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

[deank]

No - I never actually had time to design my own ICON for the application :) not to say about banners.

(also - you can edit your posts instead of posting few one after another :D)

[desray]

No - I never actually had time to design my own ICON for the application :) not to say about banners.

(also - you can edit your posts instead of posting few one after another :D)

Oops...sorry. :o:D

[fifteen]

@deank

Does the bluray output for multiAVCHD now match the "new" tsmuxer bluray output? or is it different?

[deank]

It doesn't affect multiAVCHD, because of the 'authoring' part in multiAVCHD. You should not worry about it. :)

And multiBD is not 'really' a bluray output - it has always been avchd but for optical media.

[fifteen]

And multiBD is not 'really' a bluray output - it has always been avchd but for optical media.

That is more precisely what I was wondering about...

Should there be a true bluray output? Is there a reason there isn't such an output? I'm just wondering about future compatibility, etc.

I assumed it wasn't a real bluray output, because of the need to remove AUXDATA and CERTIFICATE directories for playback in certain players.

[deank]

Well the name "multiAVCHD" was picked because of the AVCHD output type. It was never a problem to add a true blu-ray output button and I may add one. I just fear that it will bring much confusion among users.

I assumed it wasn't a real bluray output, because of the need to remove AUXDATA and CERTIFICATE directories for playback in certain players.

There is a [x] Stricter avchd folder mode option in multiAVCHD and if users use it - there's no need to manually remove these folders.

[desray]

Hi deank, if you can, please do add a button for the TRUE Bluray output as I will be getting a Bluray ReWriter pretty soon and will like to try that out. Thanks!

[ramonchin]

You're right - it is not supported in AVCHD, but PS3 handles it. I may add an option for STRICTER audio/video formats and option to convert DTS audio to AC3 (as it is done in mkv2avi).

It would be great! Thanks.

[deank]

Blu-ray output is added now in build 517. Enjoy.

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

DTS to AC3 will be added tomorrow or next week.

[gordan]

Hi,

I just got two errors in processing mkvs. I'll report them separately, but first, the issue I see is that the resulting menu is erroneous. It contains all items that I wanted to include but the stream folder includes only the files that were processed without errors. Therefore I have to rename entries and delete extra entries...

The solution seam simple: the menu should include only tracks that were processed without errors.

THX, G

[gordan]

Here's my 1st issue:

The log contains the following error "tsMuxer didn't like (). Skipping it...", without additional info.

The full log is attached in my next post.

I'm using build 515

[deank]

Yes, sometimes it happens. I need more time to work on the error-processing.

[gordan]

... and the 2nd:

The error is
"Important files missing (clpi/mpls/m2ts)...
Possible tsMuxer failure to process your input file (I:\Video\Movies\movie.mkv)."

The log and info on the movie are attached.

In an ideal world, the message would be very specific. Is there something that can be done to explain what is wrong?

THX! G

[gordan]

Yes, sometimes it happens. I need more time to work on the error-processing.

Not such a problem if the result is correct:) (Referring to my post on the menu.)

[fifteen]

Blu-ray output is added now in build 517. Enjoy.

Sweet.:thanks:

[jfcarbel]

I see on the latest version a button for AVCHD for USB/SDHC.

Does this now support the SDHC for SAP like the Panasonic BD30, or is this still limited to PS3?

[desray]

I see on the latest version a button for AVCHD for USB/SDHC.

Does this now support the SDHC for SAP like the Panasonic BD30, or is this still limited to PS3?

IIRC think still apply to PS3 only...

[desray]

Thanks deank for the addition of the True Bluray output button. Will try that out later in the day :)

[desray]

Oh quick question...when I play the titles in the playlist (from beginning till the end)...when I press the NEXT CHAPTER button on my remote, why can't the title skip to the next playlist item? Is there a workaround instead of pressing the <Menu> or <Title> button on the remote whenever I want to go on to the next chapters towards the end? Likewise for PREVIOUS CHAPTER for cycling backwards...I though this is quite an important function for all authoring tools of DVD and Bluray :P

[jfcarbel]

IIRC think still apply to PS3 only...

Thanks, but whats does IIRC mean? - sorry LOL don't know that one.

[drpaulng]

Thanks, but whats does IIRC mean? - sorry LOL don't know that one.

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=159012#post159012

http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/IIRC

[speedxl]

Hi Dean, thank you for your amazing work with multiAVCHD.

I don´t know if this applies to the AVCHD format, i have a PS3 and i use a streaming app called Ps3 Media Server, i use it mostly to stream SD videos or music, anyway im telling you this because they managed to stream DTS without transcoding or converting to LPCM, they trick the Ps3 player by sending a supported audio file (AC3, i think), and after a second, the server changes it back to the original DTS stream, so your audio equipment notices this change and then it decodes the DTS stream.

Maybe (or maybe not) this could be done with multiavchd to avoid transcoding the DTS MA/HRA to LPCM or AC3, with LPCM as you well know, we conserve quality but increase the file size a lot, and with AC3 we lose quality, so maybe its worthy to try this.

