New DivX 7 H.264 codec

[DJ Bobo]

Damn! How come I didn't realize this?? It really works!
Was it there from the beginning, or is it a new feature in the 7.1 update?
Cooooool, time for serious H.264ing now :cool:
Go Go Gadgeto-... I mean Go Go DivXo Converto :D

[porfitron]

Hey All (porfitron here from DivX),

There's an updated free CLI encoder available at DivX Labs, since the alpha one had the March expiration.

This "Beta 1" update has some new guts, supports ctrl-break, and had its insides tidied up a bit... we put another expiration on this one, just because it'll keep the pressure on ourselves to keep the releases coming (with more features/improvements).

If you want to give it a shot, you can get your hands on it by doing the following...

Make a DivX Labs Account (if you don't have one already):
http://labs.divx.com/user/register

Otherwise, just log-in and join the Project Rémoulade Apps Group:
http://labs.divx.com/og/subscribe/7406?destination=node%2F6992

Get the DivX H.264 Encoder Beta 1:
http://labs.divx.com/node/6536

View the tutorial Here:
http://labs.divx.com/node/6992

Please post your feedback in the labs threads or here, and let us know what you think... we've definitely got more releases planned, but had to get this one out ASAP since the Alpha has expired.

DigitAl56K and I look forward to hearing what you think!

[Sagittaire]

Please post your feedback in the labs threads or here, and let us know what you think... we've definitely got more releases planned, but had to get this one out ASAP since the Alpha has expired.

DigitAl56K and I look forward to hearing what you think!

... and always the same useless tools.

1) Mainconcept SDK is well know and well tested codec now. Why make beta 1 tool.

2) Without AQ, FGO, VBV ... this codec is simply out of interest. I have simply better HVS result with ... 2006 CLI tools from Mainconcept .

[Dark Shikari]

... and always the same useless tools.

1) Mainconcept SDK is well know and well tested codec now. Why make beta 1 tool.

2) Without AQ, FGO, VBV ... this codec is simply out of interest. I have simply better HVS result with ... 2006 CLI tools from Mainconcept .But they can't have DivX competing with their own subsidiary now can they? ;)

[iwod]

But they can't have DivX competing with their own subsidiary now can they? ;)

What? So... what is the point in putting out Divx 7 in the first place?

[DJ Bobo]

What? So... what is the point in putting out Divx 7 in the first place?
Bringing AVC to the normal consumer for a few bucks and enabling him to play it on upcoming compatible devices I guess :p
No consumer would pay 400€ for an encoder!

[Dark Shikari]

Bringing AVC to the normal consumer for a few bucks and enabling him to play it on upcoming compatible devices I guess :p
No consumer would pay 400€ for an encoder!Yes, if only there was a high-quality free encoder available to the ordinary consumer who can't afford high-priced "professional" encoding products! We should start an open source project to write one.

[DJ Bobo]

Yes, if only there was a high-quality free encoder available to the ordinary consumer who can't afford high-priced "professional" encoding products! We should start an open source project to write one.

*loooooooooool*
No, seriously, I think DivX aims for the normal consumer that wants a simple way to encode without having to learn about options and what they do and what they don't, and wants to be sure to be able to play it in his standalone player :)

[dj_tjerk]

*loooooooooool*
No, seriously, I think DivX aims for the normal consumer that wants a simple way to encode without having to learn about options and what they do and what they don't, and wants to be sure to be able to play it in his standalone player :)
That's what the GUI does/should do; There are enough gui's for x264 out there, ranging from simple (noob level) to advanced (litle less than pro level. Real pro's use cmdline ofcourse. Or do real pro's calculate the bitstream manually with a pocket calculator?)

[DJ Bobo]

I know, I know, you don't have to tell me this. I guess the hardware compatibility is their trump card.
Anway, this discussion is useless, because it has already been conducted in the earlier pages, no need to repeat it.

I still wanna have answers from the DivX representatives for the questions I posted above! The AAC thing and the anamorphic thing!
I also would like to know wether this DivX converter really works in 2-pass mode, 'cause I'm not having the feeling it does. It does say "Analyzing" at the beginning, but it takes 30 seconds wether I put a 1-min clip or a 2-min clip, so what gives?
If it's not multipass, then it's useless for me.

[djloewen]

I heartily approve of DivX's philosophy and goals. The problem here is that we've waited around for awhile, and well, we're still waiting. We need this encoder to go through a series of betas, each of which works out bugs (if any) and adds the features we're requesting. I mean basic things like a CRF-type mode, and anamorphism. Or just one beta, if they can get it all right the first time. Then a final 1.0 release. Then, we can have all sorts of interesting discussions about whether or not they are making the world a better place with their product.

But, until we see the heat cranked up a little higher, and start seeing visible changes/improvements in the encoder, there's not much to do but wait.

[JeepinDan]

I'd like to endorse what I perceive as DivX's interest in serving those of us who are less sophisticated at all this. I suspect the highly sophisticated market is relatively small and I know there are many who just won't mess with a CLI.

Still a rather spotty implementation at this time, but DivX 7 just got a bit better with their update a few days ago. I can actually get Converter to finish a task without dying.

A few suggestions on areas I'd like DivX to concentrate on?:
1. The basic idea behind the converter is good. Simple and straightforward, the problem is that it is too simple - need to be able to more easily access options. I'd recommend having a second or expanded interface that would allow us to at least find out what the profiles mean and to more easily figure out how to designate output. Also, even the free HandBrake let's you easily see which files in a folder can be ripped and gives the length of the file (in minutes and seconds) so you can more easily determine what you want to rip. Even better would be to also let us actually preview the file like Slysoft's CloneDVD allows. You know, even isofter's interface was better (although it was a generally execrable piece of work IMHO).
2. The player is pretty good but I've not been able to get MKV chapters to work with it (might be my fault).
3. I think DivX Author is almost exactly what I want in editing software (nice interface, looks to be easy to make menus, etc.). Only problem is that it crashes on me routinely and I've never been able to actually output a file. Again, the problem may be mine because I'm running 64-bit Vista.
4. I appreciate the earlier statement that they are working on 64-bit support. It can't come soon enough.

FWIW from one of the relatively unsophisticated.

[Sgt_Strider]

Can the PS3 watch content encoded with DivX7? What about DivX files with subtitles soft-encoded? Will the subtitles display?

[Shakey_Jake33]

Bit of a n00b question here, but is it possible to access DivX's deinterlacing options when using a player other than the DivX Player (i.e. using MPC-HC)? I have a 1080i video file which plays and deinterlaces excellently in DivX Player, better than CoreAVC and ffmpeg-mt, but obviously I don't want to be using the DivX Player. The filter configuration lacks any deinterlace options.