multiAVCHD - author Blu-ray/AVCHD (Blu-ray players, camcoders, Viera TV) + (HD) DVD

[miloka]

.....one more donator:)

[asherungar]

Hi dean,
i tried with 1 episode and the same thing happens, in the menu if i choose title 1 it goes back to the menu.
besides that - 3 mts files are for the movie in stream folder, 1st is 33 mins - works when played straight from the PS3. 2nd is 1 hour and something (should the larger one be first?) but it is the second part of the movie - but no sound when playing straight from PS3!! and third part 10 mins - just stuck, nothing moving when played straight.

here's my log:
[22:22:57] Log started for multiAVCHD v2.3 (build 367)
[22:22:57] Processing 1 input files/folders .
[22:22:57] Converting mkv file to AVCHD (H:\movies\folder\movie.mkv).
[22:22:58] Detected video: ID#1:V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC:1920x1080 25.000fps (AR:1.78)
[22:22:58] Detected audio: ID#2:A_AC3:audio (48000Hz/2ch) Language: eng
[22:22:58] Detected subtitles: ID#3:S_TEXT/UTF8 Language: eng
[22:22:58] Detected subtitles: ID#4:S_TEXT/UTF8 Language: heb
[22:22:58] Generating meta file for tsMuxer...
[22:22:58] M2TS stream split set at 3999MiB...
[22:22:58] Searching for original chapters (mediainfo)...
[22:22:58] None found. Inserting 5 min chapters...
[22:22:58] Detected frame reference count: 3 (max:4).
[22:22:58] Compliant with L4.1 for 1920x1080p.
[22:22:58] Creating BluRay folders (tsMuxer)...
[22:34:47] Done!
[22:34:48] CLPI transfer: H:\multiAVCHD\_TEMP\20090211-222258-4888\BDMV\CLIPINF\00001.clpi -> G:\AVCHD\BDMV\CLIPINF\00000.clpi
[22:34:48] M2TS transfer: H:\multiAVCHD\_TEMP\20090211-222258-4888\BDMV\STREAM\00001.m2ts -> G:\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00000.m2ts
[22:40:01] CLPI transfer: H:\multiAVCHD\_TEMP\20090211-222258-4888\BDMV\CLIPINF\00002.clpi -> G:\AVCHD\BDMV\CLIPINF\00001.clpi
[22:40:01] M2TS transfer: H:\multiAVCHD\_TEMP\20090211-222258-4888\BDMV\STREAM\00002.m2ts -> G:\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00001.m2ts
[22:45:15] CLPI transfer: H:\multiAVCHD\_TEMP\20090211-222258-4888\BDMV\CLIPINF\00003.clpi -> G:\AVCHD\BDMV\CLIPINF\00002.clpi
[22:45:15] M2TS transfer: H:\multiAVCHD\_TEMP\20090211-222258-4888\BDMV\STREAM\00003.m2ts -> G:\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00002.m2ts
[22:45:38] MPLS transfer: H:\multiAVCHD\_TEMP\20090211-222258-4888\BDMV\PLAYLIST\00000.mpls -> G:\AVCHD\BDMV\PLAYLIST\00000.mpls
[22:45:38] Old pointer to 00003.m2ts in 00000.mpls now set to -> 2
[22:45:38] Old pointer to 00002.m2ts in 00000.mpls now set to -> 1
[22:45:38] Old pointer to 00001.m2ts in 00000.mpls now set to -> 0
[22:45:38] Preparing authoring information...
[22:45:38] Creating NTSC top menu.
[22:45:38] Authoring custom titles menu (NTSC).
[22:46:00] Encoding menu pages (x264)...
[22:46:39] Muxing h264 stream for menu pages (tsMuxer)...
[22:46:39] Populating menu structure...
[22:46:40] Encoding navigational pages (x264)...
[22:47:12] Setting navigational buttons behaviour...
[22:47:26] Authoring custom menu completed.
[22:47:26] Authoring custom welcome screen (NTSC).
[22:47:26] Encoding welcome screen (x264).
[22:48:27] Populating welcome screen structure...
[22:48:27] Authoring custom welcome screen completed.
[22:48:28] Setting menu for 1 titles...
[22:48:28] New offset for m2ts#1 -> 2
[22:48:28] New offset for mpls#1 -> 00000
[22:48:28] Setting titles #2 to #40 to point at top menu.
[22:48:28] Setting custom titles menu...
[22:48:28] Processing clip (CPI/CLPI) files...
[22:48:28] Completed.
[22:48:28] Creating AVCHD compatible 8.3 filenames...
[22:48:28] Done!
[22:48:28] G:\AVCHD folder created!
[22:48:29] Rename G:\AVCHD to AVCHD and copy it to root of USB drive or USB disk.
[22:48:29] or rename G:\AVCHD to AVCHD and copy it to X:\PRIVATE\ of SD/MMC card.

Hope you can find something wrong?
im using NTSC menu (the movie itself is 25 fps).

Thanks!

[deank]

I remember someone said earlier that PAL PS3 consoles are capable of playing PAL and NTSC content, but NTSC consoles can't handle PAL (25fps) content.

If you pass your file thru tsmuxer does it play on your PS3?

My (PAL PS3) plays everything, no matter if I choose PAL or NTSC menu or content.

[asherungar]

Ok, I'll try that tomorrow, thanks for the quick answer!

[jdeiro]

Dean,

Whenever I try to edit the custom title (clicking edit on the media tab), the program crashes.

Will post the exact description of the error popup ASAP.

BTW, I'll donate next week, I promise!!

Forget about it, it stopped happening.

Cheers!

[~bT~]

Yes, but AVCHD standard says that you can have 720x resolutions both 16:9 and 4:3, so we are missing something.

Can you send me a sample video of your encodes? I have captures of 720x576 (PAL) 4:3 and I can't make them play 4:3 - they play horizontally stretched in my PS3 - so I have the opposite problem :)

Dean

pls test: http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=39dde50f7954a9bed2db6fb9a8902bda

[kenguru2005]

Hi Dean,

367 fixed it: now even my 1080i25 mov footage get´s its second audio track. No more REPLACING, now it´s an ADDING. The best would be, to let the people decide, if they wanne REPLACE or ADD an extra audio track.


http://home.arcor.de/dhc69/avchd/avchd02.png

[deank]

pls test

The file you've sent me (720x480) plays perfectly in 16:9 in my PS3.


[10:35:19] Log started for multiAVCHD v2.3 (build 367)
[10:35:19] Processing 1 input files/folders .
[10:35:19] Converting mkv file to AVCHD (D:\Test 720x480p.mkv).
[10:35:19] Detected video: ID#1:V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC:720x480 23.976fps (AR:1.5)
[10:35:19] Detected audio: ID#2:A_AC3:audio (48000Hz/6ch) Language: eng
[10:35:20] Using original chapters.

[~bT~]

The file you've sent me (720x480) plays perfectly in 16:9 in my PS3.

did u use force 16:9 dean?

[deank]

I tried both with checked and unchecked. Both times PS3 plays it fine.

If unchecked - TMT displays wrong AR.
If checked - TMT plays it in 16:9.

[~bT~]

^ can u try nero with checked pls??

[deank]

I did... but it looks weird... 2 black bars - top and bottom and 2 vertical black bars.. and AR is not 16:9 but not 4:3 either...

Looks the same with forced 16:9 and not.

[kenguru2005]

Hi Dean,

367 fixed it: now even my 1080i25 mov footage get´s its second audio track. No more REPLACING, now it´s an ADDING. The best would be, to let the people decide, if they wanne REPLACE or ADD an extra audio track.


i.e.:

option 1: add additional audio track
option 2: replace existing audio track

[deank]

It is added in build 369

[~bT~]

I did... but it looks weird... 2 black bars - top and bottom and 2 vertical black bars.. and AR is not 16:9 but not 4:3 either...

Looks the same with forced 16:9 and not.

how to solve that or is there any other player i can use? apart from TMT or PDVD.

[kenguru2005]

It is added in build 369

Perfect ... will test it this evening ...

[deank]

how to solve that or is there any other player i can use? apart from TMT or PDVD.

http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/nero-bt.jpg

Go to Options / Video (Nero Showtime) and uncheck [x] Keep aspect ratio...

Then you can stretch video manually until it fits the correct AR.

***

Build 370:

* Some options are rearranged
* Bug was fixed - incorrectly setting 720p in clip files for 720x.... videos if Force 16:9 checkbox is used. Now 480p and 576p will be set properly.
* Added support for external AAC audio tracks.
* Added option to keep only external audio tracks
* Fixed: importing files with names, containing only zeroes - not showing in Title editor
* Fixed: when using "Delete" button in media tab - Title editor didn't show titles correctly
* Fixed: now colon ":" can be used in Title names in title editor
* Fixed: cutting last four letters of imported files names


Dean

[~bT~]

^ thanks again dean.

[deank]

You're welcome...

Compiling menu process is now about 10 times faster.

[~bT~]

Compiling menu process is now about 10 times faster.

that was the 1st thing i noticed. :) nice.

* Added support for external AAC audio tracks.

edit: is aac supported?? in avchd?

[deank]

No, not really... I don't know why I added it... huh... Must have been thinking of something else. :)

It is removed now.

[NirvClub]

Everyday it seems complete for the goals I set for myself.

To-do list:

* Compatible output for Panasonic TV/BD SD cards playback

I look forward to this one :)

Thanks for the great work you've done already.

[kenguru2005]

Nearly 50000 downloads and just 26 donations ... people: come on, this tool is more than worth it to spend a little bit money.

Btw.,I will keep on reporting in german and englich post-production forums. Earlier or later, people will recognize the abilities of this programm.

[vpapanik]

Nearly 50000 downloads and just 26 donations ... people: come on, this tool is more than worth it to spend a little bit money.

Btw.,I will keep on reporting in german and englich post-production forums. Earlier or later, people will recognize the abilities of this programm.

+1

I am trying to do the same in my country too...

[deank]

Preview button is added in Authoring tab...

Preview is 800x450 (42% of the original 1920x1080).

I hope you like it.

[~bT~]

^ do u just press the button and a preview pops up? coz i just did and nothing hapnd.

[vpapanik]

Hmm, seems not to work yet.

[asherungar]

Hi dean,
can you try adding code page 1255 for hebrew too in the fonts codepage? its the windows-ANSI for hebrew, that might work for mac.

Thanks!

[deank]

@asherungar: I have to check what is the real code for this codepage

[~bT~]

^ preview works perfect now :)

[deank]

It worked before, but was (unnecessary) looking for mplayer :)

[kenguru2005]

It worked before, but was (unnecessary) looking for mplayer :)

Even here on mac: preview work´s perfect

[vpapanik]

Preview is GREAT and very helpful !!! I wonder if there is anything left to be done in this excellent program :)

[deank]

Yes :) there is a lot to be done, yet.

[vpapanik]

Did the Lucida Console font worked for the menu list ?

[deank]

As a mater of fact, it works and shows nicely :)

I'll test with more fonts and add them to a user-selectable list.

** edit **

I did some tests and it happens that almost ALL fonts can be used for title names. Some adjustments are needed but it can be done.

[vpapanik]

A user selectable font for menus would be really great !

[asherungar]

Hi,
did you check about the 1255 code page?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows-1255

thanks again!!

[deank]

177 is the correct code for windows-1255:


0 -- ANSI <- cp-1252 (MM)
1 -- Default
2 -- Symbol
3 -- Invalid
77 -- Mac
128 -- Shift Jis
129 -- Hangul <- cp-949 (?)
130 -- Johab <- cp-1361
134 -- GB2312 <- cp-936 / cp-950
136 -- Big5 <- as above
161 -- Greek <- cp-1253
162 -- Turkish <- cp-1254
163 -- Vietnamese <- cp-1258
177 -- Hebrew <- cp-1255
178 -- Arabic
179 -- Arabic Traditional
180 -- Arabic user
181 -- Hebrew user
186 -- Baltic <- cp-1257
204 -- Russian <- cp-1251
222 -- Thai <- cp-874
238 -- Eastern European <- cp-1250
254 -- PC 437
255 -- OEM

I don't know if this other Mac or Hebrew User can help.

[asherungar]

can you add those two in the next build?
thanks!

[deank]

Build 376:

* Added charsets 77 and 177
* Title font is now selectable in Authoring

I added more than 40 fonts for you to choose of. I tried to add all kinds of font-scripts - Cyrillic, Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese...

If for some reason fonts don't work for you or menu lines are not aligned with the navigational arrow - use Courier New.

http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/multiavchd_authoring.jpg

Dean

p.s. The tutorial/guide is updated. Download links in first post updated to build 376.

[~bT~]

how to make font options stick?

edit: which option do i edit to change the navigation arrow colour dean?

edit2: nvm, i found it :)

[siopilos]

Yesterday I bought the Panasonic DMP-BD35 Blue Ray.I have a mkv file (Magadaskar 2) 4Gb(size).
Can i use multiAVCHD to make a dvd witch be able to play on my blue Ray player???

[deank]

Forum rules (esp #6) (http://forum.doom9.org/forum-rules.htm) forbid discussing downloaded material. Edit your post.

[marax]

Guys, one question

If I have video in 2 parts but subtitles in one part, so do I must divide the subtitle file in two parts also right or is there any easier solution, can I add files as APPEND instead ADD in multiAVCHD? It will be a good feature.

Anyway, great program.

Regards

[vpapanik]

Can you also add the Impact font ? I am pretty sure it's going to work as well. I wonder why you don't include the full font list (just tile the custom title font), and let us choose what is working or not. There is always the solution of courier after all :)

[deank]

No, not all fonts work and I can't add all, because each font requires specific offset setting to make first letter of a title to be positioned next to the navigational arrow. It is different for each font.

I'll add impact too.

[vpapanik]

Thanks mate :) This font is ideal for 'Lost' hehe ;)

[deank]

Build 379

* Impact font added
* Input playlists handling is re-written
* Initial release to support multiple playlists in imported AVCHD folders

If imported AVCHD folder is:

*** created with multiAVCHD (builds 343+) title names will show automatically in Title editor
*** created with older multiAVCHD - title names will be set to "Older multiAVCHD compilation title#xx" in Title editor
*** not created with multiAVCHD - - title names will be set to "AVCHD compilation title#xx" in Title editor

NB! At this point if such folders/compilations with multiple playlists are added - YOU SHOULD NOT use UP/DOWN/DELETE buttons in Media tab or title names will get messed.

If input AVCHD folder has ONLY ONE TITLE (PLAYLIST) you can proceed as before and edit/rearrange media items in Media tab.

You can see if a folder is created by multiAVCHD in Media tab:

[m] - multiAVCHD compilation
[d] - AVCHD folder
[f] - MKV/TS/MOV/MPEG file

Also you will see information in LOG tab for imported folders.
Please share your experience on this.

Dean

[asherungar]

Hi Dean!

i finally got hebrew subtitles to work when using multiAVCHD in mac (with crossover) - it all had to do with language settings in crossover iteslf (similar to the option of "default language for non-unicode programs" in XP's language settings). now i use the 177 code page and subtitles show fine, even menu titles can be written in hebrew.

so, if there are any other non-english users over there on mac who need this: here's how to set up language in crossover:
http://www.codeweavers.com/support/docs/crossover-mac/faq#id2501616
(question 2.8)

Keep up the good work!

[deank]

I'm glad it worked :)

There are about 5 Hebrew fonts in Authoring to use for title names also. I hope it works :)

I added this link to multiAVCHD_Mac.txt in the installation file archive.

[asherungar]

actually multiAVCHD_mac.exe is not needed, with crossover multiAVCHD.exe works fine.
even updates, there's an error in the end - but it works even with the error..

[deank]

What is the error? I'm planning on discontinuing _mac.exe so it will be helpful to know what is the problem.

[kenguru2005]

I never had success with auto update using crossover. When starting the normal exe (not mac_exe) I got dozens of errors. I never tested again since at least 10 builds. This evening I will test again and then report the erros.
So please dean: keep on with mac_exe for a while.

[deank]

Probably there is an option to allow network access for win32 executables, running under Crossover. Please check. And let me know what errors occur.

[NirvClub]

Yesterday I bought the Panasonic DMP-BD35 Blue Ray.I have a mkv file (XX) 4Gb(size).
Can i use multiAVCHD to make a dvd witch be able to play on my blue Ray player???

There is a guide here (http://www.bitburners.com/articles/convert-mkv-files-to-blu-ray-or-avchd-for-playstation-3-using-tsmuxer/4019/) which explains how to convert an MKV file to AVCHD and burn it to a standard DVD. It works on the BD 35.

Dean is working on a solution for multiAVCHD so you can run the AVCHD video directly from an SD card and play it on the BD 35, instead of having to burn it to DVD.

[asherungar]

i already posted about the error at the end of the update, but here it is again:
"DownloadInFile: fWrite: (RT) invalid parameter - Line 132".

but it does download and update the main .exe.

[cmcmill01]

There is a guide here (http://www.bitburners.com/articles/convert-mkv-files-to-blu-ray-or-avchd-for-playstation-3-using-tsmuxer/4019/) which explains how to convert an MKV file to AVCHD and burn it to a standard DVD. It works on the BD 35.

Dean is working on a solution for multiAVCHD so you can run the AVCHD video directly from an SD card and play it on the BD 35, instead of having to burn it to DVD.

I have been able to burn some MKV files using multiAVCHD and imgburn and they play on the BD35. Other files start for about 1 second and then stop again. Not sure why there is a difference, so tyring various orginal MKV files.

[deank]

i already posted about the error at the end of the update, but here it is again:
"DownloadInFile: fWrite: (RT) invalid parameter - Line 132".

but it does download and update the main .exe.

Is this when multiUPDATE.exe runs or when multiAVCHD.exe?

[asherungar]

when multiUPDATE runs (because multiAVCHD automatically opens it)

[deank]

Okay, can you download multiUPDATE.exe from this link (http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/multiUPDATE.exe) and try?

Does this problem occur ONLY when updating?

When you start multiAVCHD you don't get any errors, right?

[asherungar]

still the same problem.
and yes, only when updating - no errors when using multiAVCHD.

but it really doesnt matter because the update does work.

[kenguru2005]

All works fine here on mac with normal (non-mac) exe, even autoupdate. I just forgot to let crossover passthrough "little snitch". All is perfect, even those nice title fonts.

[miloka]

is there any reason why multiavchd disables the "move transitional files"option?

i clicked it but multiavchd just starts copying instead of passing....

i mean , copying nearly 1tb might take some time....

edit: i read that deank deactivated the "move input files" function no matter if clicked or not to prevent the lazy ones :- )
could you please activate it again, please , please!!!

[asherungar]

All works fine here on mac with normal (non-mac) exe, even autoupdate. I just forgot to let crossover passthrough "little snitch". All is perfect, even those nice title fonts.

you dont get an error when autoupdate finishes?

[ejlu2003]

hi deank, is it possible to add options to force NC files to 1280x720 or 1920x1080? For example, when a NC file was added and the media tab showed that it was 1280x528, there is an option for user to click to make the video become 1280x720 (with black bar of course)? Thanks!

[deank]

How do you make 1280x528 become 1280x720?

[deank]

is there any reason why multiavchd disables the "move transitional files"option?

i clicked it but multiavchd just starts copying instead of passing....

i mean , copying nearly 1tb might take some time....

edit: i read that deank deactivated the "move input files" function no matter if clicked or not to prevent the lazy ones :- )
could you please activate it again, please , please!!!

Move is used only when converting mkv/ts/mpeg/mov files to avchd, but not when transferring data from input AVCHD folders. The reason I choose to make it this way is because if something goes wrong during the process - your original (input) AVCHD folders will get messed/emptied and there is no way to restore them in the original state.

Dean

[miloka]

Move is used only when converting mkv/ts/mpeg/mov files to avchd, but not when transferring data from input AVCHD folders. The reason I choose to make it this way is because if something goes wrong during the process - your original (input) AVCHD folders will get messed/emptied and there is no way to restore them in the original state.

Dean

first of all , thanks for answering!

i understand and agree totally.

according to this,it should be just passing them in case of already existing avchd folders.

but when i want to create a multiavchd compilation existing out of several avchd folders it starts copiing , even if "move transitional files" is checked/activated!

that is what makes me curious?

[deank]

Yes, it copies them because they are AVCHD folders. It is supposed to do this. Doesn't matter if the AVCHD folder comes from your CamCoder or is a previous multiAVCHD compilation.

I may add option to use MOVE if input is AVCHD folder, previously created by multiAVCHD.

Is this your question?

[miloka]

Yes exactly, like in one of the previous version!:):thanks:

[ejlu2003]

How do you make 1280x528 become 1280x720?

Hmm, sorry for not making myself clear. From what I read in this thread, 1280x528, for example, will be converted to 480p. But I really want to keep it as a 720p video. So, I have to convert it using mkv2vob first. Then, combine multiple AVCHDs into one using multiAVCHD. If the above can be done in one tool instead of two, it will be super.

[deank]

@miloka: It is now in build 381.

If Move files is checked and input AVCHD folder is created by multiAVCHD - contents will be moved to improve speed. If input AVCHD folder is not created by multiAVCHD - contents will be copied, no matter if Move files is checked or not.

@ejlu2003: The idea with multiAVCHD is never touch the video content - NO RE-ENCODING.

1280x528 is NOT converted to 480p. It is just PLAYSTATION3 switches to this mode (for unknown reason). I'd like to have it play in 720p, too, but nothing can be done (yet!). So mkv2vob will convert it for you... There is no reason to implement "video re-encoding" in multiAVCHD as the idea for the application is totally different.

Dean

[kenguru2005]

you dont get an error when autoupdate finishes?

no, I don´t. 2 min. ago it updated to 381 without any problems.

I restartet for testing, all is good:

[11:38:37] Initialising...
[11:38:38] Checking for new version...
[11:38:38] You have the latest build.
[11:38:38] [14/02/2009] build 380 (latest is: 381) - Bugfix for multiple playlists (thanks to FSNAVI). Move files will work for input multiAVCHD folders.
[11:38:38] File consistency check finished!
[11:38:38] Initialisation finished. multiAVCHD is ready!

[deank]

Build 384
********

If for some reason there is a m2ts file missing in input folders, processing won't stop, but missing file will be replaced with 1 second empty clip and compilation process will continue.

If you're importing old AVCHD compilations and you wan't to get rid of some videos (m2ts files) - you can delete those to save space - 24kb black clip will be used to replace the missing file.

* Fixed CLPI processing...

[miloka]

problem solved.....

sorry for spaming the thread

[deank]

Build 385

[x] Apply compliant height to CPI/MPL and
[x] Force black fill for NC files

will now work for input AVCHD folders, too - not only files.

If you use AVCHD input - its titles will be checked for non-compliant video resolution and will be fixed.

[deank]

If your multiAVCHD doesn't start - use multiUPDATE.exe to update to 386. Sorry.

[coolalibaba]

@miloka:
1280x528 is NOT converted to 480p. It is just PLAYSTATION3 switches to this mode (for unknown reason). I'd like to have it play in 720p, too, but nothing can be done (yet!). So mkv2vob will convert it for you... There is no reason to implement "video re-encoding" in multiAVCHD as the idea for the application is totally different.



* Now non-compliant (height <> 480/576/720/1080) MKVs will now play top aligned without the annoying green bar at the bottom and will show subtitles on Playstation3.


Hi dean,
do you mean the NC videos still don't play correctly in PS3? I tried one and it actually didn't work(play with 4:3 but it should be 16:9).

[deank]

multiAVCHD uses a workaround to remove the green bar for those videos with NC height. I tested with a lot of samples and they always play top-aligned, subtitles are in the bottom (black) part and they play 16:9.

No need to remind you that your input files have to have width of 720/1280/1440/1920 pixels.

[asherungar]

can anybody share on how they re-encode to add borders?
to be compliant 1080p/720p ?
Thanks

[deank]

It is out of the scope of this thread, but:

Option 1: use software product to make it for you. There are a lot of tools in this forum.

Option 2: you need to have

* AVC decoder
* AVC/h264 splitter
* AviSynth

Create a simple AVS script to process your video file, adding borders. For example if you have 1920x800 video, you need to add 140 pixel on both top and bottom sides. Easiest way to get it done is with:

AddBorders(0, 140, 0, 140)

Of course you can write it this way:

myheight = (width()==1920) ? 1080 : 720
bordersize = int ( (myheight-Height() )/2 )
AddBorders(0, bordersize, 0, bordersize)


It will add top and proper top/bottom borders for 1920x.... or 1280x... clips.

[asherungar]

what do you use to run the avisynth? (sorry for the bad knowledge..)
i mean, what program do you give the avisynth as input?

[deank]

Avisynth is a frame server and can be used with directshow.

Let's say you have a video file of non-compliant resolution called Movie.mkv.

Copy and paste this code in notepad and save it as

Movie.avs


directshowsource("D:\MyFiles\Movie.mkv",audio=false)
orgheight = int( Height() / 2 ) * 2
myheight = (width()==1920) ? 1080 : 720
bordersize=int( (myheight-orgHeight )/2 )
AddBorders(0, bordersize, 0, bordersize)
ConvertToYV12()

Then play this .avs file with your favorite player. Drag&drop it on your video player icon or something alike.

Don't forget that complete re-encoding to AVC (with x264) for hour and a half movie could take 2-4 hours on a fast machine (and sometimes a lot more - depending on x264 parameters).

What avisynth does is process each frame of your video, apply these transformations and outputs the changed frame to your player or encoder. So you will need to give this script as input to x264.exe and it will produce a nice .264 file that you can mux with tsmuxer.

A nice Picture in Picture for custom menu may be created in seconds with avisynth and look like this:

http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/pip.jpg

creating 2 video (motion) thumbnails of two titles playing for 10 seconds and creating title preview :)

[asherungar]

so why does it take 14 hours when using meGUI?

[deank]

We're really getting off-topic here. For a quality :) encoding you must give it a time... Two pass encoding takes more than twice longer but creates better quality videos. It all comes to x264 settings. And of course your machine performance is one of the major factors.

[deank]

A preview of what can happen in some of the next releases:

http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/pip1.jpg

http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/pip2.jpg

15 seconds video for top menu (preview)... (http://rapidshare.com/files/198771391/multiAVCHD_PIP.m2ts) (10MB)

[miloka]

A preview of what can happen in some of the next releases:


A 15 second video for top menu... (i'll upload the sample in a bit)

....just an idea i had simialar to yours.

instead of putting a preview of the movie one could also put a picture like the front cover as preview....
this could be also much more faster and more simpler than a clip that had to be encoded first?!
as i said , just a proposal

[deank]

Encoding of this 15sec title screen with 7 video-thumbnails takes only about a minute to be generated.

[zoner]

i really like that small preview windows...however a text below each window will be the best especially when it comes to eps of the same show.

ps
thank you for putting some much time into this amazing prog. :)

[~bT~]

A preview of what can happen in some of the next releases:

15 seconds video for top menu (preview)... (http://rapidshare.com/files/198771391/multiAVCHD_PIP.m2ts) (10MB)

this is looking great! :thanks:

ps. pls can everyone stay on topic..

[zoner]

when adding a m2ts, multiavchd still adds the m2ts overhead to the output prediction.
resulting in the wrong estimate

[deank]

Yes, prediction is like ~ +10%... not a real value to count on, but most of the time the difference is about 10-300MB which is not a big deal and the output is almost always a bit smaller then the prediction (it is better having your output a bit smaller than the prediction and having it fit in the output media).

[zoner]

yes you are correct, however this is not true when adding a single m2ts file.
in my case i added a 7.93GB m2ts. the estimate shows around 8.8GB.
now, i know this is wrong, but it could easily mislead ppl who doesnt have this info.
if removing this feature when adding avchd/m2ts is a problem i guess we can live with it :)

[jdeiro]

+1 donator, just as I promised.

Keep up the good work!! I've been advertising your program on a brazilian PS3 forum, check it out: http://www.htforum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=91999&page=1

Cheers!

[deank]

is not true when adding a single m2ts file...

...i know this is wrong, but it could easily mislead ppl who doesnt have this info.


Predicting output of media that multiAVCHD accepts is almost impossible. I thought these values can help estimating final results, not relaying on them.

Compilation contents as subtitles, audio tracks that will be reencoded or not included or.... or... - they all affect output size and there is (probably) no application that can give you estimate output in advance. I can remove this info, but I don't see the point. If one uses the program long enough or is aware of media input, he won't rely 100% on the 'estimated output' value. It is just for guidance... Hence the "~" symbol. :)

@jdeiro: I know :) I read it every day. Thanks :)

[joerg-daniel]

hi, I'm using multiavchd build 386 to build a bluray
with advanced options keep all audio tracks + add external audio tracks + and keep original - activated
but still have trouble.
the true-hd is converted again and only 10 of 23 subtitles are added.
also track infos are lost :-(

[deank]

I don't know who would need 23 different subtitle tracks when using multiAVCHD for HOME ENTERTAINMENT.

About True_HD - you need to remove the checkbox to convert TrueHD to AC3, but it will not be muxed properly (because of tsmuxer). You can use another tool to fix the TrueHD track - it came up few days ago - take a look at AVCHDmanager thread.

[MMtracker]

deank,
Another donation! (actually five days ago, but had to wait to post) Thanks again for making this program! I burned a AVCHD format disc with 4 clips from a Canon HF100 using the custom menu, played on a Panasonic DMP-BD35 NTSC. Everything worked perfectly! The only unexpected item I noticed was that if I picked white for the text color, the main title was gray instead of white, but the list of video titles were in white. If I selected other colors, the main title and video titles were the color chosen. It showed up that way on the preview as well. (I really like the title listing preview!)

This tool was the missing piece to my camera-to-archive puzzle. This is the only tool I have found that can use an "average" computer to archive AVCHD video to disc (since there is no processing of the original footage). Your title additions over the last couple of weeks have really upgraded the quality of the end result.

Thanks again, and I'll be ready to test the panasonic SDHC card version if you happen to add that functionality.

[MMtracker]

Upon further review (Build 386), the main title is always a few shades darker than the video titles, so I'm guessing that was by design. It's easy to work around because of the preview capability...I just got caught having a gray background, where the white lettering was clear but the main title was a little hard to read.

The following aren't major items, but I'm just hoping to help with small cleanup items, as finding them yourself can get very tedious. Let me know if you need or want further clarification on these below.

How is the file order determined when dragging multiple files over to the Media tab? I dragged file names 00000.MTS through 00024.MTS over to the media tab, and the order was shown as 00019-00024, then 00000-00018 (The list will always be in order , but the first file will be down in the list somewhere instead of the top). I noticed then that if no files are selected and del is pressed, it will take the top file and move it to the bottom of the list, so by hitting the delete button a few times I was able to get the list showing in chronological order, 00000-00024. Once I found that out, it was easy to get the listing the way I wanted it.

Once when I was adding and removing files, I deleted all of them but had one still listed in the Title editor. adding and removing programs did not get rid of it, though I did not use the clear button. I restarted the program and couldn't reproduce it.

Thanks!

[Bakafish]

Thanks again for such a handy tool. I too am waiting for Panasonic SD Card Plasma display support. I would love to help you test this as I'm assuming you don't have direct access to the hardware itself. I was able to make by hand a sample video that played back quite well, but I really want to use your tool to automate things.

[deank]

@MMtracker: Thanks :)

About menu colors - I described it earlier in this thread. The color chosen for title names is used for top (headline) and bottom (credits) texts in the menu pages. Headline uses ~30% less luminosity of the titles' color and credits texts use ~60% less. It was by design.

When adding files - their order depends in part on Windows and the way you select them. I can make them get sorted before showing up in media tab. You can always use UP/DOWN to rearrange them (if you're not adding AVCHD folders)

@Bakafish: You're right, unfortunately my panasonic (42py85) has SD slot, but doesn't support AVCHD. Fortunately, Playstation3 recognizes the format used for TVs so I guess I'll make it work.

If someone can send me such (SD) samples of 1920x1080 and 1280x720 videos - I'll appreciate it.

[joerg-daniel]

could I simply replace the new m2ts with the old m2ts and doing some playlist+clpi editing?

and why should I not have 23 subtitles? ;-)

[Glorioso]

and why should I not have 23 subtitles? ;-)

Maybe because you dont speak 23 languages? Or you dont have in your home (HOME ENTERTAINMENT) people of 23 different languages?

[MMtracker]

Can you combine clips together for only one entry on the title listing? I've been able to do this by using my camera to remove files to mave a specific AVCHD folder, but the camera won't add files to the listing from another source. For example, I have 10 clips of skiing that I'd like to lump together, but retain the chapter capability of forwarding to the next clip that happens when it's treated as an AVCHD folder. Maybe there's another tool that does this that can be used to make AVCHD folders that then multi AVCHD can use?
Most of my clips are in the 50-100 Meg size range, so I can't fill up a disc and still have them all in the menu without combining files into one file entry.

Thanks!

[PixelPipe]

Hi deank,

first thanks for this incredible tool. This was exactly the tool I was looking for. You got my donation some days ago, but I have to wait these 5 days before I can post anything.
So there is one little addition I like to see in a future version. Because I'm a collector of TV series I like to arrange every season on a seperate menu page. This means for example if the series has two seasons with each ten episodes I like to have the ten episodes of season one on page 1 and the second season on the second page and so on.
And as a final touch it would be great to give each menu page a seperate backdrop image.
This is actually not possible because every menu page has 14 entries (If I'm right).
So maybe it's possible for you to find a way that I can arrange my series like that.
Thank you for thinking about it. :)

Greetings, PixelPipe

[deank]

A bit later I will release a new version. It would require DAT update or complete download.

It allows creating additional menu type with 4 pages with 7 static thumbnails - again total of 28 titles. For thumbnail generation you need to have directshow filters that allow you to play the files you add to the compilation.

http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/titles.jpg

[deank]

Quick note on latest build

ver 2.4 build 391 (DAT ver 2.4.390)
multiAVCHD.dat update is required (link is in 1st post)

New menu option with 4 pages with 7 titles displaying thumbnails of title videos. To use this option you will need x264/avisynth/directshow filter and splitter - ones that play your input videos (in other words ffdshow and haali media splitter will do the job).

While compiling menu pages you may notice multiple icons appearing/disappearing in your taskbar space (usually ffdshow/mediasplitter).

Please share your experience with the new option on Authoring tab.

Enjoy,
Dean

p.s. Latest full download contains latest version of tsmuxer (thanks again to ~bt~). It should resolve know issues with HD audio tracks (TrueHD)

[jdeiro]

Dean,

Just as in the previous time we had to download the DAT, I can't seem to complete the file, it stops at 99,98%!!

Can you upload it on another server?

Cheers!

[idbirch2]

Hi Dean, you may have read in other threads by now but TSMuxer was updated yersterday to fix the TrueHD issue. .clpi issues still remain but it's a start. You can download the newest .exe from here (ftp://213.221.6.90/tsMuxer/). It's an .exe only update but the 1.8.8 GUI works with it.

[nwg]

Hi Dean, you may have read in other threads by now but TSMuxer was updated yersterday to fix the TrueHD issue. .clpi issues still remain but it's a start. You can download the newest .exe from here (ftp://213.221.6.90/tsMuxer/). It's an .exe only update but the 1.8.8 GUI works with it.

Read his post above, he has included it in the download.

[deank]

@jdeiro: There are 2 links. Sorry - I can't provide any other feed.

@idbirch: Thanks. ~bt~ PM'd me earlier today. I didn't follow all threads and I missed it. Thanks anyway. I just lost 2 days making navigational arrows of the new menu go where I want and I had zero time to read other threads.

@nwg: I do hope it will work for you, too. :)

***

edit: A known issue with latest build with thumbnails-menu is inability to switch menu pages once the last menu page is reached. I lost a day with this but decided to release this build anyway. I'm working on it now.

[nwg]

I will be trying it in a minute. Will the log mention the thumbnails so I know it is working while compiling?

[~bT~]

@ deank

i guessed u weren't following the thread as i didn't see u post in it :)

tyvm for the new version. cheers!

[deank]

You're welcome.

A little update (392) fixes problems with last page navigation if thumbnails are used.

@nwg: Yes, if verbose logging is enabled, you should see log messages before creating thumbnails.

[nwg]

@nwg: Yes, if verbose logging is enabled, you should see log messages before creating thumbnails.

Thanks, I will re-do it and see if it comes up. TrueHD got kept just fine.

[nwg]

Thumbnails work great:)

Excuse the out of focus pic. My Blu Ray is on a projector so it is hard to get a good close up pic.

http://www.apah20.dsl.pipex.com/pics/thumbnails.jpg

I did notice it uses the down arrow to go from one title to the next. Makes sense as it is easier than using all to navigate.

[kenguru2005]

Sorry, thumbs not working here under mac/crossover even after installing fdshow and haali media splitter:

[07:34:02] Encoding navigational pages (x264)...
[07:34:02] Creating video thumbnails (avisynth) for menu page #1 ...
[07:34:03] Creating video thumbnails (avisynth) for menu page #2 ...
[07:34:04] Creating video thumbnails (avisynth) for other menu pages...
[07:34:10] x264/AviSynth output unexpectedly small or missing!
[07:34:10] Custom menu navigation may not work as expected.
[07:34:10] Setting menu navigation...
[07:34:20] Authoring custom menu completed.
[07:34:20] Setting menu for 2 titles...
[07:34:20] New offset for Title#1 playlist: 00000
[07:34:20] New offset for Title#2 playlist: 00001
[07:34:20] Setting titles #3 to #40 to point at top menu.
[07:34:20] Setting custom titles menu...
[07:34:20] Processing clip (CPI/CLPI) files...
[07:34:20] Completed.
[07:34:20] Creating AVCHD compatible 8.3 filenames...
[07:34:20] Done!
[07:34:20] 1 other warnings/errors!

[asherungar]

i have the same problem, not working under mac/crossover - i also get that Fwrite error again in the process.. i dont even get to "Done!" - just crashes after the error.
Thanks

[fsnavi]

Mysterious error with built 394:

That version didn't delete the files in the Temp Folder, which were created during the process, but all other files in the Temp Folder!


FSNAVI

[deank]

What files did left?

[fsnavi]

What files did left?

All folders and files created during running of the program. Numbered folders with BDMV and Certificate Folder including the Stream Folder & files.

But why were all other files in the Temp Folder deleted?


FSNAVI

[deank]

Folders usually don't get deleted, but their contents are removed if [x] Delete temp files is checked. It's always been this way - nothing is changed since ver 1.0

[fsnavi]

Folders usually don't get deleted, but their contents are removed if [x] Delete temp files is checked. It's always been this way - nothing is changed since ver 1.0

'Delete temp files' is and was checked, but the m2ts files inside the stream folders are still there. Other already existing files outside the newly created, numbered folders were deleted. Curious....


FSNAVI

[dec-pvr]

Hi Dean,

Just noticed in the latest build - output to sd card - is not there.

Have you dropped work on this?

Please tell me that is not the case, it would be a great shame!

[deank]

No, there was no space to put the new option so I hid the SD option. I'm still working on it and once I'm ready I'll see where I will place it :)

[dec-pvr]

No, there was no space to put the new option so I hid the SD option. I'm still working on it and once I'm ready I'll see where I will place it :)

Phew. Brilliant! Music to my ears.:thanks:

[B4tm4n]

Sorry, thumbs not working here under mac/crossover even after installing fdshow and haali media splitter:


I don't think Haali works under crossover, try running the Haali config app, I 've never managed to get it to start.

[kenguru2005]

If someone has a good idea concerning thumbs problem on mac/crossover: all proposals are very welcome.

Edit: @B4tm4n ... simultaniously posed ... lol

[deank]

Please let us know if it worked for you with other AVC splitter.

----

Build 395:
Fixed navigational arrows for thumbnail menu. Sometimes they tend to go where not supposed to.
Fixed options in Authoring.
Preview is not available when creating thumbnail menu - sorry.

[nwg]

Build 395:
Fixed navigational arrows for thumbnail menu. Sometimes they tend to go where not supposed to.


Would that fix the problem I just had. I managed somehow to get the top menu to appear when navigating the custom menu and couldn't get back to it.

[deank]

@nwg: Yes, I do hope so :)

And now in build 396 PREVIEW is working for thumbnail menu - of course thumbnails are not taken from your video but multibg image is used.

At least you can get the idea of how menu will look like.

[kenguru2005]

Please let us know if it worked for you with other AVC splitter.

----

Build 395:
Fixed navigational arrows for thumbnail menu. Sometimes they tend to go where not supposed to.
Fixed options in Authoring.
Preview is not available when creating thumbnail menu - sorry.

Still:
[18:57:50] x264/AviSynth output unexpectedly small or missing!
[18:57:50] Custom menu navigation may not work as expected.
[18:57:51] Setting menu navigation...
[18:58:01] Authoring custom menu completed.
[18:58:01] Setting menu for 2 titles...
[18:58:01] New offset for Title#1 playlist: 00000
[18:58:01] New offset for Title#2 playlist: 00001
[18:58:01] Setting titles #3 to #40 to point at top menu.
[18:58:01] Setting custom titles menu...
[18:58:01] Processing clip (CPI/CLPI) files...
[18:58:01] Completed.
[18:58:01] Creating AVCHD compatible 8.3 filenames...
[18:58:01] Done!
[18:58:01] 1 other warnings/errors!

Can you tell me some other AVC splitter? I would try ...

Or should there be some dll´s from spliiter program in windows folder or multiAVCHD folder?

[deank]

I found a way to generate thumbnails without using filters or splitters. Let me do some tests and if it works I'll post back.

mplayer is required for it to work and generation of 7 thumbnails takes about half a second instead 20-30 when using splitters and directshow filters.

[kenguru2005]

I found a way to generate thumbnails without using filters or splitters. Let me do some tests and if it works I'll post back.

mplayer is required for it to work and generation of 7 thumbnails takes about half a second instead 20-30 when using splitters and directshow filters.


You are from this planet? I am more than exited ...

[deank]

:) After all... time is money, so let's make things faster and easier. At least on this planet ;) I need a refill so I'll do a quick jump to the liquor store and will get back to it. It will work - I know. It always does.

[vpapanik]

Hi deank, I really liked this new thumbnail feature :)
Is it possible, in the future, to think displaying only one thumbnail corresponding to the 'active' title (that has the arrow upon) ?

What are the future plans for a somehow 'registered' version ? I think you agree that not saving the header/footer title and font is a bit annoying. Thanks for your efforts again !

[deank]

I don't understand your first question.

About the registered version - each build of multiAVCHD expires at certain point and won't start at all. All people who donated 10EUR or more will receive emails if I decide to move forward to a registered version... I'm not thinking of this right now.

[vpapanik]

I mean to show the menu with text (as in the previous version), and show only one thumbnail corresponding to the title that is currently selected.

[deank]

I still don't understand... If you mean 14 titles with their names with 14 thumbnails - simply there is not enough space on screen to fit all.

**

Build 398

Thumbnail generation no longer requires external filters/splitters. mplayer from tools folder is used to create them. Generating 28 thumbnails for 4 pages takes less than 10 seconds compared to about a minute using directshow.

If you never downloaded the complete package but only updated multiAVCHD and your DAT file - you won't have mplayer, so you'll need to download Setup_multiAVCHD_v2.4.exe from first post. If you already have mplayer in your tools folder - you don't need to do anything.

Dean

p.s. I hope MacOS users are satisfied now :)

[miloka]

hey deank,

i just tried out the new version (398) including mplayer
at the thumbnail creation part i get this message:

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/373/errorkt7.jpg

what could be the reason?
greets

[deank]

Strange thing is that I get the same error :)

And I think it is because mplayer does strange things.

If I start multiAVCHD directly (double clicking the .EXE) - it all works.

If I use the shortcut I have on my desktop - it gives the error.

Are you using a shortcut to multiAVCHD.exe?

[miloka]

Are you using a shortcut to multiAVCHD.exe?

indeed i am!:)

going to try the .exe approach.

i´ll tell you if it worked

[deank]

It works here... I'll see what I can do to make mplayer does the right thing..

And another thing - looking at your screenshot - TARGET folder doesn't seem right... you need to have something like X:\AVCHD\ not just \AVCHD\ without the drive specification.

Does it work that way?!

[QuadraQ]

I'm had the same problem using the program for the first time using your guide. Since it was the first time I ran the program I launched it directly, not through a shortcut. I do have avisynth installed (I'm using it in MeGUI, so I'm sure it's working). I'm running Vista, so I wonder if a permissions issue with UAC could be at issue...

Excellent program BTW! I want to donate as soon as I get some extra scratch (February is a short month for paydays).

[miloka]

Does it work that way?!

somehow it does not work , even on direct way with exe.

avisynth is installed , i don´t have a clue.....

gonna try a little bit myself

[asherungar]

Hi,

ever since 2.4 i cant create multiAVCHD's on mac/crossover :(
i keep getting the fWrite error at the end and the program quits right before finishing the whole compilation
at "compiling menu files...99%" maybe it finishes that and then the crash happens....



- im not using the new feature with thumbnails..

Thanks.

Edit: maybe we can try and fix that fwrite again?
where do you use that in your program? what arguments do you give it? maybe it has to do with the way the volumes are mounted in crossover...

[joerg-daniel]

hi,
some questions
1. I got a
ERROR: bluDisc.ReadDisc failed!
FEHLER bei der Bearbeitung der Blu-ray Disc!
(error with working bluray disc)
with anydvd hd

2. how to edit the language tag directly in the m2ts file?
I can modify the .clpi, the playlist and the bdmv via bdedit/clipinf-editor+fix but cannot edit the m2ts.. :-(

[deank]

somehow it does not work , even on direct way with exe.

Update to 399. I think it will be all OK now. The problem is with mplayer. Problem arises when output (target) folder is different than the one multiAVCHD runs from. I did some tests and it works fine now. Please post back if it is okay with your configuration.


@asherungar: Is there a LINE: xxxx in the error message you get?

@joerg-daniel: Both your questions are UNrelated to this thread!

[nwg]

I am also getting the same thumbnail error with 399. It still works when loading the exe directly.

[asherungar]

@asherungar: Is there a LINE: xxxx in the error message you get?
!

same as always: line 132 ( i also have the same error with multi update...remember?)

Thank You!