Thanks again...

[deank]

I see on the latest version a button for AVCHD for USB/SDHC.

Does this now support the SDHC for SAP like the Panasonic BD30, or is this still limited to PS3?

No, not yet. When I enable the option in AUTHOR tab - then it will work

Oh quick question...when I play the titles in the playlist (from beginning till the end)...when I press the NEXT CHAPTER button on my remote, why can't the title skip to the next playlist item? Is there a workaround instead of pressing the <Menu> or <Title> button on the remote whenever I want to go on to the next chapters towards the end? Likewise for PREVIOUS CHAPTER for cycling backwards...

NEXT and PREV on my PS3 remote advance to the next/previous chapter, not title. You can create your own chapter marks at the very end of each file and then NEXT will almost instantly play the next title.

...they managed to stream DTS without transcoding or converting to LPCM, they trick the Ps3 player by sending a supported audio file (AC3, i think), and after a second, the server changes it back to the original DTS stream, so your audio equipment notices this change and then it decodes the DTS stream.

Maybe (or maybe not) this could be done with multiavchd to avoid transcoding the DTS MA/HRA to LPCM or AC3, with LPCM as you well know, we conserve quality but increase the file size a lot, and with AC3 we lose quality, so maybe its worthy to try this.

I'd rather not mangle audio streams in such way. multiAVCHD is not for PS3 only, so no one could tell what impact it will have on other players. Also, you can use HD audio untouched (without encoding to LPCM or AC3) and your pS3 will play it. Simply do not use the checkboxes in Audio tab.

[deank]

In build 518:

index.bdmv is generated in different way so now players will show proper title count (not always 40). There was an issue with PowerDVD when I did it in build 421, so please if anyone can - test PDVD with the latest build.

Dean

[desray]

Hi deank, just a heads up - there's a new version of TSMuxer (version 1.9.7 beta) is available now... :)

[desray]

I always experience auto-update function problem...I can see the script running with the pop-up box showing checking for newer fiirmware version - despite several attempts to update, the latest build just simply refuse to be updated...but other times its okay. Is the window period (time) to download the patch been too short? What gives?

[deank]

Close multiAVCHD and execute multiUPDATE.exe. Does it show any errors? There are three mirror links to check - it should download from at least one.

A direct link to the exe: http://multiAVCHD.deanBG.com/multiAVCHD.exe

[desray]

Close multiAVCHD and execute multiUPDATE.exe. Does it show any errors? There are three mirror links to check - it should download from at least one.

A direct link to the exe: http://multiAVCHD.deanBG.com/multiAVCHD.exe

Thanks for the direct link...I've downloaded and replaced the application and now it shows updated version b.519...but I hoped this problem will not be recurring for me... :(

[shv]

I'll see about mpls-only import.

mpls-only import possibility would be a big help!

[deank]

Thanks for the direct link...I've downloaded and replaced the application and now it shows updated version b.519...but I hoped this problem will not be recurring for me... :(

Some people have problems with autoupdate because of their firewall settings - nothing major in the update procedure was changed since build 44.

[kenguru2005]

Hi deank, just a heads up - there's a new version of TSMuxer (version 1.9.7 beta) is available now... :)

I just updated my tsmuxer.exe to version 1.9.7 .... I hope any wrong with it

[deank]

It is included in the full-download anyway... we'll see.

Did anyone had a chance to try multiAVCHD output with the new buttons (for Blu-ray) to players OTHER THAN PS3?

[desray]

It is included in the full-download anyway... we'll see.

Did anyone had a chance to try multiAVCHD output with the new buttons (for Blu-ray) to players OTHER THAN PS3?

Yes me trying now...will report back with results. :)

:helpful:

[navycrow]

1. I think there is a bug when the filename to import has the character ' (apostrophe) - forx example "king arthur director's cut".
It generates a movie that has a time 0:00:00 and which is unplayable.
If i rename the file all seems ok.

2. when i select XMB directshow option, i have a lot of x264.exe error when creating menu

3. the renaming of avchd folder into avchd_date don't work for me and generate errors with line 6642 mentionned

[deank]

mpls-only import possibility would be a big help!

Okay I added *.MPLS support in build 521. Be advised that your files have to have the long file names format, i.e. 00000.mpls / 00000.m2ts (but not 8.3 00000.MPL/MTS).

Please test it and let me know if it works... It will probably need more work, but this is the initial support.

(a late fix: chapters and audio/subtitle language tags)

Dean

[speedxl]

I'd rather not mangle audio streams in such way. multiAVCHD is not for PS3 only, so no one could tell what impact it will have on other players. Also, you can use HD audio untouched (without encoding to LPCM or AC3) and your pS3 will play it. Simply do not use the checkboxes in Audio tab.

Oh since multiavchd has the checkboxes to convert the streams, I thought it was needed, but i guess its then only needed for other players, i did not know that, thank you!

