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

[deank]

Build 359:

[-] Quit on last title finish option in Authoring.

It will insert STOP command at the last title, so your player should return to StandBy. Useful if you fall asleep :) - your player won't loop thru titles nor will stay at the TOP menu page til the morning :).

Also limited support for MOV files. They will be processed if encoded with HDV3 video codec (digital camera) and with PCM audio. (mplayer is required in tools folder).

Links in first post are updated. (mplayer included in tools folder)

Dean

[asherungar]

Hi dean,
i have a small request - ability to change the character set in the tsMuxer font selection. instead of the default one. for unicode characters.
this is available in tsMuxer GUI itself. like arial has different sets - i need one that is HEBREW_CHARSET instead of ANSI_CHARSET.

thanks alot!!

[deank]

multiAVCHD uses the SYSTEM DEFAULT character set, not ANSI, so subtitles should show normally. Doesn't your display correctly?

[asherungar]

not when i have hebrew subtitles. its a different charset... it shows , but not the correct chars.
i need ISO-8859-8 encoding which is unicode.
i think tsmuxer command line has a way to change the charset. doesnt it?

thanks

p.s. - this is all on mac. in windows its possible to change the charset for non-unicode programs which does the trick.

[G_M_C]

not when i have hebrew subtitles. its a different charset... it shows , but not the correct chars.
i need ISO-8859-8 encoding which is unicode.
i think tsmuxer command line has a way to change the charset. doesnt it?

thanks

p.s. - this is all on mac. in windows its possible to change the charset for non-unicode programs which does the trick.

It should, in tsMuxerGUI i allways select "Verdana" for instance, and it allways get used that way. So somehow it must be possible to get tsMuxeR to use all (true-type) fonts you have installed.

[deank]

@G_M_C: I'm not sure if I understood your post.

I'll add there charsets in a bit:

ANSI 0
DEFAULT 1
ARABIC 178
BALTIC 186
CHINESE 136
EAST EUROPE 238
GB2312 134
GREEK 161
HANGEUL 129
HEBREW 177
JOHAB 130
CYRILLIC 204
THAI 222
TURKISH 162
VIETNAMESE 163

[asherungar]

yes, but in mac (using crossover) it doesnt show the true-type fonts installed on os x but the ones that crossover has.

[kenguru2005]

Done with mac via crossover: look at this nice ß

http://home.arcor.de/dhc69/avchd/avchd01.jpg

[asherungar]

Thanks dean! hope it works!

[deank]

Thanks dean! hope it works!

Build 361

Character set option is added in tsMuxer tab

[kenguru2005]

Thanks again to dean for making it true that now my HDV footage right from Final Cut pro timeline (mov file) is accepted and proceeded (video-lossless) my multAVCHD.

[vpapanik]

Build 361

Character set option is added in tsMuxer tab

Thanks deank, the program is now complete I think !

(now waiting for the donation version, with a full customized background ;) )

[deank]

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

To-do list:

* AVCHD split (allowing (for example) 15GB bluray movie only rip to go into 2xDVD9 or 4xDVD5 discs or just to a USB disk for Playstation3)
* Add content to existing multiAVCHD generated output
* Compatible output for Panasonic TV/BD SD cards playback

[asherungar]

[QUOTE=kenguru2005;1247743]Done with mac via crossover: look at this nice ß

kenguru, how did u get the custom menu work on mac - im also using crossover but multiAVCHD says there's a problem with x264/avisynth.

how does crossover work with them? i get a menu but not custom.

thanks

[kenguru2005]

Just install the newest version, in multiAVCHD folder look at sub folder "tools". Copy what´s in there direct into multiAVCHD folder so that all files are in multiAVCHD.

[vpapanik]

A small bug in build 361 : when .mkv files are added, their default menu title is truncated to 7 first characters. e.g. 'Lost S05E01.mkv' becomes 'Lost S0'.