[miloka]

Update to 399.
Please post back if it is okay with your configuration.


nope, still getting this message.
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/4438/stillerrorvf3.jpg

[kenguru2005]

I am also getting the same thumbnail error with 399. It still works when loading the exe directly.

Exactly here on mac/crossover. When I play it on ps3 I get my desired menu ... except of those thumbs: they are just filled black.

http://home.arcor.de/dhc69/avchd/avchd03.jpg

[vpapanik]

I still don't understand... If you mean 14 titles with their names with 14 thumbnails - simply there is not enough space on screen to fit all.

I mean, 14 titles and ONE thumbnail that changes according to which file is chosen in the menu by the remote. If I am not still clear I will make an example image next time :)

[asherungar]

Ok,
Finally i got it to work!!! no more fWrite errors anywhere :)

the problem was that the whole mutliAVCHD had to be under the C:\ drive that crossover created and not under my OSX regular directory (go figure..)
so now all works except for thumbnails,

just like nwg/kenguru i get the "error creating thumbnail..." and black thumbnails when played on PS3.

BTW: the thumbnail picture does get created and saved in the same place as the source files.

Thanks!!

[coolalibaba]

I updated to v400 automatically but got a "(RT) Invalid numeric format(" errer message box. There is just one complete line in log:
[17:15:12] Initialising...
[17:15:13]

[deank]

I think thumbnail creation should now work fine in 403.

@coolalibaba: There is also LINE: at which error occurs. You can delete your .ini file and try again. You have updated your DAT file, didn't you?

@asherungar: I'm glad you found the problem with your x-over. And about thumbnails - they ALWAYS get created :) it's just that mplayer puts them in different places all the time. I think I found a workaround and now it works fine.

@vpapanik: No, it is not possible. Not with 300KB free program.

edit: Drag/Drop functionality is removed. I get a lot of emails about problems with cDragDrop error on some windows systems, so until I figure out what the problem is, dragging/dropping files/folders to multiAVCHD window will not work.

[~bT~]

I updated to v400 automatically but got a "(RT) Invalid numeric format(" errer message box. There is just one complete line in log:
[17:15:12] Initialising...
[17:15:13]

download the newest version again. for some reason it wasn't able to copy mplayer.exe to my tools folder which resulted in a failed compilation.

[deank]

This error is because he has the old DAT file. He needs to update it with 2.4.390. This error is fixed in 404. Those who get the error need to execute multiUPDATE.exe.

[marax]

Could you please add an option to add time for each thumb, I mean to choose on which timeframe thumb should be created, or even better if we could pinpoint exact frame for the thumbnail.

[ejlu2003]

I have a mkv file whose info is attached below. Unfortunately, after convertion, I cannot see anything and hear anything on PS3. Can someone tell me what went wrong? Thanks!


General
Complete name : E:\XXXXX.mkv
Format : Matroska
File size : 8.59 GiB
Duration : 3h 7mn
Overal bit rate : 6546 Kbps
Encoded date : UTC 2009-02-15 03:43:02
Writing application : mkvmerge v2.2.0 ('Turn It On Again') built on Mar 4 2008 12:58:26
Writing library : libebml v0.7.7 + libmatroska v0.8.1

Video
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : High@L4.1
Format settings, CABAC : Yes
Format settings, ReFrames : 5 frames
Codec ID : V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC
Duration : 3h 7mn
Bit rate : 4742 Kbps
Nominal bit rate : 5033 Kbps
Width : 1280 pixels
Height : 720 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16/9
Frame rate : 25.000 fps
Colorimetry : 4:2:0
Scan type : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.218
Writing library : x264 core 65 r1077M e46f648
Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=5 / deblock=1:-3:-3 / analyse=0x3:0x113 / me=umh / subme=7 / psy_rd=1.0:0.0 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=0 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=2 / deadzone=5,5 / chroma_qp_offset=-2 / threads=6 / nr=0 / decimate=0 / mbaff=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=2 / b_bias=0 / direct=3 / wpredb=1 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40(pre) / rc=2pass / bitrate=5033 / ratetol=1.0 / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / vbv_maxrate=50000 / vbv_bufsize=50000 / ip_ratio=1.40 / pb_ratio=1.30 / aq=1:1.00
Language : Chinese

Audio
Format : DTS
Format/Info : Digital Theater Systems
Codec ID : A_DTS
Duration : 3h 7mn
Bit rate : 1536 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Surround: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 96.0 KHz
Resolution : 24 bits
Language : Chinese



The log produced by multiAVCHD is as follows:

[18:37:52] Log started for multiAVCHD v2.4 (build 401)
[18:37:52] Processing 1 input files/folders .
[18:37:52] Temp folder does not exist. Set to F:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD\\_TEMP.
[18:37:52] Converting mkv file to AVCHD (E:\XXXXX.mkv).
[18:37:53] Detected video: ID#1:V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC:1280x720 25.000fps (AR:1.78)
[18:37:53] Detected audio: ID#2:A_DTS:audio (48000Hz/6ch) Language: chi
[18:37:53] Adding subtitles (XXXXX.srt) (und)
[18:37:54] Creating BluRay folders (tsMuxer)...
[18:41:49] Done!
[18:41:51] Preparing authoring information...
[18:41:51] Top menu skipped. Playback will start from Title#1.
[18:41:52] Setting menu for 1 titles...
[18:41:52] Forced sequential playback from Title#1 forward.
[18:41:52] Completed.
[18:41:52] Creating AVCHD compatible 8.3 filenames...
[18:41:52] Done!
[18:41:52] F:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD folder created!
[18:41:52] Copy F:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD to root of USB drive/disk or MemoryStick card.
[18:41:52] Copy F:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD to X:\PRIVATE\ of SD/MMC card.
[18:41:52] Deleting only files in temp folder (F:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD\_TEMP\)...
[18:41:52] You may now remove temp folder (F:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD\_TEMP\).
[18:41:52] End of log.

[deank]

Can you update to the latest build, then use CUT-END and put 120 seconds in tsMuxer tab and do another test?

It will process your file in less than a minute and you can test if it works. There was a small bug with TEMP folder name if it doesn't exist.

[deank]

Could you please add an option to add time for each thumb, I mean to choose on which timeframe thumb should be created, or even better if we could pinpoint exact frame for the thumbnail.

Yes. In build 405 you can do this. You can enter a value in seconds when editing title names (either in Title editor or in Media tab/edit).

If value of "0" is used, multiAVCHD will use the middle of the clip to generate thumbnail. If other value is used - thumbnail will be extracted at the second you chose as value. I suggest you to set custom seconds once you're done with adding titles and rearranging them, but not before.

Also.. another fix for thumbnail generation.... mplayer makes me go crazy. I hope it works okay.

[ejlu2003]

Can you update to the latest build, then use CUT-END and put 120 seconds in tsMuxer tab and do another test?

It will process your file in less than a minute and you can test if it works. There was a small bug with TEMP folder name if it doesn't exist.

Tested in build 405, but the result is still the same: no video and audio.

The log: (TEMP was moved to F:\tmp)

[20:37:31] Log started for multiAVCHD v2.4 (build 405)
[20:37:31] Processing 1 input files/folders .
[20:37:31] Converting mkv file to AVCHD (E:\XXXXX.mkv).
[20:37:31] Detected video: ID#1:V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC:1280x720 25.000fps (AR:1.78)
[20:37:31] Detected audio: ID#2:A_DTS:audio (48000Hz/6ch) Language: chi
[20:37:31] Adding subtitles (Jacky.Cheung.World.Tour.2007.srt) (und)
[20:37:32] Creating BluRay folders (tsMuxer)...
[20:37:36] Done!
[20:37:42] Preparing authoring information...
[20:37:42] Top menu skipped. Playback will start from Title#1.
[20:37:42] Setting menu for 1 titles...
[20:37:42] Forced sequential playback from Title#1 forward.
[20:37:42] Completed.
[20:37:42] Creating AVCHD compatible 8.3 filenames...
[20:37:42] Done!
[20:37:42] F:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD folder created!
[20:37:42] Copy F:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD to root of USB drive/disk or MemoryStick card.
[20:37:42] Copy F:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD to X:\PRIVATE\ of SD/MMC card.
[20:37:42] Deleting only files in temp folder (F:\tmp\)...
[20:37:42] You may now remove temp folder (F:\tmp\).
[20:37:42] End of log.


Here is what I selected in multiAVCHD:
[x] No menu
TV System: NTSC (but the video is 25fps)
Force level 4.1 was not selected.

edit: Same result even "Force level 4.1" was ticked.

[deank]

If your console is NTSC you can NOT play PAL content.

If your console is PAL then you can play PAL and NTSC content :)

Sorry.

[nwg]

Also.. another fix for thumbnail generation.... mplayer makes me go crazy. I hope it works okay.

Thumbnails now work fine.

[ejlu2003]

If your console is NTSC you can NOT play PAL content.

If your console is PAL then you can play PAL and NTSC content :)

Sorry.

Mine is SONY BRAVIA KLV-40V300A. So, am I out of luck?

edit: I checked http://shopping.sify.com/Electronics_Durables/Televisions/Sony_Bravia_LCD_TV/Sony_Bravia_LCD_TV_VSeries_KLV_40V300A-_item_13179856___14252519.html, and it showed that SONY BRAVIA KLV-40V300A supports both PAL/NTSC.

[miloka]

Thumbnails now work fine.

can confirm

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/6789/successwa9.jpg

[deank]

Mine is SONY BRAVIA KLV-40V300A. So, am I out of luck?

I meant your player, not TV set. What player do you use? You said PS3 - so my comment was about it as a "console".

Build 406:
At the end of the compilation you will see a total:

Your compilation contains 3hrs 4min 29sec video material.

[jdeiro]

DeanK, I've been thinking about how regional versions of the program would help it broaden its audience.

If you think the same way, I could help by translating it to Brazilian Portuguese.

Cheers!

[deank]

@jdeiro: I'm afraid it is not possible. And even if it was - it would have required massive amounts :) of time that I can't spare.

You can post in your forum about the problem vadelagu has with Drag/Drop error. It should be gone in latest builds.

[sebhag]

Quick question, does the latest version allow you to add titles or do you always have to start from the beginning and copy all titles you want included? Had a look at the description, but doesn't seem obvious.

If this is not a feature it'd be great to add a 'save/open project' function so one can open an existing layout and only add new titles. Also, it would be extremely useful to have an undo function to seperate all titles again. Reason being, so i can just keep one copy of these massive files. I know i could just save the log and do it manually when required, but it would be nice to have.

Regardless, the progress on this is amazing - well done!!!

[deank]

Yes, you can add existing multiAVCHD compilations.

No, there is no way to implement UNDO function - sorry.

I know of NOT one application (no matter how big/expensive/free it is) that will convert your VCD/DVD/BD/AVCHD files back to what they were before authoring/compiling them in the new format/structure. :)

[sebhag]

Great, thanks.

I know of NOT one application (no matter how big/expensive/free it is) that will convert your VCD/DVD/BD/AVCHD files back to what they were before authoring/compiling them in the new format/structure.

Very true, never thought about it in that way. :) Didn't really see it as an authoring platform, but you're right and doesn't really make sense now that i think about it. Just didn't wanna keep all the BDMV folders on my system.

Again, great work - will try it out at the weekend.

[deank]

As I think more of it - it is possible to create an application that can process *.m2ts and *.mpls files and convert them back to MKV files for example...

But at this point I don't have the time nor will :) to do it.

[jdeiro]

@jdeiro: I'm afraid it is not possible. And even if it was - it would have required massive amounts :) of time that I can't spare.

You can post in your forum about the problem vadelagu has with Drag/Drop error. It should be gone in latest builds.

Done! Maybe we can think about the translated versions in the future, when the program reaches it's full maturity.

Cheers!

[kenguru2005]

Tested latest build 2 min. ago: work´s perfectly, even thumbs. Left/right navigation on ps3 is not implemented yet, you can just go up/down. And the titles below the thumbs are very small. But it´s growing and growing ...

[deank]

Up and Down buttons are used for moving to previous/next title. Left and Right are used if there is more than one menu page and then arrow should move to page-changer arrow >>> for first page, <<< >>> for 2nd-3rd page and <<< ^^^ for the last page.

[kenguru2005]

Up and Down buttons are used for moving to previous/next title. Left and Right are used if there is more than one menu page and then arrow should move to page-changer arrow >>> for first page, <<< >>> for 2nd-3rd page and <<< ^^^ for the last page.


That is plausible .... I never tested such a number of files, sorry.

[deank]

:) Okay. If there is only one menu page, all 4 directions will work. LEFT/UP to previous and RIGHT/DOWN to next title. (build 407)

[deank]

The reason for Drag/Drop errors on some Windows installations is found (thanks to Gerhard Fricke)

If DEP is enabled for ALL programs in your system, former multiAVCHD versions will return error and won't start. You will find this option in:

System Properties / Advanced / Performance / Settings... / Data execution prevention (quite a long way to go :) )

http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/DEP.jpg

[jbalsor]

Donation Sent.

Awesome program, great support!

I REALLY would love to see SD card support for my Panasonic BD player. I will patiently wait

[burro08]

I REALLY would love to see SD card support for my Panasonic BD player. I will patiently wait[/QUOTE]

Isnt it supported?

[jbalsor]

nope not yet

[zoner]

i just encountered a little bug.
i made a custom menu with 4 videos w/thumbnails, i used Hebrew fonts.
the logs clearly states it encountered no errors and when i tested using TMT it really worked.
However when clicking on VIDEO 1 it played VIDEO 2 and vice versa.
same for VIDEO 3 and ViDEO 4.
Yes, they are in correct order on media tab and on title editor.
i wonder if it has anything to do with hebrew being written right to left. :)

[deank]

:( Yes.... because title names are written as ONE line of text in avisynth - ie

".............. TITLE#1 NAME .......... TITLE#2 NAME"

" TITLE#3 NAME .......... TITLE#4 NAME ............TITLE#5 NAME"

".............. TITLE#6 NAME .......... TITLE#7 NAME"


I will see if this can be fixed.

[zoner]

thats exacly what i thought. :)

no worries, i still love you app,I'll use english =)

[jbalsor]

I have a sample folder that does work that was actually made by a camcorder, if you want it i can upload it,, will it help?

[jbalsor]

It's about 56mb, how should i send it? Email?

[jbalsor]

actually i got it off the net at this link, you may have this one already but here it is,

http://www.savefile.com/files/1512404

Filename: Panasonic_HDC-SD1.zip
Filetype: .zip
Filesize: 56.74MB


Description:
Raw AVCHD video made with Panasonic HDC-SD1 tapeless camcorder. Full directory structure is preserved along with raw AVCHD clips. Can be used for testing video editng applications and Blu-ray players.

[NirvClub]

Donation Sent.

I REALLY would love to see SD card support for my Panasonic BD player. I will patiently wait

same here, brother. would be a sweet feature.

[deank]

As I earlier posted "Yes, it would be nice, wouldn't it!"...

****

A note I was really avoiding for the last couple of weeks:

Please, do not insult me with donations of 2..3..4... EUR. Just keep it to yourself (and not give it to paypal). It is funny (or not?!) how you can afford HD environment and equipment (one that usually costs few hundred/thousand bucks) to use for home entertainment and then "donate" 2EUR :)

And more - I'm a patient and understanding more than enough. Please don't overwhelm me with private messages or emails (because you can't post in this thread or you decided not to...), with statements like..."I donated/will donate $3 (or the funniest - I'll donate 100GBP) - great proggy! Can you make it do/process/compile/accept/transform/encode/rebuild/fix (... here you can put anything you may want - I have it already...)?

***

Aside from the forementioned... multiAVCHD is an application I created and now developing for my own needs. Thank you all for the bugreports, feature requests and all "incredible" offers.

[nwg]

Thanks for all the effort. So, will the current 407 build just stay working as it is without a expiration date?

[vpapanik]

I think it's time to make it registered only for people who can respect your work.

[deank]

Second that, isn't there a way to insert black bars WITHOUT re-encoding?

I know this may seem a stupid question, but I've read somewhere (don't remember where) that it was possible with h264 content.

Yes, there is.

[jbalsor]

Hope I didnt offend you Deank, I did send more than the amounts mentioned above.

just hoped that Panny SD support was being worked on.

[deank]

@nwg: No. Each build has its own exp. date/time and most builds expire less than a week from now. It happened 3 times already, so another full download usually makes it work for some more time.

If there is anything else worth posting (here) I'll do it.

Thank you all.

[~bT~]

^ errm, so after expiry, thats it? i'm not sure whats going on here...

so what about the ppl who donated (10+ eur) deank?

[asherungar]

Yes, there is.

what? how can you add borders without re-encoding?
i thought it was impossible even with h264 streams, this would save us quite some time :)

[deank]

@~bt~: Don't worry about it. :) I was not in the mood yesterday when I posted... It won't expire.

@asherungar: Yes, there is a way to add slices with macroblocks for each frame. It doesn't touch the video itself and the final size get's a bit bigger but it's not a big deal.

I'm still working on it and waiting for some help from the x264 developer.

[~bT~]

@~bt~: Don't worry about it. :) I was not in the mood yesterday when I posted... It won't expire.

thank you thank you thank you! i am relieved coz i don't think i can do without this app on my pc.

ps. a lot of ppl don't realise how great this tool is but they will once it's gone :)

[asherungar]

@~bt~: Don't worry about it. :) I was not in the mood yesterday when I posted... It won't expire.

@asherungar: Yes, there is a way to add slices with macroblocks for each frame. It doesn't touch the video itself and the final size get's a bit bigger but it's not a big deal.

I'm still working on it and waiting for some help from the x264 developer.

waiting for that!!!
way to go ! :)

[fsnavi]

I could reproduce a bug in the custom menu when combining more than 12 AVCHD folders:

If I select with the RC of my SAP in the shown custom menu the arrow to the 13th folder, the files of the 12th folder are played again and not the files of the 13th folder.
If I play the folders sequentially they show and play all!
And I can select the folder-title directly via RC through a so-called 'info-menu', which shows the titles and chapters as numbers.

The bug can be reproduced with Nero Show Time as well. It seems to me that the arrow of folder-title 13 is pointing to the wrong playlist. But why? For these tests I had created very simple AVCHD folders containing just one single file.


FSNAVI

[deank]

This is for the list menu (with 14 titles) not the thumbnail one, right?

I did a lot of tests and couldn't see the problem. Is it always and ONLY with nav-arrow 13?

edit: I found the problem.

[fsnavi]

This is for the list menu (with 14 titles) not the thumbnail one, right?

I did a lot of tests and couldn't see the problem. Is it always and ONLY with nav-arrow 13?

It is the list menu, not the thumbnail one!
It is only with nav-arrow 13, but my tests ended with15 folder-titles!


I'm happy to do more tests, but I don't know which one.


FSNAVI

[deank]

As I posted - I found the problem.

Update to build 409 and update your DAT file to 2.4.409. Links are in the first post.

[vpapanik]

Dear Deank, since you have complete control over the expiration of the program or not, why don't you provide us with the full functionality (footer, fonts etc) until you decide what to do in the future ? Just asking :)

[fsnavi]

As I posted - I found the problem.

Update to build 409 and update your DAT file to 2.4.409. Links are in the first post.

I just down-loaded 'DAT update only - Version 2.4.409 (10 MB)' but the program is reporting 'multiAVCHD.DAT is outdated!'!

What's wrong?
(The new dat-file seems to have exactly the same size as the old one1)

FSNAVI

[deank]

I just down-loaded 'DAT update only - Version 2.4.409 (10 MB)' but the program is reporting 'multiAVCHD.DAT is outdated!'!


You need to update multiAVCHD.exe to build 409, too. Yes, dat is of same size but changed contents. If you disabled the autoupdate - run multiUPDATE.exe.

[fsnavi]

You need to update multiAVCHD.exe to build 409, too. Yes, dat is of same size but changed contents. If you disabled the autoupdate - run multiUPDATE.exe.

I succeded by starting 'multiUPDATE.exe' separately! But I didn't disable autoupdate!


FSNAVI

[nwg]

I was getting the same outdated message even though I downloaded the new dat file and have the autoupdate enabled. I ended up downloading the whole package again.

[deank]

Probably because the "outdated" error occurs before the check for new version is performed. I'll change it in next versions. You can always use multiUPDATE.exe. What it does is download the last available version and then launches it.

[deank]

@fsnavi: Please post back if the problem with Title#13 is fixed. The problem with this navigational placeholder is since day one... First, the arrow was of different type, then pointing to wrong play item... :) Now it should be okay.

[fsnavi]

@fsnavi: Please post back if the problem with Title#13 is fixed. The problem with this navigational placeholder is since day one... First the arrow was of different type, then pointing to wrong play item... :) No it should be okay.

Everything works fine now!


FSNAVI

[deank]

...why don't you provide us with the full functionality (footer, fonts etc) until you decide what to do in the future?

In build 410 you can change "credits info". Also font settings for top menu title and credits are saved in the .ini file.

Also a bugfix in case of outdated dat-file - exe will update.

[deank]

Ok, let's give another try of the SD card playback support.

Here is the sample. (http://rapidshare.de/files/45568311/SD_ROOT.exe.html)

It is 55MB 1920x1080 h264 video 23.976fps with 2 subtitle tracks and DTS audio.

A great success will be if it shows your VIDEO playback menu not to say if it plays. :)

Please post back with results.

----

It seems there is a way to test if SD contents are valid using Panasonic's HDwriter application. A little observation: changing ONE BIT in .CLPI files (the one that defines the audio tracks) - makes SD contents invalid. If the audio is DolbyDigital (STEREO) - it is all okay. No multichannel support.

[vpapanik]

In build 410 you can change "credits info". Also font settings for top menu title and credits are saved in the .ini file.

Also a bugfix in case of outdated dat-file - exe will update.

You are absolutely great ! :thanks:

(Edit : the credits info font is not saved still ;) )

[deank]

You're right. It is fixed now in 411.

DLL UPDATE

Download calclib_dll.exe (http://rapidshare.com/files/201571957/calclib_dll.exe) and overwrite your old calclib.dll in multiAVCHD base folder (it is just 600KB). It will be included in the full download (build 411) in first post.

The author of CalcIT (http://www.calcitapp.com/)made major improvements speedwise. Thanks to dhmk (http://forum.doom9.org/member.php?u=127565) again!

[jose.antonio]

Ok, let's give another try of the SD card playback support.

Here is the sample. (http://rapidshare.de/files/45568311/SD_ROOT.exe.html)

It is 55MB 1920x1080 h264 video 23.976fps with 2 subtitle tracks and DTS audio.

A great success will be if it shows your VIDEO playback menu not to say if it plays. :)

Please post back with results.


Video playback menu appears but if I try to reproduce the video it says it is not valid :-( Preview does not work either. My unit is a Blu-ray player Panasonic DMP-BD35

[deank]

What kind of ICON/THUMBNAIL do you see in your video screen?

Build 412

Some interface changes. It seems that novice users find multiAVCHD too complicated to use. Most of you probably didn't notice as we're together since multiAVCHD was "born" :) but piling up so many options makes multiAVCHD a not-so-easy to use.

I made some space in some tabs and added others and will try to make it look and feel better. Anyway - I need space for the next features as popup menu and chapter creation, SD support along with h.264 stream processing if border-addition is needed. So - keep fingers crossed.

[jose.antonio]

What kind of ICON/THUMBNAIL do you see in your video screen?

I see a black icon. I remember that in your previous test with two videos, only one of them appeared in the menu, but that one worked almost completely (thumbnail, video and audio were correct, only the subtitles were missing) It seems this video has something incompatible with my player

[asherungar]

h.264 stream processing if border-addition is needed.


All hail to the king of AVCHD ! :)

could you be offering soon the only solution to remove the green bar from PS3 AVCHD playing NC movies? without re-encoding?

YEY!! sooo excited :)

[deank]

Yes. It is just that without the help I gently requested I'd need to go through another 500 pages of AVC and TS documentation. But I'm a quick learner :) ... I knew almost nothing of AVCHD and TS few months back nor have ever programmed windows GUI applications - I have different area of expertise.

http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/multiavchd_new.jpg

This was the new :) multiAVCHD just 55 days ago.

[vpapanik]

Please consider another tiny feature : to user enable/disable version and time overlay text on the background. Only when you have time of course, I know that I have asked too many things so far :)

PS. Check your Paypal ;)

[fsnavi]

Ok, let's give another try of the SD card playback support.

Here is the sample. (http://rapidshare.de/files/45568311/SD_ROOT.exe.html)

It is 55MB 1920x1080 h264 video 23.976fps with 2 subtitle tracks and DTS audio.

A great success will be if it shows your VIDEO playback menu not to say if it plays. :)

Please post back with results.



For testing I would need a video with 25 fps !


FSNAVI

[asherungar]

Yes. It is just that without the help I gently requested I'd need to go through another 500 pages of AVC and TS documentation. But I'm a quick learner :) ... I knew almost nothing of AVCHD and TS few months back nor have ever programmed windows GUI applications - I have different area of expertise.

if you need help in the windows GUI side - let me know ;)

[deank]

Please consider another tiny feature : to user enable/disable version and time overlay text on the background.

You will find the option in Author tab :)


@fsnavi: I'll do more testing tomorrow. I think that using HDwriter as a compatibility check eases things a lot.

@asherungar: By a MacOS user? :)

[WilcoBxl]

I see a black icon. I remember that in your previous test with two videos, only one of them appeared in the menu, but that one worked almost completely (thumbnail, video and audio were correct, only the subtitles were missing) It seems this video has something incompatible with my player

Panasonic dmp-bd55, european version - same thing here. the navigator opens at the video reading pane, but the file has a little "x" in front of it in the list, a black icon, and the player displays a "cannot play" message when I try to launch the file.

[asherungar]

@asherungar: By a MacOS user? :)[/QUOTE]

Mac user.
Windows C++/C# developer ;)

[deank]

It's been like 10 years since my last C# program. So you can easily alter h264info or tsRemux and help me with the borders issue :)


@WilcoBxl: I'll post another sample these days once I do additional tests. Showing the VIDEO screen in your players is more than excellent :)

[vpapanik]

You will find the option in Author tab :)


:thanks: :thanks: :thanks:

build 413 is the perfect version for me now :)

[deank]

Yet. :) Too many things to come.

[vpapanik]

Keep it up, you rock !

[WilcoBxl]

@WilcoBxl: I'll post another sample these days once I do additional tests. Showing the VIDEO screen in your players is more than excellent :)

Great! Looking forward to running more tests - let me know if I can help with more stuff ( I don't know much about the file formats used here, but I'm patient enough to stick to a possibly more systematic and tedious test procedure if you give me some instructions, and would love to help more ;) )

Thanks again for all your hard work!

[redfox]

Please excuse me if this issue has already been dealt with; I simply do not have the time to go through all 63 pages, and a quick search has not yielded a solution.

I have successfully created a compilation with a menu which my PS3 plays perfectly from a Flash Stick. (Thanks for a great program, Dean -- just what I've been looking for!)

Problem is, the same compilation, burned with ImgBurn to a DVD, does NOT play. The DVD shows up as a data disc in the PS3. According to AVCHDme, the compilation is PS3 compliant.

Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

[kenguru2005]

Please excuse me if this issue has already been dealt with; I simply do not have the time to go through all 63 pages, and a quick search has not yielded a solution.

Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

Usually I do not support Non-Readers ... ok .. I do an exception:

create a multiAVCHD -> that is for USB
create a multiBD -> that is for optical medium

[deank]

I have successfully created a compilation with a menu which my PS3 plays perfectly from a Flash Stick

..the same compilation, burned with ImgBurn to a DVD, does NOT play.

A note to all new (and not only new) multiAVCHD users.

Take a time to read the guide. Once you launch multiAVCHD - if you hesitate on some option's function - hover with the mouse. There are a lot of hints for almost each menu option/checkbox.

multiAVCHD and multiBD produce almost the same output. The difference is that in the latter there are some more folders present and filenames are BD compatible (not 8.3 format) and are to be used for burning to DVD/BD.

And about the problem :) the funny thing is that is was mention in the FIRST page and the first user post :)

And... redfox, I suggest you to use the other nice program of idbirch - AVCHD Manager (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=143920). It contains AVCHD_Me and AVCHD_meUNDO.

Before burning - check if you place BDMV and CERTIFICATE folders in the ROOT of the compilation and that your files are named index.bdmv, movieobject.bdmv, xxxxx.clpi, xxxxx.mpls and xxxxx.m2ts.

[redfox]

Thank you for treating this "non-reader" so kindly! Actually, I'm an avid reader and experimenter -- but I've reached a point of exhaustion after a very busy weekend learning about backing up blu-rays to hard-disks from the PS3, then learning to re-encode DVD's to h.264, creating AVCHD's, the whole works . . . my head is still spinning after trying out a myriad of different routes before discovering a handful of tools that really make things so much easier.

I just want to take the opportunity to express my gratitude and admiration to those who create these tools -- sofware like DVD Rebuilder (and now BD Rebuilder), MultiAVCHD and AVCHDme -- you guys rock!

[dec-pvr]

Ok, let's give another try of the SD card playback support.

Here is the sample. (http://rapidshare.de/files/45568311/SD_ROOT.exe.html)

It is 55MB 1920x1080 h264 video 23.976fps with 2 subtitle tracks and DTS audio.

A great success will be if it shows your VIDEO playback menu not to say if it plays. :)

Please post back with results.

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It seems there is a way to test if SD contents are valid using Panasonic's HDwriter application. A little observation: changing ONE BIT in .CLPI files (the one that defines the audio tracks) - makes SD contents invalid. If the audio is DolbyDigital (STEREO) - it is all okay. No multichannel support.

Unfortunately no luck for me either. Tried on a Panasonic BD35.

Dean, may I suggest you try to get some samples from the newer (US) panasonic AVCHD SD card cameras. I know the US models can shoot 1080p @24fps. Maybe if you can find some samples from these that might be of use/help.

Ah, after a second read it does show the standard AVCHD from SD card menu - I'll send you some pics. Hopefully this is helpful?

EDIT: The HDC-SD9 (US model) which isn't too new, can shoot 1920x1080 @24fps. Maybe samples from this might be attainable?

[dec-pvr]

It seems there is a way to test if SD contents are valid using Panasonic's HDwriter application. A little observation: changing ONE BIT in .CLPI files (the one that defines the audio tracks) - makes SD contents invalid. If the audio is DolbyDigital (STEREO) - it is all okay. No multichannel support.

Hmm, just re-reading this part again seems odd.

I say this because my panasonic SD card HD camcorder records in DD 5.1 and plays back fine via SD card in my Panasonic BD35.

Do you mean it can only be seen to be DD stereo, or it has to actually be DD stereo?

[jbalsor]

I tried the file and also CAN see the menu with the multiavchd filename.

Using a Panasonic SC-BT100

[deank]

Some more changes in Build 419:

Options to change TOP text: size/offset and credits/footer size (credits offset seem not to work).
Thumbnails are set now to 100% jpeg quality.

http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/multiavchd_menu.jpg

[vpapanik]

Great stuff !!! :thanks:

PS. The IG color read-from-ini needs fixing. It saves YUV and reads RGB (?) :)

[deank]

It's a bit tricky :) It is okay now. Font colors in Muxer tab are also shown. If you click to select color and then cancel selection - color won't default to GRAY as in previous builds.

[x] Create top menu is fixed and will no longer be auto-set on loading. In previous builds it is always selected, no matter if you last used [x] No menu.


***

Guide is updated. (http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/tutorial.php) Download links, too.

[deank]

For testing I would need a video with 25 fps !

I'm a bit concerned about the following:

I suspect that AVCHD playback on Panasonic TV/BD via SD card is restricted to:

* 1920x1080 / 1440x1080 @ 24p/50i/60i
* 1280x720 @ 24p/50p/60p
* 720x480 @ 60i
* 720x576 @ 50i

That means that 1920x1080p @ 23.976 should work and you don't need 25fps as it is not supported in progressive but only in interlaced mode.

About dec-pvr's comment: Yes, I believe that DD upto 6 channels (5.1) is supported (and LPCM of upto 8 channels 7.1 too), probably my sample gave the error was because it had DTS sound, which is not supported in AVCHD.

I'll try with some samples that conform AVCHD standard. I think BD SAP players use a bit more relaxed standard when playing from optical media, but not when it comes to playback from a SD card.

If there is someone who can shoot a sample 10sec clip with HD camera and these settings: 1280x720@24fps and 1920x1080@24p and send it to me - it will be great.

[fsnavi]

I'm a bit concerned about the following:

That means that 1920x1080p @ 23.976 should work and you don't need 25fps as it is not supported in progressive but only in interlaced mode.



You are right: 25fps is not the correct description.
I need 50i for testing, because that's the format my camcorder can handle.


FSNAVI

[turbojet]

deank, sorry to stray a little off topic but as you were recently talking about your experience.
But out of curiosity do you think it will be possible to convert retail menus into something like your menus that play on nearly every standalone?
If so, how difficult do you think the task will be?

[deank]

Converting is a hard thing to do.

You can always generate a menu with multiAVCHD and then replace the original menus and index/movieobj. Few changes are needed to make menus use correct playlists but it is not that hard.

[turbojet]

OK thanks for the info. I guess if I want retail menus and extras my only option then is a Sony BD player when I go looking for one in a few months. At least for the forseeable future unless another player comes out.

[deank]

I recall you uploaded some samples some time ago. What was your original problem? What program do you use to get the final structures? And what was the problem with the menus?

[turbojet]

They were original and encoded (with BD-RB) HDMV menus. Neither would play in magnavox\phillips, samsung or panasonic player with a red laser. multiAVCHD menus do though, which I can't quite understand. HDMV menus I would think would be the first step in 'converting or fixing' with more complex BD-J menus hopefully later on.

edit: Could it be the set stream calls in retail menus that are the difference or the popup type menus?
Other than that I can't see retail menus being any different then multiAVCHD menus on the surface but it probably gets deeper then that.

[deank]

multiAVCHD menu/structure works with almost all players because it follows strictly the AVCHD standard and all players should support AVCHD playback using optical media (red laser DVD).

On the other hand - original BD files are not supposed to work when burnt to DVD - but it seems that in most cases it is firmware restriction of the player, not inability to process such files.

Is there any chance that you upload the whole BDMV folder without the m2ts files (but leave only menu m2ts files)?

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There are setstream commands in multiAVCHD output, too. And pop-up menus are just menu pages, so I doubt this is the problem.

[miloka]

@deank

will it be or is it possible to have more than 2 menu pages?
until now there are 28 titles possible displayed on two pages,
and the rest can be accessed by remote control, at least for ps3...

[deank]

It is possible to have 2 or 3 more pages for a total of 36 or 40 titles but I need to reprogram the title editor page as there is no space for more than 2 x 14 text labels. I may do this when I have the time, but most people would rarely use it...

[turbojet]

deank there's one from awhile back and one I just uploaded in this thread: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=144052
Thanks for taking a look.

[miloka]

It is possible to have 2 or 3 more pages for a total of 36 or 40 titles but I need to reprogram the title editor page as there is no space for more than 2 x 14 text labels. I may do this when I have the time, but most people would rarely use it...

ok . just a question.i thought maybe it wouldnt be possible due to avchd standards.....didnt mean to load you more work..:)
thanks anyway:thanks:

[deank]

No, there is no limitation of how many menu pages will be used. However there is a limit of the number of buttons/navigation placeholders that can appear in a single menu page and they cannot exceed 15 (I don't remember the exact number but I think it is about 15).

[fbimatrix]

I ma getting this error ''video height not AVCHD compliant (480/576/720/1080)! Final output may be disrtoce'' is there any solution?
my avchd is closing by himself , only the mac version is working

[deank]

You are using REALLY old version - that's why it won't start.

Go to first post and download the latest.

The message about height compliance is not an error but a notice. At this point nothing can be done.

[fbimatrix]

My movies become distorced because this error , theres nothing that coul be done?

[deank]

Yes - make sure "YOUR" movies are of compliant resolution 1280x720 or 1920x1080.

[deank]

Once on the subject with menu pages and title count I was thinking if most of you will like a XMB type menu navigation and a way to scroll thru all media items, just like PS3 does it in cross-media-bar (XMB). There will be much more space for title names (and bigger font of any choice) along with options to display video type/codec, video duration, thumbnails, date and time, subtitle presence, audio type/codec/channels, video resolution and anything else.

[DLynch]

Once on the subject with menu pages and title count I was thinking if most of you will like a XMB type menu navigation and a way to scroll thru all media items, just like PS3 does it in cross-media-bar (XMB). There will be much more space for title names (and bigger font of any choice) along with options to display video type/codec, video duration, thumbnails, date and time, subtitle presence, audio type/codec/channels, video resolution and anything else.

:cool: I like the XMB menu idea!

Thanks again for the great tool.

[~bT~]

Once on the subject with menu pages and title count I was thinking if most of you will like a XMB type menu navigation and a way to scroll thru all media items, just like PS3 does it in cross-media-bar (XMB). There will be much more space for title names (and bigger font of any choice) along with options to display video type/codec, video duration, thumbnails, date and time, subtitle presence, audio type/codec/channels, video resolution and anything else.
this sounds great deank! :)

[lchiu7]

This looks like an interesting program and I am now trying it out. But have encountered one small problem which is PS3 rather than this program related

The only spare drive I had around is a 80G 2.5" formatted NTFS. Of course the PS3 can't see that so I partitioned the drive into 3 two 32GB and the rest. Formatted each partition FAT32

Then copied a AVCHD folder into one partition. But the PS3 can't see it - it just sees a generic name for the drive, not three partitions.

Next created only one partition of 32Gb and copied the AVCHD folder onto it. This time the PS3 sees the AVCHD folder and plays the content fine.

Next formatted the rest of the drive as NTFS creating another logical drive on it. That worked out pretty well. The second partition can be seen in Windows okay but because it's NTFS the PS3 can't see it - it only sees the FAT32 volume and still plays the AVCHD folder.

So perhaps a good strategy is to dedicate a drive for playing HD content on the PS3, creating one FAT32 partition and NTFS for the rest. Then keep copies of all your content in the NTFS partition and just copy across the folder you want to play.

[edit]

Just to provide some additional data, the file I was putting on the drive is a direct copy from a BD of the main title of a movie. It is 24Gb in size with DTS HD Master audio. When I play that in the PS3 (I haven't actually checked what happens when one of the m2ts file ends) and press next chapter, it jumps seamlessly to the next chapter. Nice!

[EDIT]

Ignore the above. FOund out that if I format a drive FAT32 using a 3rd party utility to overcome the 32Gb file limit, you can have all kinds of folders on the drive but if there is one called AVCHD with content appropriately formatted, the PS3 will play that content.

That's nice since it now means I can have all my movies in separate folders named appropriately and when I want to play one, just rename the folder to AVCHD.

As a feature request, another possibility is to stuff a bunch of titles into one folder so you can choose from the menu. Is it possible to add movies to an existing AVCHD folder or do you have to add them all again? If not, that would be a really cool feature since you would have one folder and keep on adding movies as you acquired them till you reach the title limit.

[Aai em ron]

Once on the subject with menu pages and title count I was thinking if most of you will like a XMB type menu navigation and a way to scroll thru all media items, just like PS3 does it in cross-media-bar (XMB). There will be much more space for title names (and bigger font of any choice) along with options to display video type/codec, video duration, thumbnails, date and time, subtitle presence, audio type/codec/channels, video resolution and anything else.

This sounds great.I also would like to thank you for your great programm. :thanks:

[deank]

A quick note... AVC1 video codec supported now in MOV files (not working always tho) and proper "Content Provider" setting in AVCHD/BDMV index header.

[jdeiro]

Once on the subject with menu pages and title count I was thinking if most of you will like a XMB type menu navigation and a way to scroll thru all media items, just like PS3 does it in cross-media-bar (XMB). There will be much more space for title names (and bigger font of any choice) along with options to display video type/codec, video duration, thumbnails, date and time, subtitle presence, audio type/codec/channels, video resolution and anything else.

Excellent idea!!

[deank]

There was a user in your forum with that Drag&Drop error. Please check previous pages of this thread - the problem is with WINDOWS DEP (data execution prevention). It needs to be set to windows essential programs only or when set "to all" then multiAVCHD should be added as an exeption.

http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/dep.jpg

[v_o_r_t_e_x]

Hi Deank

I wanted to create a BluRay disc with approx. 56 movies. And I wanted to use the "custom menu" feature. (No thumbnails)
I've read on your homepage that only up to 40 titles are supported:

Up to FOURTY (40) different folders will be processed, 999 m2ts/MTS files supported. [...] fourty different titles (movies/folders) - each could contain multiple playlists and video streams (m2ts/MTS).

After creating a disc with those 56 movies, I looked at the *.m2ts files for the menu, and could find the two showing title 1-14 and 15-28. Since I don't have my BluRay burner right know, I cannot test it on the PS3 anyway.

My question is:
Do you plan to extend your software to allow more titles?


Thanks for all your work!

[deank]

Yes, I'm currently rewriting multiAVCHD so in some of the next builds it will be more flexible and won't show these 40 titles if less are used. I'm not sure if there is a restriction on title count but I guess I'll find this out soon. And with the XMB styled menu I plan, navigation will be much easier when more than 7/14 titles are used.

[jdeiro]

Message delivered, DeanK!

Cheers!

[Dave5118]

Hi Dean, I've used MultiAVCHD previously to make discs with a 'custom' menu before, but it's been a while. I've noticed since that time you've changed it completely(for the better obviously LOL), When I tick the 'custom menu' box, it jumps to the log where it has added an entry 'avisynth and x264 encoder not working properly'. I have avisynth installed, but am unsure where to get the x264.exe from, I've downloaded one from the 'net' to no avail.

TIA, Dave.

[nwg]

Hi Dean, I've used MultiAVCHD previously to make discs with a 'custom' menu before, but it's been a while. I've noticed since that time you've changed it completely(for the better obviously LOL), When I tick the 'custom menu' box, it jumps to the log where it has added an entry 'avisynth and x264 encoder not working properly'. I have avisynth installed, but am unsure where to get the x264.exe from, I've downloaded one from the 'net' to no avail.

TIA, Dave.

Download the complete package from the first page. If still got problems, reinstall avisynth. I used the opportunity to upgrade to 2.58.

[deank]

I restored the link for AviSynth 2.58 (http://sourceforge.net/project/downloading.php?group_id=57023&use_mirror=kent&filename=Avisynth_258.exe&6791458) in the first post. And it is good to use x264.exe that is included in Setup_multiAVCHD_v2.4.exe (http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/download.php), not newer/older versions.

[Dave5118]

I restored the link for AviSynth 2.58 (http://sourceforge.net/project/downloading.php?group_id=57023&use_mirror=kent&filename=Avisynth_258.exe&6791458) in the first post. And it is good to use x264.exe that is included in Setup_multiAVCHD_v2.4.exe (http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/download.php), not newer/older versions.
Downloaded multiAVCHD_v2.4.exe from the above link, and it fails to update, so won't start. :confused:

Tried the x264 in the multiavchd folder(build 420) and fixed the original error, but get the 'x264/AviSynth output unexpectedly small or missing!' error instead. It creates the AVCHD folder ok, just no custom menu.

[deank]

When you click the PREVIEW button in MENU what happens?

You can download the latest version here (http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/multiavchd.exe) to fix the update problem.

[Dave5118]

Copied the new exe and works OK now :thanks:

[hidef_rec]

Nice program Dean. Did a quick search & didn't see an anwer to this. Is there a way to go directly to the custom menu w/o your multiAVCHD intro? My BD compilation is showing both.

[lchiu7]

The answer is probably buried in this thread somewhere but after trolling through I couldn't see it so please bear with me.

I created a number of AVCHD folders, each with one movie in them. I entered a specific name for each folder and asked the name to be displayed. All well and good. As each file is named AVCHD and played on the PS3, the title of the movie is displayed.

I then tried to merge a number of these separate folders into one folder. Using the AVCHD folder option, I pointed the program to the root directory where each of the various AVCHD folders were stored. The program correctly identified each as being valid and after some processing created a new folder with all of the individual folders aggregated into it.

However when I play this on the PS3 all I can see on the main menu is Title #1, Title #2, Title #3 etc. which is hardly informative. I must be missing something somewhere on how to specificy the actual video name for each title

Thanks for any pointers

[deank]

Is there a way to go directly to the custom menu w/o your multiAVCHD intro?

I may add an option to remove welcome screen. At this time this intro is the only "credit" option left for this freeware program.

... when I play this on the PS3 all I can see on the main menu is Title #1, Title #2, Title #3 etc. which is hardly informative. I must be missing something somewhere on how to specificy the actual video name for each title.

Please read the guide (http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/tutorial.php). Probably you're not using custom menu but the default options.

Dean

[deank]

A minor update (build 421): Players will show proper title count instead of 40 (when using jump/go to title)

My primary update server is still down, so when you update it will give you error on 1st mirror url but then will download the update from the second mirror.

Dean

[jfcarbel]

Okay, I am ready here to test the Panasonic SD playback on standalone Panasonic BD player :)

It turned out that I did not have the right card, but I have invested in a new reader/writer that supports SDHC and purchased a 8GB SDHC Class 4 card.

I wanted to download the test files that were posted in another post in this thread, but it looks like they were removed.

[deank]

I removed the samples because they won't play. And it is not the card really. It should work with any SD and even MMC card :) - just need more time with these specific SD formats.

[lchiu7]

I may add an option to remove welcome screen. At this time this intro is the only "credit" option left for this freeware program.



Please read the guide (http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/tutorial.php). Probably you're not using custom menu but the default options.

Dean

You got it! I hadn't noticed that in the menu settings. Now it's working fine with thumbnail images and all. Thanks

[rendez2k]

I may add an option to remove welcome screen. At this time this intro is the only "credit" option left for this freeware program.



Please read the guide (http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/tutorial.php). Probably you're not using custom menu but the default options.

Dean

Maybe you could have an option to remove the credit screen for donators? A possible small extra to encourage a little more support?

[ACrowley]

Ive a Question

How much Space/Filesize in MB are taking the Menus from multiAVCHD ?

Because i have to calculate the Bitrate for a few x264 AVCHD encodes and i dont want ot give to much Bitrate because i want author them later to AVCHD with Menu via MultiAVCHD

Is there a minimum and maximum Filesize for Menus with one or MultiTrack AVCHD Discs?

