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[jdobbs]

If you mean the "quality" parameter, that doesn't change the bitrate, but the encoding duration. The other parameters are all the same, except for using Batch Queue.Wrong. Quality has everything to do with the bitrate. And when I see one parameter changed -- it usually means others are changed as well.

[jdobbs]

JD... HELP!!! I'm sorry to bother you man, I know your busy with all your undercover government work, but for the LIFE of me I cannot figure out some of these Blu-rays where BDRB will NOT allow you just to blank the movie file so that you can keep the menus and Xtras. It blanks EVERYTHING! I know this has something to do with the playlists, but is there any secret MOJO that you may have slipped in there where we can some way get around that?

Thanks man!It usually means that there are playlists that share video sections. When you make changes it has to be reflected across an entire playlist (and any other playlist that shares portions of that one). I've even seen copy protection where they use playlists that are unreferenced in the coding that reference video -- just so it causes confusion.

[GiovAHD]

Wrong. Quality has everything to do with the bitrate. And when I see one parameter changed -- it usually means others are changed as well.

I disagree with what was said. With the same values ​​for Target BD Size, Input BD Size, and Decoding/Frame Serving, the estimated bitrate will be the same! (tested and verified in multiple situations).
The problem here is that in Batch Queue mode, the Input BD Size parameter changes, and consequently, the bitrate changes.
I need to understand why this happens, if possible. Thanks!

[jdobbs]

I disagree with what was said. With the same values ​​for Target BD Size, Input BD Size, and Decoding/Frame Serving, the estimated bitrate will be the same! (tested and verified in multiple situations).
The problem here is that in Batch Queue mode, the Input BD Size parameter changes, and consequently, the bitrate changes.
I need to understand why this happens, if possible. Thanks!Go ahead and believe what you want. Changing the quality mode will give better quality at a fixed bitrate setting, but it will also change the bitrate at fixed target quality setting.

But... the main driver for this bitrate difference is that the input size is larger in the second example. Again -- that points to changes in settings (or source). The exact same code is executed in batch mode as when not in batch mode. The only difference is where the settings are read.

I can tell you one thing absolutely. The two jobs aren't using the same settings -- because the log shows that they aren't.

[Lathe]

It usually means that there are playlists that share video sections. When you make changes it has to be reflected across an entire playlist (and any other playlist that shares portions of that one). I've even seen copy protection where they use playlists that are unreferenced in the coding that reference video -- just so it causes confusion.

Well, thanks man... I guess there's nothing I can do about it. It certainly does cause confusion alright... I even tried to render the entire disc as BD25 high speed, but for some odd reason it threw an error.

So, I just ended up importing all the Xtras and let BDRB do a QP menu, that's always a decent alternative.

[MrVideo]

jdobbs
I want to author a dvd
BDRB doesn't author DVDs, only BDs and UHDs.

[raquete]

BDRB doesn't author DVDs, only BDs and UHDs.
Oh boy, shame on me. :o
Thanks for answer! :thanks:

[Lathe]

Oh boy, shame on me. :o
Thanks for answer! :thanks:

Try DVD Rebuilder, also a creation of our Grandmaster and Host, JD... That was before he started taking Psychedelics and in a flash of brilliance created BD Rebuilder...



https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczMA29GYGmA4JZUBUL6A78vkE3g9hciv7BJD1CJ9l8pMRm5eIAaC4lxwR_AlgyF5iQBHYGTxDQC6uqJRQph5PFIs1BEL2tH7AmCx03S8EObRGv2I2lMxHNBG4x80z7xrqUBEUsiUCyfOqlI33Sr9urSq0Q=w176-h220-s-no-gm?authuser=0

And also you can try DVDStyler...

[raquete]

I also used psychedelics and, in several flashes of brilliance, created big problems... even though I stopped using psychedelics more than 50 years ago, I can't take my eyes off that mushroom.
The effect returns, it never disappears. :rolleyes:

i Have DVDStyler installed but i need a guide or tutorial.

DVD Rebuilder refuse to install in Win 11 cos want windows service pack one or superior.
edited: i got the free version and was installed without problems.

