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videoh
9th January 2021, 19:55
Send me a PM. Happy to help.

gonca
9th January 2021, 22:05
You guys should try DGDemux for UHD and BD movies.
Fast and handles thd + atmos well

MrVideo
9th January 2021, 23:00
Subscribe to the Binaries Notification thread and you'll get an email whenever a new slipstream is released.
There is no link at the bottom of the page in which to subscribe to the thread.

MrVideo
9th January 2021, 23:04
Simply redo what you've done on 4/26/2019 :D
ggtop
Done. Files downloaded.

videoh
9th January 2021, 23:05
There is no link at the bottom of the page in which to subscribe to the thread. If you are logged in and on the thread page, pull down on the wrench drop-down (at top or bottom of page) and select 'Subscribe topic'.

MrVideo
10th January 2021, 01:11
I wasn't logged in. I used the wrong link in the activation e-mail. I used to have an account, but I suspect that I hadn't used it in so long that I got removed.

videoh
11th January 2021, 02:17
Currently in progress: DGIndex. Happy to report that the current changes produce a 350% performance increase. Will regression test and then release.

lithiumus
11th January 2021, 04:28
@jdobbs any chance you could update the blanking for 4k releases to use 4k blank clips vs the 1080 blank clips? It will help reduce the resolution switching on the displays.

or if you can point me to a set of 4k clip files and if simply swapping them into the tools\blankclip directory will work, I can do that too. LMK!

jdobbs
12th January 2021, 18:14
@jdobbs any chance you could update the blanking for 4k releases to use 4k blank clips vs the 1080 blank clips? It will help reduce the resolution switching on the displays.

or if you can point me to a set of 4k clip files and if simply swapping them into the tools\blankclip directory will work, I can do that too. LMK!I'll look at it.

lithiumus
12th January 2021, 18:50
I'll look at it.


As always... you rock!


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MrVideo
13th January 2021, 04:46
OK, I'm looking at getting the RTX-3060Ti. Will that be a good fit with BDRB, UHD Blu-ray recoding with use of B-frames?

Nvidia points to Best Buy for purchase and they want $400. But they are sold out. E-bay has them for a lot more. No idea why.

EDIT: Or, is there a recent older model(s) that will also work?

Mike-uk
13th January 2021, 13:51
OK, I'm looking at getting the RTX-3060Ti. Will that be a good fit with BDRB, UHD Blu-ray recoding with use of B-frames?

Nvidia points to Best Buy for purchase and they want $400. But they are sold out. E-bay has them for a lot more. No idea why.

EDIT: Or, is there a recent older model(s) that will also work?

a while back Jdobbs got a 1660 i think and i had a 2070 super and encode fps was the same, not sure about the 30XXX series, but you pro defo want a card that does b frames which is anything 1660 upwards i think

cartman0208
13th January 2021, 21:36
OK, I'm looking at getting the RTX-3060Ti. Will that be a good fit with BDRB, UHD Blu-ray recoding with use of B-frames?

Nvidia points to Best Buy for purchase and they want $400. But they are sold out. E-bay has them for a lot more. No idea why.

EDIT: Or, is there a recent older model(s) that will also work?

If you don't do 3D (gaming and such) you should be fine with a GTX1660 at half the price from a RTX3060.
Ampere has essentially the same NVENC generation engine as Turing (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nvidia_NVENC#Sixth_generation,_Turing_TU10x/TU116)

MrVideo
13th January 2021, 22:03
Yep, no gaming. Thanks guys for the input.

Ordered, from ebay: MSI GTX 1660 Ventus XS - 6GB DDR5
Also ordered a DisplayPort to VGA adapter.

cartman0208
14th January 2021, 12:43
Also ordered a DisplayPort to VGA adapter.