[deank]

You can do some tests yourself and check the size of all m2ts files with filenames from 1200 to 1406. Usually just about 5MB.

**************

Here is a small preview of what I'm currently working on:

http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/multiXMB_420.jpg

I hope you like it. I have some more things to fix but I guess it will be out soon.

[zoner]

All i'm gonna say is WOW!

That looks sharp! :)

[kenguru2005]

You can do some tests yourself and check the size of all m2ts files with filenames from 1200 to 1406. Usually just about 5MB.

**************

Here is a small preview of what I'm currently working on:

http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/multiXMB_420.jpg

I hope you like it. I have some more things to fix but I guess it will be out soon.

:eek::eek::eek:

If you get this to work properly ... you will get a memorial statue in the fameous hall of programmers. That looks more than great.

[Ribellu]

Another donator !

My first post on this forum would be to thank you for this great app.

( Come on guys so many users and so few donators ? )

I am really looking forward the implementation of ability to use SD cards.

Keep on the good job Dean !

P-A

[jdeiro]

It really looks amazing, Dean.

I look forward for its implementation.

Cheers!

[~bT~]

Here is a small preview of what I'm currently working on:

http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/multiXMB_420.jpg

I hope you like it. I have some more things to fix but I guess it will be out soon.

dude, you rock man :bow:

[hidef_rec]

I'll gladly donate/pay if the welcome screen can be nixed.

[jfcarbel]

Another donator !
My first post on this forum would be to thank you for this great app.
( Come on guys so many users and so few donators ? )
I am really looking forward the implementation of ability to use SD cards. Keep on the good job Dean !

I donated once and proud to say it was at the highest level. But once SD card support for my Panasonic SAP gets implemented, I will be donating again in appreciation!

And yes, Wow, that new GUI menu support looks awesome.

[asherungar]

WOW dean!
thats amazing!

btw: how's it going with Non-compliant content?

[vpapanik]

Amazing stuff !!! Keep on rocking mate :) :)

[Diablo69_HUN]

Congratulation Deank, this menu style is awesome! Thank you for your hard work!

[Aai em ron]

In one word: Super-amazing-awesome-cool.

[lchiu7]

There is probably an easy answer to this question but I haven't been able to find it. Once you have created a AVCHD folder with a number of titles in it, can you remove titles from the folder without having to go back to the original source videos? It's easy enough to add them - just not sure how to delete them.

Thanks

[deank]

Removing titles is not that easy as adding them. I never tried, but deleting m2ts/clpi/mpls files for a title and deleting a title-name line from multiMENU.txt should prevent it from showing next time you use multiAVCHD folder as input.

[lchiu7]

Removing titles is not that easy as adding them. I never tried, but deleting m2ts/clpi/mpls files for a title and deleting a title-name line from multiMENU.txt should prevent it from showing next time you use multiAVCHD folder as input.

No that didn't quite work. The menus get screwed up (wrong titles against the thumbnails), one new video I added didn't show up and one video appeared twice (once without picture and distorted sound!).

Sounds like a new feature request:)

[deank]

It should work. You must do it before adding the AVCHD folder to the compilation and DELETING the entire line from multiMENU, not just putting spaces instead of title name... ie

title1
title2
title3
title4

should become

title1
title3
title4

but not

title1

title3
title4

Have in mind that when using existing AVCHD folder as input - you SHOULD NOT rearrange the entries in media tab (no UP/DOWN/DELETE buttons!).

[gty]

It should work. You must do it before adding the AVCHD folder to the compilation and DELETING the entire line from multiMENU, not just putting spaces instead of title name...

I can confirm that this method works, I use it regularly (with also deleting the appropriate MTS/CLP/PLS files).

Is it theoretically possible to reorder titles when building a new compilation from an existing one by simply swapping names in multiMENU and renaming PLS files to reflect the same order?

[JK1974]

Hi, not having a PS3, I wanted to check out if the results also work on the PC. Unfortunately, it does not work here as it should - most people here seem to be lucky to be able to test it on standalones...

There are several options how the AVC/BD can be opened:
- Burning or creating an ISO an opening it with e.g. daemon tools. PowerDVD says: Unrecognized Format.
- Using the option "Play file from disc" (or similar, the penultimate function in the source selector of PowerDVD), it seems to analyse the data, but finally refuses to play. Works with no problems e.g. with original recorded AVCHD material selecting the "AVCHD" folder.
- Using drag & drop for moving the AVCHD folder into the main window of PowerDVD: Plays every MTS file one by one, finishing with the menu files and ignoring the desired navigation.
- I also tried to have it played back from USB stick, but this also did not work (if i remember correctly: unrecognized format again, with multiAVC as well as with multiBD.

I have tested this with PowerDVD 8 Ultimate Build 1730 (the first one), Build 2217 (one of the last) as well as with the new PowerDVD 9 Ultimate Build 1501.

Any confirmation on this?

Nevertheless, looking forward to the upcoming improvements: Fantastic work!

[deank]

I don't have PDVD to test with, but multiAVCHD is to be used with hardware players. I tested with Nero Showtime and TMT and CorelWinDVD and they all show multiAVCHD output correctly.

[zoner]

POWERDVD cant play BD/AVCHD folder from HDD.(they removed this feature in PDVD8, i recall it was possibe in PDVD7)
However the burned BD/AVCHD folder using UDF 2.5v, work with PDVD8 as expected

In order to play BD/AVCHD from HDD, you must use TotalMedia Theater or Nero Showtime. :)

[JK1974]

Sorry, not completely true. They indeed removed the support for playback of Blu-ray content from folders, but it still works with the AVCHD folder from an camcorder recording (tested here with recordings from a Panasonic AVCHD camcorder).
Furthermore, playing back an Blu-ray image e.g. mounted with daemon tools also works from my knowledge (have checked it for sure with PowerDVD 8, but don´t know if the later update might have changed that behaviour).
Maybe I am going to check that also with WinDVD, nevertheless I prefer PowerDVD - also for checking if my multiAVCHD creation is working as expected ;)...

[zoner]

playing anything mounted with daemon tools equals to burning it.
I forgot about this option, but yes, you can always make an image from a BD and it will play on PDVD perfectly fine.
and i dont know anything about playing camcoders so i wouldn't know.

[remolo]

First of all, I'd like to thank Dean for his work. Excuse me for my bad english.
I'm trying to use Multiavchd but I have a problem. When I try to create a MULTI-BD compilation (usually I put three movies) using some mkv file, I have often this message:
"Important files missing (clpi/mpls/m2ts)" etc.
These files aren't put in the compilation and the result is a folder with no videos or, when I'm lucky, only one or two films intead of three.
Can anyone help me?

[deank]

Use [x] Verbose logging in Settings and post your LOG file.

Probably you're using MKV files with incompatible contents like VORbiS audio or XviD video.

[remolo]

This is the log file.
Thank you

[lchiu7]

It should work. You must do it before adding the AVCHD folder to the compilation and DELETING the entire line from multiMENU, not just putting spaces instead of title name... ie

title1
title2
title3
title4

should become

title1
title3
title4

but not

title1

title3
title4

Have in mind that when using existing AVCHD folder as input - you SHOULD NOT rearrange the entries in media tab (no UP/DOWN/DELETE buttons!).

I am sure I did that. I ended up with strange things such as

1. Titles not matching the clips
2. A title that played only audio, no video and it was repeated with a different name but had video in this instance

Possibly screwed up how I removed things so will try again.

[deank]

It could be... Until I implement such rearranging/reordering things like this can happen.

I'm glad to say that XMB style menu is working. It needs improvements but I think of releasing a test version tomorrow. Those of you who experience problems with it should either not use it or report the problems :)

Next build requires full download or update+dat_update.

[deank]

New version: 2.5 build 430
======================
* Added XMB-style menu
* Fixed color palette for thumbnail menu
* Added "Skip welcome screen" in Author tab
* New options in Menu tab

http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/multiAVCHD_menu.jpg


If [x] Grayscale thumbnail background is checked, then current title thumbnail will be previewed in grayscale as in next image:

http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/multiXMB_gray_s.JPG


If [x] Grayscale thumbnail background is NOT checked, then current title thumbnail will be previewed in color as in next image:

http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/multiXMB_col_s.JPG

Thumbnail opacity slider defines how transparent title thumbnail will be. The more transparent it is - the more visible will be your custom background image. If slider is moved to the right to FULL opacity then your background will not be visible as in this image:

http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/multiXMB_gray_full_s.JPG

I included three predefined XMB backgrounds: blue, red and green. You can find them in "Background image" drop-down list.

****

Avisynth 2.58 is required.

[~bT~]

^ :thanks: deank!!!

edit: may i know y avisynth 2.58 is required?

[remolo]

This is the log file.


Excuse me Dean, did you see my log file? Do you understand where is the problem?
Thank you

[asherungar]

WOW dean!

come on...one more small thing... NC movies for PS3 ;)
im just kidding, i know its very hard, i have faith in you!

Thanks!

[deank]

y avisynth 2.58 is required?

There are functions that I use not available in older avisynth versions. Plus - there are a lot of fixes in 2.58 compared to 2.5-7. If you have older version - try XMB menu. I believe it won't work if [x] Grayscale is checked.

[~bT~]

its just that a lot of ppl have stuck with 2.57 as there is no MT version of 2.58 avail yet.

i'll try it without greyscale.. cheers! and wonderful work dude!

[drelin]

Thank you for this new version.

I've a little mistake.
After install multiAVCHD (2.5 430), when I start for the first time the soft, It launch normaly but if I close multiavchd and restart I see this error message :
= (RT) Invalid array index. Array is empty - Line 1847
If I delete the ini file multiavchd restart normaly
Any idea for this problem ?
N.B : avisynth 2.58 is installed.

[~bT~]

(RT) Invalid array index. Array is empty - Line 1295

greyscale unchecked. avisynth 2.57

[deank]

its just that a lot of ppl have stuck with 2.57 as there is no MT version of 2.58 avail yet.

i'll try it without greyscale.. cheers! and wonderful work dude!

Can you execute multiUPDATE.exe. I changed the way grayscale is handled and used a function present in older versions. Check if it will work.

Sorry for the error.. It has to do with these predefined xmb-red/blue/green.jpg images. It is fixed I think,.

[~bT~]

^ still getting above error..

[deank]

Did you update your DAT file?

[~bT~]

^ yup

edit: have to go now, will try it again later :)

[deank]

Anyone else with BT's error? Or other errors?

I guess most of you will figure out how to navigate the XMB-styled menu. Also - chapter thumbnails are not always matching the jump points but I'll work on this later.

[kenguru2005]

No errors here on mac and PS3. But thumbs/chapters are not working here: I can select them, but when pressing to play nothing happens. Perhaps that´s because of the length of my test movies (each one has only 1 minute). Also when moving down with PS3 controller, it does not automatically aktivate the next movie: people have to press X.

After all: I love this build. Thank you dean

[deank]

Yes, chapters depend on movie duration, so to have all 12 working you need at least 60min video...

And up/down navigation is a bit tricky and I lost few days trying to make it as in real XMB but dropped back to standard buttons. I'm still trying to make it work :) with up/down.

This menu took a lot of avisynth and multiAVCHD programming but at least this test version came out :)

[kenguru2005]

Yes, chapters depend on movie duration, so to have all 12 working you need at least 60min video...

And up/down navigation is a bit tricky and I lost few days trying to make it as in real XMB but dropped back to standard buttons. I'm still trying to make it work :) with up/down.

This menu took a lot of avisynth and multiAVCHD programming but at least this test version came out :)

Dean, keep up this work ... it is just great. Even your "test version" is worth to compare with commercial bd authoring applications. Trust me, I had the chance to test two of them under mac os x (Toast 10 and Adobe Encore PS3).

[DLynch]

Dean,

I am trying Version 2.5 Build 431, with new DAT file, with XMB menus and 6 titles that have all worked with previous versions.

I am using AviSynth 2.58.

I have the program set to create XMB menus and to skip the welcome screen.

The program gets all the way through creating chapter thumbnails. While "Preparing XMB menu. Please wait ...(16%)", I get the following run time error.

"(RT) Invalid array index. Array is empty. Line 1295" When I click Ok the program closes.

There is no log file and I can't cut and paste the log text from the window.

This happens if I use a custom background or one of the predefined XMB backgrounds.

Any ideas?

[deank]

Do you get the error when you press the PREVIEW button?

Please execute multiUPDATE.exe, run your compilation again and report the exact EXEPTION error.

I found the problem. :( And it is a major one. I'll post in few mins.

[vpapanik]

Nice work deank, checked the XMB menu and it is awesome !

A small bug :

[18:16:27] Modifying subtitle file (S05E08 - LaFleur.srt)
[18:16:27] First subtitle time changed to (00:00:01,295 --> 00:00:02,676)

It seems that when time correction is applied, 1.381 seconds are added to the first subtitle time instead of replacing it. However, I have tested PS3 with much lower first subtitle timings and it works fine (for example 00:00:00,300).

[deank]

It is not a bug. SRT start time change uses 1,295 since version 1.4. You can uncheck [x] Change first srt line timing. It was a problem with tsmuxer, not PS3. Probably tsmuxer is fixed in the last version, but I will not change multiAVCHD to use it as it seems to have other issues.

[deank]

There is a problem with NTSC XMB menu generation. Please update to build 432. It is fixed.

[DLynch]

Do you get the error when you press the PREVIEW button?

Please execute multiUPDATE.exe, run your compilation again and report the exact EXEPTION error.

I found the problem. :( And it is a major one. I'll post in few mins.

Preview works fine. I am trying now with updated file.
The videos are all approximately 22 mins in length.

Just to complete this....

"multiAVCHD.dat exeption error (01411.xPLSNTSC - 01411.xPLSNTSC)"

The error message is:

"(RT)Cannot open file C:\...\BDMV\PLAYLIST\01411.mpls - Line 4787."

Apparently you were quicker. I'll update and try again.

[v_o_r_t_e_x]

Is the new version supporting more than 40 movies for the classic menu?
What about XMB style?

I prefer "classic" menus, it's faster to navigate.
Altough XMB is way cooler...

[deank]

No - 40 is the maximum. May be next time.

[kenguru2005]

Yes, chapters depend on movie duration, so to have all 12 working you need at least 60min video...


Is there a way to adapte the "chapter markers" to the duration of the movie or the count of thumbs/chapters to the duration of movie? :)

i.e:
On DL-DVD you get 40 min. full-HD-25-MBit, so 40 min. and 12 thumbs/chapters results in a chapter every 3min20s (200 s).

Or 40 min. of full-HD-25-MBit with a thumb/chapter every 5 min. results in a count of 8 thumbs/chapters.

[deank]

Yes, that's why it is a 'test' version :) I'll fix it.

***

edit: In build 433 you will see the right count of chapter images (5min - one chapter).

[kenguru2005]

I mean ... you are the fastest programmer ever seen ... thanksX1000

[deank]

Ok, I released 434. One thing - navarrow will go to all 12 chapter positions. I'll fix it tomorrow. :)

[nwg]

Wow, I like the new menu. I will do a test and see what it is like.

Just curious on this. How easy would it be able to use the original chapters when importing a BDMV folder? Does it cause problems if there is a certain number (it is not uncommon to have 20-30 chapters)?

edit.
Nice work on the new menu. I see the disc does actually keep the chapters just doesn't show all of them. I see you said up to 12 for the menu but would it be possible to show all the actual chapters?

[~bT~]

I see you said up to 12 for the menu but would it be possible to show all the actual chapters?

that would be a bonus. who needs full bd rebuilds :rolleyes:

[deank]

Build 437:
------------

* Fixed: chapter thumbnail count
* Fixed: navigation arrows for XMB menu. Now they will go only where supposed to :)
* Fixed: chapter jumps for non-compliant video (those with 1sec video to clear PS3 frame buffer). Jump points were incorrect.
* Fixed: NC titles ignore [-] Sequential title playback and [x] Quit on last title finish options.
* Fixed: After NC title finish and playing next title - wrong jump-in instead playing from the beginning.
* Fixed: first chapter thumbnail always black

* Updated download links and tutorial/guide

* Known issues: mplayer will not generate thumbnail at requested video position (in seconds). This is mplayer problem and I'm looking for a workaround.

Dean

[videobelu]

I am new with multiAVCHD
A question....is possible to import a folder contain several clips
from a AVCHD Sony camera and produce a folder with a single file .m2ts or a BD structure with a single large .m2ts file with chapter inside referring to original clips???

Thanks

[deank]

It is possible to add AVCHD folders with multiple clips but the result will be another folder with multiple clips, not one with merged m2ts files.

[videobelu]

It is possible to add AVCHD folders with multiple clips but the result will be another folder with multiple clips, not one with merged m2ts files.

Thanks for your reply
My problem was to avoid a disturbing vision of the individual clips with a short break between one and the other way 'that the result would be more' fluid

[fbimatrix]

Can someone help me , after I updated , my multiAvchd closes by himself , how can I fix it?

[drpaulng]

To which folder do we need to install Avisynth? Thanks

[deank]

Can someone help me , after I updated , my multiAvchd closes by himself , how can I fix it?

Either update your DAT file or download the complete package.

To which folder do we need to install Avisynth? Thanks

Just install AviSynth to any path you like. It is a DirectShow filter and will be used on the fly.

[Vril Dox]

Deank, some days ago I registered in the forum but I had to wait 5 days until I can post (dumb rule). But not wanting to wait I sent you an email, which bounced back. But the mailer-deamon may be still trying to delivery it, so if you one day receive it just ignore.


Dean, may I suggest you try to get some samples from the newer (US) panasonic AVCHD SD card cameras. I know the US models can shoot 1080p @24fps. Maybe if you can find some samples from these that might be of use/help.

EDIT: The HDC-SD9 (US model) which isn't too new, can shoot 1920x1080 @24fps. Maybe samples from this might be attainable?


If there is someone who can shoot a sample 10sec clip with HD camera and these settings: 1280x720@24fps and 1920x1080@24p and send it to me - it will be great.


So here is a sample from a HDC-SD9 camera, which I tested and work perfectly on my SD card playing on my Panasonic TV.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/ntlw3mxjnz0/HDC-SD9_Sample.zip

Let me know if this help or if I can do anything else.

[deank]

Yes, I got both your emails some days ago :)

Thanks for the samples. (I think I have some of these but will check again)

[fifteen]

tsmuxer doesn't like mkv files with PCM audio, but is fine with raw streams. Any chance you add an exception for files of this type and extract the streams before adding them to tsmuxer?

...i know it's a long shot...but I figured I'd ask anyway

[deank]

I don't have such files to test with. It is possible to demux the PCM audio and covert it to LPCM/AC3... If you can send me a sample it will be easier.

[deank]

Here is a small neat multiAVCHD brother :) - popBD (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=145482).

I coded it after turbojet requested a simple version of multiAVCHD that will handle one mkv file and will split it in two for burning to 2 DVD5/DVD9 discs.

Dean

[DMagic1]

I dont know if its been brought up but the transition effect doesnt show on my tv/player(PS3/SamungTV). It seems to start too soon. Can the effect have a longer delay before the transition?

[deank]

I don't understand you. What transition?

If you meant [x] Fade transitions - they are used only if you have custom welcome screen or when using "classic" menu (title texts only).

[doomguf]

Hi there

I'm on the lookout for a blu-ray player, that will be able to handle all my mkv's authored and burned with multiAVCHD. Great app, just what I was looking for. So I took a shot, made a disc and put it in a Sony BD-350 in a store to test. It played back instantly, no aspect ratio troubles, (straight h.264 L4.1 1920x1080p file), DTS soundtrack which worked perfectly by the way, but there seemed to be a lot of pixelation and "holes" in areas of the image, that indicated some kind of decoding trouble, that I've never seen in any software, when playing this particular file. It reminded me of the way the image looks, when you skip the loop filter, so the encoding speed increases and no frames are dropped, but the quality is degraded.

Seems to me that the hardware in such a player should be able to eat practically anything.
Any idea what's causing this?

Keep up the good work!

[deank]

This is a bit off-topic but for 1920x1080p l4.1 you have a real high bitrate and if the media you used (especially if it was a RW one) can affect the playback. You can test with DVD-R, record at the lowest speed and test the same file again.

[doomguf]

This is a bit off-topic but for 1920x1080p l4.1 you have a real high bitrate and if the media you used (especially if it was a RW one) can affect the playback. You can test with DVD-R, record at the lowest speed and test the same file again.

Ok. The bitrate is 12.2 Mbps. That's not unusually high, is it?

[deank]

A feature I really miss in multiAVCHD is removing titles (playlists) from existing AVCHD folders. That's why I decided to add a checkbox [x] Edit AVCHD on add in Settings.

Because of the way multiAVCHD processes input files and folders it is not possible to edit AVCHD in media tab, so you will do it on LOAD, before adding it to media tab.

It will open a box with all titles in the selected input AVCHD folder, allowing you to remove titles before adding the folder to Media TAB in multiAVCHD. If input AVCHD is multiAVCHD output - you will see title names.

Once titles are removed from the input AVCHD - they cannot be restored nor used later. I'll add this in some of the next builds.

[Aai em ron]

A feature I really miss in multiAVCHD is removing titles (playlists) from existing AVCHD folders. That's why I decided to add a checkbox [x] Edit AVCHD on add in Settings.

Because of the way multiAVCHD processes input files and folders it is not possible to edit AVCHD in media tab, so you will do it on LOAD, before adding it to media tab.

It will open a box with all titles in the selected input AVCHD folder, allowing you to remove titles before adding the folder to Media TAB in multiAVCHD. If input AVCHD is multiAVCHD output - you will see title names.

Once titles are removed from the input AVCHD - they cannot be restored nor used later. I'll add this in some of the next builds.
Sounds great. Thanks. :)

[lchiu7]

Ok. The bitrate is 12.2 Mbps. That's not unusually high, is it?

Sort of depends on what media you're using. For a DVD it could be too high. For a BD disc should be fine. I copied over a AVCHD compilation to a DVD (the video was uncompressed from the original on the BD but cut down to 10 minutes) and tried to play that on m PS3. Would not play smoothly - stop and started, played jerily etc. which is a symptom of the data rate off the disc not fast enough

[lchiu7]

Need to do a bit more experimenting but the program I found something strange. If the media I want to put into a avchd folder is in the same directory as the multiAVCHD temp directory (I often put media I have muxed ready for compilation in c:\temp which also happens to be the temp directory for multiAVCHD) at the end of compilation, multiAVCHD not deletes its temp files but also my source media! Couldn't work out initially where my content had gone. Guess it's obvious how to work around that but it is a trap for unwary players

[deank]

multiAVCHD would never use \TEMP. If you INTENTIONALLY set this folder for a temp path - then yes - files will be deleted (if [x] Delete temp files is checked). If TEMP is not selected than usually \_TEMP\ is used in the drive that multiAVCHD runs.

[fifteen]

I don't have such files to test with. It is possible to demux the PCM audio and covert it to LPCM/AC3... If you can send me a sample it will be easier.

Here is a sample mkv file for you to test with. From my tests, there has been no need to do any conversion, just demux and tsmuxer accepts the files.

http://rapidshare.com/files/206569344/bluray.mkv.html

[deank]

Thanks for the sample. I'll add conversion to AC3 as set in Audio Tab or do you want to keep the PCM audio?

[fifteen]

Thanks for the sample. I'll add conversion to AC3 as set in Audio Tab or do you want to keep the PCM audio?

I'd rather keep the PCM audio. maybe an option to convert? or is it not worth the trouble.

[jayman]

I found, and I don't know if anyone else had these problems, that if you type fps=60 into the mplayer configuration settings than you can have thumbnails when prior I could not.

A bug with XMB. Using NTSC, the menu is cutoff and the title up in the left corner is halved and you can't see the footer.

[deank]

1) I tried with fps setting and it didn't change anything.

2) Another user reported overscan issues with menu and then the case was that he was using ANOTHER version of mplayer, but not the one in multiAVCHD package.

To all: please do not replace the tools in \tools\ folder with newer or older versions of the programs (mkvinfo, mkvextract, mediainfo, tsmuxer, mplayer, pcm2tsmu, x264). Also - do not download and install any mplayer package from internet - it won't help you if you have problems with thumbnail generation.

[deank]

I'd rather keep the PCM audio. maybe an option to convert? or is it not worth the trouble.

Build 440:

PCM audio in MKV is supported.
[x] PCM in MKV to AC3 checkbox added in Audio/Subtitles tab. If checked - PCM will be converted to AC3. If not - PCM will be demuxed and back muxed as LPCM.

I added fps option for mplayer and thumbnails - let's see if it will make any difference for those with problems.

Also - thumbnail generation may fail if files are providing FALSE information on their actual duration.

Dean

[deank]

Hey Dean,

i donated for your program but since Version 2.5. i am disappointed.

Before i have Version 2.4 I can play the results of multiAV`CHD without problems on Power DVD 7.3 on PC.

With Version 2.5 i cant play it on Power DVD 7.3 anymore.

This is a big disadvantage.

Please look für a solution.

Greetings
Dieter


Can anyone confirm this? And to Dieter: your email-settings reject my emails to you.

[Ribellu]

I confirm that (note that I am disappointed but powerDVD issue).

I did'nt notice it was since the 2.5 version.

Anyway, the result, burned with LG BD burner, plays like a charm on my BD 35, so I don't care so much about software player



[QUOTE=deank;1258809]Can anyone confirm this?

[deank]

Few changes to thumbnail generation in build 443. If error occurs - multiAVCHD will try again with different setting to extract a frame for thumbnail. If someone with "Error creating thumbnail for title..." can try and report back. Log will show 'error' but menu should appear fine.

[fifteen]

Build 440:

PCM audio in MKV is supported.
[x] PCM in MKV to AC3 checkbox added in Audio/Subtitles tab. If checked - PCM will be converted to AC3. If not - PCM will be demuxed and back muxed as LPCM.

I added fps option for mplayer and thumbnails - let's see if it will make any difference for those with problems.

Also - thumbnail generation may fail if files are providing FALSE information on their actual duration.

Dean

can't wait to try it out...

:thanks:

[jayman]

Few changes to thumbnail generation in build 443. If error occurs - multiAVCHD will try again with different setting to extract a frame for thumbnail. If someone with "Error creating thumbnail for title..." can try and report back. Log will show 'error' but menu should appear fine.

Hey Dean, with the latest build the preview option for the menu doesn't seem to be working...

[deank]

There is something really wrong with your configuration - mplayer/avisynth/x264. I didn't touch anything about the preview and it works just fine.

[jayman]

There is something really wrong with your configuration - mplayer/avisynth/x264. I didn't touch anything about the preview and it works just fine.

my bad, I redownload avisynth and it works fine again. I had download gordian knot last night and I think that messed it up.

[jayman]

Hey Dean. Don't see the fps option for thumbnails, are we supposed to? In any event, I don't get an error thumbnail anymore despite not having anything in my mplayer config file. It works well. Still have the distorted ntsc menu however but not sure about PAL as all I can test on is NTSC.

[DLynch]

Hey Dean. Don't see the fps option for thumbnails, are we supposed to? In any event, I don't get an error thumbnail anymore despite not having anything in my mplayer config file. It works well. Still have the distorted ntsc menu however but not sure about PAL as all I can test on is NTSC.

I am using NTSC and the fps field shows up beside the thumbnail.

I had a similar distorted menu where the top title was clipped and the bottom credits were not visible, the sides were clipped as well. It turned out to be a setting on my TV. I had to change my Display Area to "Full Pixel" in order to see 1080i/p sources (the menu page is 1080p) in original size.

Your TV might have a similar setting.

[DLynch]

Hi Dean,

When I scroll through the titles on an XMB compilation, I need to select down arrow (or up arrow) and then select (or Ok depending on the remote) to scroll the thumbnails. Is this by design or are you still working out some stuff? I am playing the disc on a Sony BDP-S350.

Otherwise the XMB menu system is great!

Thanks for all the hard work.

[deank]

Yes, I'm still trying to make UP/DOWN to scroll instead of pressing X/Ok.

[jayman]

I am using NTSC and the fps field shows up beside the thumbnail.

I had a similar distorted menu where the top title was clipped and the bottom credits were not visible, the sides were clipped as well. It turned out to be a setting on my TV. I had to change my Display Area to "Full Pixel" in order to see 1080i/p sources (the menu page is 1080p) in original size.

Your TV might have a similar setting.

You're absolutely right. On my tv I had to change it to "bit by bit" (whatever the hell that means).

[kenguru2005]

Yes, I'm still trying to make UP/DOWN to scroll instead of pressing X/Ok.

That would be more than cool ...

[deank]

You're absolutely right. On my tv I had to change it to "bit by bit" (whatever the hell that means).

I wonder why ANYONE will set their TVs to use OVERSCAN or any other "aspect" ratio. My TV has "auto aspect" setting so it always shows what *should* be seen.

I'd advise all multiAVCHD users when playing multiAVCHD content to use full capabilities of their TV sets.

@kenguru2005: I know :)

[jayman]

I wonder why ANYONE will set their TVs to use OVERSCAN or any other "aspect" ratio. My TV has "auto aspect" setting so it always shows what *should* be seen.

I'd advise all multiAVCHD users when playing multiAVCHD content to use full capabilities of their TV sets.

@kenguru2005: I know :)

dude. I didn't even know it was set that way. I've got 2 kids at home, who knows what buttons they hit.

[DLynch]

I wonder why ANYONE will set their TVs to use OVERSCAN or any other "aspect" ratio. My TV has "auto aspect" setting so it always shows what *should* be seen.


It would appear that these settings are the defaults that come with TV's in NTSC land. I don't know whether this is because most HD stations broadcast a 720p signal or simply a conflict between upscaling Blu-ray players and TV's that also want to upscale.

It does take a while to go through all the settings and "tune" a new set-up. You actually have to read the manual to figure out some of the settings,:eek:

[deank]

I'm almost ready with AVCHD edit-on-load option so I guess next build will have it... FINALLY! :)

[WhatHappend]

Few changes to thumbnail generation in build 443. If error occurs - multiAVCHD will try again with different setting to extract a frame for thumbnail. If someone with "Error creating thumbnail for title..." can try and report back. Log will show 'error' but menu should appear fine.

I don't know if this attempt to create XMB menu counts. I have never been able to get thumbnail's to work yet. I just tried a XMB menu with build 443 and the images are all blank and here is what the log said:

[16:10:59] Preparing authoring information...
[16:10:59] Creating NTSC top menu.
[16:11:19] Authoring custom titles menu (NTSC).
[16:11:21] Encoding menu pages (x264)...
[16:12:09] Muxing h264 stream for menu pages (tsMuxer)...
[16:12:17] Populating menu structure...
[16:12:48] Creating menu backgrounds for 1 titles (XMB)...
[16:12:55] Error background image for title #1 (XMB)!
[16:12:55] Trying to extract frame at 00:00:01...
[16:12:56] Unsuccessful! (XMB)
[16:12:56] Creating video backgrounds for XMB menu completed.
[16:13:46] Authoring custom menu completed.

[deank]

Please try to run this compilation again but have your TEMP and multiAVCHD placed in the SAME drive:... I'll try to work on it but I think that having TEMP - MKV/TS/M2TS originate folder / multiAVCHD.exe folder in the same (or at most TWO different) folder(s) should fix it.

If you have:

Input files in C:\*
Temp in D:\*
multiAVCHD.exe in F:\* (or D:\*)
Output in G:\*

then it probably won't work.

I'll try to fix it in 444 later.

[glen8]

I bought a Panasonic BD-35 today and would LOVE to watch .mkv from the SD Card

Hows it going? Do you think you'll be able to do it?

Keep up the good work

Glen.

[WhatHappend]

Please try to run this compilation again but have your TEMP and multiAVCHD placed in the SAME drive:...

My input was I:\AVCHD
output was I:\ [custom name]
Temp i:\TEMP

MultiAVCHD c: drive on the desktop

The issue was that the thumbnails or XMB menu generation doesn't seem to work if run via remote desktop. My Media PC that I do video work on is hooked to a TV, so I control it via remotedesktop. When I hooked up a USB mouse/keyboard and ran the program without remote desktop, I got some images.

[deank]

Build 444:
-----------

Option to edit AVCHD input folder contents on load (settings).
Bugfixes about mplayer and thumbnails.

[WhatHappend]

I wonder why ANYONE will set their TVs to use OVERSCAN or any other "aspect" ratio. My TV has "auto aspect" setting so it always shows what *should* be seen.

I'd advise all multiAVCHD users when playing multiAVCHD content to use full capabilities of their TV sets.

@kenguru2005: I know :)

Not all HDTVs have a bit for bit mode. Most sets older than a few years always overscan the outer 3-5%.

Please allow the user to allow for over-scan during menu generation (3-5% of the perimeter of the image).

[hidef_rec]

Dean, this new version is terrific. Thanks for the welcome screen disable option. I sent you a donation via PayPal; first time I've donated for any freeware.

[WhatHappend]

Digital interconnection doesn't have overscan (unless one's too lazy to read tv/bd/ps3 manual). If you're watching Blurays/AVCHDs via s-video or composite/component or using analogue tv with crt than... (*self*censored*)... don't use multiAVCHD or don't use XMB menu... or *just* set offset for top title. If and when I find the time for such insignificant "issues" I'll do something about it.

Unfortunately, Digital interconnection still has over-scan for most of us in the USA. I have all HDMI interconnection. The 1:1 mapping mode is a pretty new feature on US HDTVs. Here is a thread that keeps track of the models that support 1:1 mapping http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=748074 .

Also in the USA, a lot of digital stations still send blinking white bars on the top of the ATSC digital transmissions. For new users that uses a computer to receive digital ATSC transmissions, one of the more common new user complaints is how to get rid of those blinking while bars.

[WhatHappend]

I now get the following pop-up error when it is creating a XMB style menu.

The target file does exists: I:\AVCHD_Rocker2\BDMV\STREAM\00002.m2ts

Any ideas?

[WhatHappend]

I now get the following pop-up error when it is creating a XMB style menu.


The file was marked Read-only. The thumbnail creation must open the input movie file as RW instead of just R. When I changed the Read-only attribute, the error went away.

[plee320]

I was trying to put 3 mkv files (1280x720p 25fps with 2 audio & 1 subtitle) in one AVCHD to play on the PS3 (NTSC) but it would just show the menu screen with 3 titles. Every time I select one of the titles it would just return to the main menu. Any suggestions?? Following is the logfile for making the multiBD (on DVD) -

[21:23:05] Log started for multiAVCHD v2.5 (build 444)
[21:23:05] Processing 3 input files/folders .
[21:23:05] Existing E:\CONVERTED\AVCHD\ renamed to E:\CONVERTED\AVCHD-20090308-212305
[21:23:05] Temp folder does not exist. Set to E:\_TEMP.
[21:23:05] Converting mkv file to AVCHD (E:\SOURCE\GoodLuck01.mkv).
[21:23:06] Detected video: ID#1:V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC:1280x720 25.000fps (AR:1.78)
[21:23:06] Detected audio: ID#2:A_AC3:audio (48000Hz/6ch) Language: und
[21:23:06] Detected audio: ID#3:A_AC3:audio (48000Hz/2ch) Language: und
[21:23:06] Detected subtitles: ID#4:S_TEXT/UTF8 Language: und
[21:23:06] Generating meta file for tsMuxer...
[21:23:06] M2TS stream split set at 3999MiB...
[21:23:07] Searching for original chapters (mediainfo)...
[21:23:07] Inserting 5 min chapters...
[21:23:07] Detected frame reference count: 1 (max:9).
[21:23:07] Compliant with L4.1 for 1280x720p.
[21:23:07] Creating BluRay folders (tsMuxer)...
[21:25:14] Done!
[21:25:14] CLPI transfer: E:\_TEMP\20090308-212307-7175\BDMV\CLIPINF\00001.clpi -> E:\CONVERTED\AVCHD\BDMV\CLIPINF\00000.clpi
[21:25:14] M2TS transfer: E:\_TEMP\20090308-212307-7175\BDMV\STREAM\00001.m2ts -> E:\CONVERTED\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00000.m2ts
[21:25:15] MPLS transfer: E:\_TEMP\20090308-212307-7175\BDMV\PLAYLIST\00000.mpls -> E:\CONVERTED\AVCHD\BDMV\PLAYLIST\00000.mpls
[21:25:15] Converting mkv file to AVCHD (E:\SOURCE\GoodLuck02.mkv).
[21:25:15] Detected video: ID#1:V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC:1280x720 25.000fps (AR:1.78)
[21:25:15] Detected audio: ID#2:A_AC3:audio (48000Hz/6ch) Language: und
[21:25:15] Detected audio: ID#3:A_AC3:audio (48000Hz/2ch) Language: und
[21:25:15] Detected subtitles: ID#4:S_TEXT/UTF8 Language: und
[21:25:15] Generating meta file for tsMuxer...
[21:25:15] M2TS stream split set at 3999MiB...
[21:25:15] Searching for original chapters (mediainfo)...
[21:25:15] Inserting 5 min chapters...
[21:25:15] Detected frame reference count: 1 (max:9).
[21:25:15] Compliant with L4.1 for 1280x720p.
[21:25:15] Creating BluRay folders (tsMuxer)...
[21:25:56] Done!
[21:25:56] CLPI transfer: E:\_TEMP\20090308-212515-2618\BDMV\CLIPINF\00001.clpi -> E:\CONVERTED\AVCHD\BDMV\CLIPINF\00001.clpi
[21:25:56] M2TS transfer: E:\_TEMP\20090308-212515-2618\BDMV\STREAM\00001.m2ts -> E:\CONVERTED\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00001.m2ts
[21:25:57] MPLS transfer: E:\_TEMP\20090308-212515-2618\BDMV\PLAYLIST\00000.mpls -> E:\CONVERTED\AVCHD\BDMV\PLAYLIST\00001.mpls
[21:25:57] Converting mkv file to AVCHD (E:\SOURCE\GoodLuck03.mkv).
[21:25:58] Detected video: ID#1:V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC:1280x720 25.000fps (AR:1.78)
[21:25:58] Detected audio: ID#2:A_AC3:audio (48000Hz/6ch) Language: und
[21:25:58] Detected audio: ID#3:A_AC3:audio (48000Hz/2ch) Language: und
[21:25:58] Detected subtitles: ID#4:S_TEXT/UTF8 Language: und
[21:25:58] Generating meta file for tsMuxer...
[21:25:58] M2TS stream split set at 3999MiB...
[21:25:58] Searching for original chapters (mediainfo)...
[21:25:58] Inserting 5 min chapters...
[21:25:58] Detected frame reference count: 1 (max:9).
[21:25:58] Compliant with L4.1 for 1280x720p.
[21:25:58] Creating BluRay folders (tsMuxer)...
[21:26:42] Done!
[21:26:42] CLPI transfer: E:\_TEMP\20090308-212558-3928\BDMV\CLIPINF\00001.clpi -> E:\CONVERTED\AVCHD\BDMV\CLIPINF\00002.clpi
[21:26:42] M2TS transfer: E:\_TEMP\20090308-212558-3928\BDMV\STREAM\00001.m2ts -> E:\CONVERTED\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00002.m2ts
[21:26:43] MPLS transfer: E:\_TEMP\20090308-212558-3928\BDMV\PLAYLIST\00000.mpls -> E:\CONVERTED\AVCHD\BDMV\PLAYLIST\00002.mpls
[21:26:43] Preparing authoring information...
[21:26:43] Creating NTSC top menu.
[21:26:53] Setting menu for 3 titles...
[21:26:53] Setting titles #4 to #40 to point at top menu.
[21:26:53] Processing clip (CPI/CLPI) files...
[21:26:53] Completed.
[21:26:53] Done!
[21:26:53] E:\CONVERTED\AVCHD folder created!
[21:26:53] Burn its CONTENTS to DVD-UDF 2.50...
[21:26:53] Deleting only files in temp folder (E:\_TEMP\)...
[21:26:54] You may now remove temp folder (E:\_TEMP\).
[21:26:54] Your compilation contains 2hrs 31min 6sec of video material.
[21:26:54] End of log.

[WhatHappend]

All my XMB thumbnails are corrupted. I have attached and example 00000001.jpg. I believe it is a bug in mplayer.exe that is causing the issue. I can reproduce the issue if I do -frames 1. The work around is to do -frames 2 and discard the first frame (see 00000002.jpg).

Here is a mplayer command line that works for me:
mplayer -nosound -vo jpeg -frames 2 -ss 30 I:\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00001.mts

The above command line work via remote desktop also. The -ss is the seak position (30 seconds in this case).

What command line is MultiAVCHD using?

Also is MulitAVCHD processing more than one MTS file per title for chapters icons when using XMB menus? I am not getting very many chapter icons between 3-5 per title.

[deank]

@plee320: You can't play PAL (25fps) content on your (NTSC) console - that's why nothing happens when you play a title.


Here is a mplayer command line that works for me:
mplayer -nosound -vo jpeg -frames 2 -ss 30 I:\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00001.mts

What command line is MultiAVCHD using?

Also is MulitAVCHD processing more than one MTS file per title for chapters icons when using XMB menus? I am not getting very many chapter icons between 3-5 per title.


mplayer -ss myduration -frames 1 -ao null -vo jpeg:quality=100:outdir=/.multiTH mtsfile

Chapters are created @ 5min intervals for the first m2ts file of a title.

I'll change -frames to 2 to see what will happen. You can post back with results with build 445.

***

I did some tests with 60fps sources and finally decided to use -frames 5 as the 5th always shows fine.

[~bT~]

^ i suggest u to set the menu output format to NTSC by default as it works with both US & EU PS3's & BDP's.

[deank]

Which default? He seems to see the menu but titles won't play if 25fps - and there is nothing that can be done about it.

[~bT~]

^ yes that is true. i was talking about the menu :)

[deank]

Ok... NTSC is now default on first start.

Build 446:

Thumbnails should work for ALL of you - no more distorted frames.

[~bT~]

^ for some weird reason, when i hit preview, the selected blue menu looks green..

also it keeps reverting back to green when i restart the prog..

[deank]

:) No.. It selects a random one (blue/red/green) if XMB is selected :) But it only does it when CLICKing [x] XMB menu and on restart.

[~bT~]

lol! ok cool :)

[plee320]

@plee320: You can't play PAL (25fps) content on your (NTSC) console - that's why nothing happens when you play a title.



Deank,

But if I create a USB multiAVCHD and select DISPLAY ALL and then the individual m2ts files, the NTSC PS3 would play the 25fps clips. Although it would behave the same - return to the main menu if I just play the USB as an AVCHD.

[deank]

Yes, via PS3 XMB you can play individual m2ts in any FPS.

In BluRay/AVCHD mode (BD player mode) you can't play PAL content on NTSC console.

Warning message in the LOG if NTSC is set for menu but some clips are 25fps is added in build 447.

I just finished adding overscan option to multiAVCHD when I realized that it's not going to work, because menu navigation will get misaligned - sorry.

[deank]

Did anyone try [x] Edit AVCHD on loading?

http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/multiavchd_settings.jpg

http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/multiavchd_avchdedit.jpg


Download links updated to build 447. Guide/tutorial updated.

Fixed navigation button for page 2 of classic menu (title names only). Thanks to drelin for pointing it out.

[jayman]

hey Dean. Is it possible to preview the menu with the actual thumbnails that are going to be made with mplayer?

[deank]

No, it is not.

You can use "Cut end" option in Muxer tab and put value: 60 then check the output compilation - it will be created really fast. Then if you like it - put 0 and create normal compilation. It will cut 60 seconds of each clip.

[glen8]

I am converting my first video using this software

It's a 1.2GB .mkv file. I have been waiting for over an hour now and it still says 'creating bluray folders (tsmxer)'

i7 with 4gb ram on vista

is this normal?:confused:

[deank]

I am converting my first video using this software

It's a 1.2GB .mkv file. I have been waiting for over an hour now and it still says 'creating bluray folders (tsmxer)'

i7 with 4gb ram on vista

is this normal?:confused:

No, it is not normal. It should take less than a minute.

Restart your computer, start multiAVCHD, go to Settings and check [x] Show spawned tools then load the mkv file and see what TSmuxer will show.

[rack04]

Is there a free playback solution with menu support for the blu-ray menus?

[deank]

How is this question related to multiAVCHD?

[rack04]

How is this question related to multiAVCHD?

Because I want to be able to verify that I have created the menu I want before burning to a DVD for playback on my Panasonic BD35. Thanks.

[deank]

You can try to play 01411.m2ts with MPC or VLC or some other compatible player.

[deank]

Build 450:

* Now you can use UP/DOWN when moving thru chapters (XMB menu).
* Up/Down buttons enabled in AVCHD playlist editor

Now you can reorder input AVCHD contents. If you have old compilations you can load and reorder them and multiAVCHD will generate new menu in less than a minute.

[DLynch]

Build 450:

* Now you can use UP/DOWN when moving thru chapters (XMB menu).
* Up/Down buttons enabled in AVCHD playlist editor

Now you can reorder input AVCHD contents. If you have old compilations you can load and reorder them and multiAVCHD will generate new menu in less than a minute.

Hi Dean,

Up/Down/Delete buttons work in playlist editor.

Up/Down arrows when moving through chapters is a little confusing since up arrow moves you backwards and down arrow moves you forward (on a BDP-S350).

[plee320]

Yes, via PS3 XMB you can play individual m2ts in any FPS.

In BluRay/AVCHD mode (BD player mode) you can't play PAL content on NTSC console.

Warning message in the LOG if NTSC is set for menu but some clips are 25fps is added in build 447.

I just finished adding overscan option to multiAVCHD when I realized that it's not going to work, because menu navigation will get misaligned - sorry.

Hi Deank,
Is there a way to convert the clip from 25fps to 23.976fps with the audio in sync? Tsmuxer has the option for video but not for audio.

[deank]

Hi Dean,
Up/Down arrows when moving through chapters is a little confusing since up arrow moves you backwards and down arrow moves you forward (on a BDP-S350).

How confusing that can be? Up moves back, down - forward. You're either a gamer (using invert Y-axis) or just like things being awkward :)

I think BACK/UP should move pointer back, and RIGHT/DOWN should move you forward.