Thank you for help and i need to read 'some' to understand and use one or both programs. :thanks:

ps: mushroom image is saved, peace transmission is on.:cool:

[Lathe]

I also used psychedelics and, in several flashes of brilliance, created big problems... even though I stopped using psychedelics more than 50 years ago, I can't take my eyes off that mushroom.
The effect returns, it never disappears. :rolleyes:

i Have DVDStyler installed but i need a guide or tutorial.

DVD Rebuilder refuse to install in Win 11 cos want windows service pack one or superior.

Thank you for help and i need to read 'some' to understand and use one or both programs. :thanks:

ps: mushroom image is saved, peace transmission is on.:cool:

Heh, I'm glad you liked the image... :D it is one of my favourites and I use it often on the few discussion boards I haunt.

I just learned how to use DVDStyler, and it's not too bad. If JD will excuse me for posting it here, since DVDRB isn't working with W11, I'll just post a few basic things I think you need to know.

Okay, I believe when you first open it, this window comes up where you choose the parameters of your DVD. I have it set here for a basic US DVD as you'll see in the settings. Change any of the settings if you need to do so:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczO3ZBTEG59H-Upp3jiQ-coO8FyZ-dViIRdVxWk0w4r87NOg7WUiUtEbd6S_-uIVBVQZIb5wofU9sQcbgOON2kSywlfA8Nz-jueDuH1weVCwLQtGT0OrbdmoAhmlf5uqt0wl9XN-Lkdf6j9Y1iSPKi8jhQ=w727-h912-s-no-gm?authuser=0

Okay, then when you hit 'OK' it goes back to the main interface:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczPA6PEDo8MEBN0k2J-U92pr3S_O15r1bJZ_3Z8QikQyOANHSE6iDNKmDdSpeKzUSZjdn1kRgOJzb7rMAvF9POFWL_Ts6Uo0OX3hq9pAwbAtQfKDEw20QW5lKtvnroRC6TarkcbiwC2I8lL3JYh4Xph0-g=w1477-h1017-s-no-gm?authuser=0

Then, just drag and drop your MKV file (or I GUESS whatever type of media file, I'm not sure, but I used an MKV file) in the interface, and I think then you just go to FILE>BURN and I think that's it. You can choose your background and how your menu looks, I don't remember if it prompts you to do that at first or if you have to find and set that yourself.

I used an MKV file from the 1985 DVD 'MASKS OF DEATH' with Peter Cushing. I made this for a friend of mine who can only play DVDs.

I hope this helps. Feel free to send me a Private Message if you need any other help.

Cheers!

Jamie.

[raquete]

I don't have video files, 🙃
🤣
i only have audio files.A single black picture in background or any image of a mushroom will be cool.

[Lathe]

I don't have video files, 🙃
🤣
i only have audio files.A single black picture in background or any image of a mushroom will be cool.

Ummmm... so, I thought you were wanting to make DVD's...???

[Lathe]

Hmmm... so, this is just to play albums then. Well, if you want a background picture showing while playing albums on DVD, then the only thing I can think of (I'm sure others may have better suggestions) is use what I do to create music videos on YouTube. That is a tad trickier getting the background image to show throughout the whole song/album. It's called Microsoft Clipchamp. It's a bit of a pain because even if you download the desktop version, I think you hafta sign in to Microsoft every time. But there you drag and drop I guess your WAV or FLAC file if you hopefully are using lossless audio, and I suppose if you want the entire album you would have to put all the songs in one file, or do songs individually, and then choose a background image. Don't know if that will help...

[raquete]

Oh, yes, I want a DVD, but only with AC3 or DTS 5.1 audio.
I don't care about the image!

I'll simply use the DVD in a DVD player connected to my 5.1 system.

But your tips are great, as they are a good starting point.

Who knows, maybe I'll get good results and publish them to share with those who have the same interests as me, because I haven't found anything simple that gives me the desired results.

Thank you very much. :thanks: 👍

[Lathe]

Oh, yes, I want a DVD, but only with AC3 or DTS 5.1 audio.
I don't care about the image!

I'll simply use the DVD in a DVD player connected to my 5.1 system.

But your tips are great, as they are a good starting point.

Who knows, maybe I'll get good results and publish them to share with those who have the same interests as me, because I haven't found anything simple that gives me the desired results.