Your Display Device is that old? :scared:
If there is a DVI Port, I'd go for that adapter

MrVideo
14th January 2021, 13:15
Your Display Device is that old? :scared:
If there is a DVI Port, I'd go for that adapter
The display is an HDMI/DVI/VGA monitor. The HDMI is fed from the AVR. The DVI is fed from the OTA STB and the VGA is fed from the KVM.

jdobbs
14th January 2021, 15:07
The display is an HDMI/DVI/VGA monitor. The HDMI is fed from the AVR. The DVI is fed from the OTA STB and the VGA is fed from the KVM.Same for me. If you're using a KVM (or at least one like mine) you have to use an HDMI-->VGA adapter.

One warning... on my system I had to initially configure the card with it connected directly via HDMI (before using the adapter). Another issue is that I don't get video to my monitor (via the adapter) until Windows is booted (so if I want to go the the BIOS screen, for example, I have to connect the card directly to the monitor via HDMI).

It isn't a big deal -- but it can sometimes be a PIA.

MrVideo
14th January 2021, 19:32
Same for me. If you're using a KVM (or at least one like mine) you have to use an HDMI-->VGA adapter.
Yep, it is an 8-port VGA KVM, with USB or old keyboard/mouse cables. I don't use all of the ports anymore, as some systems have been retired.
One warning... on my system I had to initially configure the card with it connected directly via HDMI (before using the adapter). Another issue is that I don't get video to my monitor (via the adapter) until Windows is booted (so if I want to go the the BIOS screen, for example, I have to connect the card directly to the monitor via HDMI).
Thanks for the warnings. I would have been bitching at the card for not working. Sounds like you have to get up and running and then go and configure the output for a different port. At least on my current cards, even though there might be an HDMI port, the VGA output is the default.

Why doesn't it work with the HDMI->VGA adapter from the get-go? If the HDMI output is the default, you'd think that it would work right away.

Glarioo
15th January 2021, 12:44
According to Mediainfo, the maximum bitrate with v0.61.19. is limited 30.0 to Mb/s
With v0.61.18 it was 40.0 Mb/s.
I 'm using alternate movie-only output, MKV container 1920x1080 640kbs DD5.1.
Using NVEnc encoder One Pass CQM, Constant Quality Mode (CQM): 19.

jdobbs
16th January 2021, 01:35
Yep, it is an 8-port VGA KVM, with USB or old keyboard/mouse cables. I don't use all of the ports anymore, as some systems have been retired.

Thanks for the warnings. I would have been bitching at the card for not working. Sounds like you have to get up and running and then go and configure the output for a different port. At least on my current cards, even though there might be an HDMI port, the VGA output is the default.

Why doesn't it work with the HDMI->VGA adapter from the get-go? If the HDMI output is the default, you'd think that it would work right away.Not sure why. I guess it's possible it could be something specific about my HDMI-->VGA adapter. Don't know for sure.

jdobbs
16th January 2021, 01:38
According to Mediainfo, the maximum bitrate with v0.61.19. is limited 30.0 to Mb/s
With v0.61.18 it was 40.0 Mb/s.
I 'm using alternate movie-only output, MKV container 1920x1080 640kbs DD5.1.
Using NVEnc encoder One Pass CQM, Constant Quality Mode (CQM): 19.Look in ALTERNATE.TXT and make changes as needed. See the new configuration parameter:

mBitrate=Maximum bitrate (and VBV buffer size) for VBR video encoding. Uses system defaults when not specified.

MrVideo
16th January 2021, 08:35
Not sure why. I guess it's possible it could be something specific about my HDMI-->VGA adapter. Don't know for sure.
OK, thanks for the update. The card has arrived, so I am waiting for the two adapters to arrive (one HDMI and the other DP).

I'll try it with the HDMI adapter and if it doesn't show anything, I'll do your trick.

UPDATE: The HDMI->VGA adapter will arrive in today's mail.

