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

[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.