Thank you very much. :thanks: 👍

Sure thing! Ah, I see... So, you want to play surround sound DVDs, gotcha! That I'm not sure about. I've created thousands of DVDs, Blu-rays, UHD-HD conversions, etc., but I don't think I've ever actually created a 5.1 DVD with a background image. I DO have tons of SACD's and BR-A and DVD-A discs that I've burned from ISO images, so I can play the full, Lossless audio, either 2.0 or 5.1 on my OPPO player as if I had the original discs, but I've never created one from scratch or with video, sorry.

[raquete]

I made DVDs with only audio and simple pictures a few years ago with DVDLab, GUI for DVD Author,
and even with the 'maligned' Goland AudioDVD Creator with a background image for each song.
The Audio DVD Creator doesn't want to work on Windows 11 even after changing the executable's compatibility to Windows 7.

Incredibly, if you use AudioDVD Creator and put the songs already in AC3 5.1, it doesn't re-encode the songs,
it preserves them as you encoded them. You can choose menu images, chapters, and put several hours of AC3 5.1 on a DVD.
(you can use AC3 448 or 640k, works well)
It was very good, but now it doesn't work on Windows 11.

I don't remember how to use DVD Lab anymore, but it's a pain, very tiring and tedious.
The GUI for DVD Author was very good, but I'm too old to remember all the details and
adjustments that need to be made to get good results...it's not laziness, it's old age (lol)

cheers! :-)

edited:
I save the iso of each dvd authored in external HDs and choose one of them to burn in DVDRW cos i have hundreds of this medias.

[Lathe]

I made DVDs with only audio and simple pictures a few years ago with DVDLab, GUI for DVD Author,
and even with the 'maligned' Goland AudioDVD Creator with a background image for each song.
The Audio DVD Creator doesn't want to work on Windows 11 even after changing the executable's compatibility to Windows 7.

Incredibly, if you use AudioDVD Creator and put the songs already in AC3 5.1, it doesn't re-encode the songs,
it preserves them as you encoded them. You can choose menu images, chapters, and put several hours of AC3 5.1 on a DVD.
(you can use AC3 448 or 640k, works well)
It was very good, but now it doesn't work on Windows 11.

I don't remember how to use DVD Lab anymore, but it's a pain, very tiring and tedious.
The GUI for DVD Author was very good, but I'm too old to remember all the details and
adjustments that need to be made to get good results...it's not laziness, it's old age (lol)

cheers! :-)

Sounds like you have a lot of experience making these, but apparently you can't run them on W11, that sure sux! When I reluctantly went to W11, I installed every tweak possible to bring everything back to the way W10 looks and works. Thank GOODNESS for people who take the time to allow us to 'Retrofit' the usually very ugly 'Upgrade' to Windows 11!

[raquete]

I don't have much experience doing this, I'm just persistent and almost never give up... in short; I'm stubborn!

I have 3 laptops and 1 'Tower'.

One notebook with Windows 11.
The other 2 notebooks are old and use Intel dual 2.5 MHz with a maximum supported memory of 4 MB each, and I'm going to install Windows 7 32-bit on both. (They have optical output but i never used)

The tower have an i3 and 7.1 audio output, and I'm going to install Windows 7 64-bit.

Let's see what happens... if it doesn't explode or catch fire,
I'll post the result or send a picture from the hospital.:p

[Lathe]

I don't have much experience doing this, I'm just persistent and almost never give up... in short; I'm stubborn!

I have 3 laptops and 1 'Tower'.

One notebook with Windows 11.
The other 2 notebooks are old and use Intel dual 2.5 MHz with a maximum supported memory of 4 MB each, and I'm going to install Windows 7 32-bit on both. (They have optical output but i never used)

The tower have an i3 and 7.1 audio output, and I'm going to install Windows 7 64-bit.

Let's see what happens... if it doesn't explode or catch fire,
I'll post the result or send a picture from the hospital.:p

https://forum.blu-ray.com/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif

[jdobbs]

Hmmm... I'm running the final version of DVD Rebuilder Pro on Windows 11 with no issues. But honestly it is designed more for backups than trying to make a strictly audio disc.