MrVideo
17th January 2021, 02:45
The GTX-1660 is installed and operational. The HDMI->VGA converter worked great. No having to start out with HDMI. This is the adapter that I bought: https://www.ebay.com/itm/HDMI-to-VGA-Adapter-Converter-Cable-For-HDTV-PC-Desktop-Monitor-Video-1080P-60Hz/223560537548?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

I had previously downloaded the latest driver, so once the system came up, I installed it.

Now, when I get a chance, I'll have to play with UHD->25BD conversions.

jdobbs
17th January 2021, 14:49
The GTX-1660 is installed and operational. The HDMI->VGA converter worked great. No having to start out with HDMI. This is the adapter that I bought: https://www.ebay.com/itm/HDMI-to-VGA-Adapter-Converter-Cable-For-HDTV-PC-Desktop-Monitor-Video-1080P-60Hz/223560537548?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

I had previously downloaded the latest driver, so once the system came up, I installed it.

Now, when I get a chance, I'll have to play with UHD->25BD conversions.Good to know. I may have to pick one up. Switching for bios changes can be a real pain in the butt.

Glarioo
17th January 2021, 19:37
Look in ALTERNATE.TXT and make changes as needed. See the new configuration parameter:

mBitrate=Maximum bitrate (and VBV buffer size) for VBR video encoding. Uses system defaults when not specified.

Thanks, jdobbs. It works.

MrVideo
18th January 2021, 02:19
Good to know. I may have to pick one up. Switching for bios changes can be a real pain in the butt.
The initial MB BIOS boot screen showed up, so one can hit the appropriate function key to get into the BIOS settings (which I didn't do as I had no need).

UPDATE: I had to some some rebooting, so I checked that I able to get into the BIOS. Yep.

MrVideo
19th January 2021, 15:59
OK, I'm ready to do a UHD to 25GB BD test backup. The trouble is that with so many posts regarding settings, I don't even know where to start to get a complete backup, with menus and special features. A sample INI file would be helpful. Thanks.

cartman0208
19th January 2021, 17:52
OK, I'm ready to do a UHD to 25GB BD test backup. The trouble is that with so many posts regarding settings, I don't even know where to start to get a complete backup, with menus and special features. A sample INI file would be helpful. Thanks.

That is an easy one :)
Mode: Full
Settings:
Encoder - NVEnc
Output size - BD25
Quality - Highest (Very Slow) - One Pass (CQM)

Choose your favourite Languages/Subtitles in Setup (I prefer to keep Audio intact at that target size)

And you are ready to go

If you are in need of a Quickie, choose Good (Fastest) in Quality settings ... but that's real quick then ;)

jdobbs
19th January 2021, 23:18
OK, I'm ready to do a UHD to 25GB BD test backup. The trouble is that with so many posts regarding settings, I don't even know where to start to get a complete backup, with menus and special features. A sample INI file would be helpful. Thanks.The default settings are the best for UHD backup. Just select a UHD disc structure for input, and it should all go automatically. If it's the first time trying -- you'll have to select NVENC as your encoder.

RoyGBiv-inRI
20th January 2021, 16:09
I had previously reported that with version 6.1.18 MakeMKV reported errors with discs encoded by BDRebuilder and could not create MKVs of the files. I went back to 6.1.16 and I decided to try again with the newest version, 6.1.19. Unfortunately, this also does not work. Here is the log from MakeMKV:

MakeMKV v1.15.3 win(x64-release) started
Using LibreDrive mode (v06.2 id=97A57DF98E20)
Using direct disc access mode
AACS directory not present, assuming unencrypted disc
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00001.mpls was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00002.mpls was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00003.mpls was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00004.mpls was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00005.mpls was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00006.mpls was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00007.mpls was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00008.mpls was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00009.mpls was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00010.mpls was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00011.mpls was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00012.mpls was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00013.mpls was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00014.mpls was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00001.m2ts was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00002.m2ts was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00003.m2ts was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00004.m2ts was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00005.m2ts was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00006.m2ts was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00007.m2ts was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00008.m2ts was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00009.m2ts was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00010.m2ts was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00011.m2ts was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00012.m2ts was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00013.m2ts was skipped
Failed to decode audio/video data for title #0 - invalid mux or internal error, title skipped.
Title #00014.m2ts was skipped
Title #99001.m2ts has length of 52 seconds which is less than minimum title length of 120 seconds and was therefore skipped
Title #99002.m2ts has length of 0 seconds which is less than minimum title length of 120 seconds and was therefore skipped
Failed to open disc