[Tineg]

Thanks deank, the program is now complete I think !

(now waiting for the donation version, with a full customized background ;) )

Same for me.
But when I launched the build 361 I admit it was sad to see that only 19 had already donate.:confused:
I haven't a Paypal account but I'm sure that I'll donate for this very good job.

Thanks Dean

[fsnavi]

To-do list:

* AVCHD split (allowing (for example) 15GB bluray movie only rip to go into 2xDVD9 or 4xDVD5 discs or just to a USB disk for Playstation3)
* Add content to existing multiAVCHD generated output
* Compatible output for Panasonic TV/BD SD cards playback

Please don't forget to rewrite multiavchd to handle multiple playlists in input avchd folders.


FSNAVI

[deank]

A small bug in build 361 : when .mkv files are added, their default menu title is truncated to 7 first characters. e.g. 'Lost S05E01.mkv' becomes 'Lost S0'.

I can't see how this can happen... I tested (with the same filename) and it shows okay.


...when I launched the build 361 I admit it was sad to see that only 19 had already donate....

We move forward to new horizons. :)

[asherungar]

hi dean,
still doesnt work with hebrew fonts on mac,
how do you populate the fonts section in tsmuxer?

does anyone know how to choose fonts from the osx itself?
thanks!

[coolalibaba]

Hi deank, I tested with v351 but still got 4:3. Will try to test the newest version with forcing 16:9 again later ...
Hi deank, I still can not get this work...I checked the BDMV folder by using mrr19121970's tool(http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1247218#post1247218) and did see the AR of all clpi files is showing 16:9 but my PS3 still plays it as 4:3. Another strange problem I found is, even the PS3 menu poping up when I press the "X" button is much slimer than normal. Apparently it is compressed from 16:9 to 4:3. looks PS3 compresses all the screen from 16:9 to 4:3 not only the video. I didn't see this when I played other normal 4:3 videos.
I've put the DBMV folder(real stream removed) here in case you have chance to take a look. Thanks.
http://rapidshare.de/files/45137286/BDMV.ZIP.html

[deank]

hi dean,
still doesnt work with hebrew fonts on mac,
how do you populate the fonts section in tsmuxer?


You can uncheck [x] Delete temp files and check yourself the TEMP folder... open .meta files and you will see how they are generated. I can't do anything else - sorry. Try using multiAVCHD in Wine....

[asherungar]

You can uncheck [x] Delete temp files and check yourself the TEMP folder... open .meta files and you will see how they are generated. I can't do anything else - sorry. Try using multiAVCHD in Wine....

i will check that,
i will do the same project in windows and mac and will try to find the difference.

Thank You!

[burro08]

Dean do u know where the png files are for menus in the bluray structure??

thanks (sorry its a bit of topic)

[deank]

Dean do u know where the png files are for menus in the bluray structure?

Backgrounds (motion or static) are not separate files but encoded as AVC/MPEG-2 and encapsulated in the transport stream files (m2ts).

***

Build 362:

* I wonder how no one reported this bug:

Blue and red channels were swapped (because of AviSynth) and colors for menu titles and outline didn't work as expected :) It is fixed now

* All entry boxes will now allow you to use characters, specific to the code page / character set you select in tsMuxer tab. For example - now I can enter title names, welcome screen message and menu headline/credits in cyrillic.

* More options in Authoring tab - probably most of you will like it a lot.

- You can now change the title of multiAVCHD menu to anything you like

- You can now change the font used for the title and bottom credits

- Top menu title and bottom texts (version/site/date-time) will use the color you select for "Menu font color" but top title will have 40% decreased luminosity and bottom texts will have 70% decreased luminosity (both will be a bit dimmed)

* Menu is now encoded in 1080p (opposed to "interlaced" for former builds)

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

Dean

[kenguru2005]

A really helpfull feature would be the possibility to add additional .ac3 files to be muxed into those .ts/.mov./.mkv files, which are to be authored.

[deank]

It can be done easily if .AC3 files are named after the imported file...

for example if you have test.mov and test.ac3 in the same folder (and an option checked) - multiAVCHD will include it in the final output.

[kenguru2005]

Hi dean,

where is this option?

edit: sorry I misunderstood ... the function is not yet implemented. But that would be very helpful.

[asherungar]

Hi dean,
i just made a multiAVCHD (this time on windows) of the 6 star wars episodes (about 50G!)
anyway, i made a custom menu, and the arrows work but clicking on a title just sends me back to the menu again - doesnt jump to the title even if i "jump to title 1" (on PS3).

what went wrong? using v361.

thanks

[deank]

I can't say... post your log and check your output folder.

Try again with one episode and use [x] Verbose logging to see what happens.

:) ONE THOUSAND POSTS :)

[vpapanik]

Thanks for the excellent additions in authoring tab. Is it possible to easily create a 'preview' option for the menu image ?

PS. The custom 'Top Menu Title' and corresponding font is not saved in the .ini file. Furthermore, the 'Credits Info' cannot be edited (build 362).

[deank]

A really helpfull feature would be the possibility to add additional .ac3 files to be muxed into those .ts/.mov./.mkv files, which are to be authored.

Can you do some tests with build 363?

Option is added in "Advanced" tab:

[x] Add external audio tracks

If checked - AC3/PCM/LPCM audio tracks named after video (video_file.mts -> video_file.ac3 or video_file.pcm or video_file.lpcm) will be added to final compilation

[vpapanik]

A few more things (build 362) :

1) The default titles are still trimmed to 7 characters ! (strange) It does it all the time for any .mkv filename.
2) The program always creates 14 menu arrows irrespective of the number of .mkv files included. The empty arrows point to the intro screen. (note : I am previewing it in Nero Showtime, I don't know whether it is a problem of multiAVCHD or not).
3) Is there any way NOT to show the intro screen, and go straight to the menu ?
4) Dots '.' do not appear in the menu preview tab.
5) Is it easily possible to increase the max 37 characters for menu entries to 50 ? And use a better font than courier, e.g. Lucida Console (I understand that there has to be a courier type font in order to control the menu entry length).
6) I think than 1s 295ms is too long for the first SRT line. I tested 300 ms and works fine, while values lower than 50 ms scrambled the subtitle sequence.

[deank]

A few more things (build 362) :
2) The program always creates 14 menu arrows irrespective of the number of .mkv files included. The empty arrows point to the intro screen. (note : I am previewing it in Nero Showtime, I don't know whether it is a problem of multiAVCHD or not).
Yes, but in SAPs and PS3 there is no way to see the unused positions... That's the way it is.

3) Is there any way NOT to show the intro screen, and go straight to the menu ?

Yes. I think adding these options in authoring are more than enough for now. Once free version expires then it might be possible.

5) Is it easily possible to increase the max 37 characters for menu entries to 50 ? And use a better font than courier, e.g. Lucida Console (I understand that there has to be a courier type font in order to control the menu entry length).

Did you ever try or just love to ask questions?

multiAVCHD will show title names up to 60 characters and it is since its initial build. What you see in the program window (37 chars only) is because there is no space to show more. If you click on a title you will see that it has its full name and it will be used when menu is generated.

About the font - I'll check if LC or any other font works with the menu.

Preview - it is possible.

[vpapanik]

Yes, but in SAPs and PS3 there is no way to see the unused positions... That's the way it is.

That's fine. I keep using Showtime because it is faster for testing minor things.

Yes. I think adding these options in authoring are more than enough for now. Once free version expires then it might be possible.

You are right. Looking forward :)

Did you ever try or just love to ask questions?

multiAVCHD will show title names up to 60 characters and it is since its initial build. What you see in the program window (37 chars only) is because there is no space to show more. If you click on a title you will see that it has its full name and it will be used when menu is generated.

You are right, it was not obvious that it internally kept the full title. A full preview option will help on this, or just a scrolling listbox that contains full 60-char titles.

Thanks a lot for your efforts. Donation raised ;)

[Tineg]

A small bug in build 361 : when .mkv files are added, their default menu title is truncated to 7 first characters. e.g. 'Lost S05E01.mkv' becomes 'Lost S0'.

Hi,


The problem still occurs with the build 362 except if you edit the title with the edit function in Media Tab.
It's no big deal but...

Thanks and Good luck .

:)

[deank]

I can't replicate this problem...

Does it happen with all titles?

Does it happen after you edit a title name in "MENU" tab?

Do you actually see the truncated name when you play the compilation?

What do you see in details.txt/multiMENU.txt/multiAVCHD.txt files in the output folder?

[vpapanik]

Does it happen with all titles?

Tried :

Lost S05E01 -> becomes Lost S0

Prison Break S04E01 -> becomes Prison Break S0

hmmm... there is something wrong after character zero '0'. Is it set as a delimiter maybe ?

Does it happen after you edit a title name in "MENU" tab?

No, in the very beginning, when you add the .mkv files


Do you actually see the truncated name when you play the compilation?

Yes

What do you see in details.txt/multiMENU.txt/multiAVCHD.txt files in the output folder?

* Lost S0 (in details.txt)

Lost S05E01.mkv (in multiAVCHD.txt)

Lost S0 (in multiMENU.txt)

Hope that helps.

[deank]

Can you try with build 366? Are you using localized version of Windows?

[vpapanik]

It seems there is a clear pattern for the error. Some examples may help :

abcd efgh.mkv -> 'abcd'
abcdefgh.mkv -> 'abcd'
12345678.mkv -> '1234'
Hello World.mkv -> 'Hello W'
HelloHelloHello.mkv -> 'HelloHelloH'

Build 365, Windows Vista

[vpapanik]

366 didn't solved the problem.

Windows is Vista Business, English, with Greek regional settings.

[gemad9]

It's been quite a few builds since my problems were solved so I thought I'd give 366 a ride and try some of the features that were added over the last week. For me it's perfect (on a Sony SAP)!

Great job!

gemad9

[deank]

Yes, it cuts the last 4 letters for some reason and it doesn't happen with my files... try again with build 367

[~bT~]

Tried :

Lost S05E01 -> becomes Lost S0

Prison Break S04E01 -> becomes Prison Break S0

i can confirm this bug.

and also dean, force 16:9 is not working...

[vpapanik]

Well done !!! Solved :) :) :)

[~bT~]

Yes, it cuts the last 4 letters for some reason and it doesn't happen with my files... try again with build 367

working fine now :) :thanks: so what was the issue?

[deank]

A stupid typo :( (and it happened with my files, but their names were too long to notice)

And about 16:9... multiAVCHD can only set values for 16:9... nothing else... If you find a way to make your files play in 16:9 I'll implement it... I did a lot of tests and PS3 just does not comply...

[vpapanik]

It would be also nice if the fonts for 'Top menu title' and 'Credits info' could be saved in the .ini file.

[~bT~]

And about 16:9... multiAVCHD can only set values for 16:9... nothing else... If you find a way to make your files play in 16:9 I'll implement it... I did a lot of tests and PS3 just does not comply...

so what resolution would you recommend me to encode WS NTSC SD content at to stay AVCHD legal..:confused:

720*480 as u are aware displays @ 4:3 AR.. and anamorphic flags are not recognised.

[deank]

It would be also nice if the fonts for 'Top menu title' and 'Credits info' could be saved in the .ini file.

I didn't do it on purpose.

so what resolution would you recommend me to encode WS NTSC SD content at to stay AVCHD legal..:confused:

720*480 as u are aware displays @ 4:3 AR.. and anamorphic flags are not recognised.

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