Hi Deank,
Is there a way to convert the clip from 25fps to 23.976fps with the audio in sync? Tsmuxer has the option for video but not for audio.

Yes, there is a way, but it's out of multiAVCHD scope. multiAVCHD does not "do" reencoding, tho it is really easy to do, but then it won't be what we all need.

[dec-pvr]

Hi Dean.

Loving popBD - another great piece of software from you.

Any chance of updating it to allow .TS files to be used as well?

It would be really handy for me!

Thanks again. Keep up the great work.

Btw how's work on SD-card support going?

[Vril Dox]

Btw how's work on SD-card support going?

I am curious too.

[WhatHappend]

The new build fixes the thumbnail image quality.

The chapter icons/thumbs seem to only be seconds apart (like 5sec) instead of 5min (or 300sec). When they are selected, the real chapter is selected. Any chance that 5 seconds was used instead of 300 seconds for the -ss parameter?

Just wondering if you are planning on showing the actual duration of the move on the XMB menu instead of just the duration of the first MTS file. Are you planning on adding chapter marks for the entire movie?

Great job on developing this useful tool.

Donation Sent :)

[kenguru2005]

Is it possible to add an option for deactivating mov-info in xmb menu so that only the title is seen?

[deank]

Loving popBD - another great piece of software from you.

Any chance of updating it to allow .TS files to be used as well?

Yes.

Any chance that 5 seconds was used instead of 300 seconds for the -ss parameter?

Just wondering if you are planning on showing the actual duration of the movie. Are you planning on adding chapter marks for the entire movie?

No. -ss is set correctly. Try to play a .mts file with mplayer and set -ss to see what happens and what A:/V: show :) Yes, I'll fix the chapters and the duration.

Is it possible to add an option for deactivating mov-info in xmb menu so that only the title is seen?

Yes.

[Solaris]

Hello Dean,

Just tried the latest version with the XMB style menu. Works like a charm, apart from one little thing. When moving down through the titles the following happens.
After using the <down> arrow on the remote, the <down> arrow on the screen appears. Pressing <enter> will select the next menu item and the 'down' arrow on the screen appears. I think this is ok, because now I can browse down through the rest of the titles, just by pressing <enter> on the remote.
However, when going up through the titles, after each new item, the <right> arrow shows up on the screen. Now browsing up through the titles is not as easy as down because every time you need to press <up> and <enter> on the remote.

I created the menu importing a AVCHD folder and playback on a PS3.

[GenesisPT]

Hi,
Don't know what is happening but the update is in a constant loop, program,updater,program,updater......

[GenesisPT]

Hello again,
Just one thing. Is it possible to extend the size of displayed name of the titles in the XMB menu? I have some long title names that are cut.
Many thanks.

[drpaulng]

In order to burn the multiAVCHD into to DVD-9 or DVD-5, which format should we choose? multiAVCHD or multiBD? Is there any restriction for a BD player for playing BDMV (multiBD) and BDAV (multiAVCHD) in DVD media and BD media?

[nwg]

In order to burn the multiAVCHD into to DVD-9 or DVD-5, which format should we choose? multiAVCHD or multiBD? Is there any restriction for a BD player for playing BDMV (multiBD) and BDAV (multiAVCHD) in DVD media and BD media?

multibd is what you want for DVD/BD. Multiavchd is for USB FAT32 devices.

[deank]

Sorry for the update loop. It is okay now. A bit later I'll post new build.

[deank]

Build 451:

XMB menu:

* Title duration information is now ~ correct if title has more than one playitem (m2ts) (WhatHappend request)
* [x] Title names only (XMB) checkbox in Author tab.
--- If checked - XMB menu will not show video/audio/subtitles/duration information (kenguru2005 request)
* When browsing "UP" - navigation button "UP" will be default after "scroll" (Solaris request)
* Chapter thumbnails are created properly if more than one m2ts file per title (WhatHappend request)
* Current title name will show up-to 60 characters now (GenesisPT request)

Dean

[jayman]

Dean, working awesome. Is it possible to have the default option when choosing files to add as all .mkv, .mov, .m2ts, .mpg instead of having to pick each specific file type?:)

[deank]

No, but you can type "*" and it will show all files in the folder. I changed the loading box to default to *.m* so you'll see mpeg/mpg/mts/m2ts/mov/mkv. Only *.ts files will need drop-down-list selection.

[kenguru2005]

wow, I did not recognized that earlier, but in fact: thumbs in xmb modus are wrong while the chapter markers per se are correct.

[deank]

When mplayer extracts frame from MKV it is all okay, but when using .m2ts file (while creating menu) - there is a problem. mplayer does not extract the requested frame. I know about it. :) And thumbnails in 7 thumbnails menu are also not correct :) tho no one really noticed it.

***

If anyone can understand what MPLAYER does - please let me know. Here is an example:

D:\multiAVCHD\tools>mplayer -ss 1 D:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD_2\BDMV\STREAM\00000.MTS
...
mplayer outputs:

A: 605.6 V: 605.6 A-V: 0.034 ct: -0.002 62/ 62 43% 4% 27.0% 22 0

... as playing second 605.

*** another test with the same file:

D:\multiAVCHD\tools>mplayer -ss 100 D:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD_2\BDMV\STREAM\00000.MTS

mplayer shows:

A: 636.2 V: 636.2 A-V: -0.002 ct: -0.035 28/ 28 61% 8% 2.4% 7 0

... as playing second 636... WFT?!

[kenguru2005]

Same with HDV mov files. mplayer seems to prefer mkv files. :-)

[deank]

If anyone can understand what MPLAYER does - please let me know. Here is an example:

D:\multiAVCHD\tools>mplayer -ss 1 D:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD_2\BDMV\STREAM\00000.MTS
...
mplayer outputs:

A: 605.6 V: 605.6 A-V: 0.034 ct: -0.002 62/ 62 43% 4% 27.0% 22 0

... as playing second 605.


I was taking a shower and thinking... And I guess mplayer uses PTS time-stamp from m2ts for base. M2TS intro PTS timestamp usually holds value of 10-11 seconds, thus 600+ value in mplayer's output.

I'll check if -ss parameter is not about seconds but packets when it comes to m2ts files. Let me do some tests and I'll get back with more info.

[WhatHappend]

I'll check if -ss parameter is not about seconds but packets when it comes to m2ts files. Let me do some tests and I'll get back with more info.

Here is my take on mplayer -ss with m2ts files that contain VBR movies.

Looking at the source for Mplayer and doing testing with mplayer, I think it is not detecting frame rate (bytes/sec), so just doing a byte seek based on this source code demux_ts.c (http://svn.mplayerhq.hu/mplayer/trunk/libmpdemux/demux_ts.c?content-type=text%2Fplain&view=co):
newpos = (flags & SEEK_ABSOLUTE) ? demuxer->movi_start : demuxer->filepos;
if(flags & SEEK_FACTOR) // float seek 0..1
newpos+=(demuxer->movi_end-demuxer->movi_start)*rel_seek_secs;
else
{
// time seek (secs)
if(! video_stats) // unspecified or VBR
newpos += 2324*75*rel_seek_secs; // 174.3 kbyte/sec
else
newpos += video_stats*rel_seek_secs;
}

It looks like a -ss 300 is the same as -sb 300*2324*75 for VBR videos in a m2ts file.

For a work around (with VBR you will never be precise), you can take ( size of clip in bytes / duration of the clip in sec) * seconds to seek as the parameter to -sb instead of using -ss.

If you really wanted to be exact, you could do positions before and after approximate chapter mark and look at the V parameter coming out of mplayer to help narrow down the exact chapter location. (I would never bother). It is cool the V keep incrementing with each M2TS file in a series for one title.

[deank]

Thanks - I'll try these settings.

p.s. My server was down since 22:00GMT yesterday - that's why you couldn't reach it with traceroute.

[fsnavi]

Build 451:

Quite often the process is stopped with the following Windows message:

"CFileIO: (RT) Error opening .....\STREAM\1403.m2ts, Error Code = 32, XXXX. - line 280."

.....= destination folder
XXXX= no access to this file; used by another process (translation from German)

The Log is stopping with "Setting menu for 2 titles..."


FSNAVI

[deank]

Quite often or everytime and with what kind of menu? It is possible that Windows reaches its maximum for simultaneously opened files.

[fsnavi]

Quite often or everytime and with what kind of menu? It is possible that Windows reaches its maximum for simultaneously opened files.
1. Not every time, maybe every 2nd time
2. Custom menu checked, Create Thumbnails checked
3. It is only 1 MPEG-file loaded


FSNAVI

[deank]

Build 452:

Changed the way thumbnails for chapters are generated (as suggested by WhatHappend). They appear a lot closer to the real chapter jump now :)

FSNAVI: please let me know if the error continues to show. I did change something.

[Butterfly666]

Yesterday I have tested your great program and I noticed that the info of the subtitles witch language it is isnt showing om the ps3. Its undetirmined.
When I put the mkv in mediainfo it says its english etc. same as in Tsmuxer. Am I doing something wrong?

[jdeiro]

Had a little problem yesterday, Dean.

I created a AVCHD with 17 titles, with XMB style menu and custom background. All other settings were default, I didn't even edit the titles names.

The 15 first titles appeared correctly on the XMB, but the last two were not on XMB format, it was like a custom menu, without any info on the titles (it was blank, all I got were the arrows).

Did I do something wrong?

Cheers!

[deank]

If it was in previous builds - it was fixed.

[WhatHappend]

p.s. My server was down since 22:00GMT yesterday - that's why you couldn't reach it with traceroute.

?? How did you know I couldn't reach your server via tracert? (you must have googled your host name "multiavchd.deanbg.com")

[deank]

Google. (http://www.google.bg/search?as_q=multiAVCHD&hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&hs=8jk&num=10&btnG=Google+%F2%FA%F0%F1%E5%ED%E5&as_epq=&as_oq=&as_eq=&lr=&cr=&as_ft=i&as_filetype=&as_qdr=d&as_occt=any&as_dt=i&as_sitesearch=&as_rights=)

About the thumbnails - I used -sb ( (m2ts_file_size*0.9) / (mts_duration_in_seconds) ) * chapter_jump_in_seconds.

It's not ideal, but is better than before.

[WhatHappend]

About the thumbnails - I used -sb ( (m2ts_file_size*0.9) / (mts_duration_in_seconds) ) * chapter_jump_in_seconds.

It's not ideal, but is better than before.

I will try it out tonight.

Did you test 4gig m2ts files with the 0.9 ? That seems a little arbitrary.

Thanks....

[Mandecs]

Hey Deank

Nice program...
the XMB menu works perfect on my ps3. I was wondering if it is possible to add a feature that allows you to add a picture(blu-ray cover) to the title i the XMB menu?

[kenguru2005]

Hi Dean,

do you have still problems with your server? When starting the programm, I see "checking for new version" for about 1 min., then this:

http://home.arcor.de/spamlos/gif/error.png

I could update to newest version via multiupdate.exe. But still no update within multiAVCHD.

EDIT: all is good, did a complete download, then it updated correctly.

[deank]

My cheap router locked :)

There is a problem with mplayer... keeps crashing :( Please update to 453.

- MPlayer crashed by bad usage of CPU/FPU/RAM.
Recompile MPlayer with --enable-debug and make a 'gdb' backtrace and
disassembly. Details in DOCS/HTML/en/bugreports_what.html#bugreports_crash.
- MPlayer crashed. This shouldn't happen. ( deank: :) :) )
It can be a bug in the MPlayer code _or_ in your drivers _or_ in your
gcc version. If you think it's MPlayer's fault, please read
DOCS/HTML/en/bugreports.html and follow the instructions there. We can't and
won't help unless you provide this information when reporting a possible bug.

[kenguru2005]

My cheap router locked :)

Please update to 453.



There is no 453 yet.

[deank]

There is now :)

If someone knows of other program (not mplayer) that can extract frames from m2ts files - let me know.

I'll do some tests with ffmpeg, but suggestions are welcome.

In 453 mplayer sometimes crashes but second attempt is made and usually does not give errors... if 2nd attempt fails - THIRD attempt is made and it ALWAYS succeeds (but the thumnail is not really corresponding to the jump point)...

The problem is that if error occurs - compilation stops until you confirm 'mplayer exeption'. :(

[WhatHappend]

The new version 453, goofed up my XMB menu. The chapters thumbs were much better (I think the .9 should be remove because the icons are minutes early), but listed with the wrong movie title. Every other title didn't show up on the main XMB menu and the chapters showed up and played with different movie's icon (The first title was ok). If you would try to wrap around the XMB menu up or down, the PS3 would lockup.

playing titlie 1 plays title 1 and show correct chapters
playing title 2 plays nothing (3 second blank video) show duration 0m 00s
playing title 3 plays title 2 and shows title 2 chapter thumbs
playing title 4 plays nothing (3 second blank video) show duration 0m 00s
playing title 5 plays title 3 and shows title 3 chapter thumbs

No access to title 4 and 5.

The log error were like the following:
[12:26:05] Populating menu structure...
[12:26:13] Creating menu backgrounds for 9 titles (XMB)...
[12:27:07] Error creating background image for title #2 (XMB)!

Full log is attached.

[deank]

I didn't change the way main pages are generated - just the thumbnails... strange strange strange....

Can you POST your log - not attaching it, because it needs approval...

Can you try the EXACT same compilation with build 454?

[WhatHappend]

Did anyone try [x] Edit AVCHD on loading?

I am very happy you added this feature.

But it seems to need a little work. I leave it checked and if the source directory file extensions are the longer versions (4 char) it causes an error. The longer extensions names get set if the program errors out during running. If I don't check the option the 3 or 4 char extensions work (mts or m2ts, etc).

[deank]

Are you sure? I just tested and renamed some files to 3 and 4-char extensions and it never gave an error.

[WhatHappend]

Can you POST your log - not attaching it, because it needs approval...

Can you try the EXACT same compilation with build 454?

I used the move option and the source was a AVCHD. I am going to have to do some work to get the source AVCHD back working before I can try any new compilations.

I pasted the log in the previous post for you.

[deank]

Are you saying that multiAVCHD crashed and did not finish and now some files are in the source folder and some not?

[12:25:24] Obtaining info: 000-1.m2ts

This is not good at all... (-1)?! :)

edit: Good it was just a message :) not real (-1) file :)

It seems something got wrong.. you should not have both MPL and mpls files when using [x] edit avchd on load...

[DLynch]

Are you saying that multiAVCHD crashed and did not finish and now some files are in the source folder and some not?

[12:25:24] Obtaining info: 000-1.m2ts

This is not good at all... (-1)?! :)

I have seen the same error as WhatHappened when using an existing AVCHD compilation. It has typically been because I was low on disk space and windows was starting to run out.

[WhatHappend]

Are you saying that multiAVCHD crashed and did not finish and now some files are in the source folder and some not?
No, I couldn't use the corrupt AVCHD as a source. So I have to move the m2ts files back to the working AVCHD source and use the backed-up CLIPINF and PLAYLIST as a starting point.


[12:25:24] Obtaining info: 000-1.m2ts

This is not good at all... (-1)?! :)
What does that Obtaining info mean? I get that all the time when AVCHD are used as the source. It doesn't seem to bother anything.

[deank]

i removed this LOG message because yesterday I did some changes and it just left out.

It was used to get duration and width/height from m2ts files when importing AVCHD folders (not mkv/ts/m2ts/mov files), because multiAVCHD needed to know if any existing m2ts needs to be set as NonCompliant title.

[WhatHappend]

Can you try the EXACT same compilation with build 454?
Starting with the cleaned source and build 454 the XMB menu was built fine. Not sure what happened the first time. I looked at the source dir and one of the txt file dates was changed. I wonder if when loading the AVCHD with the option "[x] Edit AVCHD on loading?" enabled failed, it changed some files (play list clip info)? I didn't reorder anything just selected apply.

[deank]

When you don't change anything - use CANCEL... I'll change this in some of the next builds. Yes, apply changes playlist file names.

In fact I changed it in build 456.

[WhatHappend]

When you don't change anything - use CANCEL... I'll change this in some of the next builds. Yes, apply changes playlist file names.

Thanks, I thought cancel meant you didn't want to load this AVCHD.

Did you try apply with playlist file names of 4 chars?

[deank]

1st I created multiBD compilation (it has long names).. then imported it back and played alot with the items.. no errors tho.

[Mandecs]

Hi Deank

Is it possible to add a feature that makes this possible? http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/411/mymovies.jpg

[deank]

I think you asked earlier today.

Yes, I can add external posters if you place something along your input files - for example if your input movie is

movie-file.mkv

and your poster is

movie-file.poster.jpg or movie-file.jpg

multiAVCHD will use it. I'll add it tomorrow.

[WhatHappend]

I think you asked earlier today.

Yes, I can add external posters if you place something along your input files - for example if your input movie is

movie-file.mkv

and your poster is

movie-file.poster.jpg or movie-file.jpg

multiAVCHD will use it. I'll add it tomorrow.
How about if your input is AVCHD? Can you add a item to browse for clip on the edit title screen where you currently have TitleName and clip location? The save that association in the text files in AVCHD root with the input poster files?

[deank]

I guess I'll add another .txt file in output AVCHD folder named multiPOSTER.txt with links to posters or default if title background will be used, ie

c:\movie1.jpg
c:\movie2.jpeg
d:\blabla\movie3.png
default
f:\blabla2\movie5.bmp

Also I can add a button in EDITOR tab when clicking (for NAME/Thumbnail) to get option to browse for image. It will be better to copy posters to output avchd folder and use them if AVCHD folder is reused... I'll see how to implement it.

***

XMB: in build 457 you will see video/audio info for title-1/title+1 and video info for title-2/title+2.

[WhatHappend]

I guess I'll add another .txt file in output AVCHD folder named multiPOSTER.txt with links to posters or default if title background will be used, ie

c:\movie1.jpg
c:\movie2.jpeg
d:\blabla\movie3.png
default
f:\blabla2\movie5.bmp

Also I can add a button in EDITOR tab when clicking (for NAME/Thumbnail) to get option to browse for image. It will be better to copy posters to output avchd folder and use them if AVCHD folder is reused... I'll see how to implement it.

***

XMB: in build 457 you will see video/audio info for title-1/title+1 and video info for title-2/title+2.

Sounds great!

[deank]

100,000 multiAVCHD program launches :) for 70 days (1/min)

[jayman]

yeah, but I think I did 10,000 of them...

[WhatHappend]

I have one title with one chapter mark that causes my PS3 to lockup. It is chapter 10 at 45min mark. The PS3 lockups whether I select the chapter via the XMB menu, via starting the Movie and pressing chapter skip until I hit chapter 10, or starting at chapter 11 and using prev. chap skip button. I can play the video from chapter 9 right through the chapter 10 mark with no issue.

By lockup I mean the movie play back stops. I can bring up the options menu and display bar and tell the PS3 to abort playback. But it never aborts playback. If you press the PS3 button and select shut down it will beep three times and you have to power cycle the rear switch.

Anybody know what to look for in the video files or BD menu files to find the issue? Can a chapter mark end up right between a MTS file boundary and cause issues? :confused:

I am using a external HDD formated FAT32 with AVCHD with 5 titles.

[WhatHappend]

I have one title with one chapter mark that causes my PS3 to lockup.

I fixed it. I downloaded BDedit and the chapter 10 mark was at 1:59:59 and I moved it to 2:00:00 and all is fine. The chapter was not at a MTS file break (30 some seconds after).

The mark being at a double roll over must have caused the PS3 lockup.

Why does multiAVCHD start all the videos at strange times when multiple titles are used? This video started at 1:14:59 so add 45min and you are at 1:59:59 on the 10th chapter mark. My guess is it is just uses the source M2TS file's time marks.

[WhatHappend]

Feature Request:

12 chapter marks are not enough for feature length movies. Would you be open to adding another 12 on the bottom of the right side of the XMB menu?

Maybe move the "Chapter Selection" title to the middle of the right side?

See attachment.

[deank]

Why does multiAVCHD start all the videos at strange times when multiple titles are used? This video started at 1:14:59 so add 45min and you are at 1:59:59 on the 10th chapter mark. My guess is it is just uses the source M2TS file's time marks.

I don't understand your question. It is tsmuxer's job to prepare chapters.

Feature Request:

12 chapter marks are not enough for feature length movies. Would you be open to adding another 12 on the bottom of the right side of the XMB menu?

I don't think it is possible to have more than 15 buttons on a single menu page and now XMB uses exactly 15.

[deank]

A reminder to new and old users of multiAVCHD:

If adding FILES (mkv/mts/m2ts/mov/mpeg/mpg/ts), multiAVCHD will search for additional media (subtitles/audio/etc).

Example: your input (movie file) is called Test_movie.mkv

multiAVCHD can add corresponding:

* Test_movie.LID.srt (where LID is subtitle language ID to be used)
* Test_movie.srt (SubRip subtitles)
* Test_movie.ssa (substation alpha subtitles)
* Test_movie.sup (BD subtitles)
* Test_movie.ac3 (Dolby Digital Audio)
* Test_movie.dts (DTS audio)
* Test_movie.pcm (PCM audio)
* Test_movie.lpcm (LPCM audio)
* Test_movie.txt (chapters - soon!)

Soon (for XMB menu):
* Test_movie.jpg (JPEG poster image - jpg or jpeg)
* Test_movie.bmp (BMP poster image)
* Test_movie.png (PNG poster image)


Dean

[jayman]

Feature Request:

12 chapter marks are not enough for feature length movies. Would you be open to adding another 12 on the bottom of the right side of the XMB menu?

Maybe move the "Chapter Selection" title to the middle of the right side?

See attachment.

How about an option for making the chapters every 15 minutes instead of 5, then for a 3 hour video that's only 12 chapter thumbnails?

[kenguru2005]

multiAVCHD can add corresponding:


* Test_movie.txt (chapters - soon!)



That would be great ... setting the chapter markers individually via txt file would push this programm to the next level.

[deank]

A user suggested to have those external and probably internal (editable in EDITOR tab).

[Atak_Snajpera]

@deank
I've created prototype for new AVCHD menu. Nevertheless I'm not sure if this would be possible in your app. I'm sure that glass effect could be recreated using avs script .

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/7864/multiavchd.th.png (http://img26.imageshack.us/my.php?image=multiavchd.png)

[deank]

It looks really cool... I was thinking today of other menu types, too... Should I try to implement it... and how would you like to name it?

And.. any "look" is possible in multiAVCHD... it depends on avisynth :)

[Atak_Snajpera]

Should I try to implement it...
I can help you with this. Just say what you need. Do you know how to recreate reflection in avs script? I used Guasian blur 5 pixels + transparency.
BTW there is even enough space for chapters :)

and how would you like to name it?
Default? :)

[kenguru2005]

and how would you like to name it?



Carousel or Cover flow ... that´s the way apple call´s this in itunes and mobileme etc.

http://home.arcor.de/spamlos/gif/cf.png

[deank]

That would be great ... setting the chapter markers individually via txt file would push this programm to the next level.

You can now use external chapters in .txt file. TXT file format is really relaxed :) and could be a mess such as:


00:00:02;00:00:03;00:00:04;00:00:05 ; 00:00:06
00:00:07
00:00:08;
00:00:12;00:00:13;00:00:14
00:00:15

00:00:16;
00:00:17
00:00:18
00:00:19 00:00:20 00:00:21 00:00:22 00:00:23


Each line can contain one or many chapter marks, separated by ";" or space " " and time stamps have to be exactly 8 characters long (HH:MM:SS, not M:SS or H:MM:SS or H:M:S...). Empty lines are ignored.

:)

I think of dropping out the oldest (predefined) menu style with "Title#1... Title#20". I doubt anyone uses it anymore... Then of course multiAVCHD will ALWAYS require avisynth when menu is created.

Does anyone still use the pre-custom menu from the initial versions? It will decrease the size of multiAVCHD package (and DAT) by ~50%.

[kenguru2005]

You can now use external chapters in .txt file.



Great enhancement, very great. Will test it later this afternoon with "my" mov files.

This indivudual chapter markers do not effect the thumbs in xmb, don´t they?

[deank]

It will effect the jump point (as set in the chapter list) but not the thumbnails... one step at a time :)

[kenguru2005]

It will effect the jump point (as set in the chapter list) but not the thumbnails... one step at a time :)


No no ... all is good. Xmb and chapter-thumbs are still something to test with for me. :)

[deank]

Build 460:

* multiAVCHD.dat update required to (2.5.460)
* removed PREDEFINED menu support
* dat size: 6MB / full package size: 14MB

:) multiAVCHD.exe is just 436KB :)

[kenguru2005]

I saw you do preparations for posters in editor tab.

Btw.: chapters are fine when added via text file. I tested with "my" mov files. :)

[deank]

:) yep!

[gg72]

Hello!
I will convert Apple movie trailers (MOV files) to AVCHD disc with multiAVCHD. Can you add an audio convert option (from AAC to AC3) in the audio menu? This option will be nice!
Otherwise a great program!

[nwg]

Hello!
I will convert Apple movie trailers (MOV files) to AVCHD disc with multiAVCHD. Can you add an audio convert option (from AAC to AC3) in the audio menu? This option will be nice!
Otherwise a great program!

The video may not be compatible in the mov file. You can use Ripbot to create a new file that works in MultiAVCHD.

[gg72]

The video may not be compatible in the mov file. You can use Ripbot to create a new file that works in MultiAVCHD.

Yes, I do it, but it works only with 5.1 audio track, trailers with 2.0 audio don't...

[drelin]

Yes, I do it, but it works only with 5.1 audio track, trailers with 2.0 audio don't...

Ripbot work fine with 5.1 or 2.0 aac audio.

For my tests with multiavchd, I've convert mov audio aac with ripbot (launch a convert job and catch the audio ac3 created on the temp folder).
Select Bluray output.

[Dave5118]

You can now use external chapters in .txt file. TXT file format is really relaxed :) and could be a mess such as:


00:00:02;00:00:03;00:00:04;00:00:05 ; 00:00:06
00:00:07
00:00:08;
00:00:12;00:00:13;00:00:14
00:00:15

00:00:16;
00:00:17
00:00:18
00:00:19 00:00:20 00:00:21 00:00:22 00:00:23


Each line can contain one or many chapter marks, separated by ";" or space " " and time stamps have to be exactly 8 characters long (HH:MM:SS, not M:SS or H:MM:SS or H:M:S...). Empty lines are ignored.

:)

I think of dropping out the oldest (predefined) menu style with "Title#1... Title#20". I doubt anyone uses it anymore... Then of course multiAVCHD will ALWAYS require avisynth when menu is created.

Does anyone still use the pre-custom menu from the initial versions? It will decrease the size of multiAVCHD package (and DAT) by ~50%.

I think I'm missing something here, how do you get multiAVCHD to read the text file, I've named mine exactly the same as the 'movie' file, in the same directory, but it just uses the 5 min chapters when I set it to 10 in the text file. :confused:

[drpaulng]

Does multiAVCHD support wmv? How can we make wmv (vc-1) fit into multiAVCHD without re-encoding to H.264?

[MMtracker]

When I try to create the DVD, I get an error that says "mplayer.exe missing. Background for title #1 skipped! (XMB)"
I did install mplayer today. Is it looking for it in a specific directory? (I have it in C:\program files\Mplayer for Windows\MPlayer.exe.) Is it a version issue? (I have version 0.0.9.0 created Jan 14, 2009)? Is there more than one program called mplayer, and I have the wrong one? This must be something I did wrong, as noone else has reported this issue. Thanks.

[v_o_r_t_e_x]

Hi Deank, me again ;-)

Do you think you'll find some time or reason to extend your great
software to allow / support more then 40 titles / movies on one disc?

I wonder that noone else seems to have this request. But for only
40 non-HD movies, a BluRay is just too big :-)

Thanks for all your work!

[deank]

When I try to create the DVD, I get an error that says "mplayer.exe missing. Background for title #1 skipped! (XMB)"
I did install mplayer today. This must be something I did wrong, as noone else has reported this issue. Thanks.

Download the complete Setup_multiAVCHD_2.5.exe. It has mplayer included in multiavchd\tools folder. Don't install other mplayer packages.

Do you think you'll find some time or reason to extend your great software to allow / support more then 40 titles / movies on one disc?

Yes - it's just not as easy as it sounds.

@Dave5118: How did you understand they are @5mins but not @10? Do you see a log message "Using external chapters"? XMB chapter thumbnais don't follow real chapter marks, but jump points should be correct.

[Atreide]

Hello Deank,
any update on the Panasonic SD card compatibility ? one file is good enough there, no need for 40 :)
:thanks:

[jfcarbel]

Hello Deank,
any update on the Panasonic SD card compatibility ? one file is good enough there, no need for 40 :)
:thanks:

LOL, was just wondering the same here today. I have a file of the 81st Academy Awards and its bigger than 5GB so it will not fit on a DVD-R. Tried a burn to DVD dual layer and it would not work in my Panasonic BD30. But I do have an 8GB SD card now that would work out perfect. Heck I would be happy if we could only get one title playing for now on it.

[Dave5118]

@Dave5118: How did you understand they are @5mins but not @10? Do you see a log message "Using external chapters"?

No there was no "Using external chapters" message in the log. When I tried the created AVCHD (usb) on the PS3, I could see the 'jump points' were still 5 mins by pressing 'select' on the controller.

[deank]

Then what do you see? Post your log...

Select [x] Add chapters each 5min... You should see a log message.


[13:11:17] Converting mkv file to AVCHD (D:\Downloads\__TEST\The Matrix 480p.mkv).
[13:11:17] Detected video: ID#1:V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC:720x480 23.976fps (AR:1.5)
[13:11:17] AR of 16:9 will be set for this title.
[13:11:17] Detected audio: ID#2:A_AC3:audio (48000Hz/6ch) Language: eng
[13:11:17] Generating meta file for tsMuxer...
[13:11:17] M2TS stream split set at 4000MiB...
[13:11:17] Adding subtitles (The Matrix 480p.srt) (und)
[13:11:17] Adding subtitles (The Matrix 480p.sup) (und)
[13:11:17] Checking for external chapters (D:\Downloads\__TEST\The Matrix 480p.txt)...
[13:11:17] Using external chapters...
[13:11:17] Detected frame reference count: 3 (max:24).
[13:11:17] Compliant with L4.1 for 720x480p.
[13:11:17] Creating BluRay folders (tsMuxer)...
[13:11:20] Done!



If you use [x] Keep original chapters and such are found in input file - they will be used instead of external.

[jbalsor]

i have a 16 gb sdhc just waiting here, hope to see sd support soon. Would be sweet. nevertheless awesome software just would be nice to stop eating through Dual layer DVD's.

[Dave5118]

Hi Dean, this is my log.

[00:51:10] Log started for multiAVCHD v2.5 (build 460)
[00:51:10] Processing 1 input files/folders .
[00:51:10] Temp folder does not exist. Set to F:\_TEMP.
[00:51:10] Converting mkv file to AVCHD (F:\movie\movie.mkv).
[00:51:12] Detected video: ID#1:V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC:1280x720 23.976fps (AR:1.78)
[00:51:12] Detected audio: ID#2:A_AC3:audio (48000Hz/2ch) Language: und
[00:51:13] Creating BluRay folders (tsMuxer)...
[00:57:07] Done!
[00:57:08] Preparing authoring information...
[00:57:08] Creating PAL top menu.
[00:57:08] Authoring custom titles menu (PAL).
[00:57:09] Encoding menu pages (x264)...
[00:57:16] Populating menu structure...
[00:57:23] Creating menu backgrounds for 1 titles (XMB)...
[00:57:45] Creating video backgrounds for XMB menu completed.
[00:58:40] Authoring custom menu completed.
[00:58:40] Setting menu for 1 titles...
[00:58:40] Completed.
[00:58:40] Creating AVCHD compatible 8.3 filenames...
[00:58:40] Done!
[00:58:40] F:\AVCHD folder created!
[00:58:40] Copy F:\AVCHD to root of USB drive/disk or MemoryStick card.
[00:58:40] Copy F:\AVCHD to X:\PRIVATE\ of SD/MMC card.

I named the text file movie.txt, and tried like this;

00:10:00

00:20:00

00:30:00.....

then this;

00:10:00;00:20;00:30.....

Cheers, Dave.

[deank]

Enable [x] Verbose logging and post back.

There is something wrong that you do...

If you have your movie:

F:\movie\movie.mkv

and chapters

F:\movie\movie.txt

You should see a log message.

You can also execute multiUPDATE.exe and try again...

[Dave5118]

Ok, Dean....just about to watch the footie :) will try that later.

Cheers, Dave.

[MMtracker]

Dean,
If you implement the Carousel or Cover flow menu that Atak_Snajpera first suggested, will you be able to make it compatible with TVs with up to 5% overscan? The XMB menu is great, but on my HD TVs the top menu is half gone and the bottom line doesn't show at all, which is very typical for HD TVs that were produced before 2007 (at least in the US). So even if I upgrade my TV, it's likely if I bring my videos to show somewhere else, the overscan will cut the menu.

Thanks.

[Dave5118]

Enable [x] Verbose logging and post back.

There is something wrong that you do...

If you have your movie:

F:\movie\movie.mkv

and chapters

F:\movie\movie.txt

You should see a log message.

You can also execute multiUPDATE.exe and try again...

I ran multiUPDATE.exe, and it appeared to update it again, even though it was currently showing 'build 460' already in multiAVCHD.

Yes, it worked this time, got chapters(jump points) at 10 mins :)

I did also, tick the 'verbose logging' box as well, but doubt that would have fixed it LOL

Cheers, Dave.

[Atak_Snajpera]

So even if I upgrade my TV, it's likely if I bring my videos to show somewhere else, the overscan will cut the menu.
Did you even bother to calibrate your tv????

[odin24]

I'm having trouble creating custom thumbnails on a custom menu. Is this possible or is the thumb generated from a random point in the video?

[WhatHappend]

Did you even bother to calibrate your tv????

Most fixed pixel HDTVs prior to 2007 don't have any over-scan adjustments. I have the service manual for my model, and the question for my model has been ask many of times on the message boards. No over-scan adjustments.

We are not asking for much adjustment to the menus. The footer line is gone, the header line is just about all cut off on my TV. The first few letter on the Title are cut off on the left edge.

Calibration discs show you how much overscan your TV has (not tell you how to adjust for it). And 3-5% is the normal range.

[gg72]

Ripbot work fine with 5.1 or 2.0 aac audio.

For my tests with multiavchd, I've convert mov audio aac with ripbot (launch a convert job and catch the audio ac3 created on the temp folder).
Select Bluray output.


When I have files with 2.0 AAC audio, in ripbot I can't see the convert option to AC3 2.0...
6 channel (5.1) is OK: AAC 5.1 to AC3 5.1 works.

[Atak_Snajpera]

When I have files with 2.0 AAC audio, in ripbot I can't see the convert option to AC3 2.0...
6 channel (5.1) is OK: AAC 5.1 to AC3 5.1 works.
Show screenshot because I don't believe you :)

[deank]

There is a Headline offset setting that allows you to move it down. There is a footer offset setting... it doesn't work but i'll fix it.

I have 2006 philips which shows full pixel.. no overscan... also 2008 panasonic... both show all 1920x1080 information.

The overscan could also depend on player in use.

[MMtracker]

Atak_Snajpera,
From what I understand, most (if not all) U.S. TVs (pre 2007) have overscan and didn't allow calibrating to a true 1-to-1 1920 x 1080 pixel match. (I'm not sure about elsewhere). The TV companies got lots of complaints because this is an issue with gaming, as a few games have critical data on the edge of the screen that couldn't be seen. Samsung came out with a firmware upgrade for my LNS4096D TV to reduce to overscan for that TV, but it only works on certain boards and some people have ruined their TVs trying the upgrade...mine is an older board that it didn't work on. My other three older Sharp 720p LCD TVs also have overscan. I think most TVs today allow options that don't have overscan. It's painful to see how much video I actually lose on the edges (somewhere between 3-5%), and I need to remind myself of that when I'm recording to allow extra space on the perimeter.
So, that is the reason why creating a menu that supports overscan is helpful. It seemed like Carousel could support overscan, as there is more space on the top and bottom of the menu to move the text away from the perimeter, so that's why I asked, as opposed to messing up a perfectly good XMB menu implementation that works great for people to don't have overscan issues.

[gg72]

Show screenshot because I don't believe you :)

There is:

http://kepfeltoltes.pirateclub.hu/pics/ripbot.jpg

I can't see the AC3 convert option, or do it was wrong? :(

[odin24]

Is it possible to use custom thumbs, and have them manually positioned?

[Atak_Snajpera]

or do it was wrong?
What happens if you select blu-ray disc? :) multiavchd can import bluray structure as well.

[gg72]

What happens if you select blu-ray disc? :) multiavchd can import bluray structure as well.

OK, thank you, I see it now and I try it! :)

[deank]

Is it possible to use custom thumbs, and have them manually positioned?

No - sorry.

I think I can implement overscan option (with 0-10% values). I just need to do some testing to rearrange navigation placeholders. I already implemented menu generation - it's just that nav-arrows need to be repositioned.

And I'll try with Slide menu, too.

[MMtracker]

Dean,
Thanks for pointing out the header offset. From what I have seen, the offset only works for the straight custom menu and the thumbnail menu (XMB must ignore it). This does help those menus, as the offset of 1 prevents the Title from being clipped because of overscan, although the Title is then covered up by the top two thumbnails on the Thumbnail menu. The straight custom menu works just fine for my purposes, so that's what I'll use to get the Title subtitles on the menu. Thanks!

[deank]

No.. It's just that in XMB title offset is in pixels and in other 2 is in LINES... I'll fix that two these days.

So to move title in XMB you need a value of 50-100 - not 1. I'll fix the footer too and both values will be in pixels.

You can also change TITLE font and size to avoid overlapping.

[MMtracker]

Dean,
Pixels offset would be great for dialing in an offset...I just couldn't input anything higher than 9. (Might just be boundary logic from the line offset filter that's getting in the way). Thank you, as always, for making this app!

[navycrow]

Hi, i just found this tool and i find it great.
But i have a question. I've made my first Multi AVCHD with two movies on external USB drive.
Now i want to add a new movie. Can i add it to existing multiavchd without remake the first two?? or i have to remake the 3 movies in a new avchd ???
Thx

[LDA2887]

hey Dean! great job on the app...wanted to know if you can add subs to a avchd movie...i mean, not to the mkv, but to the avchd folder when you add it to multiAVCHD...and was wondering why when i create an AVCHD and the movie is 2.35:1 ratio with a resolution of 1280x544, the ps3 changes the resolution to 480p instead of 720p...thanks for your help

[deank]

Dean,
Pixels offset would be great for dialing in an offset...I just couldn't input anything higher than 9. (Might just be boundary logic from the line offset filter that's getting in the way).

:) You are right. I'll change the length of the box.

It is fixed in build 461 for all menu types. Offset is now in pixels (x & y).

I've made my first Multi AVCHD with two movies on external USB drive.
Now i want to add a new movie. Can i add it to existing multiavchd without remake the first two?? or i have to remake the 3 movies in a new avchd ???

Yes, you can drag the folder to multiAVCHD - it will detect it. Enable [x] Edit AVCHD on loadinig in Settings and you can reorder/delete titles on load. If you use AVCHD folders as input - don't use up/down/del buttons in media TAB.

wanted to know if you can add subs to a avchd movie...i mean, not to the mkv, but to the avchd folder when you add it to multiAVCHD...and was wondering why when i create an AVCHD and the movie is 2.35:1 ratio with a resolution of 1280x544, the ps3 changes the resolution to 480p instead of 720p

If your AVCHD input folder contains only one title and the title is contained in only one m2ts file - you can add this (00000.mts) file to the compilation from the original AVCHD (and use 00000.srt subtitles).

Also about non-compliant files - read the tutorial and check this link (http://forum.doom9.org/showpost.php?p=1235782&postcount=309)!

[Atak_Snajpera]

@deank
This is how I imagine my perfect menu for multiAVCHD
http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/7864/multiavchd.th.png (http://img5.imageshack.us/my.php?image=multiavchd.png) http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/8096/multiavchdallthumbs.th.png (http://img6.imageshack.us/my.php?image=multiavchdallthumbs.png)

[deank]

What does 'thumbs' button do? Show all clip thumbnails but in different view - as 2 menu types in one? One slider (cover flow) and one table-view?

It looks a bit complicated :) but doable. I just have to check how many buttons one can put in a single menu page, because I think 15 is the top but I hope I'm wrong.

I really like the idea!

[Atak_Snajpera]

What does 'thumbs' do? Show all clip thumbnails but in different view - as 2 menu types in one?
The second view would be useful if you want to quickly select specific clip without having to browse them in 'cover flow' mode

It looks a bit complicated but doable.
I can create command line tool which would automatically create each page. So your job would be to just import specific .bmp in your app.

[deank]

The problem is not creating the menu images, but setting the proper navigation in the m2ts files.

And if there is a program that can extract frames from m2ts files at the exact second - it will be great... mplayer gives me headache already.

[Atak_Snajpera]

The problem is not creating the menu images, but setting the proper navigation in the m2ts files.
Could you explain me how your app creates AVCHD menus? I always fought that each page is just a separate .m2ts (single frame)

And if there is a program that can extract frames from m2ts files at the exact second - it will be great... mplayer gives me headache already.
It can be achived using DGAVCDec + ImageWriter (avisynth function)

1) index .m2ts with DGAVCDec
2) add to script # Write frame 5 to "C:\000005.PNG"
ImageWriter("C:\", 5, 5, "png") //More info in AviSynth Documentation

3) save script extract_frame.avs
4) execute script using avs2avi (avs2avi.exe extract_frame.avs -c null -o n)

[deank]

I use imagewriter in avs only for preview but don't want to use avisynth/directshow for thumbnails. It is easier but a lot of users won't be able to use it as it will require avc decoder and splitter. It was in the initial release but I dropped it because of MacOS users.

Menu buttons and navigation are in IGS stream inside m2ts, so you can't do anything until someone releases a proper muxer for such streams.

Without a proper way to mux h264 (menu page from avs) and the IGS - you can't do anything. My breakthrough with creating custom menu was to find a workaround on muxing video and navigation.

Yes, each menu page is in separate m2ts, but without navigation stream (IG) inside - it is unusable.

[jjrdias]

Hi,

Since the last two or three builds of the app, i've been unable to play the resulting DVD's. I'm converting Clone Wars episodes into AVCHD, and everything always went fine. Nowadays, the DVD's i burn (exactly as i did before) simply won't run. Am i the only one with this problem?

Thanks a lot for all the hard work.

[deank]

Explain more in detail.

Did you use update only or complete download?
Did you replace tsmuxer with other version?
Were you able to play the compilation before burning?
What player do you use for playback?
What error do you get?
Did you use custom menu before?
What was the last build you were successful on playing output with?

I don't recall doing changes in the program that would affect its performance to such extent (except for changing tsmuxer version in full download).
I removed predefined menu in last few builds. Check your checkboxes in Author and Menu tabs.

[jjrdias]

Thanks for the swift reply

I cannot pinpoint the exact last build when it worked flawlessly - the last DVD i bruned with the app that worked was about a month and a half ago
I update the app whenever it starts (autoupdate), and i manually updated the DAT files
I did not replace TSMuxer
I dragged the AVCHD folder to PowerDVD before burning, to make sure it was working, and it played fine - which made not being able to play the DVD even more strange
As far as an error, PowerDVD - that plays the other DVDs i burned with MultiAVCHD just fine - just stops.

Thanks in advance

[deank]

PowerDVD won't play multiAVCHD output. It has a problem and I don't know what it is. I suspect it is 'showing real title count' instead of 40 as before.

Do you use hardware player?

I can PM you a byte to change in index.bdmv and test if you're familiar with hex editing... just for a test.

edit: it is at offset $6b (zero based) in index.bdmv and you can change it to $28 (hex)

[jjrdias]

Thanks again,

Actually, i only play my BR and AVCHD's with PowerDVD, through my laptop with blu-ray player. Waiting to buy a good standalone player or a PS3. Maybe that's the problem. The thing is, it plays three MultiAVCHD DVDs i burned previously. Weird. Will give the latest burned DVDs to a friend that has a PS3, to see if they play. I'm afraid i don't know much about hex editing, but will still give it a try.

Thanks for the help, and will inform on the results.

[deank]

If you're using PDVD I guess this is the problem. I got reports from many users having their PDVD giving strange errors like 'DVD door not closed' or similar with builds after I did change what I said in previous post.

You can send me your index.bdmv at my email and I'll return it to you with the change so you can test easily. No need to test with PS3 - it works, as I do my tests on PAL PS3.

[jjrdias]

Thanks,

Will send you the index file, as soon as possible.

Cheers

[jjrdias]

Could you PM'm me your e-mail so i can send you the index file?

Thanks

[Solaris]

Hello Dean,

I don't know if it has already been reporte but I have encountered a problem after cleaning up the AVCHD subdirectory. I deleted som of the old folders and now I get a message 'cannot rename file D:\AVCHD to D:\AVCHD-20090315-XXXXXX' when I try to create multiBD. XXXXXX stands for the time and changes every time I try again. Furthermore MultiAVCHD jumps to the top of the screen and sort of minimises to a small rectangle. No way to do anything but close and restart. And then again the same message. Any ideas?

Regards.

[Atak_Snajpera]

I use imagewriter in avs only for preview but don't want to use avisynth/directshow for thumbnails. It is easier but a lot of users won't be able to use it as it will require avc decoder and splitter.
DGavcDec does not require any codecs and splitters installed!

[deank]

Could you PM'm me your e-mail so i can send you the index file?

It is in program's about window.


I don't know if it has already been reporte but I have encountered a problem after cleaning up the AVCHD subdirectory. I deleted som of the old folders and now I get a message 'cannot rename file D:\AVCHD to D:\AVCHD-20090315-XXXXXX' when I try to create multiBD. XXXXXX stands for the time and changes every time I try again. Furthermore MultiAVCHD jumps to the top of the screen and sort of minimises to a small rectangle. No way to do anything but close and restart. And then again the same message. Any ideas?Regards.

You either use READ only folder/drive or the AVCHD folder is locked by other application.

I always use "Custom name" and it is appended to the AVCHD name, so just try it. Also - it is always GOOD IDEA to check what your TARGET and TEMP folder settings are. Those errors depend solely on the user.

DGavcDec does not require any codecs and splitters installed!

Oh, I didn't know - never used it. Is this 'dgavcdec' free and where do I get it?

[Atak_Snajpera]

Oh, I didn't know - never used it. Is this 'dgavcdec' free and where do I get it?
ofcourse it's free. This is the only way to get frame accurate access from .m2ts
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=122598

[deank]

But it won't work for mpeg2/vc1 streams inside m2ts, right?

[Atak_Snajpera]

But it won't work for mpeg2/vc1 streams inside m2ts, right?
For mpeg2 use DGIndex http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=144903

for vc1 we have no solution :( Maybe you should try with latest ffmpeg.

[deank]

Too many variations. I can easy get frames from mkv (despite the codec), probably from mpeg - i have to check.

ffmpeg is no good because it needs to seek to requested frame and it takes FOREVER if frame is @1h point.

And of course all this will be unnecessary if chapter thumbnails are not used :) or I can simply use avisynth and directshow and it will work for those with needed codecs (which I don't want to do)

[jjrdias]

If you're using PDVD I guess this is the problem. I got reports from many users having their PDVD giving strange errors like 'DVD door not closed' or similar with builds after I did change what I said in previous post.

You can send me your index.bdmv at my email and I'll return it to you with the change so you can test easily. No need to test with PS3 - it works, as I do my tests on PAL PS3.

Burned a new DVD with the index.bdmv file you modified, and it worked like a charm. Now PowerDVD could recognise the DVD, and all went perfectly fine. If others out there are having trouble playing the DVDs with PowerDVD, this small change could make a whole lot of difference.

Thanks a lot for the great and swift help, and for the app.

[deank]

I guess I'll revise the change I did few builds ago and PDVD will work again. Update to build 462 - it is fixed.

Thanks again, jjrdias!

[gevmack23]

Great program, I have been using it for just 2 days. It is a must have. No rush, but how is the center alignment of 1980x8?? mkv files coming along?

[deank]

It's coming slow :) as for 1280x(<584). If there is someone familiar with h264 slices and their insertion in h264 stream or (the easier one) PIP subpath in mpls for BD/AVCHD let me know.

[DLynch]

Hi Dean,

This is a pretty minor thing but somewhere between build 460 and 462 the centring of the footer got messed up. It appears right justified now. You can see it in preview also.

[spudman]

Hi Deank, I am new to using your program but think it is great. i use it on my home pc but i also access a server and do alot of work on there and i am trying to use your program on there but i am having a bit of trouble. When i click the .exe file to start the program, instead of it starting up properly i get a small box usually what is the log box but with just a text in there saying "= cDragDrop: DragAcceptFiles: (RT) Access violation at address 00EADF60. Write of address 00EADF60 - Line 11"

Any ideas ????

[deank]

Hi Dean,

This is a pretty minor thing but somewhere between build 460 and 462 the centring of the footer got messed up. It appears right justified now. You can see it in preview also.

I moved it to the left intentionally, as there is no way to center it when using bottom offset. I fixed it in build 463. If for some reason footer doesn't look centered - use leading or trailing spaces.

i get a small box usually what is the log box but with just a text in there saying "= cDragDrop: DragAcceptFiles: (RT) Access violation at address 00EADF60. Write of address 00EADF60 - Line 11"

Check the first post (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=143744) of this thread or visit this post (http://forum.doom9.org/showpost.php?p=1255038&postcount=1269).

[drelin]

Hello,
Iv'e made some tests with the last updates and I've find a minor problem.

Test with 3 short trailers with xmb menus.
With external files (audio tracks, subtitles and chapter).
the files are :
movie1.mkv
movie1.fra.ac3
movie1.eng.ac3
movie1.srt (undetermined for make a forced subtitle track)
movie1.fra.srt
(same for movie2 and movie 3)

1) After compilation, the order track for audio and subtitles are
determined by alphabetique ordrer name of file
ex: movie1.eng.ac3 is the 1st track audio and movie.fra.srt 1st subtitle track.
=> Can you make a option to force the order when multiavchd detect and import the external files
Like add number support track with the file, ex :
movie1.1.fra.ac3 and
movie1.2.eng.ac3
Same thing for subtitle files :
movie1.1.srt and
movie1.2.fra.srt

2) During playback, the language code for audio track are not displayed correctly (no indication) but for the subtitles tracks, it's works fine.
I've checked the m2ts files created and the code language are correct. Same thing for the mpl files.
But the CPLI file are not correct.
With CPLIINF Editor I've correted the tag information and fix the CLPI files.
The result playback works fine and language audio track are correctly dispayed.

3) At last, for the chaptern with external file, the chapter point work fine but in xmb menu only the first chapter point (00:00:00) is created as thumbail not the others ?

For detail informations, see the log file and the chapter file txt.
I've a mistake ?

[deank]

Chapter makrs are not used in XMB but 5min intervals. You're not doing anything wrong.

I'll see about audio lang codes and order.

----

Build 465:

* Changed option in Audio/Subtitles:
[x] Add embeded ASS/SRT subtitles

Now it affects SRT, too (not just ASS). I did some tests and it happens that some MKV files have SRT subtitles that tsmuxer fails to process at some point, returning error "Can't convert source text to UTF-16. Invalid chars sequence. " and multiAVCHD will say "Important files missing clpi/mpls...".

This option (if unchecked) will help avoiding such errors.

* Added support for external DTS audio tracks (it seems I've missed this in previous builds)
* Added support for language codes for external audio tracks (the same way as for subtitles): movie-name.eng.ac3 / movie-name.fre.dts....

[deank]

Hello,

1) After compilation, the order track for audio and subtitles are
determined by alphabetique ordrer name of file
ex: movie1.eng.ac3 is the 1st track audio and movie.fra.srt 1st subtitle track.
=> Can you make a option to force the order when multiavchd detect and import the external files
Like add number support track with the file, ex :
movie1.1.fra.ac3 and
movie1.2.eng.ac3


It works exactly as you wish - you just needed to test first :) Name your files with .1. .2. and they will be ordered.



2) During playback, the language code for audio track are not displayed correctly (no indication)

Update to 465 and test for yourself. It should all work.


[16:52:06] Converting mkv file to AVCHD (d:\downloads\__test\the matrix 480p.mkv).
[16:52:06] Detected video: ID#1:V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC:720x480 23.976fps (AR:1.5)
[16:52:06] AR of 16:9 will be set for this title.
[16:52:06] Detected audio: ID#2:A_AC3:audio (48000Hz/6ch) Language: eng
[16:52:06] Generating meta file for tsMuxer...
[16:52:06] M2TS stream split set at 4000MiB...
[16:52:06] Adding audiofile (The Matrix 480p.1.fre.dts)
[16:52:06] Adding audiofile (The Matrix 480p.2.eng.dts)
[16:52:06] Adding subtitles (The Matrix 480p.bul.srt) (bul)
[16:52:06] Adding subtitles (The Matrix 480p.eng.sup) (eng)
[16:52:06] Checking for external chapters (d:\downloads\__test\the matrix 480p.txt)...
[16:52:06] Using external chapters...

[drelin]

I've just test v.465.
It works fine for audio/sub code language display and for the order of track.
Thank for this update.

I've just a strange windows error message during the last steps of compilation.
After "Populating menu structure" -> during "creating menu backgrounds" step this message error apears :

"No Disc in the reader. Insert disc in D reader" with restart / cancel / ignore option. (this is a approximative translation my OS is in french)
Original message in french " Il n'y a pas de disque dans le lecteur. Insérer un disque dans le lecteur D" Recommancer / Annuler / Ignorer.
(D is the Hdd partition where video/audio/subs files sources are stocked).

If I check ignore option (the message appears 3 time one each title ) the compilation finish without error in the log and the result AVCHD is played fine.

[deank]

This is because multiAVCHD is searching drives to find X:\.multiTH folder where mplayer created thumbnails. There is no workaround. Are you sure that D: is HDD but not a DVD-Drive?

[drelin]

Yes I've make mistake, you're allright D: is DVD-Drive (not HDD).

It's strange with prior version I've never seen this error message ?

Have you a issu for correct this ?

And a question, what is the version used for tsmuxer with multiavchd (in tools folder) ?
I'ts just for know if the Forward/rewind bug correction is integrated (between 1.8.24 or after)

Thank.

[deank]

I'm not sure - you can check yourself in tools folder. The last full-package contains version 26 but if you did exe-updates only, then it is an older one.

About the DVD drive... if you had a disk in the drive, or mplayer created thumbnails in drive C:\ you wouldn't see the error but it is this way for 10 builds now. No - no workaround yet.

***

Download links are now updated to Build 465 and tsmuxer31 is included in tools.

[deank]

Here is a complete version history:


[25/12/2008] build 27 - Added mkv support. Major update. Fixed STOP button.
[26/12/2008] build 30 - Proper handling of already multiAVCHD folders
[26/12/2008] build 31 - DVD/BD folder type compatibility fixed! (thanks to zoner)
[27/12/2008] build 41 - tsMuxer options, INI file and MOVE option added!
[27/12/2008] build 44 - Autoupdate added!
[27/12/2008] build 46 - Added tsmuxer font option BOLD
[28/12/2008] build 50 - 20 titles in top menu.
[28/12/2008] build 52 - Destination folder added!
[29/12/2008] build 67 - Progress bar and bugfixes!
[29/12/2008] build 68 - Consistency check!
[29/12/2008] build 74 - Sequental playback and skip top menu selection in SETTINGS TAB.
[31/12/2008] build 77 - Cut start/end (seconds) and Force High@4.1 level added in tsMuxer tab.
[01/01/2009] build 82 - Serious bugfixes. UPDATE!
[02/01/2009] build 84 - Support for multiple SRT subtitles.
[02/01/2009] build 86 - Interface update.
[03/01/2009] build 92 - Buffered copy/progress indicator. Error reporting.
[04/01/2009] build 99 - Added *TS files import and drag/drop to media tab.
[04/01/2009] build 101 - Added drag&drop to program window.
[05/01/2009] build 104 - Lite version / static menu options.
[06/01/2009] build 116 - Custom color/family option in tsMuxer.
[07/01/2009] build 120 - Multiple audiotracks in tsMuxer tab.
[08/01/2009] build 126 - Chapters in tsMuxer tab.
[08/01/2009] build 129 - Setting compliant vertical resolution in tsMuxer tab.
[09/01/2009] build 144 - 40 titles. 20 from top menu and 20 selectable, windows positions save.
[09/01/2009] build 146 - Multiple playlist entries fixed with compliant resolution (not 1st only). Bugfix.
[09/01/2009] build 148 - Fixed audio for titles 6-40.
[09/01/2009] build 159 - Major version. No green bar for PS3. 40 compliant or non-compliant MKVs supported now!
[10/01/2009] build 166 - Fixed broken motion menu. Bugfixes. No-menu scenario fixed.
[10/01/2009] build 171 - Bugfixes. TEMP cannot be ROOT anymore.
[10/01/2009] build 173 - Reset to default added in Settings tab.
[12/01/2009] build 176 - Reference count check for MKV files in Authoring tab.
[12/01/2009] build 179 - Added SSA/ASS support.
[13/01/2009] build 181 - Unique TEMP folder naming.
[13/01/2009] build 182 - Fixed refcount search for non x264 encoded AVCs.
[14/01/2009] build 187 - Fixed MTS/M2TS/TS file processing. Added credits to kaid for the general idea.
[14/01/2009] build 189 - SRT Subtitle support for MTS/M2TS/TS files.
[15/01/2009] build 192 - Fixed playback when no menu is chosen.
[15/01/2009] build 197 - First menu page reflects actual title count if less than six. Bugfixes for NTSC menu.
[16/01/2009] build 201 - Show non-existent titles Option in authoring tab added. It will generate old lite first menu page for titles 1-5
[19/01/2009] build 207 - ImgBurn support. Fixed menu for titles 1-5 when played from DVD/BD.
[19/01/2009] build 212 - Tutorial: http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/tutorial.php
[20/01/2009] build 215 - No restart needed to start another compilation. Files with no audio will be processed.
[21/01/2009] build 218 - Pre-release. Menu structure for next version will be commenced.
[22/01/2009] build 227 - Custom titles (working) and custom background image.
[23/01/2009] build 239 - Fixed start time for first line in SRT subtitles. Bugfixes.
[23/01/2009] build 243 - Custom welcome screen available if custom folder name is used in Settings.
[24/01/2009] build 251 - Fade in-out transitions option in authoring.
[25/01/2009] build 255 - Proper offset for NC movie heights.
[25/01/2009] build 258 - Support for MPEG2 video files added. eac3to option in Settings tab. MP3 to AC3 conversion added for all input file audio tracks.
[25/01/2009] build 266 - Force subtitles option in tsMuxer tab. Support for AVCHDManager.
[26/01/2009] build 267 - Fixed: audio missing if ts/mpg files contain multiple audio tracks. Multiple audio/subtitles supported in mts/ts/mpg.
[27/01/2009] build 269 - Language ID detection for srt files added - if named moviename.ENG.srt
[27/01/2009] build 277 - Progress in title. Abort option in settings. More warning for compilation errors.
[29/01/2009] build 279 - Option to convert TrueHD and DTS-MA/HRA to AC3 if in m2ts/ts/mpeg.
[29/01/2009] build 284 - Custom color for menu titles in Authoring. Custom bitrate for HD audio conversions.
[29/01/2009] build 287 - multiAVCHD will now create only needed AVCHD folders. Should improve SAP compatibility.
[30/01/2009] build 294 - HD audio to LPCM option in Settings.
[30/01/2009] build 298 - Update changed. Bugfixes for HD audio conversions.
[01/02/2009] build 302 - Fixed playlist bug when importing multiple AVCHD folders.
[02/02/2009] build 306 - Slim changes in custom menu. Please REPORT if they work for you!
[04/02/2009] build 313 - Custom menu working (PS3). Please REPORT if they work for you!
[05/02/2009] build 319 - Navigational arrows behaviour fixed!
[05/02/2009] build 322 - Fixed aspect ratio in playlists and clip info files for non 4/3 16/9 input files!
[06/02/2009] build 323 - Interface update.
[06/02/2009] build 325 - Version 2.2. No animated menu. Single download for PAL/NTSC.
[06/02/2009] build 326 - Color and opacity for navigation graphics added.
[07/02/2009] build 330 - Encoding of navigational pages fixed! Option in Authoring.
[07/02/2009] build 330 - Fixed mediainfo not working properly.
[08/02/2009] build 342 - Title editing in MEDIA and MENU tabs.
[08/02/2009] build 344 - Files in input AVCHD will not be moved.
[09/02/2009] build 355 - multiAVCHD.dat update is required!
[09/02/2009] build 356 - Outline color for menu added in Authoring.
[10/02/2009] build 359 - Quit after last title option. Verbose log option. Charset option in tsMuxer tab. MOV support for HDV3+PCM.
[11/02/2009] build 362 - More options in Authoring tab. Bugfixes.
[12/02/2009] build 370 - External audio tracks option. Bugfixes.
[12/02/2009] build 372 - Preview button in Authoring.
[13/02/2009] build 375 - Title font option in Authoring.
[13/02/2009] build 378 - Multiple playlist support and importing multiAVCHD compilations.
[14/02/2009] build 380 - Bugfix for multiple playlists (thanks to FSNAVI). Move files will work for input multiAVCHD folders.
[15/02/2009] build 385 - AVCHD contents will be checked for NC content and fixed.
[17/02/2009] build 391 - Video thumbnails option in Authoring (static). multiAVCHD.dat update is required!
[19/02/2009] build 395 - Fixed navigational arrows for thumbnail menu! Preview for thumbnail menu.
[22/02/2009] build 408 - Drag/drop functionality is restored.
[22/02/2009] build 409 - Fixed title#13 in list menu. DAT update is required.
[23/02/2009] build 410 - Title/credits editable and saved to ini.
[02/03/2009] build 421 - Players will show proper title count.
[05/03/2009] build 430 - XMB style menu. Major version 2.5. DAT update required.
[06/03/2009] build 437 - Bugfixes for XMB style menu and other problems.
[07/03/2009] build 439 - Support for external SUP subtitles.
[08/03/2009] build 440 - Support for PCM audio in MKV.
[09/03/2009] build 444 - AVCHD edit on load option.
[09/03/2009] build 448 - UP/DOWN chapter selection. UP/DOWN AVCHD reorder on load. Classic menu page 2 fixed. Thumnails fixed.
[13/03/2009] build 457 - External chapters are supported if .txt file is named after movie.
[13/03/2009] build 460 - multiAVCHD.dat update required. No support for predefined menu.
[15/03/2009] build 461 - Headline/credits offset fixed.
[15/03/2009] build 462 - PowerDVD playback compatibility fix.

[deank]

It's really pissing me off to receive emails, that I can't reply to, and even more, emails like this one:

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От: heimkinofreak....@.....gmx.info
До: dean[aatt]deanbg.com
Дата: 16.03.2009 23:30
Тема: Fw: multi AVCHD Bug

Hey Dean,

the headline in the Menu Properties were never shown since the last updates! Is this a new bug?

I think from Update to Update the Program works badlier.

Its pity.

Greetings
Dieter

*********

And about his problem: USE PROPER OFFSET FOR HEADLINE in Author menu. The value is in PIXELS and is for font baseline, so a value of 0-10 will make headline not visible.

I replied to the email and I always get: <heimkinofreak@gmx.info> (mx0.gmx.de: 550-5.1.1 {mx012} <heimkinofreak... @ ...gmx.info>... Sorry, your envelope sender has been denied: The recipient 550 5.1.1 does not want to receive mail from your address.)

[gevmack23]

ok i had success on a lot of files to play, but lately i had sound but no video, i made sure resolution was 4.1 compliant, what could i have done wrong?

[deank]

Lately? With ALL FILES? With what player?

Do old files get processed wrong now?

There are millions of reasons... as many MKV files are out there.

[gevmack23]

they were two new mkv files i got. I also put a mkv file that i had success with on the same project and that one worked. All the thumbnails showed a picture at the corresponding times on the menu screen, but when i click on the new ones no video. Alone they play on vlc media player, but slightly choppy; it seems all my m2ts and mkv files play choppy on vlc. Right now im using ts muxer to see if they will play individually through blu-ray folders

[gevmack23]

i used tsmuxer and the m2ts file did the same as multiavchd, no video, but sound. it must be a bad file or something

[jayman]

I keep getting "mplayer stopped working correctly" in a box that pops up then Windows is checking for a solution anytime I try multiple titles. Anyone else see this? I was able to continue making the multibd after hitting cancel on the box. There was however a large BD with 20 titles that the program just paused at around 70% making the menu and wouldn't continue.

[deank]

I get this error, too. With 24 titles I'll get at least 4 or 5 errors and sometimes when the error doesn't appear I need to END mplayer.exe TASK in task manager.

It is a known problem with mplayer and I'm still trying to find a workaround.

So, if multiAVCHD gets to the point of creating title/chapters thumbnails and it takes more than 5 seconds to move to the next chapter (% update) it means that mplayer needs forced close with end task. multiAVCHD tries other ways to generate thumbnails and will continue - so your compilation won't suffer when such errors occur.

[deank]

Build 467:

[x] Use Directshow (XMB)

option is added in Author tab.

If checked, multiAVCHD will try to create thumbnails using directshow first. You will need decoders/splitter installed to use this option. If used - thumnails will be properly generated and no mplayer errors will occur. It is a bit slower than mplayer but works 100%. On my machine it takes about 15 minutes to create XMB menu with 24 titles. After all we're talking about extracting over 240 thumnails/frames from these m2ts files.

If Directshow fails, multiAVCHD will try with mplayer - as before.

Dean

[jayman]

great thanks.

[kenguru2005]

I´ll try to find a way for me to get directshow stuff (ffdshow, haali media splitter) run under crossover/wine and mac os x environment. But I am not so hopefull.
Never ever would I recommend to use parallels or vmfusion as those need to have an installed windows.

Good news for mac users by the way: tsMuxerGui is now available in a native version for mac os x. But of course I will continue to build menu based BDMV´s using multiAVCHD.

[deank]

That's why I added it as option, so MacOS users (and those who don't have codecs/splitters) can continue using it with mplayer. It is half a solution, but in fact works great.

Thumbnail images are generated within +/- 3 seconds of the chapter jump point (5min) which is much better than mplayer + its crashing.

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About the splitter - I'm not really sure if it is needed for framecapture, so AVC/VC1/MPEG2 decoder should suffice if you're not planning to watch these m2ts files using directshow.

The steps for generating thumbnails are: AviSynth script using Directshow source M2TS file (audio disabled) with ImageWriter and x264 to execute the script. Without the audio you may not need a splitter... I'm not really sure, though.

This extracts 5 thumbnails to use the 5th one with XMB:


directshowsource( M2TSFILE, audio=false, fps=XMBmtsFPS(M2TSFILE) ).trim( STARTFRAME , STARTFRAME+5 ).ConvertToRGB24()
ImageWriter(DEST_PATH, 1, 5, "jpg")
ConvertToYV12()


I'm adding support for those external/built-in chapters so they will be used in XMB instead of 5mins default.

About tsmuxerGUI for macOS... :) you still can't use it for MOV files, right? :)

[kenguru2005]

About tsmuxerGUI for macOS... :) you still can't use it for MOV files, right? :)

At least I have to write out my final cut timeline as two files. The separated video and audio files are well accepted by tsMuxerGui.

But of course: your programm is much better ... I love it and use it ... but I think I´ll do it without xmb (as wrong thumbs could confuse people).:rolleyes:

... mmh ... ok .... what AVC/VC1/MPEG2 decoder are recommanded? I would to some tests.

[drelin]

I've just tested the last version 467 with Directshow option, It works fine without error box message.
Thank you this issue.

I'm waiting now your add support for external/built-in chapter thumbail in xmb menu (if I understand well) :-)

[gevmack23]

hey deank, is there a program that will allow me to shrink a large m2ts file to mkv x264, which is smaller in size, but no loss in video quality, so i can use multiavchd to make a multiple title disk. I noticed some downloaded mkv files didnt work with your program, they werent compliant. Your program is the next "thing", i wish i could help you in your builds and i will donate

[kenguru2005]

Ok ... I have ffdshow installed under crossover. Directshow method does not work even. Do I have to install other stuff?

http://home.arcor.de/dhc69/pic/ffdshow.png

[deank]

hey deank, is there a program that will allow me to shrink a large m2ts file to mkv x264, which is smaller in size, but no loss in video quality, so i can use multiavchd to make a multiple title disk. I noticed some downloaded mkv files didnt work with your program, they werent compliant. Your program is the next "thing", i wish i could help you in your builds and i will donate

Unless you get your files with proper width (720/1280/1440/1920) you can't use them with multiAVCHD.

You can use other programs as mkv2vob or RipBot264 to reencode your files to compliant version.

Ok ... I have ffdshow installed under crossover. Directshow method does not work even. Do I have to install other stuff?

I have no idea. If you install it and try to play a m2ts file does ffdshow engage? What options did you use while installing it?

[kenguru2005]

i tried to play a m2ts file with media player classic under crossover after I installed ffdshow (activated all options during installation progress). It played in a very stuttering way, but it did play.

[deank]

Do you see FFDSHOW icon appear? I really can't help with this as I don't have MacOS installed.

Can you try this:

paste this into x264-test.cmd and replace path_to_x264 with your real path


"C:\path_to_x264\x264.exe" --bitrate 14000 --keyint 24 --min-keyint 1 --ref 3 --mixed-refs --bframes 3 --weightb --subme 5 --partitions p8x8,b8x8,i4x4,i8x8 --8x8dct --ipratio 1.1 --pbratio 1.1 --vbv-bufsize 30000 --vbv-maxrate 30000 --qcomp 0.5 --merange 12 --threads auto --thread-input --progress --no-psnr --no-ssim --mvrange 511 --aud --sar 1:1 --output %1.264 %1
pause

paste this into test.avs and replace "your_mts_file.mts" with the real file name:


directshowsource( "c:\your_mts_file.m2ts", audio=false, fps=23.976 ).trim( 1, 5 ).ConvertToRGB24()
ImageWriter("c:\", 1, 5, "jpg")
ConvertToYV12()


And then try to drag test.avs to x264-test.cmd to see what will happen...

[kenguru2005]

Does not work under crossover ... sorry. I´ll try it again tomorrow. Thank you for your help.

[deank]

Ok. I guess you know that avisynth is required.

[kenguru2005]

Ok. I guess you know that avisynth is required.

:o sure ... avisynth works perfect when using normal thumbs menu (non-xmb)

[Dave5118]

Just done another film, using customised 'jump points', with 7 scenes, but multiAVCHD still created 12 'chapters' (thumbnails)! The last 5 are useless(ie. nothing happens when selected) Does it always create 12, or am I missing something?

Cheers, Dave.

ps. tried both directshow and the standard way!

[deank]

It was not implemented, yet. If you took time to browse the last pages of the thread you would have known that.

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Build 468:
* External/embedded chapters are used for chapter thumbnails in XMB style menu

I did some tests with ts/mkv/m2ts files... Please let me know if something is wrong.

You will see information in the progress bar about current chaptermark used while generating menu.

[drelin]

I've tested build 468, works fine with external chapter and chapter thumbails creation in xmb menu.
Thank !

I've a suggestion for menu button :
You use a "arrow" graphic button in your menu, It is avialable to use a frame surrounded the picture title (same thing for thumbail chapter) ?
It for a cosmetic better presentation, because arrows are not very easy displayed (specially in chapter selection = to small size).

And just a remark about button in the selection chapter, when I test with PowerDVD, if a use the arrows key on keyboard, the navigation buttons are OK. (like remote control with standalone player)
But if I use the mouse for selection button (in chapter thumbail element), I saw more arrows buttons than chapter thumbails created.
I try to explain :
With 4 chapters jump creation (4 thumbails created correctly on one line), with keyboard When I go to down of th line chapter, I return on title selection (OK).
But if I use the mouse, I can see another arrow button to point on nothing (blank thumabil without link navigation).
You what I try explain ?

[deank]

I got an email few days ago with the same questions.

No, at this point I can't implement any other type of navigation.

About the mouse - I know - it is been this way since the beginning and it affects all types of menus (classic/thumbnail/xmb). multiAVCHD is primarily to be used in hardware players and there you can't use a mouse and everything is fine.

If I find some more time I may try to take care of it.

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I was under the wrong impression that tsmuxer supports only HH:MM:SS format for chapters.

So in build 469 you can use either HH:MM:SS or HH:MM:SS.MLS (milliseconds)

You chapter files may contain either format, but NOT MIXED.

[drelin]

It's me another time.

A question about "poster image" :
For this picture, what is the size needed for poster image ? or you make a automatic resize ? (horizontal orientation only ?)

[deank]

It would be better if the input image is 16:9.

[deank]

Okay now... in build 470 empty chapter thumbnails won't be accessible with mouse.

[kenguru2005]

Wow ... when using external/embedded chapters even under crossover/mac thumbnails in XMB menu are accurate (+/- 1 sec). But you have to integrate 00:00:00 as first chapter in your txt. I used for example in my 1:14 HDV clip: 00:00:00;00:00:10;00:00:25;00:00:40;00:01:02 ... and mplayer does a nearly perfect job.

Perhaps some people confirm this by using external chapter an disabling directshow option ....

[deank]

Nice :)

And the chapter count is proper, right?
And mouse won't enable those empty chapter-placeholders :)


Dean

[kenguru2005]

chapter count is proper

[drelin]

Wow ... when using external/embedded chapters even under crossover/mac thumbnails in XMB menu are accurate (+/- 1 sec). But you have to integrate 00:00:00 as first chapter in your txt. I used for example in my 1:14 HDV clip: 00:00:00;00:00:10;00:00:25;00:00:40;00:01:02 ... and mplayer does a nearly perfect job.

Perhaps some people confirm this by using external chapter an disabling directshow option ....

after my tests,
With Directshow, the difference is allways (-1s) between chapter file txt reference and the chapter point created.
With mplayer, the chapter points and references file are near similar but by title I've 1chapter point with (-1s) difference.
Not the same number chapter on each title (some the 2nd, time the 3th...)


Another about the poster image.
I don't know if I well understand the way for input poster image in XMB menu (or it is not yet aviable).
But I've created picture (png file in 1920x1080) and named correctly (movie1.png for movie.mkv...)
After compilation no poster image displayed in xmb menu only thumbail or backgroung picture.
I saw in tab Editor for each title a box poster image (with "click to ad image poster.." option), but when I click nothing appears ?

[deank]

No, it is not available yet.

I'm trying to fix things before moving forward.

[kenguru2005]

after my tests,

With mplayer, the chapter points and references file are near similar but by title I've 1chapter point with (-1s) difference.
Not the same number chapter on each title (some the 2nd, time the 3th...)



Can you explain in other words what you mean?

[drelin]

No, it is not available yet.

I'm trying to fix things before moving forward.

Ok, sorry.
I understand now.
I'm not crazy just too early. :)

[drelin]

Can you explain in other words what you mean?

I try, for example :

I've created for a sample movie a chapter file with 4 points, like :(00:00:00 is the original point)
00:00:00 00:00:31 00:01:02 00:01:33

I creat a multiavchd with 3 sample movies
movie1 with movie1.txt (chapter file txt).
movie2 with movie2.txt
movie3 with movie3.txt
(each txt have the same chapter points seen up).

During playback, if I check each chapter :
- with directshow option, each chapter have -1s difference
For 00:00:31 reference playback acces is to 00:00:30 etc..

- with mplayer (not directshow option activated).
The playback acces to chapter a the reference are correct,
but for one chapter I obtain this same difference at -1s.
ex: With movie1
00:00:31 is correct
00:01:02 => playback 00:01:01
00:01:33 is correct.
With movie2
00:00:31 => playback 00:00:30
00:01:02 is correct.
00:01:33 is correct.
With movie3
00:00:31 is correct
00:01:02 => playback 00:01:01
00:01:33 is correct.

[kenguru2005]

Ok, I understood.

But now after testing with some longer movies (40 min.), I have to say, that 2 chapter thumbs where set "wrong" as they are approx. 1 - 2 min. to early in time.

[deank]

That's right. With mplayer it is impossible to get the correct thumbnails.

For shorter videos the difference is not so obvious but for 40-50min or 120-240min movies it is. Directshow works fine no matter how long is the video.

[deank]

A minor fix in build 471: it seems some CLPI/CPI files were wrongly set with HDMV0200 header instead 0100 which is by AVCHD standard. It is now fixed.

[Dave5118]

It was not implemented, yet. If you took time to browse the last pages of the thread you would have known that.

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Build 468:
* External/embedded chapters are used for chapter thumbnails in XMB style menu

I did some tests with ts/mkv/m2ts files... Please let me know if something is wrong.

You will see information in the progress bar about current chaptermark used while generating menu.

I did read the previous pages, just didn't realise the thumbnails were always 12 :o

Working fine now, thanks :)

[turbojet]

This tool is becoming pretty useful for movie only BD's now that chapters can be used for something like a 'scene selection' menu. Great job!

Next step importing retail menus/extras? :)

[deank]

I found a bug while importing AVCHD folders... there is a problem with chapters and now it is fixed in build 472, but chapters are not kept :( I'll take a look at it tomorrow.

Dean

[hidef_rec]

This tool is no longer working for me. Worked 2 versions ago, when XMB menu option was first introduced. Now, when I click 'Preview', it looks like it's going to generate the menu preview, but doesn't. I click 'clickBD', it goes through the motions, but gives me an error when building menu (see attached). I'm using m2ts files (extras) from the UK 'Taken' Blu-ray.

Could this be because I've used the update tool to keep multiAVCHD updated? Do I need to uninstall and install the new build? I have Vista and do have AviSynth installed. Thanks.

The resulting BD structure just shows the generic menu w/a single title, not what I created (see attched).

Update: Sorry, I can't get the 'menu' screenshot of the menu properly. It shows just... 1. multiAVCHD Custom Menu

[odin24]

I found a bug while importing AVCHD folders... there is a problem with chapters and now it is fixed in build 472, but chapters are not kept :( I'll take a look at it tomorrow.

Dean

FYI, Middle to late of last week this was not an issue. I made a BD-R with two movies, both with original chapters. multiAVCHD was up to date then.

[deank]

@hidef_rec: If you can't get the preview working and if you have "1. multiAVCHD custom menu" it means that there is a problem with avisynth. Reinstall version 2.58 - there is a link in the first post of the thread. You can download the complete Setup_multiAVCHD_2.5, too.

@odin24: I know. The problem appeared when I introduced chapter thumbnails generated on the base of external/embedded/default chapter marks.

When AVCHD folder is imported I have no way of getting info about existing chapters - hence the crash. Original chapters are still kept, it is all about the thumbnails in XMB.

[deank]

In build 473:

Chapter information is stored in output folder (the same way as multiMENU.txt) so information will be available when importing AVCHD folders back to multiAVCHD. The file is multiCHAP.txt and each line contains chapter marks for the corresponding title in order.

If verbose logging is enabled you will see information about chapters used while processing files/folders.

*** edit ***: and in 474 a fix for chapters for file-titles, as they were not saved.

[deank]

Finally.... in build 475:

UP and DOWN buttons will scroll title list in XMB without pressing OK/X/ENTER :)

I hope you'll like and enjoy it as much as I do :)

It is somehow sad that it took changing only ONE BIT to make it work, but I needed 14 days to find it out.


Dean

[kenguru2005]

Finally.... in build 475:

UP and DOWN buttons will scroll title list in XMB without pressing OK/X/ENTER :)

I hope you'll like and enjoy it as much as I do :)

It is somehow sad that it took changing only ONE BIT to make it work, but I needed 14 days to find it out.


Dean

Wow ... tested ... perfect. Coverflow can´t be far away ... :o

[deank]

Coverflow can´t be far away ...

Yeah :) it could be the next step now.

[Atak_Snajpera]

Yeah it could be the next step now.
I would be more than happy if you could use this look :)
http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/7864/multiavchd.th.png (http://img5.imageshack.us/my.php?image=multiavchd.png)

[deank]

Can you send me the 'default' background?

And probably "duration" will be left-aligned, not at the right side of the main thumbnail (I can't do right-aligns in any menu pages with avisynth and subtitle command or subtitleEX plug-in).

[Atak_Snajpera]

Can you send me the 'default' background?
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/8428/avchdbackground.th.png (http://img22.imageshack.us/my.php?image=avchdbackground.png)

This should help you to recreate my prototype :)
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/3920/avchdspec.th.png (http://img23.imageshack.us/my.php?image=avchdspec.png)


And probably "duration" will be left-aligned, not at the right side of the main thumbnail (I can't do right-aligns in any menu pages with avisynth and subtitle command or subtitleEX plug-in).
No! Duration must be on right. It looks better this way and it will not be covered by next thumbnail. This should not be i big problem.

Subtitle("3:23",align=3,x=720-25,y=405-25)

[gty]

Hi, I have just updated to build 475. If I try to reorder titles when loading AVCHD, I get the following error:

(RT) Invalid array index. Array is empty - Line 5430.

[deank]

If your input compilation was created with 472-474 builds of multiAVCHD - DELETE multiCHAP.txt first and then import it.

*** It is fixed now in build 476 - sorry.

[glen8]

Just tried this with an .MKV

When I copy the files to an SD Card all I get on my player is a picture viewer :confused:

[deank]

No one said it will work from SD card. It works from SD only with Playstation3 at this point.

[hidef_rec]

Dean, thanks for the suggestion to reinstall AviSynth...that solved my menu problem. I'm now getting a Directshow splitter/decoder failed message though. Please see attached.

[deank]

Then either uncheck [x] Use Directshow (XMB) option or install Haali Media splitter and AVC decoder like ffdshow.

You need to be able to play M2TS files to use directshow option.

[gty]

If your input compilation was created with 472-474 builds of multiAVCHD - DELETE multiCHAP.txt first and then import it.

*** It is fixed now in build 467 - sorry.

It's perfect now. Thanks for the quick fix!

[jbalsor]

Dean i am having trouble with M2ts files after i convert to AVCHD everyting seems to go fine, but will not play in my BD player, i have tried numerous m2ts files with the sme result, MKV has been working flwaless for me. Not sure if i am doing something wrong? The menu shows but will not play, i have also tried with no menu.

[deank]

What happens when menu shows and you start a title?

Are you seeing any warning in the log? Is your player NTSC and mkv is PAL? Does it happen with all imported files? Do you have a PC player to play AVCHD content?

[jbalsor]

no warnings in the log, my player is NTSC i am pretty sure the files are as well, what player do you recommend that will play AVCHD on the PC?

it only happens with m2ts files for me. the mkv files work perfect.

[jbalsor]

here are some specs for the files:


Technical Specs

* Blu-ray
* BD-25 Single-Layer Discs
* Four-Disc Set

Video Resolution/Codec

* 1080p/VC-1

Aspect Ratio(s)

* 1.78:1

Audio Formats

* English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround (448kbps)

Subtitles/Captions

* English SDH
* French Subtitles
* Spanish Subtitles

[Butterfly666]

When I want to add a new mkv in a existing MultiAVCHD, does the program mux the whole existing MultiAVCHD to add the new one?

[deank]

@jbalsor: The problem can be with the VC1. It was discussed in some other thread, too.

@Butterfly666: It won't mux anything, but will copy/move your old multiAVCHD compilation, do the necessary changes and will add you new files. There is not other way. If you use XMB menu it will recreate it and it may take time, but it can't be avoided.

[glen8]

No one said it will work from SD card. It works from SD only with Playstation3 at this point.

would it work if I burn to DVD-R. I know its ok on my PS3 but I'm relocating that to the second lounge and want to use the BD-35 instead

[deank]

If you can try with a RW disk it will be better. Or you can try DVDs you've used in the PS3. Also there is a thread about problems with VC1 and BD35. Just test and post back. You need to use "create multiBD" button.

Enable ImageBurn in Settings in multiAVCHD, add your MKV and click "create multiBD".

[deank]

Build 477:

* AVC elementary stream support (*.264 files)

You can now add .264 files to your compilations.
Of course it is good idea to have audio/subtitle tracks in the same folder, otherwise you'll have video-only title.

If your elementary h264 file is test_movie.264 and you have demuxed audio, just put it in the same folder and multiAVCHD will add those streams (test_movie.ac3/dts/lpcm/srt/sup/ssa....)

Dean

[Aai em ron]

Build 477:

* AVC elementary stream support (*.264 files)

You can now add .264 files to your compilations.
Of course it is good idea to have audio/subtitle tracks in the same folder, otherwise you'll have video-only title.

If your elementary h264 file is test_movie.264 and you have demuxed audio, just put it in the same folder and multiAVCHD will add those streams (test_movie.ac3/dts/lpcm/srt/sup/ssa....)

Dean

Thank you, you are the greatest.

[funkyfella]

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/2939/multiproblem.jpghi dean gr8 program but i having problems wont move files over 4gb these are avchd folders , i know fat32 dont accept files over 4 gb i know that but in your settings u have avchd file size and some other size , i hve a screen shot if thatwill help

ta

[deank]

If your destination drive is FAT32 you can't use 4GB+ files. If you have NTFS drive as destination/target/temp you should have no problems.

[drpaulng]

Two minor problems:
(1)The Title names editor/preview would change the original file name into small letters. ie.
Babylon.A.D.(2008).UNRATED.BDRip.AC3.X264-TLF-English.mkv
babylon a d (2008) unrated bdrip ac3 x264-tlf-english
(2)The chapter points set by 00:00:00 is imprecise compared to 00:00:00:000. Is there a way that we could grab the precise I-frame for chapter-point anchoring? Some professional authoring software can automatically set the chapter point to the nearest I-frame by referred from the imprecise chapter table. The most obvious effect for the imprecise chapter marks is the "jump delay" from chapter to chapter. It would take 1-2 sec for a BD player to search the I-frame with black waiting screen. I personally do not think there is a easy way. I know in Vegas 8.0, chapter marks are embedded within the encoded m2v file that is specially for DVD Architect to process.

[deank]

1) I'll check this out (and please don't use movie-names of downloaded content, unless you want this thread CLOSED!)

2) You can use your own chapters (in movie_name.txt) with HH:MM:SS.MLS format - I don't see the problem. Link (http://forum.doom9.org/showpost.php?p=1263366&postcount=1596)

[SquallMX]

1) I'll check this out (and please don't use movie-names of downloaded content, unless you want this thread CLOSED!)

2) You can use your own chapters (in movie_name.txt) with HH:MM:SS.MLS format - I don't see the problem. Link (http://forum.doom9.org/showpost.php?p=1263366&postcount=1596)

Hi, Deank, i found a little bug with external subtitles, if the file name is "Movie.Spa.srt" the language code is incorrectly set as "Spa" when should be "spa" (lowercase letters), because of that most players indentify the subtitle as "Unknown language" instead of "Spanish".

:helpful:

[deank]

Execute multiUPDATE.exe - it should fix it.

[WhatHappend]

I am trying to understand the XMB menu chapters thumbnails.

If I select the "keep original chapters" selection, is the source chapter locations read to create the thumbnails? Does it matter what the source is (AVCHD, MultiAVCHD version with no chapter.txt, , MultiAVCHD with chapter.txt).

I have a AVCHD source (not created by MultiAVCHD) and when I use the "keep original chapters" selection the thumbnails don't match the actual chapter points.

[deank]

multiAVCHD cannot recreate chapter marks from non-multiAVCHD sources and - yes - it matters the source. AVCHD/m*ts sources bring almost "zero-info", unless I take a month to process MPLS files and get chapters from those files and I don't think it will "pay back" to dump my work projects to implement it at this time.

[deank]

I think after almost 500 builds multiAVCHD deserves a semi-pro version (3.0).

* No more "on-the-fly" processing

* All properties of 'to-be-build-compilation' will be available before processing

* Nice user-friendly interface, allowing user to:
--- Select/De-select/browse-for/add/remove built-in/external audio files, subtitle files, external chapter files

-- Decide what kind of processing will be applied to selected/existing audio media

* User decision on final output format upon compilation completion

I'd add more and more to the list - it's just I can't remember all changes.

All those planned changes will bring multiAVCHD to completely new level - from being just a "tool" to a real product.

[drpaulng]

1) I'll check this out (and please don't use movie-names of downloaded content, unless you want this thread CLOSED!)

2) You can use your own chapters (in movie_name.txt) with HH:MM:SS.MLS format - I don't see the problem. Link (http://forum.doom9.org/showpost.php?p=1263366&postcount=1596)

Chapter point insertion:
The format 00:00:00:000 table is most precise one if and only if "true" values are given. For zero-wait chapter search, I-frame must be inserted at the chapter point during encoding. Any value of 00:00:00:000 other than those values co-incident with I-frame are not "true" for precise chapter search. There are obvious delay moments during chapter-to-chapter jumps with imprecise chapter table values. The greatest problem is, how do me know which values should be implemented without knowing where the I-frames are? Should I care so much for the momentary black screen waiting for the chapter search? I think I can tolerant them when I know the reason why and I won't care to set the values from 00:00:00 format to 00:00:00:000 format if I do not know precisely the "true" values.

[WhatHappend]

I got the following error:
(RT) Invalid array index (7), Valid range (1-6) - Line 6279

When the program errors out, no log file is save. Can is be changed to save the log file with each change to aid in debugging?

I was building a new compilations that had a new MultiAVCHD source that had one title and was build with the latest build so had the multiCHAP.txt file, and my previously built with MultiAVCHD with 5 titles and no multiCHAP.txt file.

UPDATE:
If I use the latest build to process the old MultiAVCHD 5 title source by itself to get the multiCHAP.txt file, then I can successfully combine it with another MultiAVCHD source.

[asherungar]

Go dean Go ! :)

say, what ever happened with badly cropped h264 streams?

thanks

[deank]

Chapter point insertion:
The format 00:00:00:000 table is most precise one if and only if "true" values are given. For zero-wait chapter search, I-frame must be inserted at the chapter point during encoding.

I'm wll aware of this. But see, multiAVCHD does no encoding and I can't do much about it.

I got the following error:
(RT) Invalid array index (7), Valid range (1-6) - Line 6279

When the program errors out, no log file is save. Can is be changed to save the log file with each change to aid in debugging?


This shouldn't happen. I just tried with a folder with multiCHAP and with one without and there were no errors. Anyway, I made a small fix, so it won't error out at line 6279. About the log file - I may do something about it.

In build 479 log file is saved during compilation progress and a minor change when generating XMB menu - skipped unnecessary steps.

say, what ever happened with badly cropped h264 streams?

At this point - not much. We'll get there :)

***

In build 480 I added detailsEXT.txt and changed the format of details.TXT for compatibility with the next version of AVCHD Manager (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=143920).

[funkyfella]

thanks dean was using the same drive as temp will give it a bash thanks ever so much once work for me will deff donate to your hard work spent on this .

[deank]

I suggest you all download the complete Setup_multiAVCHD_2.5.

Almost all tools are updated to latest versions.

* mediainfo (MediaInfoLib - v0.7.12)
* mkvinfo (v2.5.3 ('Boogie') built on Mar 7 2009 15:01:20)
* mkvextract (v2.5.3 ('Boogie') built on Mar 7 2009 15:01:20)
* mkvmerge (v2.5.3 ('Boogie') built on Mar 7 2009 15:00:39)
* x264 (x264 core:67 r1128M 682b54d)
* tsmuxer (34b)
* mplayer (Sherpya-SVN-r28311-4.2.5)
* pcm2tsmu (v1.3.0.0)

****

Option is added in MUXER tab: AVCHD/BD version (001/002). It will be used for headers in bdmv/clpi/mpls files (INDX/MOBJ/HDMV/MPLS)

Dean

[Butterfly666]

Hello dean,

Maybe this is a stupid question. Is it possible that the program overwrites the existing multiAVCHD instead of creating a new one?

For example: Extern hd is 250gb. 200gb is used with multiAVCHD. When I want to add a new mkv in the existing one, the program makes a new multiAVCHD on the disk. There isn't enough space for this. But if it's possible to overwrite the existing one, this shoul be great!

[deank]

I do this a lot and don't have any problems.

1) You have existing multiAVCHD compilation - named AVCHD
2) Rename it to AVCHD_old
3) Drag AVCHD_old to multiAVCHD
4) Add new files
5) Make sure you have [x] Move transitional files in Settings checked
6) Select TARGET and TEMP to be the drive where AVCHD_old is - this will speed up things.
7) create your compilation

multiAVCHD will simply MOVE your files and it won't require additional space, except for the added content (new files).

[funkyfella]

hi dean gr8 program but i having problems wont move files over 4gb these are avchd folders , i know fat32 dont accept files over 4 gb i know that but in your settings u have avchd file size and some other size , i hve a screen shot if thatwill help

ta

still having same probs , avchd folders range from 4 gb to dvd9 size the m2ts files are not split under 4gb they are whole. my ext hdd which is I:\ is fat 32 and is 300gb . my temp folder is going to i aswell . but orig it was a ntfs drive with 500gb spare space .

[deank]

multiAVCHD CAN NOT split input AVCHD folders with m2ts files bigger than 4gb. It can split only input FILES.

You can add these big m2ts files one by one to multiAVCHD and then it will split them, but then if you have menus/extras in the input AVCHD folder - they may become inaccessible. If m2ts files are just movies - it won't be a problem.

[funkyfella]

yeh i read that earlier in ya thread, how can 1 add several large m2ts files then please, as i have bout 23 files
thank you

[deank]

Click the left-top-most button and select all your files.

[drelin]

Option is added in MUXER tab: AVCHD/BD version (001/002). It will be used for headers in bdmv/clpi/mpls files (INDX/MOBJ/HDMV/MPLS)

Dean


I need precision about this option :
What is exactly the difference between these two versions (001 & 002) for playback result ?

Thank.

[deank]

Until now multiAVCHD generated files with 001 version in the header. I just let users decide what to use. For playstation3 it doesn't matter what version will be chosen. There may be BD players which require either ver1 or ver2 setting. I'd suggest all to keep using 0100 unless they have problems.

[funkyfella]

Click the left-top-most button and select all your files.

thats what i have been . clicking on avchd /bdmv folders as thats what they are , unless im being rly thick and stupid .
sorry for the inconvenience

[deank]

THE LEFT button :) to add M2TS files... or just DRAG THEM to multiAVCHD application-window. NOT the RIGHT button (AVCHD/BD folders).

[deank]

Some time ago I created a small one-click application that will use a MKV file as input and will create compliant AVC video (width/height/profile) allowing the user to set letterbox or pillowbox borders + resizing.

I use it sometimes with some 1280x(heigh<720) or 1920x(height<1080) or with sources like ~1024x576 to convert them to either 1280x720 or 720x576 (adding horizontal or vertical borders with or without resizing... If someone is interested I'll add it to full multiAVCHD package and will provide a download link tomorrow.

Aside from reencoding the video stream it allows the user to select which tracks inside mkv to keep in the output MKV file. It shows preview so user would know how output will look like.

I'm currently working on other ways of displaying NC titles with multiAVCHD, but unless I get some help, developing these techniques will go slower.

Dean

[dracore]

for some reason the menu will not play but the movies play fine any ideas...is it a setting i have wrong!

[kenguru2005]

Aside from reencoding the video stream it allows the user to select which tracks inside mkv to keep in the output MKV file. It shows preview so user would know how output will look like.

Dean

Does a reencoding tool really belong to such an application like multiAVCHD? I´d rather keep it seperated from it. But that is just my opinion.

[Aai em ron]

...If someone is interested I'll add it to full multiAVCHD package and will provide a download link tomorrow [/QUOTE]

Yes, I'm interested. Thank you soo far for your great programm.

[deank]

Does a reencoding tool really belong to such an application like multiAVCHD? I´d rather keep it seperated from it. But that is just my opinion.

It is less than 100KB .exe file that can use the tools in multiAVCHD folder. I'm sure that I'll find a way to play such files without reencoding but I guess there are people that would find it useful. It's the same way I included popBD.

@dracore: for some reason the menu will not play but the movies play fine any ideas...is it a setting i have wrong!

How come? If you can provide more information I may be able to help you. You can also use "FRAMES TO ENCODE" slider and move it to the far left or middle and try again. You also have to chose proper TV system (PAL/NTSC).

[kenguru2005]

100 KB is not too much I think ... :)

[asherungar]

I'm currently working on other ways of displaying NC titles with multiAVCHD, but unless I get some help, developing these techniques will go slower.
Dean

How can we help?

[deank]

Link (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1261896&highlight=slices#post1261896).

I have a backup variant that won't require ANY video processing, just repositioning it while playing. I'm testing now.

[dracore]

has anyone had problems playing the files when outputted to bd the films play just fine but for some reason the menu trys to come on after the films and not before and it only flickers and wont show
ive done the menu in pal setting and selected region in power dvd with no joy

if anyone can help that would be great

thanks for your time

[deank]

Probably it is now pointless to publish uncropMKV as roman from smlabs said he'll implement re-cropping of h264 streams...

[fifteen]

deank,

will you be implementing a new version of tsmuxer soon?

If you've held back updating, is there a reason?

Also, with version 1.8.35 tsmuxer's changelog says:

"Feature: Two modes is supported now: "Create Blu-ray disk" and "Create AVCHD disk". The mode "Create AVCHD disk" is recommended for DVD disks. Use mode "Create Blu-ray disk" if you want to write files to blue-ray disk."

Are the bluray/avchd modes in the new tsmuxer different than the bluray/avchd modes in multiavchd?

[deank]

Did you care to read few posts up?

And does multiAVCHD work for you? I update the tools that multiAVCHD uses ONLY when I'm sure that it won't BRAKE my program. At the moment, multiAVCHD uses tsmuxer 34b which is the latest stable.

And this 'new mode' in tsmuxer won't be ever used with multiAVCHD.

[asherungar]

Probably it is now pointless to publish uncropMKV as roman from smlabs said he'll implement re-cropping of h264 streams, but here is how uncropMKV looks:



how long does it take to uncrop? is it lossless?

[deank]

If tsmuxer does it it will be lossless and will take the time for processing the input file (as before).

With uncropMKV it takes hours and because of reencoding it can never be lossless. I'm using it and wouldn't see much difference - and of course it all looks much better in 720p than in 480p when PS3 switches to it.

[fifteen]

Did you care to read few posts up?

And does multiAVCHD work for you? I update the tools that multiAVCHD uses ONLY when I'm sure that it won't BRAKE my program.



My bad. I'm using build 482, but the tools don't seem to update with multiUPDATE.exe. Are they supposed to? I assumed it would.

This is why I asked the question and didn't go looking for an answer in previous posts. I've downloaded it again.

[deank]

************
Moved to new thread: HERE (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=145905)
************

If someone is willing to try uncropMKV - here is the link (http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/uncropMKV.exe) (it is just 120KB - 70kb without the icon :) ).

If you don't have multiAVCHD - here is a full stand-alone-application-download (4MB) (http://multiAVCHD.deanbg.com/uncropMKV.php).

You'll need to put it in your multiAVCHD folder (and you need the latest full download, that includes mkvmerge) and you need to have avisynth and directshow decoder/splitter (ffdshow).

Basically it allows various resizing and uncropping, framerate change, sharpen/blur, etc...

You can select/deselect streams that will be used/removed in the final -uncropped.mkv.

http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/uncropMKV.jpg

Edit 25-Mar-2009: Please redownload. Some fixes. Trimming now works for final MKV.

Predefined resize options allow creating anamorphic videos, for 1920x.... 1280x.... 1440x... videos. For example:

Input video: 1920x816
Resize option: 720x364
Uncropping to: 720x480 and you get 16:9 aspect with really nice quality (I just tested it on my Playstation3).

http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/uncropMKV_3x.jpg

http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/uncropMKV_4x.jpg

[zoner]

thanks alot, AGAIN!
:)

[deank]

Just re-download it from time to time :-)

(I just fixed wrong keyint setting... give it a try and let me know).

[Aai em ron]

One question about uncropMKV which is by the way an excellent programm:
I tried 3 different sample mkv files with an Fps of 23.976
I leave "change fps" to original. Output file has an fps of 25?
When I change fps to 23.976 ,the output file has also an fps of 25. The audio isn't sync with the video anymore.What am I doing wrong?
The uncropping thing goes fine by the way.

[deank]

I can't replicate it, so please if you can, send a sample to my email (or upload to rapidshare and send me the link).

And please, disable all post-processing in your directshow filter. For example resizing/cropping/framerate in ffdshow.

[Aai em ron]

I can't replicate it, so please if you can, send a sample to my email (or upload to rapidshare and send me the link).

And please, disable all post-processing in your directshow filter. For example resizing/cropping/framerate in ffdshow.
I,ve sent you an email with a rapidshare link.
Thanks.
Ron

[deank]

I tried your file and here is what I get:

avis : 1280x720 @ 23.98 fps (743 frames)
x264 [info]: using SAR=1/1
x264 [info]: using cpu capabilities: MMX2 SSE2Fast SSSE3 PH
x264 [info]: profile High, level 4.1
[5.0%] 37/743 frames, 7.91 fps, 3994.17 kb/s, eta 0:01:29

So the problem is with your directshow filter... and aai em diin (dei-A-n).

[I]edit: It is fixed - i found the problem. Just redownload it.

[laserfan]

when adding a m2ts, multiavchd still adds the m2ts overhead to the output prediction.
resulting in the wrong estimate

Yes, prediction is like ~ +10%... not a real value to count on, but most of the time the difference is about 10-300MB which is not a big deal and the output is almost always a bit smaller then the prediction (it is better having your output a bit smaller than the prediction and having it fit in the output media).
Hi deank, I am thinking about trying your app with TV episodes I have captured (HDTV off-the-air, MPEG2 1080i typically) but am unsure of a couple things:

1. Is it correct that multiAVCHD will output BD-format i.e. BDMV folders?

2. Next is how, when I am faced with re-encoding several individual episodes (to h264 using x264), how I would determine what size to re-encode to, in order to meet an output target e.g. DVD-9 (actually BD-9)? I was thinking perhaps the way to do this might be to import all the "full-sized" episodes, look at the Output size and observe a % oversize, then use that % for each episode to establish a target size for my x264 two-pass re-encoding.

Sorry if this is obvious once the program is installed and run--I've not done that yet, only read your Guide and searched this thread...

[Aai em ron]

So the problem is with your directshow filter... and aai em diin (dei-A-n)

I'm sorry and thank you. I'll take a look at my directshow filter.

[deank]

Hi deank, I am thinking about trying your app with TV episodes I have captured (HDTV off-the-air, MPEG2 1080i typically) but am unsure of a couple things:

1. Is it correct that multiAVCHD will output BD-format i.e. BDMV folders?


Users output suggests that multiAVCHD output plays fine when used in most players. Folder/file structure is AVCHD (name and index wise). Major differences between AVCHD and BD standards are the restrictions posed by the former, but it happens that most players will ignore those restrictions and will play AVCHD content (for example the unsupported VC-1 video).

I'm not sure how to answer your question. Ignoring the "AVCHD" part in multiAVCHD application name, it seems that it allows producing of hybrid compilations and as current BD/AVCHD standards adoption fails by all means in major hardware brands (at least :) happily :) lacking distinction, that sets them apart) , it happens that multiAVCHD output conforms more requirements than needed for one to play the output with no (or rare) exceptions.


2. Next is how, when I am faced with re-encoding several individual episodes (to h264 using x264), how I would determine what size to re-encode to, in order to meet an output target e.g. DVD-9 (actually BD-9)?

RipBot author Atak_Snajpera came up with a formula to predict oversize in case of one video and one audio stream with known parameters.

I never took time to put some work into mux-size prediction as never needed such (using external HDD with PS3). Knowing MPEG-2 TS specs it is not really a though one - just lack of time.

On the other hand, multiAVCHD does no reencoding and it would make no sense trying to fit any desired output sizes as it has no control over it.

A lot of users question MPEG-2 Transport Stream (m2ts/mts) overhead and I tried to point out to what's 'causing' it here (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=145156&highlight=overhead).

For those trying to 'calculate' or make some estimations on final size - have in mind that in-mux streams (usually the video, all the audio, the PGS) take their toll. All you have is 192 byte packets and all streams are split and mixed (muxed one after another) in those small chunks. And because they all are time dependent, it often happens to have synch or "almost" blank 192-byte packets just to keep all streams synchronized with each other in time. This is one of the reasons of greater sizes... Just think of hi-quality DTS or TrueHD track + a standard AC3/DTS, few subtitle streams and vbr video - all with different bitrates.... Then you'll need almost full 'all-stream-inspection' to predict desired final m2ts size.

Dean Kasabow

[laserfan]

OK, a lot of words there but I guess my answers are: no, it makes AVCHD folders (will probably play on my player) and you have no idea whether my sizing idea will work!?

Guess I will have to do some experimenting.

[jdeiro]

Dean,

I can't seem to convert one specific file. Here is the log, what is the problem? It is a MKV and works perfectly on my PC...

[20:12:32] Log started for multiAVCHD v2.5 (build 482)
[20:12:32] Processing 1 input files/folders .
[20:12:32] Temp folder does not exist. Set to E:\_TEMP.
[20:12:32] Converting mkv file to AVCHD (E:\Séries\FILE.mkv).
[20:12:32] Detected video: ID#1:V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC:1280x720 23.976fps (AR:1.78)
[20:12:32] Detected audio: ID#2:A_AC3:audio (48000Hz/2ch) Language: und
[20:12:32] Adding subtitles (FILE.srt) (und)
[20:12:32] Creating BluRay folders (tsMuxer)...
[20:12:34] Done!
[20:12:34] Important files missing (clpi/mpls/m2ts)...
[20:12:34] Possible tsMuxer failure to process your input mkv/ts/mpeg files (E:\Séries\FILE.mkv).
[20:12:34] Preparing authoring information...
[20:12:34] Top menu skipped. Playback will start from Title#1.
[20:12:35] Setting menu for 0 titles...
[20:12:35] Forced sequential playback from Title#1 forward.
[20:12:35] Completed.
[20:12:35] Creating AVCHD compatible 8.3 filenames...
[20:12:35] Done!
[20:12:35] 1 other warnings/errors!
[20:12:35] E:\Séries\AVCHD_JAP4 folder created!
[20:12:35] Rename E:\Séries\AVCHD_JAP4 to AVCHD and copy it to root of USB drive or USB disk.
[20:12:35] or rename E:\Séries\AVCHD_JAP4 to AVCHD and copy it to X:\PRIVATE\ of SD/MMC card.
[20:12:36] Deleting only files in temp folder (E:\_TEMP\)...
[20:12:36] You may now remove temp folder (E:\_TEMP\).
[20:12:36] Your compilation contains 0hrs 0min 0sec of video material.
[20:12:36] End of log.

Here's the MediaInfo log:

General
Complete name : E:\Séries\FILE.mkv
Format : Matroska
File size : 1.43 GiB
Duration : 1h 2mn
Overall bit rate : 3 261 Kbps
Encoded date : UTC 2008-03-31 03:46:04
Writing application : mkvmerge v2.0.0 ('After The Rain Has Fallen') built on Jan 13 2007 19:58:56
Writing library : libebml v0.7.7 + libmatroska v0.8.0

Video
ID : 1
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : High@L5.1
Format settings, CABAC : Yes
Format settings, ReFrames : 4 frames
Muxing mode : Container profile=Unknown@5.1
Codec ID : V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC
Duration : 1h 2mn
Bit rate : 2 739 Kbps
Nominal bit rate : 2 873 Kbps
Width : 1 280 pixels
Height : 720 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16/9
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Resolution : 24 bits
Colorimetry : 4:2:0
Scan type : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.124
Writing library : x264 core 58 r798 17e5dac
Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=4 / deblock=1:-2:-1 / analyse=0x3:0x133 / me=hex / subme=6 / brdo=1 / mixed_ref=0 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=0 / deadzone=21,11 / chroma_qp_offset=0 / threads=6 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / mbaff=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=3 / wpredb=1 / bime=1 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40(pre) / rc=2pass / bitrate=2873 / ratetol=1.0 / rceq='blurCplx^(1-qComp)' / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / pb_ratio=1.30
Language : English

Audio
ID : 2
Format : AC-3
Format/Info : Audio Coding 3
Codec ID : A_AC3
Duration : 1h 2mn
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 384 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Surround: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz

Cheers!

PS: I guess I'll be able to donate again soon!! Keep up the good work!!

[deank]

A lot of words - hope it will help someone when using the 'search' option here... who knows...

***

There is not such thing as AVCHD folders. It is the content that makes it AVCHD or BD.

And, yes, the hard way to find output size is as you suggested.

[deank]

jdeiro: you can always try with tsmuxer alone and see what error you'll get. multiAVCHD will always error out with "important files missing" if for some reason tsmuxer didn't do the job. Also, for MKV files multiAVCHD used mkvinfo output, not mediainfo.

[odin24]

For those trying to 'calculate' or make some estimations on final size - have in mind that in-mux streams (usually the video, all the audio, the PGS) take their toll. All you have is 192 byte packets and all streams are split and mixed (muxed one after another) in those small chunks. And because they all are time dependent, it often happens to have synch or "almost" blank 192-byte packets just to keep all streams synchronized with each other in time. This is one of the reasons of greater sizes... Just think of hi-quality DTS or TrueHD track + a standard AC3/DTS, few subtitle streams and vbr video - all with different bitrates.... Then you'll need almost full 'all-stream-inspection' to predict desired final m2ts size.

2. Next is how, when I am faced with re-encoding several individual episodes (to h264 using x264), how I would determine what size to re-encode to, in order to meet an output target e.g. DVD-9 (actually BD-9)? I was thinking perhaps the way to do this might be to import all the "full-sized" episodes, look at the Output size and observe a % oversize, then use that % for each episode to establish a target size for my x264 two-pass re-encoding.

I'll share my method for calcultaing overhead for my DVD9 that include h264, with either DTS, AC3, DTS HD-MA, and TrueHD.

1. First I'll mux the audio stream to m2ts alone to figure out it's overhead.
2. Though numerous comparisons from raw h264 to m2ts (video only), various sizes (BD rip to x264.exe encode), I've come to the conclusion that h264 overhead is approx 4.7%

For DVD9 (8152mb)

8152mb - audio in m2ts (size on disk value in mb) = video allotment / 1.047 = encoded h264 file size

Then I'll round that number to one decimal place in GB. i.e 6472mb would be 6.4GB is the value I'd put in MeGUI.

Now for you Laserfan this might be a little more of a challenge, since you're working with several episodes you could append all of the audio files together to figure out their overhead, and go from there in calculating the h264 file sizes. I recently did two movies per BD-R, I just averaged out the number of frames between the two movies to figure the avg bitrate per movie... that way each movie had the same bitrate.

[Atak_Snajpera]

@deank
Good news. I managed to port my idea from Corel Photo-Paint into .avs script. Here how it looks in MPC :)
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/6451/avcmenu.th.png (http://img19.imageshack.us/my.php?image=avcmenu.png)

Link to my work (avs script plus sample files)
http://www.mediafire.com/?d4fzyaznjmx

[jdeiro]

jdeiro: you can always try with tsmuxer alone and see what error you'll get. multiAVCHD will always error out with "important files missing" if for some reason tsmuxer didn't do the job. Also, for MKV files multiAVCHD used mkvinfo output, not mediainfo.

Thanks! I ended up streaming this file.

Anyways, all other files seem to work perfectly.

Cheers!

[CC78]

Thank you Deank for your great job.

I would like to know if the "Panasonic SDHC output" will soon be developed. I have a Panasonic DMP-BD35 Blu-ray disc Player, and if you like I'll be ready to test this fonction.

Thanks again.

[Aai em ron]

I tried your file and here is what I get:

avis : 1280x720 @ 23.98 fps (743 frames)
x264 [info]: using SAR=1/1
x264 [info]: using cpu capabilities: MMX2 SSE2Fast SSSE3 PH
x264 [info]: profile High, level 4.1
[5.0%] 37/743 frames, 7.91 fps, 3994.17 kb/s, eta 0:01:29

So the problem is with your directshow filter... and aai em diin (dei-A-n).

[I]edit: It is fixed - i found the problem. Just redownload it.

Yes, it works fine now. Thank you very much for this great tool. :thanks:

[Atak_Snajpera]

2. Next is how, when I am faced with re-encoding several individual episodes (to h264 using x264), how I would determine what size to re-encode to, in order to meet an output target e.g. DVD-9 (actually BD-9)? I was thinking perhaps the way to do this might be to import all the "full-sized" episodes, look at the Output size and observe a % oversize, then use that % for each episode to establish a target size for my x264 two-pass re-encoding.
Wouldn't be easier to use Ripbot for that purpose. I assume that one stream audio is enough for you. My formula is very accurate. Ahh One more thing. Don't forget to leave extra space for multiavchd menues.

[drpaulng]

@deank
Good news. I managed to port my idea from Corel Photo-Paint into .avs script. Here how it looks in MPC :)
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/6451/avcmenu.th.png (http://img19.imageshack.us/my.php?image=avcmenu.png)

Link to my work (avs script plus sample files)
http://www.mediafire.com/?d4fzyaznjmx

WHEN will this menu be implemented into multiAVCHD?

[deank]

:devil:

[laserfan]

...when I am faced with re-encoding several individual episodes (to h264 using x264), how I would determine what size to re-encode to, in order to meet an output target e.g. DVD-9 (actually BD-9)? I was thinking perhaps the way to do this might be to import all the "full-sized" episodes, look at the Output size and observe a % oversize, then use that % for each episode to establish a target size for my x264 two-pass re-encoding.

I'll share my method for calcultaing overhead for my DVD9 that include h264, with either DTS, AC3, DTS HD-MA, and TrueHD...
Thanks odin24; this is the kind of practical advice I was looking for.

Wouldn't be easier to use Ripbot for that purpose. I assume that one stream audio is enough for you. My formula is very accurate. Ahh One more thing. Don't forget to leave extra space for multiavchd menues.
In fact while I use custom .CMDs for my encodes, I use RipBot264 exclusively to determine bitrate--extremely accurate, thanks! But the new issue here is overhead for a menu.

I need to install and "get my feet wet".

[deank]

multiAVCHD menu pages are small and their total size can be max. 40 titles x 546kb = ~ 21MBs and if there is a welcome screen or some fade transitions - up to 23MB, so reserving 25MB for multiAVCHD menus should be okay.

[deank]

@deank
Good news. I managed to port my idea from Corel Photo-Paint into .avs script. Here how it looks in MPC :)
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/6451/avcmenu.th.png (http://img19.imageshack.us/my.php?image=avcmenu.png)


Thanks, Atak!

I just looked at it and really liked the script. I'll try to make it all work in some of the next builds.

[laserfan]

multiAVCHD menu pages are small and their total size can be max. 40 titles x 546kb = ~ 21MBs and if there is a welcome screen or some fade transitions - up to 23MB, so reserving 25MB for multiAVCHD menus should be okay.Thanks, yes that's a tiny amount of space to reserve for menus!

[glen8]

Thank you Deank for your great job.

I would like to know if the "Panasonic SDHC output" will soon be developed. I have a Panasonic DMP-BD35 Blu-ray disc Player, and if you like I'll be ready to test this fonction.

Thanks again.

get to the back of the queue :)

[deank]

Just a small fix in 483 - filenames won't be converted to lower case when importing in multiAVCHD.

[drpaulng]

Many thanks to the fix of lower case thing.

I have tested with precise chapter points that co-incident with I-frames insertion. Then, I discovered 2 things:
(1)For 1080i videos, the chapter jump delay of (1-3sec) is still un-fixed (player: PS3, both through USB-flash memory and BD-5).
(2)When I re-encode the 10801 videos into 720p videos, the chapter jump delay is all gone.

When I authored with TMPGEnc Authoring Works 4, however high the bitrate with its mpeg2 outputs, no chapter jump delay is seen. Then, I replace the mpeg2.mts with AVC.mts (which breaks the pop-up menu but preserves the proper menu), there is still no chapter jump delay. So, with these observations, I think there must be some subtle differences in the algorithm of handling chapter points during BD authoring that would affect the final playing with PS3. Because I have no other stand-alone BD players at hand, I could not draw definite conclusion on the "black screen" of up to 3sec during chapter search for PS3. At least, I can say, imprecise chapter point assignment has no big effect on 720p videos authored with multiAVCHD.

[deank]

I have tested with precise chapter points that co-incident with I-frames insertion. Then, I discovered...

(1)For 1080i videos, the chapter jump delay of (1-3sec) is still un-fixed.

When I authored with TMPGEnc Authoring Works 4...

It seems that I need to repeat myself again and again.

multiAVCHD is NOT a video encoder and has NO control over I-frames, chapter-entry-points, etc. There is nothing to be fixed in multiAVCHD.

If you have your own AVCHD structure with files, containing proper chapters then it will be okay.

Of course I can completely remove those stupid chapter thumbnais or the whole XMB style menu that gave me so many headaches and complaints from users and then everything will be okay, too.

TMPGEncAW4 always reencodes to mpeg2 and that way it can create anything it likes. Also it is not free and much slower than multiAVCHD interface and processing wise.

I did not create multiAVCHD to compete with or to try mimic any other application and I created it for myself and for fun. I'm putting a lot of energy in it with the limited resources I have (such as time, specifications, etc). After all I think it turned out to be a really helpful application to a lot of people, despite its looks and feels.

Dean

[fsnavi]

For some time I'm transferring old video material (video mpeg2 with Dolby Digital 2/0 audio) to BlueRay Disks.

Since approx. 3 days I'm encountering the following problem: Video and audio are not synchronous any more; after 60 minutes, audio is ahead by some seconds. I do remember of having similar problems with a separate tsmuxer earlier, but never with multiavchd. And I did not change my settings for multiavchd (Keep all audio tracks). The log is showing that an AC3 track is added. Why this and why is the original source file modified at all?


FSNAVI

[deank]

The original source is not modified. multiAVCHD gets information from mediainfo and passes it to tsmuxer.

Did you update to the latest tools? What versions of mediainfo and tsmuxer do you have? The problem could be caused by the new versions of mediainfo/tsmuxer.

Is there a chance to send me the output of mediainfo on one of those problematic m2ts (or mpeg) files?

[drelin]

Hello,

Today, when I start multiAVCHD, I obtaint this error message :
"Incorrect BASS.DLL" => BASS 2.2 required
Have you any idea about this error ? (Bass audio dll ? or dll from .net package or windows) ?

[deank]

I have no such file on my system (vista32). It is not a part of multiAVCHD and has never been. The only DLL required is calclib.dll. Did you install/uninstall applications or change your windows properties? You can redownload the complete Setup again and overwrite your old multiAVCHD folder.

[drpaulng]

It seems that I need to repeat myself again and again.

multiAVCHD is NOT a video encoder and has NO control over I-frames, chapter-entry-points, etc. There is nothing to be fixed in multiAVCHD.

If you have your own AVCHD structure with files, containing proper chapters then it will be okay.

Of course I can completely remove those stupid chapter thumbnais or the whole XMB style menu that gave me so many headaches and complaints from users and then everything will be okay, too.

TMPGEncAW4 always reencodes to mpeg2 and that way it can create anything it likes. Also it is not free and much slower than multiAVCHD interface and processing wise.

I did not create multiAVCHD to compete with or to try mimic any other application and I created it for myself and for fun. I'm putting a lot of energy in it with the limited resources I have (such as time, specifications, etc). After all I think it turned out to be a really helpful application to a lot of people, despite its looks and feels.

Dean

Sorry for my wordings - I mean "unfixed by me" even if I put the chapter table at points co-incident with the I-frames, I still could not get an instant chapter jump but black screen of delay for about 2-3sec with my PS3. (I presume chapter jump needs to be co-incident with I-frame insertion and chapter points not at I-frame position could cause jump delay). For all the trials I made, I could only conclude it might be related to the buffer memory within PS3 for instant chapter jump because 720p videos seem to be all right with those authoring by tsmuxer and multiAVCHD. I assume 720p videos need less buffer memory for decoding. Sorry that I stirred up some unneccessary misunderstanding for Deank. I never think it is a bug of multiAVCHD in the beginning. I need to clarify my logic by stating what I did. We all appreciate so much for you great work that saves lives (from drowning in the deep sea of re-encoding). Cruiosity could kill the cat.

[drelin]

I have no such file on my system (vista32). It is not a part of multiAVCHD and has never been. The only DLL required is calclib.dll. Did you install/uninstall applications or change your windows properties? You can redownload the complete Setup again and overwrite your old multiAVCHD folder.

I've found the solution.
I've shootdown power last day, and a windows file dll have been lost.
This file is Bass.dll (normaly in Windows/system/ folder), I've reinstall the missing file and no error message now.
If another guy encounter same problem one day, you can download this free dll and copy on Windows/system/ folder (not system32).

[fsnavi]

The original source is not modified. multiAVCHD gets information from mediainfo and passes it to tsmuxer.

Did you update to the latest tools? What versions of mediainfo and tsmuxer do you have? The problem could be caused by the new versions of mediainfo/tsmuxer.

Is there a chance to send me the output of mediainfo on one of those problematic m2ts (or mpeg) files?

Problem: asynchronous audio:

I have the latest multiavchd package. I don't know if that uses new versions of mediainfo/tsmuxer & latest avisynth258.

Where can I find the requested output of mediainfo?

My analysis has the following result: The m2ts file is in fact different to the source file. The difference is in the audio, although I requested "keep audio tracks'. I think that by this setting the original Dolby Digital 2/0 audio should have been left unchanged. Obviously, a transcoding (to AC3) was initiated although the box was not checked to do this.


FSNAVI

[deank]

If you have the latest package it means that the tools are also updated.

Yes, the m2ts file will be different because the original is re-processed by tsmuxer, but no audio is re-encoded. If the input file (m2ts) was a part from AVCHD/BD structure it wouldn't have been changed. No files can be added by multiAVCHD if not first passed through tsmuxer. Folders are not processed by tsm.

DolbyDigital Stereo/II/PL and AdvancedCodec3 are one and the same.

You can uncheck 'delete temp files' and check your temp folder for .txt files... something like mediainfo or mi-....txt.

Another thing to try is to REPLACE the tsmuxer.exe in tools folder with an older version: 1.8.18 for example. If you don't have it - here is a link (http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/tsmuxer.exe).

[fsnavi]

If you have the latest package it means that the tools are also updated.

Yes, the m2ts file will be different because the original is re-processed by tsmuxer, but no audio is re-encoded. If the input file (m2ts) was a part from AVCHD/BD structure it wouldn't have been changed. No files can be added by multiAVCHD if not first passed through tsmuxer. Folders are not processed by tsm.

DolbyDigital Stereo/II/PL and AdvancedCodec3 are one and the same.

You can uncheck 'delete temp files' and check your temp folder for .txt files... something like mediainfo or mi-....txt.

Another thing to try is to REPLACE the tsmuxer.exe in tools folder with an older version: 1.8.8 for example. If you don't have it - i'll send a link.

Here is the requested mediainfo:

General
Complete name : Q:\tmp\cyorkfinal.mpg
Format : MPEG-PS
File size : 3.80 GiB
Duration : 53mn 44s
Overall bit rate : 10.1 Mbps

Video
ID : 224 (0xE0)
Format : MPEG Video
Format version : Version 2
Format profile : Main@Main
Format settings, Matrix : Default
Duration : 53mn 44s
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 9 156 Kbps
Nominal bit rate : 9 660 Kbps
Width : 720 pixels
Height : 576 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16/9
Frame rate : 25.000 fps
Standard : PAL
Colorimetry : 4:2:0
Scan type : Interlaced
Scan order : Bottom Field First
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.883

Audio
ID : 128 (0x80)
Format : AC-3
Format/Info : Audio Coding 3
Duration : 53mn 44s
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 256 Kbps
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Channel positions : L R
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz

Menu
Format : DVD-Video



FSNAVI

[deank]

Okay - this is different. Your input file is MPEG-2(PS) (mpg) not MPEG2(TS) (m2ts). Of course input and output file will differ a lot. I never had success with my mpeg files that I captured from TV, but I always thought that it is because of the MPEG L2 audio.

Try with the older version of tsmuxer or just use tsmuxer alone and see what will happen.

[deank]

has anyone had problems playing the files when outputted to bd the films play just fine but for some reason the menu trys to come on after the films and not before and it only flickers and wont show

For some time I'm transferring old video material (video mpeg2 with Dolby Digital 2/0 audio) to BlueRay Disks. Since approx. 3 days I'm encountering the following problem: Video and audio are not synchronous any more;

REPLACE the tsmuxer.exe in tools folder with an older version: 1.8.18 for example. If you don't have it - here is a link (http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/tsmuxer.exe).

So - please either re-update your complete multiAVCHD (download the Setup...) or replace tsmuxer with the one in the link above (ver 1.8.18).

[WhatHappend]

My post in tsmuxer thread:


So - please either re-update your complete multiAVCHD (download the Setup...) or replace tsmuxer with the one in the link above (ver 1.8.18).

FYI - New version of tsmuxer

I needed to use 35(b) to process a new BD structure that had lots of seamless branching. When I used 1.8.18 I got lots of re-synchronizing errors on the DTS-MA track (one for each file branch.) The audio and video got progressively more out of sync as the file played back.

The new 35 version of tsmuxer deletes the extra audio overlap parts and made a perfectly synced Video/Audio with no extra steps.

[deank]

Then you can use it... It is user's decision, I won't support nor comment any posts with problems which may arise using it. And if you really knew what 35b does you wouldn't recommend it either.

And I don't see a new version. I'm sorry to be mislead by user who suggested to update the tools to newer versions. You don't "fix" something when it works fine.

[dracore]

i have no idea what im doing wrong but when i try in power dvd the movies play fine but i get no menu at all(im trying to test before wasting any bluray disks)

if someone could help me it would be great

[deank]

Post your log file.
Check if you have [x] Create menu
Check if you have [-] Skip top menu playback

And how come the movie starts and you see no menu?
It is only possible with the "Skip top menu" option.

[dracore]

well i have no idea bud ... im now in the process of burning to a bluray disk to try in my player just incase its the power dvd software

[deank]

Couldn't you burn a DVD-RW for a test with <4GiB content?

What player will you use?

***

All may notice multiAVCHD update without changing build number. It is because of some embedded SSA subtitle fixes that will remove unwanted/unknown tags. Only bold/italic/underline will be translated to srt.

[dracore]

ill be trying on a ps3

so if i burnd to a dvdr it would work the same as bluray disk would?

[deank]

My only mean of testing is first-europe-PAL PS3 (60G) version and for my luck (or misery) it plays everything... I didn't have a single multiAVCHD compilation that won't play as expected (exluding few hundred before I re-invented the hot water "the menu").

[dracore]

well i tryd it on a new 80gig ps3 and it worked perfect...so atleast now i know not to test with powerdvd

i had a big black bar at the bottom of the screen on the film though
will uncropmkv sort that

thanks for your time

[deank]

Yes, uncropMKV will fix it but it will take some time. If the new version of tsmuxer gets the h264 uncrop option - it will be faster.

[dracore]

ok thanks ill give uncropmkv a try:thanks:

[harnarn]

Thanks my friend..for an excellent ap.
Can you somehow implement then you choose XMB thumbnails ..numbers of chapter default is set to i think twelve ( there might be a way to choose but it's eludes me)... If you have eps of a 25min you will have blanks chapters, a couple of totally black and 2 errors can't create in the making process..
Cheers

[deank]

When you import files to multiAVCHD you can set your own chapters.

Example:

test_movie.mkv - this is your video
test_movie.txt - this file contains the chapters in format:

00:00:05.000;00:00:10.500;00:00:15.350

so you can put your chapter marks and restrict thumbnail count

[harnarn]

Thanks my friend..for an excellent ap.
Can you somehow implement then you choose XMB thumbnails ..numbers of chapter default is set to i think twelve ( there might be a way to choose but it's eludes me)... If you have eps of a 25min you will have blanks chapters, a couple of totally black and 2 errors can't create in the making process..
Cheers

Sorry about the question it solved it self by a sheer stroke of luck

[deank]

Build 487:

I added some test support for AAC audio in MKV/MP4/MOV files. Also a small fix for AVC1 videos in MOV/MP4.

Add files/Drag&drop now supports MP4.

AAC audio to AC3 is supported (test).
NB!: you need to have ffmpeg - select path to it in Audio&Sub tab

Dean

[harnarn]

Sorry about the question it solved it self by a sheer stroke of luck

Thanks Deank.. for replay.
And of course if you set TsMuxer to insert 5 min chapter it will solve it self!
Cheers

[deank]

Yes, that's exactly what multiAVCHD does when [x] Add chapters each 5min option is checked and you have no external chapter files.

[dracore]

this may have been asked and answerd before but when..

i put my mp4 files through your app will they play in any bluray player or just in the ps3

sorry if this has been asked before

[deank]

They will if resolution is compliant: at least horizontal size should be 720, 1280, 1440 or 1920.

[harnarn]

Holy Cow ..you are updating as fast as i change underwear:helpful:...
Keep it up

[deank]

Yes, sorry for this ;) but I'm working on MP4/MKV/MOV with AC3 audio and constantly add fixes. A bit later I'll put out build 489 which will include full support for AAC->AC3 in these input files :)

[remolo]

I'm trying to use your very useful tools, but I have a problem with x264.exe. Everytime I run MultiAvchd or uncropMKV, x264.exe crashes and windows gives me the classic message "x264.exe ha smesso di funzionare" (in english: x264.exe has stopped working).
I know x264 is not a your tool, but I hope that you have some idea to solve the problem.
My system:
Intel Core2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2,40 GHz;
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT;
Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit

Thank you

[deank]

You're the first to report x264 problems.

Can you open a command prompt (Start->Run->cmd-> cd change to multiavchd\tools folder) and start x264.exe?

[remolo]

Can you open a command prompt (Start->Run->cmd-> cd change to multiavchd\tools folder) and start x264.exe?

Yes.
The output is: x264 [error]: No input file. Run x264 --help for a list of options.
I think x264 need some parameter to run.

[deank]

Yes it needs parameters... You can check [x] Show spawned windows in multiAVCHD and try again... See what x264 outputs just before the crash.

[remolo]

After upgrading to last version MultiAVCHD starts saying in the first line of log:
"AviSynth and x264 encoder not working properly!"

[deank]

The warning has been in multiAVCHD since .... like forever :)

Try to re-install Avisynth with the one in the first post. You can also update your ffdshow.

[remolo]

Ok. I'll try and I'll let you know.
Thank you

[rfic]

hi, dean or other users

i already have a few movies coded in AVCHD format, and they're on my USB HDD and works fine with AVCHD manager

say i have folders /movie1, /movie2, ...

after i use multiAVCHD, does it just add /AVCHD to the USB HDD and keep original movie folder untouched, or it has to re-write(code) all movies?

since i keep adding moives to my collection, i want to know how exactly multiAVDHD handle AVCHD format folders

thanks

[drpaulng]

hi, dean or other users

i already have a few movies coded in AVCHD format, and they're on my USB HDD and works fine with AVCHD manager

say i have folders /movie1, /movie2, ...

after i use multiAVCHD, does it just add /AVCHD to the USB HDD and keep original movie folder untouched, or it has to re-write(code) all movies?

since i keep adding moives to my collection, i want to know how exactly multiAVDHD handle AVCHD format folders

thanks

People use multiAVCHD because:
It helps you recompile multiple videos without going through re-encoding (tsmuxer handle only 1 video, I think). It can input from individual videos or from your AVCHD/BDMV folder as a group of videos. The most important part is, it helps you navigating with a menu. You may output the compiled folder as multiBD (with long names) for burning into DVD-5 or DVD-6 or you can output to the USB memory stick/USB harddisk (FAT32) as multiAVCHD (with short names in form of 8.3, old DOS Style). As multiAVCHD updates with time, you'd better try it yourself because things change with new function and new versions of core programs,

[deank]

@rfic: You can add existing AVCHD content + new files and multiAVCHD will not reencode/touch the AVCHD. You need to set NEW NAME for the new compilation.

If you have AVCHD_movies folder - you CAN'T use it as a 'receiver" but mutltiAVCHD needs to create another folder to put the content into and the original will be emptied.

[zoner]

hi deank!
i got a lil question.
i decided to rip all my TV-DVDs i own into AVCHD
i know that SD resolution is supported and i already converted to x264
How do i determine subtitles offset for SD videos in multiAVCHD?

[deank]

720p settings will be used for videos with widths <1440. It should work. Let me know if you can test.

[zoner]

no problem
i'll report back

[zoner]

no problem
i'll report back

[dracore]

what player is everyone using to test there multiavhd output
as ive tryd powerdvd with no joy(will not play the meuns)

so if someone could give me an idea for an alternative player for testing that would be great

thanks

[deank]

Nero Showtime, Total Media Theater, Corel WinDVD.

[xeniste]

Hi DeajK,

There is a long time I haven't asked anything. And probably my question is answered for a long time.
I tried to make a BD-disc from some non-standard .mkv files with 1920*800 and 1920*816 resolution. And I had a never seen thing - a huge pixellisation in the ready films, especially on dynamic scenes. The sound goes smooth.
Normal?

[deank]

It could be caused by improper h.264 encoding of the original video. As you know multiAVCHD/tsMuxeR doesn't change video stream. It is possible to have normal playback on a PC but for some reason to see the artifacts and pixelization in a BD player.

Can you send a sample?

[rfic]

@rfic: You can add existing AVCHD content + new files and multiAVCHD will not reencode/touch the AVCHD. You need to set NEW NAME for the new compilation.

If you have AVCHD_movies folder - you CAN'T use it as a 'receiver" but mutltiAVCHD needs to create another folder to put the content into and the original will be emptied.

thanks dean, now it's more clear to me

i'm curious, if it's possible to have a simpler version of multiAVCHD, which will use existing AVCHD movie folder, and simply generate a "top-level" menu to choose different existing movies. the benefit of this method is no need to move the movies every time.

thanks, and great job

[deank]

:)

Yes, just open multiAVCHD and drag your existing AVCHD folder.

(case 2: add existing AVCHD folder then add MKV/MTS/TS... files and create the compilation.

multiAVCHD will only recreate the menu and newly added files and simply transfer the existing folders.

and..

Why don't you just READ the guide/tutorial?
And why don't you TEST and see... or just READ what's in your multiAVCHD screen and HINTS when you hover the mouse over a button?

[xeniste]

That's exactly what happens.

Sample sent (2 part archive).

[rfic]

:)

Yes, just open multiAVCHD and drag your existing AVCHD folder.

(case 2: add existing AVCHD folder then add MKV/MTS/TS... files and create the compilation.

multiAVCHD will only recreate the menu and newly added files and simply transfer the existing folders.

and..

Why don't you just READ the guide/tutorial?
And why don't you TEST and see... or just READ what's in your multiAVCHD screen and HINTS when you hover the mouse over a button?


thanks. i tried to read the guide, and didn't have the answer clearly; and since i already have a big collection, i don't want to screw up it

anyway, thanks for answer and i'll go try it

[drpaulng]

thanks. i tried to read the guide, and didn't have the answer clearly; and since i already have a big collection, i don't want to screw up it

anyway, thanks for answer and i'll go try it

There is a software called DVDReMake, which helps people merging 2 DVD together and preserve the original menu structure. A top menu is then generated with selection for "Disk1" and Disk2". If you want this kind of re-compilation, multiAVCHD does not fit your style. Maybe, with growth of time, somebody would develop such kind of software for multiple BD compilation, re-grouping 4-5 BD-5 into one BD-25 while preserving the original menus of individual BD-5.

[BZeeme]

I'm trying multiAVCHD (with RipBot264) as a way to back up my "Heroes Season 1" discs to BD9's. I have two problems with the XMB Menu.

1) One chapter title is "Don't Look Back". multiAVCHD replaces the apostrophe with a space - "Don t Look Back".

2) The background picture is way too dark. I thought the background was black until I looked closely.


multiAVCHD may be what I need. Thanks

[miloka]

I guess I'll add another .txt file in output AVCHD folder named multiPOSTER.txt with links to posters or default if title background will be used, ie

c:\movie1.jpg
c:\movie2.jpeg
d:\blabla\movie3.png
default
f:\blabla2\movie5.bmp

Also I can add a button in EDITOR tab when clicking (for NAME/Thumbnail) to get option to browse for image. It will be better to copy posters to output avchd folder and use them if AVCHD folder is reused... I'll see how to implement it.



hey Deank,

just wanted to ask if you have implemented the poster function?
when edition TITLE NAME there are options for THUMBNAIL and POSTER.
But you cannot add any poster.jpg....
Maybe you are not finished with this option.....Than it doesn`t matter. We can wait for that....
But if it should work , please tell me how to insert poster jpg

Thanks in advance and thank you for your great prog!

greets
miloka

[zoner]

hey i've got a question,
at present, multiavchd convert MP3 to AC3 using eac3to to 448, and i noticed it cannot be changed.
MP3 is a low quality audio, is it possible to change 448 to 192 or let us set it?

[xeniste]

Hi Deank,

Another very strange trouble.

I made a BD-disk of one mkv and 1 m2ts (form another BD-disk) files.

On the computer, no problems - both AVCDH folder and the disc play normally.

But on the standlone player, only the first title plays. If I select the second one via the menu or by indicating Title 2, I have: when selecting via the menu, the menu screen without arrow; when selecting Title 2 during the playback of the Title 1, just the black screen.
But I can change chapters, sound track, subtitles, I have onscreen all the information about the stream. But I have no image, no sound.

Any ideas ?

[deank]

1) One chapter title is "Don't Look Back". multiAVCHD replaces the apostrophe with a space - "Don t Look Back".

2) The background picture is way too dark. I thought the background was black until I looked closely.


1) I will see if I can find a workaround for some special characters as ' which are not allowed at the moment. You can change it to "Do not Look Back" :)

* edit *: Execute multiUPDATE.exe *** Quote symbols will be replaced by " ` " symbol now.

2) There is a slider: "Thumbnail Opacity". Move it to the far left and you'll see the background. You can play with the settings in Menu tab-page.

just wanted to ask if you have implemented the poster function?

Not yet.

hey i've got a question,
at present, multiavchd convert MP3 to AC3 using eac3to to 448, and i noticed it cannot be changed.
MP3 is a low quality audio, is it possible to change 448 to 192 or let us set it?

You can use the text-box in Audio-Subtitles for HD audio conversions. Enable the checkbox, change the value and disable it. But first execute multiUPDATE.exe



On the computer, no problems - both AVCDH folder and the disc play normally.

But on the standlone player, only the first title plays. If I select the second one via the menu or by indicating Title 2, I have: when selecting via the menu, the menu screen without arrow; when selecting Title 2 during the playback of the Title 1, just the black screen.
But I can change chapters, sound track, subtitles, I have onscreen all the information about the stream. But I have no image, no sound.

Any ideas ?

There is something wrong with the m2ts file if the SAP refuses to play it. You can post mediainfo about the file to see what is it.

And about the sample you've sent yesterday - I'm about to test it, but I gues the SAP has limitations and performs 'skipping of deblocking' because of frame complexity or excessive bitrate.

* edit *

At moments the sample shows bitrate of ~36Mbps (and the DTS audio @ 755kbps) - it plays fine on my Playstation3 (via USB) - no blocks/artifacts - all smooth.

[xeniste]

Thank you!

Here is the Mediainfo text :

General
ID : 0
Complete name : H:\AVCHD\BDMV\STREAM\00001.m2ts
Format : BDAV
Format/Info : BluRay Video
File size : 13.4 GiB
Duration : 1h 18mn
Overall bit rate : 24.3 Mbps
Maximum Overall bit rate : 48.0 Mbps

Video
ID : 4113 (0x1011)
Menu ID : 1 (0x1)
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : High@L4.1
Format settings, CABAC : Yes
Format settings, ReFrames : 4 frames
Duration : 1h 18mn
Width : 1 920 pixels
Height : 1 080 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16/9
Frame rate : 25.000 fps
Resolution : 24 bits
Colorimetry : 4:2:0
Scan type : MBAFF

Audio #1
ID : 4352 (0x1100)
Menu ID : 1 (0x1)
Format : AC-3
Format/Info : Audio Coding 3
Duration : 1h 18mn
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 448 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Surround: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz

Audio #2
ID : 4353 (0x1101)
Menu ID : 1 (0x1)
Format : DTS
Format/Info : Digital Theater Systems
Format profile : MA
Duration : 1h 18mn
Bit rate mode : Variable
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Surround: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Resolution : 24 bits

Audio #3
ID : 4354 (0x1102)
Menu ID : 1 (0x1)
Format : AC-3
Format/Info : Audio Coding 3
Duration : 1h 18mn
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 224 Kbps
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Channel positions : L R
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz

Text
ID : 4608 (0x1200)
Menu ID : 1 (0x1)
Format : PGS

[zoner]

hey deank
i just tried what you suggested and now it seems to not working at all even with using the regular 448 in the textbox
i do get the eac3to error sound along with [14:02:26] eac3to didn't succeed... Skipping this audiotrack!
when i check 'use spawned tools' i see that eac3to is outputting a 'conversion not supported' error
even tough it worked before i used multiUpdate.exe

[deank]

run multiupdate again.. sorry - i missed one "-" dash sign ;)

[zoner]

i just made a small test and it worked like a charm! ;)

thank you.

[deank]

I'll add it as a separate text box soon for all non-HD audio conversions (any audio -> AC3).

[GenesisPT]

Hi,
I'm having problems running Discs in a Samsung bd-p1500 that run fine in my PS3. Anyone can help? Thanks.

[deank]

You mean discs with multiAVCHD output?

Can you try to delete BDMV\AUXDATA and burn again and test in your samsung?

Or better (if deleting AUXDATA doesn't help): delete all except

BDMV\
BDMV\BACKUP (but delete BDMV\BACKUP\BDJO)
BDMV\CLIPINF
BDMV\PLAYLIST
BDMV\STREAM

[Pfeffernuss]

You mean discs with multiAVCHD output?
I experience the same thing on my Pioneer 51fd Blu-ray player. If I "just add" some MKV-files the player completely locks up after selecting a title (the menu does work). The disc works properly on the PS3.

If I however beforehand convert the MKV's to AVCHD (using AVCHDCoder) and import the resulting AVCHD's the whole disc works properly. A bit of an extra hassle also.

For now I fail to understand why this extra conversion is necessary. Will try to make a disc with your recommendations though and see how that goes. Thanks!

[deank]

If you need to use AVCHDcoder or uncropMKV and it works, it means that your input MKV file is encoded with incompatible settings (that PS3 may handle but SAPs won't).

[drpaulng]

Make sure the input video is compliant to the Bluray Standard (Restriction) first. PS3 is a super BD-player that goes through BD-profile version 1 to 2 now. Many old BD player are not compatible the version 2...but the most important part is, PS3 can handle some non-bluray-compliant videos. Straight compliance to the BD standard includes non-cropped video at standard 16:9 sizes with certain frame rate combinations and non-AAC audio tracks such as AC3, LPCM and dts etc. Therefore PS3 can play your AVCHD BD-9 does not mean other BD player can handle it as well.

[GenesisPT]

Hi deank,
I tried removing BDMV\AUXDATA and it Worked! Both in the Samsung and in the PS3, with menus and everything. Can we have an option to create the output this way? It would be great to have the discs running in both the machines.
Do you know to what AUXDATA is used for?
Again, many thanks for your great work.

[deank]

Yes, I can add it as an option as I did in popBD. :) I'm glad it worked the easy way :).

[Pfeffernuss]

Yes, I can add it as an option as I did in popBD. :) I'm glad it worked the easy way :).
Same here! Went home immediately to try it out with one of the previously let-the-player-hang-completely files. Let MultiAVCHD do it's thing, removed the mentioned directories, burned the disc and low and behold... Working perfectly!!!

Could have saved me quite some conversion time ;-) Very happy nonetheless!!! A small auto-remove-directory-button would be *greatly* appreciated ;-)

[deank]

In fact, because multiAVCHD produces AVCHD output, these folders should really not be present, but with the wide variety of SAP players I can't simply remove them from the output.

Some players require AUXDATA, some won't work with it... Other players don't like the CERTIFICATE, etc...

If you can both test to remove all folders I posted in the previous message and leave only BDMV + the folders I described... let me know.

[Pfeffernuss]

If you can both test to remove all folders I posted in the previous message and leave only BDMV + the folders I described... let me know.
That's exactly what I did. And that works like a charm! :thanks:

[GenesisPT]

HI,
Tested and worked in both the PS3 and the Samsung. The only thing is that when playing in the PS3 the AV says the sound is Dolby5.1 (Correct) and when playing in the Samsung the AV says the sound is DTS 5.1 (Wrong) but sounds perfect as well!!

[drpaulng]

Dean,
The latest version is all right with perfect thumbnails that reflect the chapter points.
Do you have a plan for chapter points more than 12?
It seems people ask more and still more but it's the way to go! Thank you in advance.

[deank]

Not on the same page, no. It is possible if more than 12 chapters are present the 12th to show a link to a 2nd page, which can hold another 11 (+1 back link) so a total of 22.

[deank]

@zoner: About your question about SD resolutions and subtitles (720x480) you need to put these values in 720p font props in Muxer tab:

Size: 28~32 (experiment with this)
Border: 1 (easier to read with border <3)
Offset: 280~300

Offset value is really high, but it works because tsmuxer calculates it on the base of 720 pixels vertical resolution.

Dean

** ignore the previous... I changed multiAVCHD in build 491: now SD sources will be recognized and proper font settings (based on 720p ones) will be applied when converting such sources. It should work without touching the current settings you have.

[zoner]

yes i know, i just came back from testing it and wanted to ask about it, i'll remake it will this offset, i figured out it was supposed to be something like that, thanks :)

[deank]

Can you do a small test with 491 using your original 720p settings?

I reencoded a sample with uncropMKV from 1280x720 to 720x480 and here is how anamorphic 720x480 looks in 16:9 with my original 720p font settings (size 50, offset 40):

http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/720x480xy.JPG

[herrde]

Hi deank,

I've just run into a very strange problem here. I suppose it's a bug.

I have created a Blu-ray disc structure of this movie file:


General
Complete name : C:\Users\Gero\Desktop\dzt.mkv
Format : Matroska
File size : 18.7 GiB
Duration : 3h 44mn
Overall bit rate : 11.9 Mbps
Encoded date : UTC 2008-08-14 07:37:05
Writing application : mkvmerge v2.2.0 ('Turn It On Again') built on Mar 4 2008 12:58:26
Writing library : libebml v0.7.7 + libmatroska v0.8.1

Video
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : High@L4.1
Format settings, CABAC : Yes
Format settings, ReFrames : 3 frames
Muxing mode : Container profile=Unknown@4.1
Codec ID : V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC
Duration : 3h 43mn
Bit rate : 11.0 Mbps
Nominal bit rate : 11.5 Mbps
Width : 1 920 pixels
Height : 800 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 2.400
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Resolution : 24 bits
Colorimetry : 4:2:0
Scan type : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.299
Writing library : x264 core 60 r928M 4816918
Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=3 / deblock=1:-2:-1 / analyse=0x3:0x113 / me=umh / subme=6 / psy_rd=1.000000 / brdo=1 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=0 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=0 / deadzone=21,11 / chroma_qp_offset=0 / threads=6 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / mbaff=0 / bframes=2 / b_pyramid=0 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=3 / wpredb=1 / bime=1 / keyint=14 / keyint_min=2 / scenecut=40(pre) / rc=2pass / bitrate=11500 / ratetol=1.0 / rceq='blurCplx^(1-qComp)' / qcomp=1.00 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / vbv_maxrate=24000 / vbv_bufsize=14475 / ip_ratio=1.10 / pb_ratio=1.10 / aq=2:1.00
Language : German

Audio
Format : AC-3
Format/Info : Audio Coding 3
Codec ID : A_AC3
Duration : 3h 44mn
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 448 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Surround: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Title : CDD - German AC3
Language : German


The multiAVCHD settings that I ticked were:

- no menu
- quit on last title finish
- skip welcome screen

- apply compliant height to CPI/MPL
- Force black fill for NC files
- Force AVC Level 4.1

- Subtitle settings all checked

- keep all audio tracks
- convert AAC to AC3

- keep original chapters
- AVCHD/BD version 001
- M2TS split at 3999 MiB

- delete temp files
- move transitional files
- abort all on single media item failure

I am using the latest build (491)

I then clicked on "Create multiBD". Everything went ok.

I then burned the CERTIFICATE and BDMV folders to a BD-R (UDF 2.50) using Nero as always.

Result: the PS3 recognizes the BD-R but won't play it. When I press "Play", it accesses the disc but enters "Stop" mode right afterwards.

Now, here comes the strange part: using otherwise IDENTICAL settings within multiAVCHD, I changed "Cut end" to 600s on the "Muxer" tab and created another multiBD structure and burned it the same way as the full movie.

Guess what - the PS3 plays THIS disc without any problem!

To verify this, I did a second multiAVCHD run using the full movie length, again changing nothing within the settings. And again, I burned the result to a BD-R as always. And again, the PS3 does NOT play it!

Can you help me here? I'm completely puzzled... I am not a total newbie with multiAVCHD - in fact, I've been using it since January and never had such a problem...

Thanks in advance!

Best,

Gero

[remolo]

The warning has been in multiAVCHD since .... like forever :)

Try to re-install Avisynth with the one in the first post. You can also update your ffdshow.

Nothing to do. I re-installed Avisynth and updated ffdshow with "ffdshow-rev2832_20090328_clsid.exe", but when MultiAVCHD starts it still shows the message "AviSynth and x264 encoder not working properly!"

I'm so disappointed because I really need your software. It's a shame.

Thank you as well.

[deank]

Nothing to do. I re-installed Avisynth and updated ffdshow with "ffdshow-rev2832_20090328_clsid.exe", but when MultiAVCHD starts it still shows the message "AviSynth and x264 encoder not working properly!"


You can still use multiAVCHD without ffdshow and x264 with no menu.

What is your OS? 32bit/64bit?
Is it possible to run it as administrator?
Did you enable "Avisynth frame serving" in ffdshow while installing it?

***

@herrde: Can you enable [x] Show spawned tools and see if tsmuxer says anything odd. Also - can you use USB disc for testing? I see nothing strange with this file. Also, do you have a PC player to test with? Can you use a menu? Can you use version 002?

[herrde]

Can you enable [x] Show spawned tools and see if tsmuxer says anything odd. Also - can you use USB disc for testing? I see nothing strange with this file.

Thanks for the speedy reply!

I think I just found the reason - I just tried to create the BD structure using mkv2vob 2.4.5. When the progress bar approached the end, the program reported "Muxing Failed"! multiAVCHD didn't report anything like this.

I will now try to demux my MKV, remux it to a m2ts using tsmuxer and if all went ok then run it through multiAVCHD again to see if the error persists. I will check the "Show spawned tools" option.

Anyway, I think it could be a good idea to include more error reporting functionality into multiAVCHD's log window...

Best,

Gero

[deank]

I can't add more error reporting because of the limits of the programming tool I'm using (CalcIt) (http://www.calcitapp.com/) :( and I really don't want to rewrite the complete application with another platform.

I know it is a setback but when I get the time I'll try to process tools output (x264/tsmuxer) and 'listen' for their error messages.

Also, can you do another test, but use CUT END 13380?

[zoner]

hey deank, it worked! subs are fine with 480p :)

[deank]

Great! :) I never put much thought in supporting lower (SD) resolutions. It is possible that some other program fragments need some little tweaks, but I'm glad we added another option/support to multiAVCHD.

Thanks for all your tests and suggestions, zoner! (and to all of you out there :) )

[Moritzio]

First, thanks for your great program.

I tried to create a multi-AVCHD directory on my HDD merging five AVCHD (Blu-ray) folders. This took a few hours because the m2ts files were copied, not moved. Is this normal for AVCHD folders, or did I do something wrong?

As I add in additional AVCHD folders to the compilation, the time will get longer and longer, right? If so, that will limit my use of the program, because I only use USB HDD to PS3 for Blu-ray playback.

Regardless, great program. Thanks again.

-Mo

[deank]

As a first-time-poster you were expected to READ some posts before posting.

No, multiAVCHD will not copy but move its own compilations. So if your input AVCHD is already multiAVCHD generated compilation, then files will be moved (if they reside on the same disc) and it will take much much less time. If you're using "unknown" AVCHD folders (from camcoders and such) multiAVCHD will COPY them. It was requested by users that care not to read/check what options multiAVCHD gives them.

There is an option "Move transitional files" and it will be used if you import previous multiAVCHD compilations. To get max speed you need to have files residing in the same virtual drive.

[deank]

Tomorrow I'll add options to personalize XMB language tags:

Chapter selection (Title X/Y)
Video (fps)
Audio (ch)
Subtitles (track(s))
Duration: (h/m/s)

It will allow you to make XMB show all texts in your native/preferred language.

Dean

[herrde]

I know it is a setback but when I get the time I'll try to process tools output (x264/tsmuxer) and 'listen' for their error messages.

Also, can you do another test, but use CUT END 13380?

Sorry deank, I have already deleted the original MKV after I finally found a way to solve the problem:

After I tried some back and forth demuxing and remuxing with different interim files and streams which I then processed with multiAVCHD without avail, I (more or less accidentally) did one final remux run with mkv2vob in AVCHD-USB mode - and the program said "Completed" and not "Muxing Failed" like it always said when I tried AVCHD-Disc mode.

The output of mkv2vob played perfectly from my USB hard drive on the PS3 (I tried the same with multiAVCHD earlier, but to no avail). Then I used AVCHDManager to revert the files back to BD format (by using "Undo AVCHDme") and burned them to a BD-R - et voilà, I was finally there.

But to be honest, I still don't know what's going on here. Why was mkv2vob able to mux the MKV in AVCHD-USB mode but not in AVCHD-Disc mode? Why did multiAVCHD fail in both modes? Both programs are using tsmuxer!
Also, I watched the spawning tsmuxer window closely when I tried with multiAVCHD - no sign of any error, it always completed ok, but the output neither played from my USB hard disk, nor when burned to a BD-R. The only way I could get it to work was when I used mkv2vob in AVCHD-USB mode (as said above)!

Why did you want me to set "Cut end" to 13380 ? Does "13380" have a special meaning here?

I would be very happy if you or anyone else could investigate this strange problem further! This is the first time that I ran into this problem, but I'm quite sure that I won't be the only one - nor do I think that this was the last time I get this error!

Thanks anyway deank for your help!

Best,

Gero

[deank]

I suggested 13380 because I noticed your (mediainfo reported) audio and video duration lenght difference and I picked the shorter one.

mkv2vob is aimed for PS3, but multiAVHD is not. I try to make its output compatible to as many SAP players as possible.

I never used mkv2vob (and I'll never will - the author never credited me for the GREEN BAR REMOVAL for PS3 (as in your 1920x800 case) for non-compliant resolutions and I can make my own programs, too) so I can't comment what it is doing to make your file playable. If you ask me - it is just another badly muxed MKV.

[herrde]

Oh, don't get me wrong here - multiAVCHD is obviously a WAY better program than mkv2vob which is not very flexible at all. And it was for sure a great achievement to remove the green bar - especially for me as I use non-compliant resolutions very often!

Speaking of which - do you see any chance to be able to center the video sometime in the future? I read elsewhere (or was it even yourself who said that?) that it could be possible by using a "trick" - the picture-in-picture ability of the Blu-ray specifications...

That would be a huge step forward for your already brilliant piece of software!

All the best for your future work and again a big thank you for helping me!

Gero

[Moritzio]

Admonishment accepted. I appologize. I did read 10-15 pages of the thread and the tutorial, but failed to search the thread. I would have found this answer (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1264785#post1264785), posted by you on page 83.

-Mo

As a first-time-poster you were expected to READ some posts before posting.

No, multiAVCHD will not copy but move its own compilations. So if your input AVCHD is already multiAVCHD generated compilation, then files will be moved (if they reside on the same disc) and it will take much much less time. If you're using "unknown" AVCHD folders (from camcoders and such) multiAVCHD will COPY them. It was requested by users that care not to read/check what options multiAVCHD gives them.

There is an option "Move transitional files" and it will be used if you import previous multiAVCHD compilations. To get max speed you need to have files residing in the same virtual drive.

[jason_peters010]

I would love to contribute to your paypal account once Panasonic SDHC support is available. I have a feeling I am not alone. I have a DMP-BD35 & an HDC-SD1 camcorder. I am ready and willing to provide testing files/folders from the SD1. Thanks.

[deank]

...do you see any chance to be able to center the video sometime in the future? I read elsewhere (or was it even yourself who said that?) that it could be possible by using a "trick" - the picture-in-picture ability of the Blu-ray specifications...

That would be a huge step forward for your already brilliant piece of software!

Yes, it was me in my post 3 months ago (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1232084#post1232084) about the background descriptor in mpeg-2 ts. (I was thinking back then to use it for removing the green bar :) but I came up with a simpler solution for it.) And a bit later I started to think about PIP option.

Currently Roman from smLabs/tsMuxeR and I are testing some different approaches to make this happen without really touching the original video stream.

I do hope it will work.

@jason: You can post some samples if you wish.

[GenesisPT]

Yes, I can add it as an option as I did in popBD. :) I'm glad it worked the easy way :).

Hi deank,
Sorry to bother you about this again, but are you still going to put this option to remove the folders you indicated to improve compatilibity with the players?
Thanks.

[deank]

Yes, update to build 492. There is an option in settings tab:

[x] Stricter AVCHD folder format

If checked and multiBD is used - CERTIFICATE/AUXDATA/BDJO/META/JAVA/etc will not be created.

[GenesisPT]

Many thanks!

[deank]

Build 493:

Tomorrow I'll add options to personalize XMB language tags:

Chapter selection (Title X/Y)
Video (fps)
Audio (ch)
Subtitles (track(s))
Duration: (h/m/s)

It will allow you to make XMB show all texts in your native/preferred language.

Dean

multiLANG.ini is generated in multiAVCHD folder. It contains 11 lines:

Video:
Audio:
Subtitles:
Title
Chapter selection
Duration:
track
tracks
h
m
s


If you edit this file in notepad and change them to other strings (in your language) those labels will be used in XMB menu. After you change them you can check how it will look like with the PREVIEW button in MENU tab. In case you mess things up - delete multiLANG.ini.

[GenesisPT]

Hi deank,
I used uncropMKV for the first time (1920x1080) and burn a disk with multiAVCHD and all worked fine both in the Samsung and the PS3 except... in the samsung there is a (small) flicker on the top and bottom of the screen right in the border of the black bars and the movie image itself.
I don't know if something can be done or not, as I said it's a small thing not that annoying.
Thanks

[deank]

I don't think there is much that can be done. I guess it's the samsung way of decoding h.264 video. What was your original resolution? It may have something to do with 4x4/8x8/16x16 blocks.

[asherungar]

Yes, it was me in my post 3 months ago (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1232084#post1232084) about the background descriptor in mpeg-2 ts. (I was thinking back then to use it for removing the green bar :) but I came up with a simpler solution for it.) And a bit later I started to think about PIP option.

Currently Roman from smLabs/tsMuxeR and I are testing some different approaches to make this happen without really touching the original video stream.

I do hope it will work.

@jason: You can post some samples if you wish.


I hope it works too !
no more endless hours of re-encoding.

[deank]

ALL USERS be advised that some older builds of multiAVCHD will expire (and will generate multiAVCHD.err file with explanation) in the next few days or may have already expired. In such cases multiAVCHD will not start at all but will only generate the .err file.

If it occurs that you have such .err file - read it. You'll also need to do a full-download or update your multiAVCHD.exe with the latest build.

[GenesisPT]

I don't think there is much that can be done. I guess it's the samsung way of decoding h.264 video. What was your original resolution? It may have something to do with 4x4/8x8/16x16 blocks.

The original res was 1920x800.

[deank]

Let's move such discussions to uncropMKV thread.

Not that I have a solution yet, but I'll check some x264 settings.

[vpapanik]

On the visual settings -> background the defined setting (e.g. xmb-red.jpg) is not saved correctly in the .ini file. Or, it is read the wrong way :)

[deank]

@vpapanik:

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1259201#post1259201

[vpapanik]

Oops, sorry, I have missed the forum for some days :)

[herrde]

I used uncropMKV for the first time (1920x1080) and burn a disk with multiAVCHD and all worked fine both in the Samsung and the PS3 except... in the samsung there is a (small) flicker on the top and bottom of the screen right in the border of the black bars and the movie image itself.
I experienced a similar issue with my last couple of movies, but it's not uncropMKV-related, it must have something to do with tsmuxer OR the PS3, I believe - but maybe I'm wrong...

When I process a non-compliant resolution MKV in AVCHD/BD mode, burn the output to BD-R and play it back on my LCD TV with my PS3, I get a very fine and quite short horizontal green line on the left side of the screen between the actual movie and the big black bottom bar. That line is only a couple of cm long; it doesn't stretch all over the screen. The color reminds me of the Green which all PS3 owners saw before deank found a method of turning the big green bottom bar to black whenever a non-compliant resolution file was processed and played back in BD mode.

It's not that annoying as you can only see it in a dark movie scene and only when you really pay attention, but... it's there...

Best,

Gero

[fifteen]

feature request:

I'm compiling many (60+) non-chaptered m2ts files of different lengths into a multiBD disc. Can chapters be automatically generated near/at the end of each file so that I may use the next chapter function to make the player go to the next title.

The Samsung BD player I'm using doesn't allow you to skip titles without bringing up the display menu. (there is no next title button on the remote)

There is obviously not a huge need for this, but it would be a nicety.

(EDIT):

2nd feature request:

Can multiAVCHD support more than 40 titles? I would require at least 60. No menu support needed.

[deank]

1) You can define your own chapter marks and have one at the end of your movies.

2) Only 40 titles in ver 2.5 - :)

I'm building another (completely different) version of multiAVCHD that will have support for as many titles as one may need, along with much more intuitive interface.

Menu has nothing to do with title count so it is not that easy to add more titles. The major problem comes with the Non_compliant titles that require another program fragment in movieobject. At this point multiAVCHD supports 80 titles but only 40 available (40 compliant or 40 non-compliant, or mixed but up to 40).

[fifteen]

I'm building another (completely different) version of multiAVCHD that will have support for as many titles as one may need, along with much more intuitive interface.

I'm not impatient, just curious....do you have an ETA on the new version?

[deank]

No :) deanbg.com is no corporation :)

[ExSport]

Why not?:p

[deank]

Because it incorporates a single mind in 2hrs/day on a couch :)

[Atak_Snajpera]

Is it possible to combine two menu types ? (coverflow+tableview)

[jason_peters010]

Deank,
Here is a link to a compressed file containing all of the contents of my SDHC card after creating 1 title on my Panasonic HDC-SD1. Please let me know if I can provide additional files/folders for testing. AVCHD authoring would be a very valuable thing for Panasonic Blu-ray owners.

http://www.mydocsonline.com/TU/49D43db6D4z2A6ba

[deank]

Is it possible to combine two menu types ? (coverflow+tableview)

How to combine them? And how does tableview look?
The biggest limitation is max. of 15 navigational buttons.

Deank,
Here is a link to a compressed file containing all of the contents of my SDHC card after creating 1 title on my Panasonic HDC-SD1.

I got it - thanks!

[BZeeme]

I'm trying multiAVCHD (with RipBot264) as a way to back up my "Heroes Season 1" discs to BD9's. I have two

problems with the XMB Menu.

1) One chapter title is "Don't Look Back". multiAVCHD replaces the apostrophe with a space - "Don t Look Back".

2) The background picture is way too dark. I thought the background was black until I looked closely.


1) I will see if I can find a workaround for some special characters as ' which are not allowed at the

moment. You can change it to "Do not Look Back" :)

* edit *: Execute multiUPDATE.exe *** Quote symbols will be replaced by " ` " symbol now.

2) There is a slider: "Thumbnail Opacity". Move it to the far left and you'll see the background. You can play with the settings

in Menu tab-page.


1) Thanks.
2) I thought "Thumbnail" referred to the small picture for each video. Moving the slider to the 'right' gave me what I expected.

2 other problems:

3) I added the BDMV folder for a video with 5 chapters and checked "Keep original chapters" on the Muxer tab. After creating the 'multiBD', the XMB menu shows 11 chapter thumbnails (operational), but the chapter button on PowerDVD 7.3 finds the original 5 chapters. I haven't tried a stand-alone unit yet. (I want the original chapters if possible.)

4) On Windows 7 64bit, multiAVCHD works properly until an update is available - then it keeps appearing and disappearing (and reverts back to built 476). On Windows 7 32bit it works and updates properly. I can then copy the updated multiAVCHD from the 32bit system to the 64bit system and use it until the next update.

[deank]

Original chapters work only if present in imported MKV file or when importing older multiAVCHD compilation that has multiCHAP.txt file. There is no way to extract chapters from m2ts files (bdmv/avchd folders) at this time.

About the update... it is possible that for some reason multiUPDATE.exe is not allowed (permissions?) to download the new version that it causes a constant update-loop.

[jason_peters010]

Forget to mention this but I had better state the obvious. The SD1 file/folder structure I posted plays succussfully on the SD slot of a DMP-BD35. Thanks.

[deank]

:) Yes, I know. SD output from camcoders is much MUCH different than standard bluray output and this is the main reason I delay the option to output mutliAVCHD compilations compatible with Panasoinc TV/BD-players with SD support.

[fifteen]

1) You can define your own chapter marks and have one at the end of your movies.

How do I this? I have a series of M2TS files, not MKV.

[deank]

If you add these m2ts as different titles (i.e. you have 20 m2ts files and you add them in media tab as separate files, not as part of any AVCHD/BD structure) you can add corresponding .txt file for each imported file.

For example if you have 00014.m2ts you can have 00014.txt with chapter marks:

00:00:01.000;00:43:12.000

and the last chapter will be @ 43min 12sec.

[fifteen]

If you add these m2ts as different titles (i.e. you have 20 m2ts files and you add them in media tab as separate files, not as part of any AVCHD/BD structure) you can add corresponding .txt file for each imported file.

For example if you have 00014.m2ts you can have 00014.txt with chapter marks:

00:00:01.000;00:43:12.000

and the last chapter will be @ 43min 12sec.
:thanks:

[jdeiro]

4) On Windows 7 64bit, multiAVCHD works properly until an update is available - then it keeps appearing and disappearing (and reverts back to built 476). On Windows 7 32bit it works and updates properly. I can then copy the updated multiAVCHD from the 32bit system to the 64bit system and use it until the next update.

Well, it works perfectly on my system with the Win 7 x64 provided for the beta testers (Build 7000, I guess).

Cheers

[deank]

Please, always try to update to latest builds.

Since build 476 there were a lot of changes:

[20/03/2009] build 475 - UP/DOWN buttons in XMB now scroll through titles.
[22/03/2009] build 477 - Support for h.264 elementary streams as input files.
[23/03/2009] build 480 - Bugfixes and support for next version of AVCHD Manager
[23/03/2009] build 481 - TOOLS updated to latest releases (mkvinfo/mediainfo/mkvextract/mkvmerge/x264)
[26/03/2009] build 484 - Added support for bold/italic/underline SSA/ASS tags. Unknown tags are stripped. Bugfixes.
[30/03/2009] build 490 - Limited support for MP4 container. Support for AAC audio in MKV/MP4/MOV files. ffmpeg.exe required for AAC audio conversion.
[31/03/2009] build 491 - Fixed support/subtitle settings for SD sources (720x480). Updated uncropMKV to 0.4 in the package.
[01/04/2009] build 493 - Option for stricter AVCHD folder format in Settings when using multBD button.
[03/04/2009] build 494 - Language options in multiLANG.ini for XMB-styled menu. ffmpeg in tools. uncropMKV ver 0.5. Bugfixes.
********************** - multiLANG.ini allows you to change 11 language tags for XMB styled menu.

[deank]

@fifteen: I just now noticed that you asked for it 2 months ago :)

Is it in any way possible to navigate between the multiple titles using MultiAVCHD?? I'm looking for a way to hit the next/prev chapter buttons on a remote and go to the next/prev title on the disc.

feature request:
Can chapters be automatically generated near/at the end of each file so that I may use the next chapter function to make the player go to the next title.


:)

[fifteen]

@fifteen: I just now noticed that you asked for it 2 months ago :)

oops...duh.....

I guess I asked the question just now because you said:

Original chapters work only if present in imported MKV file or when importing older multiAVCHD compilation that has multiCHAP.txt file. There is no way to extract chapters from m2ts files (bdmv/avchd folders) at this time.

and i thought maybe the functionality had changed.

[deank]

No... I meant that I've probably missed your question the first time :)

***

Another interesting find after playing a bit with uncropMKV. Playstation3 will use 576p output only with

720x480p@25fps
720x480p@30fps
720x480i@50fps
720x480i@60fps

720x576p@25fps
720x576p@30fps
720x576i@50fps
720x576i@60fps

and it has to be true 25/30/50/60 fps not fractions.

[deank]

Build 495:

You can now edit all 40 title names in EDITOR tab (if you have more than 28 you can).

[BZeeme]

About the update... it is possible that for some reason multiUPDATE.exe is not allowed (permissions?) to download the new version that it causes a constant update-loop.

I'll check the permissions but I can sometimes briefly see the multiUPDATE screen. I can stop multiAVCHD from continuing the loop (and use it as build 476) by telling my firewall to block all internet access. It's not a big problem for me and it will be a long time before Windows 7 64bit is in general use.

[deank]

You can open multiAVCHD.ini file and edit line 15.

1 - autoupdate
0 - no update

The problem is that if you're a lot of builds behind - this option will be ignored and multiAVCHD will forcefully update.

Of course you know that build 476 will expire really soon.

[BZeeme]

Well, it works perfectly on my system with the Win 7 x64 provided for the beta testers (Build 7000, I guess).

Cheers

Thanks for the info. I'm using the same so I'll look closer at my system.

Please, always try to update to latest builds.

Since build 476 there were a lot of changes:


I use the latest (say build 490, 493, 494) but once it can't get the update, something must get deleted in preparation for the update because multiAVCHD reverts to saying it is build 476.

[deank]

You can delete multiAVCHD.exe and execute multiUPDATE.exe

If it doesn't work you can always download the program yourself from this link:

http://multiAVCHD.deanBG.com/multiAVCHD.exe (http://multiAVCHD.deanBG.com/multiAVCHD.exe)

:) It is possible that win7 somehow 'restores-previous-versions' - there is such option in Vista I think..

[deank]

Did you know that the first XMB (crossmediabar) was used back in 2003 in Sony PSX Digital Recorder, which incorporates PS1+PS2+DVR? :) I didn't!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8e/Dvd_xmb_img02_pop.jpg

[psme]

Feature request! Is there a way to use XMB menu, but not use the upper right corner chapter thumbnail? Thanks in advance.

regards,

Li On

[psme]

On drive M, I have a multiAVCHD created AVCHD output with 2 titles. Then I run multiAVCHD again, select the drive M AVCHD folder as input, and a bunch of other avchd folders from other harddrive, in order to add more titles to the existing multiAVCHD compilation. The Editor page correctly display all the existing and newly added titles entry. Then I click the "create multiAVCHD", and a error popup "(RT) Cannot rename file M:\AVCHD to M:\AVCHD-20090404-015718 - Line 6108."

System is WinXP, multiAVCHD build 495, output harddrive is FAT32.

regards,

Li On

[deank]

You CAN"T add files INTO existing folder. You need to chose NEW folder to receive OLD multiAVCHD structures + the newly added files.

[psme]

I see. So I need to manually rename the old AVCHD to other name, add it and multiAVCHD can still see all the titles in the old AVCHD folder, right?

regards,

Li On

[deank]

Yes... multiAVCHD doesn't care about folder names, so you can name it anything you like... or simply choose "Custom name" for your output folder.

[miloka]

Build 495:

You can now edit all 40 title names in EDITOR tab (if you have more than 28 you can).
Thank you Deank for this. I was really waiting for this......
Just the poster implementation to come and my dreams are fullfilled!:D

[Atak_Snajpera]

How to combine them? And how does tableview look?
The biggest limitation is max. of 15 navigational buttons.


http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/6451/avcmenu.th.png (http://img10.imageshack.us/my.php?image=avcmenu.png)

chapter would popup after pressing DOWN button and
tableview should popup after pressing UP button in coverflow

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/3447/tableview.th.png (http://img6.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tableview.png)

User could return to cover flow by DOWN button

I will upload avs script tomorrow

[harnarn]

Howdy Deank.
have used newest build 495..
under AVCHD Folder it creates as you knew.
BDMV F
details .txt
detailsEXT .txt
multiAVCHD .txt
multiCHAP .txt
multiMENU .txt

But zero CERTIFICTE Folder???
What do you think..
Cheers

[harnarn]

Howdy Deank.
have used newest build 495..
under AVCHD Folder it creates as you knew.
BDMV F
details .txt
detailsEXT .txt
multiAVCHD .txt
multiCHAP .txt
multiMENU .txt

But zero CERTIFICTE Folder???
What do you think..
Cheers

Sorry M8..
Some small glitch on mine side ..must have overseen something..
cheers

[matrix]

I keep getting this error on 2 mkv files.
(RT) Floating point division by zero - Line 7796
Both have srt subtitles. If I remove the subs, it goes through without errors.
Other mkvs with subs and everything don't have any problems, but I can't get past these 2.
Any ideas?

Great program BTW.

Edit:
Forgot to say I'm getting the error when preparing custom menu, XMB chapters part.

[drpaulng]

Sorry M8..
Some small glitch on mine side ..must have overseen something..
cheers

Is this what you said?
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1268499#post1268499

[deank]

@matrix: Can you update to 496 and test again?
Let me know what happened.

[matrix]

I tried again, still no joy. It finishes the project, but there's no chapters on the menu page, and no subs.

this is the log:
[11:48:23] Log started for multiAVCHD v2.5 (build 496)
[11:48:23] Processing 2 input files/folders.
[11:48:23] Temp folder does not exist. Set to E:\_TEMP.
[11:48:23] Converting mkv/mp4 file to AVCHD (E:\Videos\Season 2\tS02E11.mkv).
[11:48:23] Detected audio: ID#1:A_AC3:audio (48000Hz/6ch) Language: eng
[11:48:23] Detected video: ID#2:V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC:1280x720 23.976fps (AR:1.78)
[11:48:23] Detected subtitles: ID#3:S_TEXT/UTF8 Language: eng
[11:48:24] Using original chapters.
[11:48:24] Creating BluRay folders (tsMuxer)...
[11:49:08] Done!
[11:49:09] Converting mkv/mp4 file to AVCHD (E:\Videos\Season 2\tS02E13.mkv).
[11:49:10] Detected audio: ID#1:A_AC3:audio (48000Hz/6ch) Language: und
[11:49:10] Detected video: ID#2:V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC:1280x720 23.976fps (AR:1.78)
[11:49:10] Detected subtitles: ID#3:S_TEXT/UTF8 Language: und
[11:49:10] Using original chapters.
[11:49:10] Creating BluRay folders (tsMuxer)...
[11:49:51] Done!
[11:49:52] Preparing authoring information...
[11:49:52] Creating NTSC top menu.
[11:49:56] Authoring menu (NTSC).
[11:49:57] Creating menu backgrounds for 2 titles (XMB)...
[11:49:57] Trying to use Directshow first...
[11:50:12] Chapter mark out of boundaries!
[11:50:28] Chapter mark out of boundaries!
[11:50:36] Creating video backgrounds for XMB menu completed.
[11:51:09] Authoring custom menu completed.
[11:51:09] Setting menu for 2 titles...
[11:51:09] Completed.
[11:51:09] Done!
[11:51:09] E:\AVC_Tools\multiAVCHD\AVCHD folder created!
[11:51:09] Burn its CONTENTS to DVD-UDF 2.50...

[deank]

[11:50:12] Chapter mark out of boundaries!
[11:50:28] Chapter mark out of boundaries!

There is something wrong with your built-in chapters or subtitles have incorrect values - for example you have time-stamp in subtitles pointing to 01:01:01 (one hour 1 min) but your video is just 40mins.

You can simply disable internal chapters

[deank]

In latest build 497:

* 1440x1080 (anamorphic 16:9) will get subtitles resized properly for video plane area 1920x1080 (thanks to drpaulng)
* multiAVCHD and uncropMKV will now show a warning box if user is trying to launch the programs multiple times (suggested by drpaulng).

[deank]

A quick note about Panasonic SDHC playback.

Today I found some really interesting specifications from the EPO site which unveiled the mystery around AVCHD index/clpi/mpls files.

I'll do some tests and will post with more info when I have something new.

[matrix]

you have time-stamp in subtitles pointing to 01:01:01 (one hour 1 min)
I don't know where you can see that info, but I checked my files and there's nothing like that in any of them.
I still belive it's something wrong with the subtitle files, that's why I found and used others, just made sure they're not the same ones, and still end up with the same problem.
Too bad I need subs.

[deank]

Disable original chapters!

Go to MUXER tab and click ADD CHAPTERS EACH 5 MIN.

You can also send me the subtitles (the email is in about-tab).

The problems you have can be caused by MKV file with WRONG duration/framecount information.

[deank]

Here are two small samples (download size 43kb) to test uncropped video playback in SAPs... i.e. 1920x800 to play centered in 1920x1080.

I'll appreciate if someone with Sony or Panasonic player can test it (burn to DVD) and post back what they see.

It is one minute sample.

Here is the link for AVCHD to burn on DVD. (http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/PC_working_PIP.rar)

It doesn't work in PS3 when written to DVD disc... I can't test with BD-RE/BD-R but if anyone can...

Here is a sample to test on Blu-ray Disc. (http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/PC_working_PIP_BD.rar)

The clpi/mpls files in these test samples are created by a test version of tsmuxer from earlier today.

[ExSport]

Some big step in history for HD content from Deank and Roman?:devil:

[DLynch]

Here are two small samples (download size 43kb) to test uncropped video playback in SAPs... i.e. 1920x800 to play centered in 1920x1080.

I'll appreciate if someone with Sony or Panasonic player can test it (burn to DVD) and post back what they see.

It is one minute sample.

Here is the link for AVCHD to burn on DVD. (http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/PC_working_PIP.rar)

It doesn't work in PS3 when written to DVD disc... I can't test with BD-RE/BD-R but if anyone can...



No joy with Sony BDP-S350:(. I get a black screen for 1 minute.

[jason_peters010]

No joy with Sony BDP-S350:(. I get a black screen for 1 minute.

Panasonic DMP-BD35 = same result.

[deank]

Can you both use the BD sample and write it to a DVD disc?

Yes, the file contains one minute black video but there is something else too. If you see something in red - let me know.

[Atreide]

A quick note about Panasonic SDHC playback.

Today I found some really interesting specifications from the EPO site which unveiled the mystery around AVCHD index/clpi/mpls files.

I'll do some tests and will post with more info when I have something new.

This is wonderful news ! There is still hope :-)
What's EPO site ? European Patent Office ? do you have a link ?

[deank]

Yes... link#1 (https://publications.european-patent-office.org/PublicationServer/getpdf.jsp?cc=EP&pn=1843347&ki=A1) and link#2 (http://www.patents.com/RECORDING-DEVICE-RECORDING-METHOD-AND-RECORDING-PROGRAM/US20090034940/en-US/).

Interesting thing is that the second patent request from february 2009 describes some outlines which I employed in multiAVCHD to remove titles from AVCHD folders / playlists before finding this document. :)

[deank]

Here is a file you can put in your multiAVCHD folder:

multiLANG_eng.txt (http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/multiLANG_eng.txt)

You can try to localize your multiAVCHD. Leave the name multiLANG_eng.txt or use multiLANG.txt.

This is just a test version, so be really careful to follow the instructions in the head of the file:

#########################################################################################################
# multiAVCHD language sample (English - original)
# Dean Kasabow - April 5th, 2009
#
# DO NOT EDIT FIRST COLUMN! (LABEL)
#
# COLUMN 2 (Text) will be displayed in the GUI
# COLUMN 3 (Hint) will be displayed when hovering the mouse over an option
#
# DO NOT USE | sign in texts or hints
#
# USE # sign to comment a line and leave original text in english or simply delete the line
#
# LABEL|TEXT|HINT
#
#########################################################################################################


Example: the first line to translate is:

browseAVCHD|AVCHD/BDMV folders|Click to add AVCHD/BD compatible folders

So you don't touch the things in red like the first column and the "|" characters.

One user requested to start the German translation.

I may later add more labels to the example file. Just test to see if multiAVCHD will show specific letters from your native language alphabet.

You can remove lines or move them around - there is no order restriction. You can add comments everywhere (starting a line with # char).

Dean

p.s. I read in another forum (http://www.hdtv.com.pl/forum/showthread.php?t=12516&page=58) about an error: = (RT) Invalid array index (89). - Line 2305 - ... It is fixed now, too. If you happen to encounter such error - try to delete your multiAVCHD.ini file. Thanks to Sydon777@hdtv.com.pl for helping users in their forum[/B].

[DLynch]

Can you both use the BD sample and write it to a DVD disc?

Yes, the file contains one minute black video but there is something else too. If you see something in red - let me know.

:(Still nothing but a black screen for 1 minute.

I used the AVCHD link last night and the Blu Ray link this morning.

[Butterfly666]

A question or maby a Future reguest Deank,

Is it possible to only remove a title in a excisting MulltiAVCHD when making a new MultiAVCHD intead deleting when clicking apply?

[deank]

Yes, update to build 499 and you'll find an option in settings [x] and delete video if removed :)

MTS/m2ts file will be renamed to *.del if option is unchecked. Also clpi/mpls files will be renamed to .del in their folders.

[Butterfly666]

Thanks Deank!

What about if I dont want to create xmb chapters for titles. Will there soon be a option for too?

[deank]

Yes, the option in AUTHOR is changed to [x] Create chapter thumbnails (if you noticed). Tomorrow I'll enable it in build 500.

[Butterfly666]

Deank you are the greatest!

[deank]

The option is now available in AUTHOR tab. Probably by default it is UNCHECKED.

Please all who use 'chapter thumbnails' - go to author tab and enable [x] Create chapter thumbnails (XMB) if you want to have them.

[jason_peters010]

Can you both use the BD sample and write it to a DVD disc?

Yes, the file contains one minute black video but there is something else too. If you see something in red - let me know.

I wrote BD sample to UDF 2.5 DVD and got incompatible disk in DMP-BD35.

[dec-pvr]

Tried both samples. First one played with only a black screen (continuously looping), second one said "this disc is incompatible".

Burned onto a DVD+RW UDF2.5, played on a Panasonic BD35 Firmware v1.4.

Edit - just re-read your post, the 2nd file shouldn't play anyway as it's for BD's, not (AVCHD)DVD. Sorry! Can't burn BD's here!

[matrix]

I tried the latest build, 500. It doesn't seem to do the xmb chapters anymore. Whether original or every 5 min.

[WhatHappend]

I tried the latest build, 500. It doesn't seem to do the xmb chapters anymore. Whether original or every 5 min.
Did you read the post 3 before yours? http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1270172#post1270172

[Bakafish]

Great to see some development on the Panasonic front. Does it make any sense to attempt testing these projects with an SD card? I'm obviously interested in playing back directly on my display.

[herrde]

One user requested to start the German translation.

Hi everybody,

has the german translation already been done? If not, I would volunteer - I think I'm quite good in English - German... but I wouldn't start if another user has already completed it.

I could do it over the next couple of hours, just let me know!

Best,

Gero

[deank]

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=146170

Here is the new thread.

[deank]

A bug was corrected when processing MKV/MP4 if video does not report frame-rate correctly.

Bug was corrected if audio is 44.1kHz (PCM/AAC/MP2/MP3).

Bug was corrected when converting MP4/MKV files with AAC/MP3 audio - no more audio sync problems. Tested with 20 Apple MOV trailers (renamed mov to mp4) - all work perfectly! :) FINALLY.

[ramonchin]

Hi, I've installed the new version!

After 40 minutes of processing, this message showed up:

(RT) Invalid array index. Array is empty -Line 741.

MultiAVCHD was starting to author PAL menu

Please help.

[kenguru2005]

A bug was corrected when processing MKV/MP4 if video does not report frame-rate correctly.

Bug was corrected if audio is 44.1kHz (PCM/AAC/MP2/MP3).

Bug was corrected when converting MP4/MKV files with AAC/MP3 audio - no more audio sync problems. Tested with 20 Apple MOV trailers (renamed mov to mp4) - all work perfectly! :) FINALLY.

That is fine .... :)

[deank]

@kenguru2005: can you try to rename some of "your mov files" to MP4 and process them in multiAVCHD?

[kenguru2005]

I will do so later this evening. I will rename some mov files based on h.264 (Lynda.com Tutorial) and mpeg4 (Aiptek 1080p cam).

I think my mpeg2 HDV mov will not be processed by multiAVCHD when changed to mp4-container.

[ramonchin]

Hi, I've installed the new version!

After 40 minutes of processing, this message showed up:

(RT) Invalid array index. Array is empty -Line 741.

MultiAVCHD was starting to author PAL menu

Please help.

I'll try with static menu thumbnails...

[deank]

Are you using a translated version?

Also check the FONT TYPE drop-down in MENU tab. For some reason it is EMPTY and you get this error.

If neither is the case - redownload the complete setup again.

[kenguru2005]

I will do so later this evening. I will rename some mov files based on h.264 (Lynda.com Tutorial) and mpeg4 (Aiptek 1080p cam).

I think my mpeg2 HDV mov will not be processed by multiAVCHD when changed to mp4-container.

So just renaming the mov files does not make this files processable for multiAVCHD. When I take some Aiptek Action HD GVS 1080p60 files (mov) and load them into mpgstreamclip to save them as mp4 (no re-encoding), they are processed fine. Taking 1080p30 or 720p60 from this camera through mpgstreamclip, they are also processed by multAVCHD, but not played by PS3 (known problem in several boards so not a multiAVCHD problem).
Taking mov files from HD Podcasts or h.264 files from tutorials, they are not processed by multiAVCHD. But I did not expect this either.

I will test now with an AppleTV mov ...

[kenguru2005]

so AppleTV format leads to errors. Seems to be an audio problem.


[19:18:47] Converting mkv/mp4 file to AVCHD (C:\windows\profiles\crossover\Desktop\My Mac Desktop\podcast.mp4).
[19:18:47] Pre-processing MP4 file (podcast.mp4)...
[19:18:57] Detected video: ID#1:V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC:1280x720 23.980fps (AR:1.78)
[19:18:57] Trying to encode AAC/MPEG/VORBIS audio to AC3 (eac3to)...
[19:18:57] Extracting audio (mplayer)...
[19:18:57] Parsing audio to avisynth...
[19:19:00] Encoding (eac3to)...
[19:19:09] eac3to didn't succeed... Skipping this audiotrack!
[19:19:09] Detected audio: ID#2:A_AAC:audio (44100Hz/2ch) Language: und
[19:19:09] Generating meta file for tsMuxer...
[19:19:10] M2TS stream split set at 10000MiB...
[19:19:10] Searching for original chapters (mediainfo)...
[19:19:10] Inserting 5 min chapters...
[19:19:10] Detected frame reference count: 3 (max:9).
[19:19:10] Compliant with L4.1 for 1280x720p.
[19:19:10] Creating BluRay folders (tsMuxer)...
[19:19:36] Done!
[19:19:36] Important files missing (clpi/mpls/m2ts)...
[19:19:36] Possible tsMuxer failure to process your input file (C:\windows\profiles\crossover\Desktop\My Mac Desktop\podcast.mp4).
[19:19:36] Preparing authoring information...
[19:19:36] Creating PAL top menu.
[19:19:36] Authoring menu (PAL).
[19:19:42] Creating menu backgrounds for 0 titles (XMB)...
[19:19:42] Creating video backgrounds for XMB menu completed.
[19:19:47] Authoring custom menu completed.
[19:19:47] Setting menu for 0 titles...
[19:19:47] Setting menu properties...
[19:19:47] Processing clip (CPI/CLPI) files...
[19:19:47] Completed.
[19:19:47] Creating AVCHD compatible 8.3 filenames...
[19:19:47] Done!
[19:19:47] 2 other warnings/errors!
[19:19:47] Your compilation contains 0hrs 0min 0sec of video material.
[19:19:47] End of log.

[kenguru2005]

AppleTV: same problem.

Here (http://rapidshare.com/files/218180090/appletv_test.mp4) you can download a sample.

[deank]

Yes.. it requires directshow filter for audio processing to WAV format, which doesn't work in mac I guess.

[ramonchin]

Are you using a translated version?

Also check the FONT TYPE drop-down in MENU tab. For some reason it is EMPTY and you get this error.

If neither is the case - redownload the complete setup again.

Thanks. It's ok now....but I've noticed "Grayscale thumbnail background" doesn´t work. I've set an own jpg as background and checked that option. It remains with colours.

Thanks.

[xeniste]

Hi DeanK,

One problem more : trying to build a disk from h.264/mpeg (sound) files, as I do from time to time, I got this : ac3to refuded to convert audio! And the audio track is - and was in the past - mpeg Audio Version 1 layer 2 file.
eac3to is the latest one, avisynth as well - 2.5.

Any ideas ?

Thanx in advance!

[kenguru2005]

Yes.. it requires directshow filter for audio processing to WAV format, which doesn't work in mac I guess.

I´ll test with external audio file ... so far this is not very important for me.
Main thing for me: support of mpeg2 HDV ... and that is perfect.

Edit: made a ac3 sound file from AppleTv file (very fast) and named it after the AppleTV file. Using option "add external audio tracks" in multiAVCHD I get my working AVCHD structures.

[deank]

Hi DeanK,

One problem more : trying to build a disk from h.264/mpeg (sound) files, as I do from time to time, I got this : ac3to refuded to convert audio! And the audio track is - and was in the past - mpeg Audio Version 1 layer 2 file.
eac3to is the latest one, avisynth as well - 2.5.

Any ideas ?

Thanx in advance!

It is not working, but it worked before - is that what you're saying? What is your file's extension - mkv/mpeg/mov/mp4?

[kenguru2005]

Ok now eac3to even refuses to convert my audio from HDV mov files ... I do not know why this is broken now.


[20:55:09] Converting Quicktime video file to AVCHD (Y:\Movies\AVCHD\film01.mov).
[20:55:10] Endian: little
[20:55:10] Track has 2 channels.
[20:55:10] Sampling: 48000
[20:55:10] Resolution: 16
[20:55:10] Format: PCM
[20:55:10] Extracting PCM audio (mplayer)...
[20:55:23] eac3to refused to convert audio!
[20:55:23] Extracting V_MPEG-2 video (mplayer)...
[20:55:37] Completed successfully!

[xeniste]

It is not working, but it worked before - is that what you're saying? What is your file's extension - mkv/mpeg/mov/mp4?

That's exactly I want to say. The file extension is as usually - .ts. It's a satellite receiver h.264 file with the mpeg sound, converted to .ts format with the usually used h.264 cutter.

[kenguru2005]

Btw.

since today I get this one:

http://home.arcor.de/dhc69/pic/instance.png

[deank]

Ok now eac3to even refuses to convert my audio from HDV mov files ... I do not know why this is broken now.


[20:55:09] Converting Quicktime video file to AVCHD (Y:\Movies\AVCHD\film01.mov).
[20:55:23] eac3to refused to convert audio!


Can you check agian? And can you send me again a sample of your HDV3 mov files?

There is a file multiAVCHD.pid - if present - multiAVCHD thinks that another instance is running.

[ramonchin]

Can be avoid technical title info on thumbnail menu? I prefer menus withou that info.

Thanks.

[kenguru2005]

Can you check agian? And can you send me again a sample of your HDV3 mov files?

There is a file multiAVCHD.pid - if present - multiAVCHD thinks that another instance is running.

I´ll check in a minute, btw. the file is still here (http://rapidshare.com/files/193917252/test.mov).

And this pid.-file returns ... a resets my ini

what have you done? It works again ...

Processing 1 input file/folder.
[22:33:25] Converting Quicktime video file to AVCHD (Y:\Movies\AVCHD\film01.mov).
[22:33:26] Endian: little
[22:33:26] Track has 2 channels.
[22:33:26] Sampling: 48000
[22:33:26] Resolution: 16
[22:33:26] Format: PCM
[22:33:26] Extracting PCM audio (mplayer)...
[22:33:50] Adding AC3 encoded audio track...
[22:33:50] Extracting V_MPEG-2 video (mplayer)...
[22:33:55] Completed successfully!
[22:33:55] Total of 2 tracks found in this file.

[deank]

That's exactly I want to say. The file extension is as usually - .ts. It's a satellite receiver h.264 file with the mpeg sound, converted to .ts format with the usually used h.264 cutter.

Can you try again? I think I fixed it.

Can be avoid technical title info on thumbnail menu? I prefer menus withou that info.

Use [x] Title names only (XMB) in AUTHOR tab.

I´ll check in a minute, btw. the file is still here (http://rapidshare.com/files/193917252/test.mov).

And this pid.-file returns ... a resets my ini

what have you done? It works again ...


I did a lot of changes today - probably I broke something.

pid file should be deleted once the program closes, doesn't it?

Right... ini get's reset if you do multiple launches. I do not advice you to do so.... I fixed it just now.

[kenguru2005]

I don´t know why pid file isn´t deleted anymore ... but i`ll test, perhaps it´s fixed in 504?

No, still a pid problem in 505 ...

Is this pid problem also under windows or just a problem of virtual machines?

[xeniste]

Can you try again? I think I fixed it

Unfortunately not...

Build 505.

[deank]

Is this pid problem also under windows or just a problem of virtual machines?

It gets deleted on my windows vista. And no one complained so I guess it works in win. At least the .ini will not reset anymore.

Unfortunately not...

Build 505.

Hmm... Can you send me a small sample... I'm a bit tired and maybe I overlooked something... Or mediainfo about the file.

but first EXECUTE multiUPDATE.exe and try now :)

[kenguru2005]

At least the .ini will not reset anymore.

That´s right and I do appreciate this very much, thank you.

[deank]

can you update manually and try?

Also, can you try the German translation from the other thread?

[ramonchin]

Hi!

In "Title names editor", what's "Poster image" for? And thumbnail number?

Thanks.

[tyee]

Hi Dean
I tried this app last night for the first time and after a few false starts due to me, it seemed to work, but I haven't tried to play the output on the PS3 yet because I tried to just playback the output MTS files on my computer and one set would only play the audio and not the video. The original M2TS plays fine. The other set I processed did play audio and video from the processed output folder. Anything come to mind that would cause one to play video and another not to?

PS, the one that did not play video, only audio, was an m2ts file. The files that did play fine were already in an AVCHD folder structure.

[kenguru2005]

can you update manually and try?

Also, can you try the German translation from the other thread?

Autoupdate is not a probem here. I also did a complete download then I configured multiAVCHD from scratch. Still the problem with this .pif file. As long as it doesn´t resets my ini anymore I can live with it ....

The german translation .... I´ll test.

[deank]

In "Title names editor", what's "Poster image" for? And thumbnail number?

Take a minute to read the guide - the link is in my signature. Poster image is not implemented yet - it will be used in XMB menu for each title, instead of generating AUTO background (if thumbnail (seconds) is <>0). Thumbnail (seconds) (not number) is used for entering a second at which to extract thumbnail for XMB menu. You can hover your mouse - there are a lot of hints in the GUI.

I haven't tried to play the output on the PS3 yet because I tried to just playback the output MTS files on my computer

PS, the one that did not play video, only audio, was an m2ts file. The files that did play fine were already in an AVCHD folder structure.

multiAVCHD output is supposed to be used in a stand-alone-player, not on the computer and in FOLDER mode, not playing individual files. Also be sure to read the complete guide.

Autoupdate is not a probem here. I also did a complete download then I configured

I asked for manual update, because sometimes I do changes to multiAVCHD, but not to the build number, so autoupdate will not update your .exe, but multiUPDATE will.

[kenguru2005]

I asked for manual update, because sometimes I do changes to multiAVCHD, but not to the build number, so autoupdate will not update your .exe, but multiUPDATE will.

Oh, ok .... I will do a manual update this evening ... perhaps pid problem has gone as unexpected as it came. :p

[Emulgator]

Back to Folder Test from post #1867.
Burnt AVCHD folder on DVD+RW as UDF2.50 using Imgburn 2.4.2.0.
Playback in Panasonic DMP-BD50 successful ! (Firmware 1.4)
After read HDMI is activated.
Recognised as "+RW (AVCHD)".
1 Videostream recognised as MPEG-4AVC. No Audio.
Autoplay. 60s pure Black. Autorepeat.
BD Test coming soon.

[Emulgator]

PDVD 7.3, playing from AVCHD disc:
PDVD 7.3 sees MPEG-2 video, Total time 00:01:00.
Title 1 of 40, Chapter 1 from 1, PlaybackTime stuck at 00:00:00.
Pressing Pause and Play then starts Playback.
Running time exceeds then 00:01:00.
I stopped Playback after 00:02:10.

[deank]

Did you try the BD sample for BD disk?

[Emulgator]

Burnt BD folder on BD-RE as UDF2.50 using ImgBurn 2.4.2.0.
Playback in Panasonic DMP-BD50 successful ! (Firmware 1.4)
After read HDMI is activated.
Recognised as "BD-Video".
Videostream recognised as MPEG-4AVC. No Audio.
Autoplay. 60s pure Black. Autorepeat.

PowerDVD 7.3 does the same with BD-RE as it did above with AVCHD disc, calls the video MPEG-2, plays forever.
A secondary Video is mentioned, called Video 1.
PDVD is stuck then and has to be aborted using TaskManager.

[Emulgator]

And now the BD sample on AVCHD-Disk (DVD+RW).
Incompatible on Panasonic BD50.

[deank]

I guess no further tests are necessary :) It works in TMT and NERO but nowhere else... Too bad, really.

[Emulgator]

Maybe its only a small step away...
Media Info shows 2 video streams,
video 1: ID4113 AVC 1920x1080x23.976
video 2: ID6912 AVC 1920x800x23.976
MediaPlayerClassic 6.4.9.1+ffdshow sees two video angles and can select and play these:
PID 4113 as solid FullBlack, filling my 1920x1200 screen, but I cannot see the 1080 height because it's black on black.
PID 6912 as solid kind of oxblood red, but looking like 1080high? should be looking like 800...

[deank]

Ok, now... I never thought I'll do that but in 507 multiAVCHD has a quad backup plan :) on NC audio tracks with MKV/MP4 files. It will try these 4 in the following order:

1) mplayer with avisynth -> eac3to
2) mplayer alone (with dumpaudio) -> eac3to
3) eac3to alone
4) ffmpeg alone

All these are run against your audio tracks to make sure they will be converted to AC3.

If all fail you should find a way to convert your audio on your own. :)

Dean

[B@sti]

i cant add poster images for the xmb menu.. is this a bug or did i something wrong (i just added the files)

[deank]

It is not implemented, yet.

[kenguru2005]

Btw.

since today I get this one:

http://home.arcor.de/dhc69/pic/instance.png

C´mon Mac Users ... am I the only one with this problem?

[deank]

:) I guess I can add it as an option [x] Warn if another instance is running

It will solve it, right?

[kenguru2005]

:) I guess I can add it as an option [x] Warn if another instance is running

It will solve it, right?

It put´s the problem under the floor, doesn´t it? ;)

Would be fine ... to have this option ... but I´d rather understand this problem.

[deank]

Yeah.. it was annoying :) anyway... just update to 508. There is an option in settings.

[kenguru2005]

Btw. .... ffmpeg as No 2 in cascade did the job: it converted an AppleTV audio part to ac3 while before ac3to wasn´t able to.

But PS3 does not play this 720p file ... I think PS34 has a generous problem with authored structures containing 720p material.

[deank]

It must be something else... I'd appreciate any sample files so I can extend their support as I use PS3 too. I'll download the appletv sample now.

[kenguru2005]

:DThank you Dean .... warning has disappeared ...


Sample? look at my signature ...

[deank]

Well it plays on my PS3.. but sound is not okay.. it is choppy but in sync... I'll see if it is possible to fix it.

[kenguru2005]

Well it plays on my PS3.. but sound is not okay.. it is choppy but in sync... I'll see if it is possible to fix it.

But it plays as file not as AVCHD structure, doesn´t it?

[deank]

Yes in AVCHD... :) Here it is (http://rapidshare.com/files/218578340/AVCHD_mov2.rar) (10MB)

[kenguru2005]

Yes in AVCHD... :) Here it is (http://rapidshare.com/files/218578340/AVCHD_mov2.rar) (10MB)

Ok I tested your structure ... it works ... perhaps it is because you did not use a menu. When I build an AVCHD structure I implemented a menu, then PS3 couldn´t turn from 1080p24 (menu) to 720p (film).

I am uploading a menu based AVCHD structure

[deank]

Yesterday I changed an option in Playstation3 Settings. There was something about 24/film

BD/DVD Cinema Conversion

BD 1080p 24 Hz Output (HDMI)

I'll try with a menu.

p.s. And the menu should be 1080i @25 for pal or @~30 for ntsc

[kenguru2005]

Yesterday I changed an option in Playstation3 Settings. There was something about 24/film

BD/DVD Cinema Conversion

BD 1080p 24 Hz Output (HDMI)

I'll try with a menu.

p.s. And the menu should be 1080i @25 for pal or @~30 for ntsc

I have this option in PS3 "on" since first day it is available ... makes cinema smooth ....

Btw. this (http://rapidshare.com/files/218583585/AVCHD.zip) did not play ...:o

[deank]

Well it plays but PS3 does weird things... 200-300ms video at start and then it goes crazy switching video modes and my AV receiver also goes crazy.

But I think it is not the menu that causes the problem. Can you author AVCHD without a menu (as I did) and try?

I'll test with a menu a bit later and will post a link with the output.

[kenguru2005]

Well it plays but PS3 does weird things... 200-300ms video at start and then it goes crazy switching video modes and my AV receiver also goes crazy.

But I think it is not the menu that causes the problem. Can you author AVCHD without a menu (as I did) and try?

I'll test with a menu a bit later and will post a link with the output.

I will do so ;)


Edit: it works without an menu ... same as your´s that was linked in post # 1940

[deank]

Yes, with menu it goes wild - I just tested... But playing directly the mts file from XMB works. That's weird - really really weird.

It may be the AVCHD format problem. I can't test with Blu-ray disk (BD-R/BD-RE) to check if it will produce the same result.

[nwg]

Congrats for over 500 builds. Amazing work.

I wonder if this would be possible. After clicking on the avhd/bdmv folder button, would it be possible to use shift to select multiple bdmv folders that are in the same folder. It would save having to do press the button and go to the parent folder each time.

[deank]

The program tool I'm using doesn't allow multiple folder selection (not that I know of any FOLDER BROWSE box that allows it).

You can put all desired folders in one folder (if you don't need to edit their contents). This worked for the last 50-100 builds ;) and thanks for the testing and support.

The other day I was thinking of my own implementation of add-files/add-folders win-controls and may be I will do it in next (3.0) version.

[kenguru2005]

That's weird - really really weird.

dito :o

I made a BDMV on DVD ... the same as on usb device ...

[deank]

Yes, it is not bitrate problem. There is something else and I've never seen such behavior as with your sample+menu.

I'll test tomorrow with the same sample.

After all, multiAVCHD was not supposed to be a coversion tool :)

[kenguru2005]

Yes, it is not bitrate problem. There is something else and I've never seen such behavior as with your sample+menu.

I'll test tomorrow with the same sample.

After all, multiAVCHD was not supposed to be a coversion tool :)

I never would expect multiAVCHD to become an encoder tool.

I love the fact, that it let´s me author my original HDV footage. I also can author h.264 1080p footage: perfect. That it let´s me author my heroes and lost mkv´s is just a bonus for me.
For me it doesn´t matter if it processes AppleTV file as those mp4 are playable and streamable perfectly on PS3 without any AVCHD strucuture.:p

[deank]

Another test with the appletv sample - if I use NTSC menu - it works. The sound is almost okay. :)

[kenguru2005]

Another test with the appletv sample - if I use NTSC menu - it works. The sound is almost okay. :)

NTSC ... that´s it ... the primary source was in fact NTSC ....:)
The sound from original file was already choppy.
This evening I will keep on doing tests with those 720p30 and 720p60 files from Aiptek Cam ... this time of course with NTSC option in multiAVCHD.

[deank]

In build 510:

Non-HD audio to AC3 bitrate [384]

option in Audio / Subtitles tab.

The value will be used for all non-hd (ie for all except TrueHD/DTS-MA/HRA) audio conversions - AAC, OGG/VORBIS, MP2, MP3, PCM.

Also uncropMKV and multiUPDATE are updated :)

Dean.

[herrde]

Hi deank,

just did a fresh install of Build 510. When I tried to process a MKV into a BD structure, multiAVCHD gave me a red error line in its log window:

"tsmuxer didn't like MKV file. Aborting..."

Strangely enough, I didn't receive any error from tsmuxer when I used tsmuxer GUI... everything completed ok!

What's wrong here...?

Best,

Gero

[deank]

Can you post your log, along with the version of tsmuxer you used? Also you can post mediainfo for your mkv file. What type is the audio in the mkv?

Make sure you use 'verbose logging' in multiAVCHD if you're going to post your log.

[ramonchin]

Easy question.(I can't find a clear answer in this post)

Whenever I want to make a DVD or BD to play on my standalone bluray...Should I choose "Create multiBD"?

Thanks.

[herrde]

Can you post your log, along with the version of tsmuxer you used? Also you can post mediainfo for your mkv file. What type is the audio in the mkv?
Make sure you use 'verbose logging' in multiAVCHD if you're going to post your log.

Hi deank,

it gets even stranger... when I turn on "Verbose logging", I receive the following error message box (also see attachment):

"(RT) floating point division by zero - Line 5784"

I verified it - this error message does not appear if I switch off "Verbose logging". Then, the red error line about tsmuxer that does not like my MKV appears (like I stated in my last post).

The log is even shorter if "verbose logging" is turned on. Here's the error log with "verbose logging" turned off:

[18:18:30] Log started for multiAVCHD v2.5 (build 510)
[18:18:30] Processing 1 input file/folder.
[18:18:30] Converting mkv/mp4 file to AVCHD (C:\Users\Gero\Desktop\mada2neuer.mkv).
[18:18:32] Using original chapters.
[18:18:32] Creating BluRay folders (tsMuxer)...
[18:18:32] Done!

The tsmuxer (GUI) version that I used (that completes without any error) is 1.9.1

Maybe this all has something to do with the fact that the MKV has chapters? I have checked "Keep original chapters" within multiAVCHD...

Anyway, here's the MediaInfo of my MKV. One AVC video track, two AC3 tracks plus a SRT track. Pretty much standard, I'd say...

General
Complete name : C:\Users\Gero\Desktop\mada2neuer.mkv
Format : Matroska
File size : 3.86 GiB
Duration : 1h 29mn
Overall bit rate : 6 185 Kbps
Encoded date : UTC 2009-04-08 16:05:36
Writing application : mkvmerge v2.6.0 ('Kelly watch the Stars') built on Mar 24 2009 15:23:17
Writing library : libebml v0.7.7 + libmatroska v0.8.1

Video
ID : 1
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : High@L4.1
Format settings, CABAC : Yes
Format settings, ReFrames : 4 frames
Muxing mode : Container profile=Unknown@4.1
Codec ID : V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC
Duration : 1h 29mn
Bit rate : 4 649 Kbps
Width : 1 920 pixels
Height : 1 080 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16/9
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Resolution : 24 bits
Colorimetry : 4:2:0
Scan type : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.094
Writing library : x264 core 67 r1127 8d82fec
Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=4 / deblock=1:0:0 / analyse=0x3:0x113 / me=umh / subme=8 / psy_rd=1.0:0.0 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=0 / deadzone=21,11 / chroma_qp_offset=-2 / threads=6 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / mbaff=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=3 / wpredb=1 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40 / rc=crf / crf=22.0 / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / ip_ratio=1.40 / pb_ratio=1.30 / aq=0
Language : German

Audio #1
ID : 2
Format : AC-3
Format/Info : Audio Coding 3
Codec ID : A_AC3
Duration : 1h 29mn
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 640 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Surround: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Language : German

Audio #2
ID : 3
Format : AC-3
Format/Info : Audio Coding 3
Codec ID : A_AC3
Duration : 1h 29mn
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 640 Kbps
Channel(s) : 6 channels
Channel positions : Front: L C R, Surround: L R, LFE
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Language : English

Text
ID : 4
Format : UTF-8
Codec ID : S_TEXT/UTF8
Codec ID/Info : UTF-8 Plain Text
Language : German

Chapters
1 : 00:00:00.000 - 00:00:00.000
2 : 00:04:15.881 - 00:04:15.881
3 : 00:06:46.615 - 00:06:46.615
4 : 00:09:25.774 - 00:09:25.774
5 : 00:15:51.951 - 00:15:51.951
6 : 00:17:34.762 - 00:17:34.762
7 : 00:20:26.934 - 00:20:26.934
8 : 00:23:57.353 - 00:23:57.353
9 : 00:28:03.557 - 00:28:03.557
10 : 00:30:58.899 - 00:30:58.899
11 : 00:33:52.906 - 00:33:52.906
12 : 00:35:19.909 - 00:35:19.909
13 : 00:38:15.418 - 00:38:15.418
14 : 00:42:59.911 - 00:42:59.911
15 : 00:45:35.942 - 00:45:35.942
16 : 00:49:22.918 - 00:49:22.918
17 : 00:52:17.259 - 00:52:17.259
18 : 00:55:17.773 - 00:55:17.773
19 : 00:57:59.810 - 00:57:59.810
20 : 01:03:28.638 - 01:03:28.638
21 : 01:06:33.948 - 01:06:33.948
22 : 01:15:17.888 - 01:15:17.888
23 : 01:19:48.075 - 01:19:48.075

Please help...!

A big thank you as always!!!

Gero

[deank]

Line 5784 in multiAVCHD is
print("["&time.DS&"] ", vcs('Detected frame reference count: '&refcount&' (max:'&int(12288*1024/(vw*vh*1.5))&').',clGreen,''));

Which means that vw (video width) or vh (video height) are not detected properly (and are set to zero) by mediainfo so it errors with div/0.

In multiAVCHD package is included tsmuxer 1.8.34. Replace it with the newest one and if it works let me know... I doubt that it will but... anyway...

I don't think chapters are the problem but if there is any way to send me a sample of the file - please do.

[deank]

Easy question.(I can't find a clear answer in this post)

Whenever I want to make a DVD or BD to play on my standalone bluray...Should I choose "Create multiBD"?

Thanks.

Hover your mouse pointer over create multiAVCHD/multiBD and you'll find the answer.

[tkamp]

I just found out about this great tool.
Ofcause I already knew about AVCHD, but never got to use it, because it only can hold 1 movie per media.

I have a few questions to the multiAVCHD tool:
1) Why is the limit set to “only” 40 titles?
2) Is it possible, or will it be a possibility to add DVD’s
I have a very large collection of DVD’s – it would be nice to have an external HDD with movie-only titles :-)

[herrde]

In multiAVCHD package is included tsmuxer 1.8.34. Replace it with the newest one and if it works let me know... I doubt that it will but... anyway...

Hi deank,

I've already tried that - to no avail. Same result.

I don't think chapters are the problem but if there is any way to send me a sample of the file - please do.

Not a problem at all. I could split off a part using mkvmerge. Which size and part (beginning? end? something from the middle?) would you prefer and how do you want me to send it to you?

Let me know!

Thanks for your help & all the best,

Gero

[deank]

Just any segment... before you send it - try and see if you get the error... If not - find a segment that will error and send it to me.

@tkamp: only fourty?! I just decided so... it is a free tool so I decide how many titles will be available, right? And in 90% of the cases 40 is more that enough.

For DVD -> AVCHD you'll need to do some research. multiAVCHD doesn't deal with other formats.

[fifteen]

@tkamp: only fourty?! I just decided so... it is a free tool so I decide how many titles will be available, right? And in 90% of the cases 40 is more that enough.

+40 support would be very helpful for creating discs with a HUGE number of titles that are better left unjoined - which is a current issue of mine.
:sly:

[herrde]

Just any segment... before you send it - try and see if you get the error... If not - find a segment that will error and send it to me.

Hi deank,

I just e-mailed you the first 5 MB of the mentioned file to the e-mail address from your website. This part provokes the error too, I just checked it again!

Let me know!

Thank you!

Gero

[tkamp]

Thanks for your reply.
I wasn't trying to be rude or anything.
It's just that it would be nice to have the external hdd filled out with videos, and not going back and forth to the PC for changing avchd.
Just a thought - maybe my bad?

[deank]

Few days ago I posted a message that I'm preparing another major version of multiAVCHD, which will support ANY number of titles.

[deank]

I just e-mailed you the first 5 MB of the mentioned file to the e-mail address from your website. This part provokes the error too, I just checked it again!


It's the chapters. I'll see to it, but try to enable (x) Add chapters each 5 min.

in muxer tab. It works that way.

I think the first chapter is the problem (00:00:00 - 00:00:00), but I'll test it later.

[herrde]

It's the chapters. I'll see to it, but try to enable (x) Add chapters each 5 min.

in muxer tab. It works that way.
I think the first chapter is the problem (00:00:00 - 00:00:00), but I'll test it later.

Hi deank,

no, it's not. I just enabled "Add chapters each 5 min" and it gave me the same error!

Best,

Gero

[deank]

I found a bug with the chapters and I fixed it. Update and try again.

[herrde]

Good morning deank,

no, it still doesn't work with build 511, same error! I just tried with both "keep original chapters" and with "add new chapters every 5 mins". Still the same error...

By the way, I have copied the latest tsmuxer.exe into the tools folder.

Does it really work with the partial file that I sent you??

Best,

Gero

[deank]

Yes it works now both with chapters and without them.

Please do this: when tsmuxer gives the error message box - do not close it - go to _TEMP and open the .meta file and paste its contents.

The problem was that --custom-chapters= was blank. Of course there may be something else that causes the error, but at least the sample works here.

[herrde]

Please do this: when tsmuxer gives the error message box - do not close it - go to _TEMP and open the .meta file and paste its contents.

There is no *.meta file in the _TEMP folder! The only two items that are created in _TEMP are

- a file named "mada2neuer-mkv__info.txt"
- an empty folder named "20090409-095305-6865"

When I press "create multiBD", the tsmuxer window opens and closes again immediately - so fast that I cannot read the output...

Best,

Gero

[deank]

So tsmuxer isn't crashing but just doing nothing?
uncheck [x] delete temp files and there should be some more files in temp. If there is no meta file then there is something really wrong and I have no idea. Your sample works here.

Here is what I see:

[11:08:30] Log started for multiAVCHD v2.5 (build 511)
[11:08:30] Processing 1 input file/folder.
[11:08:30] Temp folder does not exist. Set to D:\_TEMP.
[11:08:30] Converting mkv/mp4 file to AVCHD (D:\Downloads\__TEST\mada2neuer_part-001.mkv).
[11:08:30] Detected video: ID#1:V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC:1920x1080 23.976fps (AR:1.78)
[11:08:30] AR of 16:9 will be set for this title.
[11:08:30] meta line: A_AC3, "D:\Downloads\__TEST\mada2neuer_part-001.mkv", track=2, lang=ger
[11:08:30] Detected audio: ID#2:A_AC3:audio (48000Hz/6ch) Language: ger
[11:08:30] meta line: A_AC3, "D:\Downloads\__TEST\mada2neuer_part-001.mkv", track=3, lang=eng
[11:08:30] Detected audio: ID#3:A_AC3:audio (48000Hz/6ch) Language: eng
[11:08:30] Detected subtitles: ID#4:S_TEXT/UTF8 Language: ger
[11:08:30] Generating meta file for tsMuxer...
[11:08:30] M2TS stream split set at 4000MiB...
[11:08:30] Searching for original chapters (mediainfo)...
[11:08:30] Using original chapters.
[11:08:30] Detected frame reference count: 4 (max:4).
[11:08:30] Compliant with L4.1 for 1920x1080p.
[11:08:30] Creating BluRay folders (tsMuxer)...
[11:08:31] Done!
[11:08:31] Setting vertical resolution value (1080p).
[11:08:31] CLPI transfer: D:\_TEMP\20090409-110830-1595\BDMV\CLIPINF\00000.clpi -> D:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD_test1\BDMV\CLIPINF\00000.clpi
[11:08:31] M2TS transfer: D:\_TEMP\20090409-110830-1595\BDMV\STREAM\00000.m2ts -> D:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD_test1\BDMV\STREAM\00000.m2ts
[11:08:31] MPLS transfer: D:\_TEMP\20090409-110830-1595\BDMV\PLAYLIST\00000.mpls -> D:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD_test1\BDMV\PLAYLIST\00000.mpls
[11:08:31] Will use chapter marks: 00:00:00;
[11:08:31] Preparing authoring information...
[11:08:31] Top menu skipped. Playback will start from Title#1.
[11:08:32] Setting menu for 1 titles...
[11:08:32] Forced sequential playback from Title#1 forward.
[11:08:32] Processing clip (CPI/CLPI) files...
[11:08:32] Completed.
[11:08:32] Creating AVCHD compatible 8.3 filenames...
[11:08:32] Done!
[11:08:32] D:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD_test1 folder created!
[11:08:32] Rename D:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD_test1 to AVCHD and copy it to root of USB drive or USB disk.
[11:08:32] or rename D:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD_test1 to AVCHD and copy it to X:\PRIVATE\ of SD/MMC card.
[11:08:32] Deleting only files in temp folder (D:\_TEMP\)...
[11:08:32] You may now remove temp folder (D:\_TEMP\).
[11:08:32] Your compilation contains 0hrs 0min 13sec of video material.
[11:08:32] End of log.

[herrde]

So tsmuxer isn't crashing but just doing nothing?

So it seems! At least, I see no sign of a crash - it's just that tsmuxer opens and closes again and I find the red error line ("tsmuxer didn't like...") in the log window!

OK, I was able to retrieve the *.meta file. Here it is:

MUXOPT --no-pcr-on-video-pid --new-audio-pes --blu-ray --vbr --custom-chapters=00:00:00;00:04:15;00:06:46;00:09:25;00:15:51;00:17:34;00:20:26;00:23:57;00:28:03;00:30:58;00:33:52;00:35:19;00:38:15;00:42:59;00:45:35;00:49:22;00:52:17;00:55:17;00:57:59;01:03:28;01:06:33;01:15:17;01:19:48 --split-size=3999MiB --vbv-len=500
, "C:\Users\Gero\Desktop\mada2neuer.mkv", insertSEI, contSPS, track=, lang=eng, level=4.1, fps=

Best,

Gero

[deank]

Please download again the complete Setup_multiAVCHD_2.5.exe

This meta file is not okay at all... there is no filename, nor FPS and audio streams are missing. All this is provided by mediainfo and mkvinfo. Check your tools\ folder in multiAVCHD.... It seems that mkvinfo doesnt work properly. You're not using localized versions of them, right?

Are there lines in the log: detected subtitles/audio/video, etc.?

[herrde]

Something is completely wrong here. I just tried a completely different MKV - and encountered the same problems...!!

G.

[deank]

Yes - it seems you've somehow broken your multiAVCHD :) or its tools. Just re-download the complete setup.

[herrde]

Just did that. I deleted the complete multiAVCHD folder, downloaded the full setup, extracted and started from scratch - but it still doesn't work. Still the same problem!!

How can this be...??

G.

[deank]

Did you change something in your windows configuration?

If you're familiar with CMD - go to tools and run mkvinfo.exe path_to_your_file and see what happens.

I added another warning message in log so you should see it.

[herrde]

You're right, something seems to be wrong with mkvinfo. Here's the log:

[10:42:16] Log started for multiAVCHD v2.5 (build 511)
[10:42:16] Processing 1 input file/folder.
[10:42:16] Converting mkv/mp4 file to AVCHD (C:\Users\Gero\Desktop\S01E15\s01e15.mkv).
[10:42:16] mkvinfo did not return valid information!
[10:42:16] Not enough data for meta creation!
[10:42:16] Skipped!


Then, I opened a CMD and started mkvinfo.exe with the file. It seems to work, but it seems strange to me that the output is in german language (which is my language)... anyway, here's the output. Any ideas?

C:\Users\Gero\svcd pack\multiAVCHD\tools>mkvinfo s01e15.mkv
+ EBML-Kopf
|+ Dokumententyp: matroska
|+ Dokumententyp Version: 1
|+ Dokumententyp Leseversion: 1
+ Segment, Größe 1173089881
|+ Seek-Kopf (Untereinträge werden ausgelassen)
|+ EbmlVoid (Größe: 4027)
|+ Segment-Information
| + Zeitstempelskalierungsfaktor: 1000000
| + Muxeranwendung: libebml v0.7.7 + libmatroska v0.8.1
| + Schreibende Anwendung: mkvmerge v2.3.0 ('Freak U') built on Oct 7 2008 20:3
9:59
| + Dauer: 2909.024s (00:48:29.024)
| + Datum: Wed Apr 08 02:35:18 2009 UTC
| + Segment-UID: 0xc1 0xbf 0xb9 0x18 0x79 0xeb 0xd5 0x4a 0xaa 0x8a 0x2a 0x71 0x1
5 0x0e 0x8c 0x8c
|+ Segment-Tracks
| + Ein Track
| + Tracknummer: 1
| + Track UID: 412166171
| + Tracktyp: audio
| + Aktiv: 1
| + Standardtrack-Flag: 1
| + Flag für erzwungene Anzeige: 0
| + Flag für Paketbündelung: 1
| + MinCache: 0
| + Zeitstempelskalierungsfaktor: 1
| + Maximale BlockAddition ID: 0
| + Codec-ID: A_AC3
| + Codec alle frames decodieren: 1
| + Standarddauer: 32.000ms (31.250 Bilder pro Sekunde im Falle eines Videotrac
ks)
| + Sprache: und
| + Audio track
| + Abtastrate: 48000
| + Kanäle: 6
| + Ein Track
| + Tracknummer: 2
| + Track UID: 1
| + Tracktyp: video
| + Aktiv: 1
| + Standardtrack-Flag: 1
| + Flag für erzwungene Anzeige: 0
| + Flag für Paketbündelung: 0
| + MinCache: 1
| + Zeitstempelskalierungsfaktor: 1
| + Maximale BlockAddition ID: 0
| + Codec-ID: V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC
| + Codec alle frames decodieren: 1
| + private Codecdaten, Länge 40
| + Standarddauer: 41.708ms (23.976 Bilder pro Sekunde im Falle eines Videotrac
ks)
| + Sprache: eng
| + Video-Track
| + Pixelbreite: 1280
| + Pixelhöhe: 720
| + Interlaced: 0
| + Anzeigebreite: 16
| + Anzeigehöhe: 9
|+ EbmlVoid (Größe: 1024)
|+ Cluster


Thanks again for your help!!!

Best,

G.

[deank]

Yes, I asked you if you're using a localized version. multiAVCHD can handle only ENGLISH output of mkvinfo. Let me check someting. I don't know how to force mkvinfo to display output in english.

[herrde]

That is really weird. In fact, I installed the latest version of MKVtoolnix (2.6.0) in German yesterday. mkvinfo belongs to this tool set, I think.

But multiAVCHD is using it's "own" mkvinfo.exe in it's own "tools" folder, right? So how can it interfer with the MKVtoolnix set that is installed somewhere else?

I will do some research on the web and report back here. Obviously, my errors are connected with the installation of the german version of MKVtoolnix - even if I do not understand how this is possible.

Thanks for all your help, Dean! Please let me know if you should have any more ideas about this all.

Best,

Gero

[deank]

the toolnix package sets a variable in windows environment - something like LANG, LC_MESSAGES and LC_ALL, so they affect all tools, no matter where they're placed in your PC. mkvinfo is affected by these variables.

[herrde]

the toolnix package sets a variable in windows environment - something like LANG, LC_MESSAGES and LC_ALL, so they affect all tools, no matter where they're placed in your PC. mkvinfo is affected by these variables.

You're right. I just found this over at the MKVtoolnix thread:

ChangeLog since release 2.5.3:

2009-03-14 Moritz Bunkus <moritz@bunkus.org>
* all: bug fix: The tools use the API call "GetOEMCP()" on Windows instead of "GetACP()". This should make messages output in cmd.exe come out correctly for Windows versions for which cmd.exe uses a different code page than the rest (e.g. on German Windows).


I noticed that in fact, the mkvinfo.exe that you provide in the "tools" folder is version 2.5.3. - so the text above is valid for it!

So what can we do about this? Would this mean that I have to use an older version of mkvinfo.exe that doesn't use that API that is described above?

This would be a problem that all non-english users will have, right?

Best,

Gero

[deank]

Or you can use the english version of the latest mkvtoolnix :) I'm sorry but at this point I can't do much.

[herrde]

Hi deank,

ok, I solved this problem by simply deleting the German language folder within the mkvtoolnix installation folder. That solved my problem.

BUT here's another one!

I keep getting errors when multiAVCHD tries to create the welcome screen! Creating the menu seems to run fine though.
When I play the output, it works - but of course, the welcome screen is missing.

Could this be a similar issue? Here's the log:

[12:13:51] Log started for multiAVCHD v2.5 (build 511)
[12:13:51] Processing 1 input file/folder.
[12:13:51] Converting mkv/mp4 file to AVCHD (C:\Users\Gero\Desktop\S01E15\s01e15.mkv).
[12:13:51] Detected audio: ID#1:A_AC3:audio (48000Hz/6ch) Language: und
[12:13:51] Detected video: ID#2:V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC:1280x720 23.976fps (AR:1.78)
[12:13:51] Creating BluRay folders (tsMuxer)...
[12:14:09] Done!
[12:14:09] Preparing authoring information...
[12:14:09] Creating NTSC top menu.
[12:14:09] Authoring menu (NTSC).
[12:14:13] Creating menu backgrounds for 1 titles (XMB)...
[12:14:13] Trying to use Directshow first...
[12:14:30] Creating video backgrounds for XMB menu completed.
[12:14:43] Authoring custom menu completed.
[12:14:43] Authoring custom welcome screen (NTSC).
[12:14:55] Error occured while creating welcome screen!
[12:14:55] Setting menu for 1 titles...
[12:14:55] Completed.
[12:14:55] Done!
[12:14:55] 1 other warnings/errors!
[12:14:55] C:\multiAVCHD output\AVCHD_rrrrwwww folder created!
[12:14:55] Burn its CONTENTS to DVD-UDF 2.50...

May you help me once more with this...?

Thank you!

Best,

Gero

[deank]

The problem is with the new version of tsmuxer. I get the same error and other menu-types got broken.

***

Done. It is the new 1.9.x version of tsmuxer that handles differently m2ts/clpi filenames. I urge all to download the complete setup or replace their tsmuxer in tools with latest version - otherwise classic menu, thumbnail menu and welcome screen may not be created properly.

Also in 512 welcome screen uses user-defined image from menu tab (if [x] show in intro is checked).

***

Also because of the changes in tsmuxer - popBD is also updated to version 0.5.

[herrde]

Hi deank,

just a big thank you - finally, everything is working again as desired! Chapters are also kept properly now, great!

I have a new feature request - do you think it's possible to include a function for editing the language tags of the input file streams (audio and subs)?

That would be awesome!!

All the best,

Gero

[kenguru2005]

Hi Dean,

in xmb with chapter thumbs off I see a title count (i.e. title 1/1). Is this new? I never recognized that. Can I turn this off?

[deank]

I thought it is good to know 'where you are' when scrolling thru multiple titles, so I turned it on few builds ago. There is a multiLANG.ini in your multiAVCHD folder. Open it and edit the line that says "Title". You can put "#" as a first symbol or replace "Title" with spaces. And execute multiUPDATE. :)

[kenguru2005]

Thanks ...

[turbojet]

How long has multiAVCHD been using 100 headers in clpi/mpls files?

[deank]

Since day one :)

[turbojet]

Ok that may give a big start to testing of latest tsmuxer's avchd output, but 100 pages to look through to find players that are working, what a task.

[deank]

Well.. I don't remember anyone to say that multiAVCHD's output doesn't work in their SAPs (since build 313+).

[turbojet]

I'm going to wait and see if tsmuxer just renamed --blu-ray to --avchd and changed clpi/mpls headers to 100 (up till 1.8.35 they were 200) before trusting the new version.

But do you remember some players mentioned in this thread offhand?

[deank]

I remember these:

NTSC SONY BlueRay Player 350, PAL Sony BDP S350, NTSC Panasonic BD30 SAP.

Also: Samsung bd-p1500, Pioneer 51fd Blu-ray player with AUXDATA folder removed.

About tsmuxer - yes, I think --avchd switch does what --blu-ray did before (except the 0200 or mixed headers).

multiAVCHD always changed headers to 0100 and never used tsmuxer's index/movieobject.bdmv.

What makes SAPs detect a compilation as AVCHD or Blu-ray is the index.bdmv file and the media used (DVD/BD/USB) - nothing else - not the headers either.

[turbojet]

It's funny that they'd entirely change --blu-ray function of tsmuxer after over 2 years but I guess it might be more accurately named now as --avchd.

When I did some in store testing with tsmuxer blu-ray output on a dvd-rw 9 months or so ago I noticed some read AVCHD, some read BD, some read BDMV and some read blu-ray. I wonder if the clpi/m2ts headers played any role in that or if it was just nature of the SAP.

Thanks for the players I jotted them down.

[deank]

Up until latest versions, tsmuxer's index.bdmv had IDEX. Now it's gone when --blu-ray is used. Apart from this I see no difference.

And - yes - different saps show different things... Not really sure how they decide if avchd or bd will be shown on their display. I'd suggest that if DVD-R/DVD-RW is detected they tend to show AVCHD. If it is a DVD-ROM (retail BD5/BD9) - they may show BD. With BD-RE/BD-R - they show Blu-Ray Disc.

I should check if one of my DVD-burners can be configured by imgburn to use DVD-ROM booktype and see if it will make any difference.

I'd suggest if anyone has such burner - to try with DVD-ROM booktype and two different outputs with --avchd / --blu-ray switches of tsmuxer.

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