This is the BDRebuilder log for that disc which does not appear to show any errors:

- Processing DVD title [1 of 20 ]
- Collecting audio/video/subtitle streams...
- Converting subtitles to BD format...
- Multiplexing audio/video/subtitles...
- Processing DVD title [2 of 20 ]
- Not kept, per user setting...
- Processing DVD title [3 of 20 ]
- Collecting audio/video/subtitle streams...
- Converting subtitles to BD format...
- Multiplexing audio/video/subtitles...
- Processing DVD title [4 of 20 ]
- Collecting audio/video/subtitle streams...
- Converting subtitles to BD format...
- Multiplexing audio/video/subtitles...
- Processing DVD title [5 of 20 ]
- Collecting audio/video/subtitle streams...
- Converting subtitles to BD format...
- Multiplexing audio/video/subtitles...
- Processing DVD title [6 of 20 ]
- Collecting audio/video/subtitle streams...
- Converting subtitles to BD format...
- Multiplexing audio/video/subtitles...
- Processing DVD title [7 of 20 ]
- Collecting audio/video/subtitle streams...
- Converting subtitles to BD format...
- Multiplexing audio/video/subtitles...
- Processing DVD title [8 of 20 ]
- Collecting audio/video/subtitle streams...
- Converting subtitles to BD format...
- Multiplexing audio/video/subtitles...
- Processing DVD title [9 of 20 ]
- Not kept, per user setting...
- Processing DVD title [10 of 20 ]
- Collecting audio/video/subtitle streams...
- Converting subtitles to BD format...
- Multiplexing audio/video/subtitles...
- Processing DVD title [11 of 20 ]
- Collecting audio/video/subtitle streams...
- Converting subtitles to BD format...
- Multiplexing audio/video/subtitles...
- Processing DVD title [12 of 20 ]
- Collecting audio/video/subtitle streams...
- Converting subtitles to BD format...
- Multiplexing audio/video/subtitles...
- Processing DVD title [13 of 20 ]
- Collecting audio/video/subtitle streams...
- Converting subtitles to BD format...
- Multiplexing audio/video/subtitles...
- Processing DVD title [14 of 20 ]
- Not kept, per user setting...
- Processing DVD title [15 of 20 ]
- Collecting audio/video/subtitle streams...
- Converting subtitles to BD format...
- Multiplexing audio/video/subtitles...
- Processing DVD title [16 of 20 ]
- Collecting audio/video/subtitle streams...
- Converting subtitles to BD format...
- Multiplexing audio/video/subtitles...
- Processing DVD title [17 of 20 ]
- Collecting audio/video/subtitle streams...
- Converting subtitles to BD format...
- Multiplexing audio/video/subtitles...
- Processing DVD title [18 of 20 ]
- Not kept, per user setting...
- Processing DVD title [19 of 20 ]
- Not kept, per user setting...
- Processing DVD title [20 of 20 ]
- Not kept, per user setting...
- Creating Quick-Play Menu...
- Encoding menu background...
- Building menu structure...
[09:32:14] DVD import completed successfully.



This happened to be a disc that was a compilation from multiple DVDs. It has also happened with discs that were made from BDs.

Can anyone point to something I can change to get this to work correctly. For now, I have to go back to version 6.1.16 to get this to work for me.

Thanks.

Your Obedient Servant
SMK

RoyGBiv-inRI
20th January 2021, 16:38
Here is the MakeMKV log for opening the files that were created using 6.1.16:

MakeMKV v1.15.3 win(x64-release) started
Using LibreDrive mode (v06.2 id=97A57DF98E20)
Using direct disc access mode
AACS directory not present, assuming unencrypted disc
File 00001.mpls was added as title #0
File 00002.mpls was added as title #1
File 00003.mpls was added as title #2
File 00004.mpls was added as title #3
File 00005.mpls was added as title #4
File 00006.mpls was added as title #5
File 00007.mpls was added as title #6
File 00008.mpls was added as title #7
File 00009.mpls was added as title #8
File 00010.mpls was added as title #9
File 00011.mpls was added as title #10
File 00012.mpls was added as title #11
File 00013.mpls was added as title #12
File 00014.mpls was added as title #13
Title #99001.m2ts has length of 52 seconds which is less than minimum title length of 120 seconds and was therefore skipped
Title #99002.m2ts has length of 0 seconds which is less than minimum title length of 120 seconds and was therefore skipped
Operation successfully completed

Your Obedient Servant
SMK

MrVideo
21st January 2021, 12:04
The default settings are the best for UHD backup. Just select a UHD disc structure for input, and it should all go automatically. If it's the first time trying -- you'll have to select NVENC as your encoder.
Turns out there were some other settings as well: Selecting ENG for audio and subtitles; allowing more than one stream for both.

Otherwise I am impressed with the result. While I can only currently see the result on my 1080p monitor, viewing different portions of the result looked great; no macroblocking. I burned to a BD-R to look at it.

The process started @ 00:07:40 and ended @ 01:50:09.

jdobbs
21st January 2021, 22:16
The initial MB BIOS boot screen showed up, so one can hit the appropriate function key to get into the BIOS settings (which I didn't do as I had no need).

UPDATE: I had to some some rebooting, so I checked that I able to get into the BIOS. Yep.Got a new HDMI-->VGA converter today. Yep. It works with the BIOS screen too. So it appears it was the converter that was the issue.

To anyone who may be having the same issue, I got this one (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SW9JI9A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) from Amazon. It was actually cheaper than the one I replaced (I got that one at Best Buy).

There was also an issue with resolution resizing every time I switched between computers with the KVM -- and that has gone away with the new adapter too. I'd never suspected that was related to the adapter. Looks like I got a twofer with this fix!

MrVideo
22nd January 2021, 04:18
There was also an issue with resolution resizing every time I switched between computers with the KVM -- and that has gone away with the new adapter too. I'd never suspected that was related to the adapter. Looks like I got a twofer with this fix!
I don't have that issue with the one I bought.

jdobbs
22nd January 2021, 23:38
I don't have that issue with the one I bought.My new one doesn't have the issue either. It only happened on the old one.

It was never a big problem -- because it would correct itself in about 5 seconds after switching over. But I'm glad to see it gone with this new adapter.

cartman0208
23rd January 2021, 10:33
I followed your discussion and I'm still confused about your setups and why you need VGA adapters. (or help me with pictures :rolleyes: )
KVM I remember from the early days as an administrator in the datacenter. (The newer servers have that build in.) Why do you need that? You have that many computers? :confused:
If it's windows machines, why not use RDP? Or VNC, if it's Linux? You'd only need power and network cable :)

MrVideo
24th January 2021, 05:01
I followed your discussion and I'm still confused about your setups and why you need VGA adapters. (or help me with pictures :rolleyes: )
KVM I remember from the early days as an administrator in the datacenter. (The newer servers have that build in.) Why do you need that? You have that many computers? :confused:
Yes. At one time there were 7. Now it is down to three, with a potential fourth that can be turned on. When I got the KVM, VGA was the norm. Plus, as mentioned, the HDMI input to the monitor goes to the AVR, the DVI to the OTA STB and the VGA to the computers.
If it's windows machines, why not use RDP? Or VNC, if it's Linux? You'd only need power and network cable :)
Because it is faster, and easier, to hit a few keys on the keyboard to change to a different computer. Whatever I have active on the computer screen stays active.

jdobbs
24th January 2021, 14:56
Because it is faster, and easier, to hit a few keys on the keyboard to change to a different computer. Whatever I have active on the computer screen stays active.Yep. Much easier, more functional, and quicker. With mine all I have to do is hit the scroll-lock key twice and select the number of the computer I want to access.

