is put in first position and still exists as encoded .m2ts file on the target i.e. it was not removed for authoring.

It's just what I see from the titles.inf. As it looks wrong to me I didn't burn the disc ...... (wrong conclusion?)

Added:
And when I now open the encoded BD9 in DB-RB and start the Quick Play Menu Editor, I am getting again something different, and right clicking / Preview This Item even plays the wrong files .... :confused: Well, that's the result of another one of those "this won't hurt anything" last minute changes before release. You think I'd learn. I've fixed it. The CERTIFICATE thing was fixed as well (there was two changes that needed to be made -- I'd only changed one).

[HWK]

I see. The problem can be described as follows (sorry but in hungarian English): I set up each of the decoding packages required for the BD-RB to function according to your "manual". Then right-clicked on the icon and run as administrator. Then I accepted so that BD-RB can do modifications on my computer. After that, BD-RB asked me if it can make some changes to the Directshow registry. Clicked "Yes". And then virtually nothing happened with BD-RB, even not opened. (But actually they are opened after each attempt and started to "eat" my CPU's capacity, according to my task manager the CPU usage was on constant 100%, as if I was encoding with each). If now, I try to open it without admin privileges it again asks if it can make some changes to the Directshow registry. If I click on "Yes", it says that sorry, but you do not have administrative privileges, and exit. Then the "story" is the same for each attempt to open BD-RB again. I do could work with your program recently because after starting it as an administrator I told the program to not make any changes to the Directshow registry. (It has been working until I tried to encode the "Lord of the Rings BD disk with VC-1 content".
I know it is not a bug related problem but if anyone have already been in such an issue, please help. Thanks for any help in advance.

Which antivirus you are using, I recently had case where program was being blocked by AV and all I had to do was turn of AV shield and BD-RB was able to make change.

I hate it when AV suppose to protect computer, instead the make user life miserable.

[jdobbs]

Which antivirus you are using, I recently had case where program was being blocked by AV and all I had to do was turn of AV shield and BD-RB was able to make change.

I hate it when AV suppose to protect computer, instead the make user life miserable.Amen to that. I've never had much of a problem from viruses... but I've had lots of issues caused by antivirus software. I have to disable it whenever I'm doing anything productive locally (like backups) because it slows the system down so terribly.

[HWK]

Amen to that. I've never had much of a problem from viruses... but I've had lots of issues caused by antivirus software. I have to disable it whenever I'm doing anything productive locally (like backups) because it slows the system down so terribly.

Sometime I do wonder if every time there is problem and it is caused by AV, how many lawsuit will be for manufacturer.

To make matter worse some AV companies even don't allow expert mode or similar apparently because in their opinion end user is dumb.

I understand their point of view but at least include with warning, rather than completely taking it of the program :mad: