BD Rebuilder Beta - Bug Reports Only

[jdobbs]

I want BDRB to read in a disc and not re-encode any of the videos it will end up keeping. The following is in the config:
FORCE_NOENCODE=1
FORCE-ENCODE=0
Yet, BDRB goes ahead and encodes anyway. Is there something else that needs to be set?As gonca said, the correct setting is FORCE_ENCODE=0

Things that will override FORCE_NOENCODE:

- Having filters set -- it can't process filters without reencoding.
- Setting a forced CRF value with FIXED_CRF=nn
- Running in ARCHIVE mode
- Having FORCE_ENCODE=1 set
- Output of non-UHD source to UHD format
- The source was an HEVC archive created by BD-RB

And, of course, the source video must be legal.

[MrVideo]

Try FORCE_ENCODE=0
If this doesn't work then post the log
Thanks. No idea how the config file had the wrong character. It has been that way for ages. I'll be testing it later.

[MrVideo]

Unfortunately, it still tried to encode:
[01/04/25] BD Rebuilder v0.62.11
[20:44:29] Source: LOST_IN_SPACE-S1-D1
- Input BD size: 22.63 GB
- Approximate total content: [04:42:36.272]
- Target BD size: 22.95 GB
- Windows Version: 6.1 [7601]
- AVS Filtering is enabled
- Quality: High Quality (Default), 1-Pass VBR
- UHD-BD source detected.
- Decoding/Frame serving: NVENCC
- Audio Settings: AC3=0 DTS=0 HD=1 Kbs=640
[20:44:37] PHASE ONE, Encoding
- [20:44:37] Processing: VID_00001 (1 of 5)
- [20:44:37] Extracting A/V streams [VID_00001]
- [20:46:11] Reencoding video [VID_00001]
- Source Video: HEVC, 3840x2160
- Rate/Length: 23.976fps, 90,281 frames
- Bitrate: 9,845 Kbs
- [20:46:11] Reencoding: VID_00001, Pass 1 of 1
[20:46:12] - Failed video encode, aborted
[Options]
VERSION=0.62.0.11
ENCODER=1
MODE=0
TARGET_SIZE=23500
AUTO_BURN=0
AUDIO_TO_KEEP=eng;
SUBS_TO_KEEP=eng;
SD_CONVERT=0
OPEN_GOP=0
RESIZE_1080=0
RESIZE_1440=0
RESIZE_720=0
DEINTERLACE=0
SD_TO_1080=0
IGNORE_3D=1
CONVERT_WIDE=0
DTS_REENCODE=0
AC3_REENCODE=0
AC3_640=1
AC3_192=0
KEEP_HD_AUDIO=1
AUDIO_DRC=0
DECODER=2
AVCHD=1
REMOVE_WORKFILES=0
REMOVE_OUTPUT=0
USE_FILTERS=1
BDMV_CERT_ONLY=0
IVTC_PULLDOWN=0
ASSUME_DVD_PAL=0
FRIMSOURCE=0
COMPLETION_BEEP=0
OUTPUT_SBS=0
NEROAAC=0
SUPTITLE=0
PGSTOSRT=0
AUDIO_TRACK_LIMIT=0
SUBTITLE_TRACK_LIMIT=0
CUSTOM_TARGET_SIZE=23500
MENU_BACKGROUND=F:\BD-Rebuilder\Lost_in_Space\Lost_In_Space-BD-bkg-S1-D1.jpg
MENU_AUDIO=F:\BD-Rebuilder\Lost_in_Space\Lost_in_Space-S1-closingtheme.ac3
IMPORT_THRESHOLD=0
QUICK_PLAY_THRESHOLD=0
MENU_AUTO_BACKGROUND=0
MENU_AUTO_DVDAUDIO=1
MENU_FORCE_QUICK=1
MENU_PLAY_SEQUENTIAL=0
MENU_START_WITH_MENU=1
IMPORT_LIMIT_LANG=0
IMPORT_KEEP_PLAYALL=0
IMPORT_VFR_SCAN=0
FORCE_NOENCODE=1
MENU_FONT=Century Gothic
MENU_FONT_BOLD=1
MENU_FONT_ITALIC=0
MENU_HORIZONTAL=320
MENU_VERTICAL=700
MENU_ACTIVE_COLOR=0xF6DC95
MENU_CUSTOM_COLOR=
MENU_INACTIVE_COLOR=0xFBB902
MENU_BACKDROP_OPACITY=0
MENU_ROLLOVER=1
MENU_ITEMS_PAGE=10
ENCODE_QUALITY=2
ONEPASS_ENCODING=0
AUTO_QUALITY=0
IMPORT_VFR_FILM=0
IMPORT_PREPARE_MKV=0
NVENC_CAPABLE=1
UHD_CONVERT_ENABLE=0
UHD_V3_MODE=1
FORCE_ENCODE=0
AVSFilter01=addborders(0,120,0,120)
[Paths]
WORKING_PATH=F:\BD-REBUILDER\WORK\
SOURCE_PATH=F:\BD-REBUILDER\LOST_IN_SPACE\LIS-S1-D1-TEST\
DGIndexNV=C:\Program Files (x86)\DGAVCDecNV\DGIndexNV.exe
DGDecNV=C:\Program Files (x86)\DGAVCDecNV\DGDecodeNV.dll
[Batch]
MAIN_MPLS=00002.MPLS
MAIN_MPLS_ANGLE=0
FORCED_SUB=0
FORCED_AUD=0
AUDIO=11
SUBS=1111
I do not care that the encoding failed, as I don't want it to encode.

I wondered if "USE_FILTERS=1" might have caused it to re-encode. Nope, setting it to zero only caused the re-encode not to fail.

[gonca]

[01/04/25] BD Rebuilder v0.62.11
[20:44:29] Source: LOST_IN_SPACE-S1-D1
- Input BD size: 22.63 GB
- Approximate total content: [04:42:36.272]
- Target BD size: 22.95 GB
- Windows Version: 6.1 [7601]
- AVS Filtering is enabled
- Quality: High Quality (Default), 1-Pass VBR
- UHD-BD source detected.
- Decoding/Frame serving: NVENCC
- Audio Settings: AC3=0 DTS=0 HD=1 Kbs=640
[20:44:37] PHASE ONE, Encoding
- [20:44:37] Processing: VID_00001 (1 of 5)
- [20:44:37] Extracting A/V streams [VID_00001]
- [20:46:11] Reencoding video [VID_00001]
- Source Video: HEVC, 3840x2160
- Rate/Length: 23.976fps, 90,281 frames
- Bitrate: 9,845 Kbs
- [20:46:11] Reencoding: VID_00001, Pass 1 of 1
[20:46:12] - Failed video encode, aborted

The red line (AVS Filtering) overrides No Encode.
To use filters you must re-encode
Disable AVS Filtering
One more thing
HEVC sources are always encoded as per jdobbs.
(see post before yours)

Where is Lathe when you don't need him?

[jdobbs]

[01/04/25] BD Rebuilder v0.62.11
[20:44:29] Source: LOST_IN_SPACE-S1-D1
- Input BD size: 22.63 GB
- Approximate total content: [04:42:36.272]
- Target BD size: 22.95 GB
- Windows Version: 6.1 [7601]
- AVS Filtering is enabled
- Quality: High Quality (Default), 1-Pass VBR
- UHD-BD source detected.
- Decoding/Frame serving: NVENCC
- Audio Settings: AC3=0 DTS=0 HD=1 Kbs=640
[20:44:37] PHASE ONE, Encoding
- [20:44:37] Processing: VID_00001 (1 of 5)
- [20:44:37] Extracting A/V streams [VID_00001]
- [20:46:11] Reencoding video [VID_00001]
- Source Video: HEVC, 3840x2160
- Rate/Length: 23.976fps, 90,281 frames
- Bitrate: 9,845 Kbs
- [20:46:11] Reencoding: VID_00001, Pass 1 of 1
[20:46:12] - Failed video encode, aborted

The red line (AVS Filtering) overrides No Encode.
To use filters you must re-encode
Disable AVS Filtering
One more thing
HEVC sources are always encoded as per jdobbs.
(see post before yours)

Where is Lathe when you don't need him?Yep. Filtering. The filters are included in the AVS file -- so you can't apply them without encoding. I misspoke about HEVC (I just looked at the code again). The HEVC restriction only applies when the source was an HEVC archive or if you are attempting to backup a non-UHD source to UHD format (sorry about throwing more confusion into an already confusing topic).

[MrVideo]

HEVC sources are always encoded as per jdobbs.
(see post before yours)
I didn't see the jdobbs post before I did mine.

I'll have to rework my plans. Thanks guys.

[jdobbs]

I didn't see the jdobbs post before I did mine.

I'll have to rework my plans. Thanks guys.Note my last post (just above yours).

[MrVideo]

Note my last post (just above yours).
Re-reading it: the source for the project is a UHD BDRB created folder with HEVC MKV videos that have DD+ ATMOS audio. Yes, the initial run resulted in the DD being recoded. I then ran the newer TSMuxer to rebuild the M2TS files with the original audio. That folder was then run thru BDRB to repackage the UHD formatted layout to make sure that the disc I would then create would play. The initially created folder fits within a 25GB disc. But, BDRB wan't to recode it, no matter what. The log even says reports "UHD-BD source detected."

After doing the above posting I started the reworking of the project by using the original MKV files, which I originally recoded to fit within 25GB. I did some work to update/add chapter marks. After doing the work I mentioned above, I then hauled that UHD-BD layout into BDRB to let it do the recoding so that the project fits within a 25GB disc. But, I ran into a problem. BDRB errored out. Turns out I not only needed to replace the tsmuxer.exe file in tools, but the tsmuxer4k.exe as well. I have two version of BDRB installed, one original and the other new. Can't remux DD+ audio with the older tsmuxer. Of course, with the newer tsmuxer the demuxing creates audio and subtitle files with file name that BDRB was not expecting. Therefore, BDRB fails during the recoding. I then rename the files back to what is expected and resume the job. I have to babysit the job for each of the videos within the project. It would be nice (begging) if BDRB would use the newer tsmuxer so that it would handle DD+ audio. Yes, I know, coreless DD+ is not compliant. But, if tsmuxer will created UHD disc folders with coreless DD+, why not BDRB?

Way back when, BDRB initially had issues figuring out what bitrate to use to make everything fit because the TrueHD-MA audio streams weren't seen and not included in the overall size, resulting in my manually setting disc size. As the job is in progress as I write this, I don't know if BDRB will create a UHD-BD folder that will fit the 25GB disc. [...] The job is now finished and it fits! Burning disc now and will test later.

Frankly, I don't even know what archive mode is, as I've never set anything to do that.

If I read your posting correctly, what I am doing doesn't fit your requirement for recoding, i.e., if the sourced UHD-BD folder will already fit a disc.

[MrVideo]

Well, that was a bust. Letting BDRB do everything, i.e., taking the initial oversized UHD-BD and recode everything to fit 25GB failed to play. The menu plays just fine, but when I select an episode from the menu, the player goes back to the player's main menu. But, the initial UHD-BD disc that I created with the manually recoded videos and remuxed audio, plays just fine. I'm totally confused now.

[MrVideo]

There is a workaround to this issue, although having BDRB do the whole thing from beginning to end would save a boat-load of work.

There is work outside of BDRB that needs to be done for this particular job and that is creating chapter marks and turning on the force flag for those foreign language translation subtitles.

The first thing that needs to be done is to recode the videos so that they will fit on a BD25. That, unfortunately, is trial and error.

Second is to import the videos that will be placed on a disc into BDRB. No need to use a modified BDRB installation that has the newer tsmuxer. BDRB will recode the DD+ audio streams, no matter what.

Third, the original DD+ audio streams need to be remuxed into the newly created M2TS files, replacing the DD with DD+. In this case, the latest overnight build of tsmuxer must be used.

The UHD-BD layout can then be burned to disc. Even though the audio streams are replaced, the configuration of the disc is not affected by the replaced audio and will play just fine. Your UHD hardware player must be able to play coreless DD+ audio (mine does).

Lastly, to make things complete, the UHD beta version of BDEdit should be used to change the audio type of each of the playlists from DD to DD+. The disc will play fine without doing this change. At least it does for me.

[MrVideo]

When I browse for a BD layout for doing a backup, it contains a bunch of short 1 second files. Various playlists are using them to add 1 sec of black to the end, which also creates a chapter point to jump to in order to skip to the end. Why they didn't add 1 sec of black to the main file and just chapter mark it is beyond me.

How do I tell BDRB to skip those files, but keep them in the final result? I have the following set:
IMPORT_THRESHOLD=2
QUICK_PLAY_THRESHOLD=2
But, if I understand it correctly, matching that should not recode those M2TS files and instead just copy them in the backup.

There are files missing from the list that are longer than 2 minutes. One of them is a special feature file of still images, yet BDRB isn't going to recode it.

BDRB fails early on in the backup with a 720p/59.94 video in which the encoder did 30 frames, but expected 60.

Right before this one, I did a UHD backup and it only contains 2160p and 1080p videos. It did skip a bunch of files, but what was weird is that it didn't skip files that were in the 18 KB range. Those got recoded to the 24 KB range. Five videos that were larger than that were skipped. Weird.

I guess I do not know what the rules are for skipping files for recoding.

Thanks for any pointers.

[MrVideo]

@jdobbs No comment on how BDRB determines on what it does, or doesn't, recode during a backup?

[jdobbs]

@jdobbs No comment on how BDRB determines on what it does, or doesn't, recode during a backup?With default settings, BD-RB checks size and length if all playlists, and skips reencoding if they are small. You can set the size used for that check with these two parameters (see HIDDENOPTS.TXT):

MIN_M2TS_SIZE=n (n=100 is the default)
MIN_PLAYLIST_MINS=n (n=15 is the default)

If you want to encode everything, you should set each option to 0

By default BD-RB doesn't reencode menus unless it is required for some reason. So if you want menus to be reencoded, you can do so by adding this hidden opt:

REENCODE_MENUS=1

[MrVideo]

With default settings, BD-RB checks size and length if all playlists, and skips reencoding if they are small. You can set the size used for that check with these two parameters (see HIDDENOPTS.TXT):

MIN_M2TS_SIZE=n (n=100 is the default)
MIN_PLAYLIST_MINS=n (n=15 is the default)

According to HIDDENOPTS.TXT, MIN_PLAYLIST_MINS only comes into play with movie only mode, so that one can be ignored for disc backups.

I'll have to try something and report back.

REPORTING BACK: I set MIN_M2TS_SIZE=10 and it left a bunch of files that are < 1 MB on the list to be processed. Come to think of it, the default of 100 left those same < 1 MB files on the list. No clue as to what it takes to remove files < 10 MB.

[jdobbs]

According to HIDDENOPTS.TXT, MIN_PLAYLIST_MINS only comes into play with movie only mode, so that one can be ignored for disc backups.

I'll have to try something and report back.

REPORTING BACK: I set MIN_M2TS_SIZE=10 and it left a bunch of files that are < 1 MB on the list to be processed. Come to think of it, the default of 100 left those same < 1 MB files on the list. No clue as to what it takes to remove files < 10 MB.Setting MIN_M2TS_SIZE=0 doesn't encode them?

[Grimes]

Hi. I have the latest version of avisynth and my inspect shows that it is not recommended. Is this a problem?

[01.11.25] Checking System Settings
- BD-Rebuilder v0.62.12
- Windows Version: 6.2 [9200]
- Working Path Free Space: 1 384,26GB
- AVISYNTH Version: 3.7.3.0, not recommended version
- LAVFILTERS: Ok
- AnyDVD Remove Short Titles: Incompatible
- AnyDVD Remove Annoying Adverts: Incompatible
- X264: Ok
- X265: Ok
- AFTEN: Ok
- FAAC: Ok
- MP4BOX: Ok
- WAVI: Ok
- TSMUXER: Ok
- FRIMEncode: Ok
- FRIMDecode: Ok
[01.11.25] Systems Settings Check complete

[jdobbs]

Hi. I have the latest version of avisynth and my inspect shows that it is not recommended. Is this a problem?

[01.11.25] Checking System Settings
- BD-Rebuilder v0.62.12
- Windows Version: 6.2 [9200]
- Working Path Free Space: 1 384,26GB
- AVISYNTH Version: 3.7.3.0, not recommended version
- LAVFILTERS: Ok
- AnyDVD Remove Short Titles: Incompatible
- AnyDVD Remove Annoying Adverts: Incompatible
- X264: Ok
- X265: Ok
- AFTEN: Ok
- FAAC: Ok
- MP4BOX: Ok
- WAVI: Ok
- TSMUXER: Ok
- FRIMEncode: Ok
- FRIMDecode: Ok
[01.11.25] Systems Settings Check completeSometimes changes cause things to fail. That's telling you that it hasn't been tested with that version. If it works -- then its fine. But if you run into problems, make sure you try going back to the recommended version before reporting anything as a bug.

[MrVideo]

Setting MIN_M2TS_SIZE=0 doesn't encode them?
Nope. A 1,146 KB file is not in the list, yet a, 18 KB file before it and a 66 KB file after it are on the list. Just for example.

[gonca]

Are the two files on the list part of a playlist with more files?

[musiclover]

And is there a menu item on that playlist?
Then REENCODE_MENUS=1 may help.

[MrVideo]

Are the two files on the list part of a playlist with more files?
Yes. IMHO that should not make a difference. The two examples are 1 sec black clips added to the end of various videos. Pretty stupid, since they could have just encoded the 1 sec of black as part of all the files and just added a chapter mark at that location.

The 1 sec black doesn't need to be recoded, only the longer videos that use it. The non-recoded file will work in the playlist. The min-size setting should be honored, no matter what.

If there is a way to make it do that, please let me know.

[gonca]

In BD_RB if 1 file in a mpls has to be encoded then all the files will be encoded, if I remember correctly.

This keeps common specs (level etc) for all the files in the mpls.
Prevents possible playback issues, I guess.

[DanDare1983]

Yes. IMHO that should not make a difference. The two examples are 1 sec black clips added to the end of various videos. Pretty stupid, since they could have just encoded the 1 sec of black as part of all the files and just added a chapter mark at that location.

The 1 sec black doesn't need to be recoded, only the longer videos that use it. The non-recoded file will work in the playlist. The min-size setting should be honored, no matter what.

If there is a way to make it do that, please let me know.

In regards to the 1 sec black clips, I genuinely can't believe how many movies have them. I'd like to find a way of removing them as I have many movies like this and it's always annoying when I go to backup a disc and the playlist has an extra m2ts for no reason whatsoever.

[MrVideo]

In BD_RB if 1 file in a mpls has to be encoded then all the files will be encoded, if I remember correctly.
Well, that can cause issues.
This keeps common specs (level etc) for all the files in the mpls.
Prevents possible playback issues, I guess.
Doing recoding during backups doesn't do any level changes, etc. That would certainly screw up any HDR/DV videos. Besides, these are short black videos.

I'd be happy to have a hidden option that overrides this behavior.

[MrVideo]

I'd like to find a way of removing them as I have many movies like this and it's always annoying when I go to backup a disc and the playlist has an extra m2ts for no reason whatsoever.
Unfortunately, they do have a reason. If you look at the end of the video that precedes the 1 sec black, you will find that it ends without any black. That end piece is what allows you to skip to the end, as there is a chapter mark at that point. If that were removed, you would not be able to skip to the end and then do the next operation, be it going to the next episode/video or the menu. You'd have to press the menu key. They play a purpose, but they are a backup annoyance.

[DanDare1983]

Unfortunately, they do have a reason. If you look at the end of the video that precedes the 1 sec black, you will find that it ends without any black. That end piece is what allows you to skip to the end, as there is a chapter mark at that point. If that were removed, you would not be able to skip to the end and then do the next operation, be it going to the next episode/video or the menu. You'd have to press the menu key. They play a purpose, but they are a backup annoyance.

Thank you for responding. I had no idea the 1 sec m2ts was needed. So the last chapter will be at the end of the 1 sec m2ts and not the main m2ts? I like to make remux, would it be best to keep the 1sec m2ts at the end or would it be beneficial to move it?

[MrVideo]

Thank you for responding. I had no idea the 1 sec m2ts was needed. So the last chapter will be at the end of the 1 sec m2ts and not the main m2ts? I like to make remux, would it be best to keep the 1sec m2ts at the end or would it be beneficial to move it?
The last chapter is actually at the end of the video preceding it/start of the 1 sec black. Best to leave it in place. If you are remuxing to a MKV file (for example), the 1 sec black will be added to the end, making it one continuous file.

[MrVideo]

Doing a backup of a UHD in which the main video is UHD and DV. Weird is that the log said the bitrate was 500kb.

The encoder didn't fail right at the start. It got a way in before failing.

Is there a last command somewhere that I can run to get the encoder's error?

ADDED INFO: I decided to recode the M2TS file and ended up with this error:
avcuvid: error occured while reading file: 591 frames, Resource temporarily unavailable
There is nothing wrong with the m2ts file as I was able to copy it to another HDD,

[MrVideo]

No additional info regarding my UHD backup issue?

[jz1276]

After years of using this great program with numerous BluRays, I've run into my first issue. I've tried both BD-25 & 50 target sizes. Please let me know if more info is needed and any help is appreciated.

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[01/16/25] BD Rebuilder v0.62.12
[02:09:32] Source: BLURAY
- Input BD size: 19.98 GB
- Approximate total content: [01:52:18.083]
- Target BD size: 46.26 GB
- Windows Version: 6.2 [9200]
- Auto Quality: Very Good (Very Fast), 1-Pass VBR
- Decoding/Frame serving: DirectShow
- Audio Settings: AC3=0 DTS=0 HD=0 Kbs=640
[02:09:34] PHASE ONE, Encoding
- [02:09:34] Processing: VID_00002 (1 of 2)
- [02:09:34] Extracting A/V streams [VID_00002]
- TSMUXER ERR: 0xFFFFFFFD
- Extracting video streams [VID_00002]
- TSMUXER ERR: 0xFFFFFFFD
- Bitstream exception std::exception. It does not have to be! Please contact application support team for more information.
- Error in attempt to extract video.
- Bitstream exception std::exception. It does not have to be! Please contact application support team for more information.
- Bitstream exception std::exception. It does not have to be! Please contact application support team for more information.
[02:09:41] - Failed to retrieve audio, aborted

[MrVideo]

Attach mediainfo output of the video file. Code wrap the text file.

[jdobbs]

Doing a backup of a UHD in which the main video is UHD and DV. Weird is that the log said the bitrate was 500kb.

The encoder didn't fail right at the start. It got a way in before failing.

Is there a last command somewhere that I can run to get the encoder's error?

ADDED INFO: I decided to recode the M2TS file and ended up with this error:
avcuvid: error occured while reading file: 591 frames, Resource temporarily unavailable
There is nothing wrong with the m2ts file as I was able to copy it to another HDD,Not sure... but it sounds like a system error of some type.

[MrVideo]

No idea either. I've never seen that error. Not sure how it is a system error, since this has never happened before. I'm suspecting with the file.

[jdobbs]

Is there a last command somewhere that I can run to get the encoder's error?Yes. The last command is always recorded in LASTCMD.TXT located in the BD-RB folder. You can cut-and-paste it into a CMD window to test it. You normally should to do it immediately after getting the error -- assuring that all involved files etc. are still accessible.

[MrVideo]

I know I've seen that file in the past, but for this UHD backup job, no such file.

[doobre]

Hi there
this is bound to be a simple setting that I have overlooked, I haven't been doing any copying for a long while, so probably "finger trouble".

Anyway, below are the mediainfo details for the source and the BD-RB output, along with the current INI file and the LASTCMD text log.

I am trying to make a backup of a BD with variable rate FPS (59.940 to 29.970), and the output from BD-RB is 59.940fps [while the audio seems to be 29.970], therefore the video ends up playing double speed while the audio sounds fine, played in VLC and powerDVD.!!!? the file size is half of what I expect, also!

Just in case I ran it through with a restored original INI file, and then using the alternative 264 encoder, no diff.

Help anyone!?
cheers CD

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info of MakeMKV output

General

Complete name : D:\EXPORTS\MakeMKV_Export\SHERYL_CROW_LIVE\Sheryl Crow - Live on Soundstage.mkv
Format : Matroska
Format version : Version 2
File size : 25.1 GiB
Duration : 1 h 31 min
Overall bit rate mode : Variable
Overall bit rate : 39.1 Mb/s
Frame rate : 59.940 FPS
Encoded date : 2025-02-14 02:11:53 UTC
Writing application : MakeMKV v1.17.7 win(x64-release)
Writing library : libmakemkv v1.17.7 (1.3.10/1.5.2) win(x64-release)

Video
ID : 1
ID in the original source medium : 4113 (0x1011)
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : High@L4.1
Format settings : CABAC / 2 Ref Frames
Format settings, CABAC : Yes
Format settings, Reference frames : 2 frames
Format settings, GOP : M=2, N=26
Codec ID : V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC
Duration : 1 h 31 min
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 30.0 Mb/s
Width : 1 920 pixels
Height : 1 080 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16:9
Frame rate mode : Variable
Frame rate : 59.940 (60000/1001) FPS
Original frame rate : 29.970 (30000/1001) FPS
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Interlaced
Scan type, store method : Separated fields
Scan order : Top Field First
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.241
Stream size : 19.2 GiB (77%)
Language : English

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mediainfo of BD-RB output mkv

Video
ID : 4113 (0x1011)
Menu ID : 1 (0x1)
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : High@L4.2
Format settings : CABAC / 3 Ref Frames
Format settings, CABAC : Yes
Format settings, Reference frames : 3 frames
Codec ID : 27
Duration : 1 h 31 min
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 17.8 Mb/s
Maximum bit rate : 35.0 Mb/s
Width : 1 920 pixels
Height : 1 080 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16:9
Frame rate : 59.940 (60000/1001) FPS
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.143
Stream size : 11.4 GiB (86%)

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BDREBUILDER.INI file

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VERSION=0.61.0.29
AC3_192=0
AC3_640=1
AC3_REENCODE=0
ASSUME_DVD_PAL=0
AUDIO_DRC=0
AUDIO_TO_KEEP=eng;und;
AUDIO_TRACK_LIMIT=0
AUTO_BURN=2
AUTO_BURN=2
AUTO_QUALITY=1
AVCHD=1
BDMV_CERT_ONLY=0
COMPLETION_BEEP=1
CONVERT_WIDE=0
CUSTOM_TARGET_SIZE=22900
DECODER=0
DEINTERLACE=1
DTS_REENCODE=0
ENCODER=1
ENCODE_QUALITY=0
FRIMSOURCE=0
IGNORE_3D=0
IMPORT_KEEP_PLAYALL=0
IMPORT_LIMIT_LANG=0
IMPORT_PREPARE_MKV=0
IMPORT_THRESHOLD=10
IVTC_PULLDOWN=0
KEEP_HD_AUDIO=0
MENU_ACTIVE_COLOR=WHITE
MENU_AUDIO=E:\BD_Rebuilder\tools\blankclip\blank.ac3
MENU_AUTO_BACKGROUND=0
MENU_AUTO_DVDAUDIO=0
MENU_BACKDROP_AUTOSIZE=1
MENU_BACKDROP_OPACITY=140
MENU_BACKGROUND=D:\4k sources\FOR DISK COPY\Studio Ghibli\studio ghibli bkgrnd-1.jpg
MENU_HORIZONTAL=250
MENU_FONT=Microsoft Sans Serif
MENU_PLAY_SEQUENTIAL=0
MENU_START_WITH_MENU=1
MENU_TOP=250
MIN_M2TS_SIZE=0
MIN_PLAYLIST_MINS=15
MODE=3
NEROAAC=0
NVENC_CAPABLE=1
ONEPASS_ENCODING=2
OPEN_GOP=0
OUTPUT_SBS=0
PGSTOSRT=0
PRIORITY_CLASS=2
PRIORITY_CLASS=2
QUICK_PLAY_THRESHOLD=10
REMOVE_OUTPUT=0
REMOVE_WORKFILES=0
RESIZE_1080=0
RESIZE_1440=0
RESIZE_720=0
SD_CONVERT=0
SD_TO_1080=0
SUBS_TO_KEEP=eng;und;
SUBTITLE_TRACK_LIMIT=0
SUPTITLE=0
TARGET_SIZE=22900
USE_FILTERS=0
OUTPUT_FOLDER=H:\RENDERS\ImgBurn_Renders\
[Paths]
WORKING_PATH=D:\D-TEMP\
SOURCE_PATH=D:\D-TEMP\IMPORTS\SHERYL_CROW_-_LIVE_ON_SOUNDSTAGE\

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LAST CMD TXT

"E:\BD_Rebuilder\tools\nvenc\nvencc.exe" --avhw --fps 59.94 --interlace tff --vpp-deinterlace adaptive -i "D:\D-TEMP\IMPORTS\SHERYL_CROW_-_LIVE_ON_SOUNDSTAGE\BDMV\STREAM\00000.m2ts" --codec h264 --preset performance --qp-min 0 --multipass 2pass-full --vbr 35000 --aq --aq-temporal --keyfile "D:\D-TEMP\WORKFILES\VID_00000.CHP" --sar 1:1 --aud --pic-struct --vbv-bufsize 30000 --max-bitrate 35000 --lookahead 24 --no-b-adapt --gop-len 60 -o "D:\D-TEMP\WORKFILES\VID_00000.AVS.264"

[Moviewatcher666]

Greetings all,

First, I want to commend JDobbs on his commitment to this great program. Well done!

I am playing with a full backup of the new Godzilla Criterion 4K release.

The backup is in ISO format and when I play it in PowerDVD v20, it plays properly with the proper English subtitles. When I play the original disc in my 4K player, it plays fine (of course).

When I process the ISO to fit onto a BD50 in BDRebuilder, everything works except the English subtitles (even when selected in the main menu of the disc).

When I look at the M2TS file, there appears to be the subtitle

Rather frustrating when watching and listening with the Japanese sound track and no English subtitles.

I am attaching my log files to show the work done on the disc.

What am I missing? Or is there a bug that does not set the proper flag when rebuilding the file so that the subtitles turn on?

I appreciate any feedback, assistance or help offered.

Thanks,

Moviewatcher666

[Status]
LABEL=GODZILLA_1954_UHD
VERSION=v0.62.12
SOURCE_SIZE=72166433618
SOURCE_VIDEO_SIZE=71773759488
TARGET_SIZE=49283072000
REDUCTION=.681173707755605
RESIZE_1080=0
RESIZE_1440=0
AUDIO_TO_KEEP=eng;jpn;
KEEP_HD_AUDIO=-1
SUBS_TO_KEEP=eng;jpn;
BACKUP_MODE=0
MOVIEONLY_TYPE=0
USE_LAVF=0
INSTANCES=4
DGDECNV=-1
DGDECIM=0
FRIMSOURCE=0
FFMS2=0
SSIF_MODE=0
UHD_V3_MODE=0
QUICK=1
ENCODE_STEP=0
COMPLETED=3
REBUILD_COMPLETE=1
[00009]
AUDIO=11
PGS=
VIDEO2=0
V2MBRATE=0
M2TS_TARGET=61948313
NSTART=27000000
NEND=27360360
NSIZE=4141056
FLINK=0
MLINK=0
[00007]
AUDIO=1
PGS=
VIDEO2=0
V2MBRATE=0
M2TS_TARGET=96417054
NSTART=27000000
NEND=27900900
NSIZE=11464704
FLINK=0
MLINK=0
[00005]
AUDIO=11
PGS=1
VIDEO2=0
V2MBRATE=0
M2TS_TARGET=48874792110
NSTART=27000000
NEND=287720460
NSIZE=38200246272
FLINK=0
MLINK=0

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[02/14/25] BD Rebuilder v0.62.12
[09:02:47] Source: GODZILLA_1954_UHD
- Input BD size: 67.21 GB
- Approximate total content: [01:37:41.855]
- Target BD size: 45.90 GB
- Windows Version: 6.2 [9200]
- Quality: High Quality (Default), CQM
- UHD-BD source detected.
- Decoding/Frame serving: NVENCC
- Audio Settings: AC3=0 DTS=0 HD=1 Kbs=640
[09:02:47] PHASE ONE, Encoding
- [09:02:47] Processing: VID_00009 (1 of 3)
- [09:02:47] Extracting A/V streams [VID_00009]
- [09:02:53] Reencoding video [VID_00009]
- Track 4352 (eng): Keeping original audio
- Track 4353 (eng): Keeping original audio
- [09:03:09] Processing: VID_00007 (2 of 3)
- [09:03:09] Extracting A/V streams [VID_00007]
- [09:03:13] Reencoding video [VID_00007]
- Track 4352 (min): Keeping original audio
- [09:03:24] Processing: VID_00005 (3 of 3)
- [09:03:24] Extracting A/V streams [VID_00005]
- [09:09:48] Reencoding video [VID_00005]
- Analyzing 1.00 [1.00]
- Track 4352 (jpn): Keeping original audio
- Track 4353 (eng): Keeping original audio
[09:49:05]PHASE ONE complete
[09:49:05]PHASE TWO - Rebuild Started
- [09:49:05] Rebuilding BD file Structure
[09:49:07] - Encode and Rebuild complete
[09:49:07] Writing BD structure to ISO file
- ImgBurn completed successfully
[09:58:06] JOB: GODZILLA_1954_UHD finished.


LASTCMD.txt "C:\Program Files (x86)\BD_Rebuilder\tools\nvenc\nvencc.exe" --avhw --fps 23.976 -i "Q:\BDMV\STREAM\00005.m2ts" --codec hevc --preset default --profile main10 --output-depth 10 --repeat-headers --colorprim bt709 --transfer bt709 --colormatrix bt709 --qp-min 0 --multipass 2pass-full --vbr 0 --vbr-quality 1 --aq --aq-temporal --keyfile "D:\BD REBUILDER WORKING FILES\WORKFILES\VID_00005.CHP" --sar 1:1 --aud --pic-struct --vbv-bufsize 45000 --max-bitrate 48000 --lookahead 24 --no-b-adapt --gop-len 24 -o "D:\BD REBUILDER WORKING FILES\WORKFILES\VID_00005.AVS.hevc"

[Options]
VERSION=0.62.0.12
MIN_M2TS_SIZE=10
;[UHD_IGNORE_HDR=1]
MIN_PLAYLIST_MINS=10
MULTIPROCESS=1
ENABLE_TEST=1
ENCODER=1
MODE=0
ENCODE_QUALITY=2
ONEPASS_ENCODING=1
AUTO_QUALITY=0
TARGET_SIZE=47000
AUTO_BURN=2
AUDIO_TO_KEEP=eng;jpn;
SUBS_TO_KEEP=eng;jpn;
SD_CONVERT=0
OPEN_GOP=0
RESIZE_1080=0
RESIZE_1440=0
RESIZE_720=0
DEINTERLACE=1
SD_TO_1080=0
IGNORE_3D=0
CONVERT_WIDE=0
DTS_REENCODE=0
AC3_REENCODE=0
AC3_640=1
AC3_192=0
KEEP_HD_AUDIO=1
AUDIO_DRC=0
DECODER=3
AVCHD=0
REMOVE_WORKFILES=0
REMOVE_OUTPUT=0
USE_FILTERS=0
BDMV_CERT_ONLY=0
IVTC_PULLDOWN=0
ASSUME_DVD_PAL=0
FRIMSOURCE=0
COMPLETION_BEEP=0
OUTPUT_SBS=0
NEROAAC=0
SUPTITLE=0
PGSTOSRT=0
AUDIO_TRACK_LIMIT=0
SUBTITLE_TRACK_LIMIT=0
CUSTOM_TARGET_SIZE=47000
QUICK_EXTRAS=1
MENU_BACKGROUND=C:\Program Files (x86)\BD_Rebuilder\misc\menuback.jpg
MENU_AUDIO=C:\Program Files (x86)\BD_Rebuilder\tools\blankclip\blank.ac3
IMPORT_THRESHOLD=10
QUICK_PLAY_THRESHOLD=10
MENU_AUTO_BACKGROUND=1
MENU_AUTO_DVDAUDIO=1
MENU_PLAY_SEQUENTIAL=0
MENU_START_WITH_MENU=1
IMPORT_LIMIT_LANG=1
IMPORT_KEEP_PLAYALL=0
IMPORT_PREPARE_MKV=0
ENABLE_BLANKING=1
VERBOSE_STATUS=0
MOVIEONLY_TYPE=0
ALTCRF=23
ALT_TARGET=1024
ALT_CRF_TARGET=1024
ALTMETHOD=0
ALTAUTOCROP=0
PRIORITY_CLASS=0
NVENC_CAPABLE=1
[Paths]
SOURCE_PATH=Q:\
WORKING_PATH=D:\BD REBUILDER WORKING FILES\
DGIndexNV=C:\Program Files\dgdecnv_255\DGIndexNV.exe
DGDecNV=C:\Program Files\dgdecnv_255\DGDecodeNV.dll
DGDecNV=0
SupTitlePath=C:\Program Files (x86)\BD_Rebuilder\Tools\suptitle_v2.0.8_x86\SupTitle.dll

;SupTitlePath=C:\Program Files (x86)\BD_Rebuilder\Tools\suptitle.dll

[Emulgator]

I am trying to make a backup of a BD with variable rate FPS (59.940 to 29.970)
There is no VFR BD to begin with, so you would have to take care of that before importing any source to BD-RB.

[doobre]

There is no VFR BD to begin with, so you would have to take care of that before importing any source to BD-RB.

hi there, and thanks for your reply..
the resultant file from Makemkv shows it as VFR.!?

=================

Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : High@L4.1
Format settings : CABAC / 2 Ref Frames
Format settings, CABAC : Yes
Format settings, Reference frames : 2 frames
Format settings, GOP : M=2, N=26
Codec ID : V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC
Duration : 1 h 31 min
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 30.0 Mb/s
Width : 1 920 pixels
Height : 1 080 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16:9
Frame rate mode : Variable
Frame rate : 59.940 (60000/1001) FPS
Original frame rate : 29.970 (30000/1001) FPS

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Also handbrake fails to do the job!

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[23:33:26] CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600 CPU @ 3.40GHz
[23:33:26] - Intel microarchitecture Sandy Bridge
[23:33:26] - logical processor count: 4
[23:33:26] Intel Quick Sync Video support: no
[23:33:26] hb_scan: path=D:\EXPORTS\MakeMKV_Export\SHERYL_CROW_LIVE\title_t00.mkv, title_index=1
[23:33:26] hb_stream_open: open D:\EXPORTS\MakeMKV_Export\SHERYL_CROW_LIVE\title_t00.mkv failed
[23:33:26] scan: unrecognized file type
[23:33:26] libhb: scan thread found 0 valid title(s)
hb_dict_to_job: Title 1 doesn't exist
[23:33:26] Finished work at: Fri Feb 14 23:33:26 2025
[23:33:26] libhb: work result = 3

# Job Failed to Initialise. Check log and input settings (3)
==============================
I will try to rip the BD with handbrake instaed of makemkv.
cheers CD

[doobre]

Handbrake v1.3.1 came to the rescue (again) ripped the BD to mkv with CBR of 59.940, avg 30Mbs final size 23Gb.

[iambryanknowles]

For a 1440x800 file with a 4:3 PAR, BD Rebuilder Generates
#Created by BD Rebuilder - v0.62.12
LoadPlugin("C:\Program Files (x86)\AviSynth\plugins\DGDecodeNV.dll")
DGSource("D:\BDREBUILDER\WORKFILES\VID_00000.DGI", fieldop=0).AddBorders(0,4,0,6).LanczosResize(1920,1080)
BilinearResize(1440,1080)
ConvertToYV12().AssumeFPS(24000,1001)

I'm working with lossless files and was encoding with Ultrafast from Virtualdub, and hoped that I might save a few GB without the borders - Since a 90GB file requires 270GB during the import process and I have minimal space.

Edit: Apparently the borders help ��*♂️ 1GB smaller with them. Still, I've seen that niche resolution (as well as heights of 804 and 816) in video products such as fanedits before.

[Emulgator]

Since 800 height is not BD-compliant, but 1080 is, BD-RB will have to pad such source up to 1080 to do justice to its name.
For the cases of reencoding to unconstrained formats I would suggest one of the unconstrained encoder GUIs out there.
clever_ffmpeg_gui, MeGUI64, MeGUI.x64, FFmpeg_Batch_AV_Converter_Portable_x.y.z_x64, Hybrid, StaxRip...

[SquallMX]

I found a bug in the latest release 0.62.12, when doing a Full UHD backup, with extras encoded as H264, BD-Rebuilder set subtitle values incorrectly in the mpls files, resulting in missing subtitles when playing on standalone players, BD-Rebuilder is using "12A0, 12A1..." values (reserved for UHD resolution) instead of "1200, 1201..." (for FHD content).

[MrVideo]

What am I missing? Or is there a bug that does not set the proper flag when rebuilding the file so that the subtitles turn on?
Just press the subtitle button on your player. While that may not be ideal, it should do the trick.

[MrVideo]

The following bugs are still there:

1) Building the 2nd menu can result in it failing when doing the 2nd menu. The first menu files are there, but no hint of the 2nd even being attempted. It took three tries on a current project before it would build the 2nd menu.

2) and because of the above, it means building the disc again. With BDRB ignoring the titles.inf file, it means redoing all of the manual changes to the titles.

[Moviewatcher666]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Moviewatcher666 View Post

What am I missing? Or is there a bug that does not set the proper flag when rebuilding the file so that the subtitles turn on?

Just press the subtitle button on your player. While that may not be ideal, it should do the trick.
__________________

Thanks for the suggestion but already tried that.

The subtitle was missing on the blu-ray player.

The problem resides in the reauthoring of the full disc.

[MrVideo]

Quote:
The subtitle was missing on the blu-ray player.

The problem resides in the reauthoring of the full disc.
Your original posting made it read as though the subtitle stream was there but just wasn't turning on. Instead, you are now saying that the subtitle stream was actually missing from the result.

When the original file is imported, BDRB shows which tracks it will keep and which tracks will not be copied. Take a look at that display and report back.

[Moviewatcher666]

Your original posting made it read as though the subtitle stream was there but just wasn't turning on. Instead, you are now saying that the subtitle stream was actually missing from the result.

When the original file is imported, BDRB shows which tracks it will keep and which tracks will not be copied. Take a look at that display and report back.

When I play the resulting reauthored disc in the blu-ray player, the subtitle track is not there to select. Therefore, there is no subtitle track to play.

When I look at the M2TS in Media Info on that same disc, the subtitle track shows it is there.

Therefore, in my estimation, a flag that is to make the subtitles available to the blu-ray player is somehow missing.

The logs I uploaded should show exactly what I am discussing. You can see the subtitle track is selected to process with the project. It just is not turned on in the final disc.

Thanks.

[MrVideo]

Aah, gotchya. I'm sorry to say that this is indeed weird. I've not run across this issue. But, I have to say that a majority of the time I do not try to turn on subtitles. I only check them on titles that I create from scratch (home brew) that have subtitles.

Just exactly how are you trying to turn on the subtitles?

[Moviewatcher666]

Aah, gotchya. I'm sorry to say that this is indeed weird. I've not run across this issue. But, I have to say that a majority of the time I do not try to turn on subtitles. I only check them on titles that I create from scratch (home brew) that have subtitles.

Just exactly how are you trying to turn on the subtitles?

Since it is Godzilla 1954, when playing the original disc, the English subtitles are on automatically (I guess for the North American release). You can also turn the subtitles on and off in the main menu.

On the BD Rebuilder processed disc, the subtitles are not on automatically and you cannot control them in the main menu (on or off).

I have all my working files generated by BD Rebuilder. Has anybody got any ideas how to reassemble and get the subtitles to work(a possible workaround)? I am sure it is just a misplaced or incorrect flag that is preventing subtitles to work properly.

Maybe a bug in the program? I'm not sure.

Never had a problem with other discs. Just weird.

Thanks.