I tried using VNC for a while way-back-when -- and I just didn't like it. I switched back to my KVM in less than a week. Now I only enable it to access my server when I'm away from home for an extended period.

cartman0208
24th January 2021, 20:24
Well, I guess I can't argue with that.
It just isn't suitable for my setup (Apart from my main PC, one is a VM, the other is a machine 2 rooms away.) RDP does a pretty good job here.
My wife would kill me, if I'd pull video cables through the apartment :D

But be aware, with VGA cables you problably won't see QHD or even UHD :)

MrVideo
24th January 2021, 20:52
Yep. Much easier, more functional, and quicker. With mine all I have to do is hit the scroll-lock key twice and select the number of the computer I want to access.
Mine is Scroll Lock twice as well. But I normally hit the Up or Down key.

MrVideo
24th January 2021, 20:53
But be aware, with VGA cables you problably won't see QHD or even UHD :)
My monitor is 1920x1080. So, not an issue.

jdobbs
24th January 2021, 21:51
Mine is Scroll Lock twice as well. But I normally hit the Up or Down key.That's hilarious. I've had this switch for many years and have always used the numbers. After seeing your post I tried the up and down arrow -- and it WORKED! I didn't even know you could do that!

Duhhhhhh....

MrVideo
25th January 2021, 08:58
That's hilarious. I've had this switch for many years and have always used the numbers. After seeing your post I tried the up and down arrow -- and it WORKED! I didn't even know you could do that!
A little RTFM goes a long way. :readguid: :eek:

MrVideo
25th January 2021, 09:14
Is there a time frame as to when we'll be able to build UHD discs, like we can do with BD discs?

jdobbs
25th January 2021, 14:57
Is there a time frame as to when we'll be able to build UHD discs, like we can do with BD discs?If you mean back up a UHD disc -- it already does that. If you mean import a single UHD video file and build a UHD disc. It does that too.

But it doesn't import multiple sources into a UHD format -- or build a UHD disc from a non-UHD source, I'm working on both of those features now.

MrVideo
25th January 2021, 14:59
If you mean build a UHD disc from a non-UHD source, I'm working on that now.
Yep, that is what I mean. Thanks.

MrVideo
26th January 2021, 11:40
But it doesn't import multiple sources into a UHD format -- or build a UHD disc from a non-UHD source, I'm working on both of those features now.
So, if I were to provide H.264, or H.265, MKV wrapped video files, with chapter marks, you'll re-encode to H.265 and provide I-frames at the chapter mark locations so that the jumping to the chapters during playback will land on the correct frame?

jdobbs
26th January 2021, 18:32
So, if I were to provide H.264, or H.265, MKV wrapped video files, with chapter marks, you'll re-encode to H.265 and provide I-frames at the chapter mark locations so that the jumping to the chapters during playback will land on the correct frame?When I've implemented the feature, yes.

MrVideo
26th January 2021, 19:42
When I've implemented the feature, yes.
Great, thanks.

jdobbs
26th January 2021, 20:07
Great, thanks.Just a note. The BD standard only allow 1080 and 2160 to be encoded in HEVC. But... on my player I've found that I use any format (480p, 720p, etc) and it will play it fine.

So, by default, when you've decided to create a UHD/HEVC disc from a non-UHD source, only 1080 or 2160 will be encoded as HEVC. But I'll also add a hidden option that will enable encoding for other formats as well (with a warning that the output may not work on all players).

Since I'm still working on it and I may find something new that prevents it -- that may change.