[navycrow]

FAT32 splitting seems not to work correctly. The soft tell me there is not enought space when the file copy it is at about 4000 mb

[deank]

Okay now in build 521 you can use your blu-ray's playlist to create multiAVCHD. It's useful if you want to transfer it to external HDD, split in 4GB chunks and watch it on your PS3 in minutes.

[16:21:26] Log started for multiAVCHD v2.5 (build 521)
[16:21:26] Processing 1 input file/folder.
[16:21:26] Converting PLAYLIST to AVCHD (I:\BD-TrainingDay\BDMV\PLAYLIST\00003.mpls).
[16:21:26] Generating meta file for tsMuxer...
[16:21:26] M2TS stream split set at 4000MiB...
[16:21:28] Detected video: V_MS/VFW/WVC1 (TID#4113)
[16:21:28] Detected audio: A_AC3 (TID#4352 / language: und)
[16:21:28] Detected audio: A_AC3 (TID#4353 / language: eng)
[16:21:28] Detected audio: A_AC3 (TID#4354 / language: ita)
[16:21:28] Detected audio: A_AC3 (TID#4355 / language: eng)
[16:21:28] Detected subtitles: S_HDMV/PGS (TID#4608 / language: spa)
[16:21:28] Detected subtitles: S_HDMV/PGS (TID#4609 / language: ita)
[16:21:28] Detected subtitles: S_HDMV/PGS (TID#4610 / language: ita)
[16:21:28] Detected subtitles: S_HDMV/PGS (TID#4611 / language: nld)
[16:21:28] Detected subtitles: S_HDMV/PGS (TID#4612 / language: dan)
[16:21:28] Detected subtitles: S_HDMV/PGS (TID#4613 / language: fin)
[16:21:28] Detected subtitles: S_HDMV/PGS (TID#4614 / language: nor)
[16:21:28] Detected subtitles: S_HDMV/PGS (TID#4615 / language: swe)
[16:21:28] Detected subtitles: S_HDMV/PGS (TID#4616 / language: ita)
[16:21:28] Detected subtitles: S_HDMV/PGS (TID#4617 / language: eng)
[16:21:28] Detected media file: 00000.m2ts
[16:21:28] Detected chapter mark: 00:00:00.000;00:03:53.524;00:08:02.356;00:12:20.072;00:15:37.394
[16:21:28] Detected chapter mark: 00:20:35.943;00:25:42.290;00:32:13.932;00:36:12.670;00:40:41.063
[16:21:28] Detected chapter mark: 00:45:20.467;00:47:15.207;00:49:24.002;00:55:04.259;00:59:59.762
[16:21:28] Detected chapter mark: 01:02:56.272;01:09:56.859;01:15:08.253;01:20:29.699;01:24:17.385
[16:21:28] Detected chapter mark: 01:29:26.277;01:33:27.601;01:37:21.335;01:41:25.579;01:45:00.210
[16:21:28] Detected chapter mark: 01:48:44.184;01:52:39.961;01:55:43.144;02:02:02.481
[16:21:28] Creating BluRay folders (tsMuxer)...
[16:22:28] Done!
[16:22:28] CLPI transfer: D:\_TEMP\20090413-162128-3276\BDMV\CLIPINF\00000.clpi -> D:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD_TDmenu\BDMV\CLIPINF\00000.clpi
[16:22:28] M2TS transfer: D:\_TEMP\20090413-162128-3276\BDMV\STREAM\00000.m2ts -> D:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD_TDmenu\BDMV\STREAM\00000.m2ts
[16:22:28] MPLS transfer: D:\_TEMP\20090413-162128-3276\BDMV\PLAYLIST\00000.mpls -> D:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD_TDmenu\BDMV\PLAYLIST\00000.mpls
[16:22:30] Will use chapter marks: 00:00:00.000;00:03:53.524;00:08:02.356;00:12:20.072;00:15:37.394;...
[16:22:30] Preparing authoring information...
[16:22:30] Creating PAL top menu.
[16:22:30] Authoring menu (PAL).
[16:22:35] Creating menu backgrounds for 1 titles (XMB)...
[16:22:35] Trying to use Directshow first...
[16:22:57] Creating video backgrounds for XMB menu completed.
[16:23:03] Authoring custom menu completed.
[16:23:03] Setting menu for 1 titles...
[16:23:03] Setting menu properties...
[16:23:03] Processing clip (CPI/CLPI) files...
[16:23:03] Completed.
[16:23:03] Done!
[16:23:03] D:\multiAVCHD\AVCHD_TDmenu folder created!
[16:23:03] Burn its CONTENTS to DVD UDF 2.50/2.60 disc!
[16:23:03] Deleting only files in temp folder (D:\_TEMP\)...
[16:23:03] You may now remove temp folder (D:\_TEMP\).
[16:23:03] Your compilation contains 0hrs 10min 38sec of video material.
[16:23:04] End of log.


At this point no external audio/subtitles are added or removed, but I can add these features later.

[deank]

FAT32 splitting seems not to work correctly. The soft tell me there is not enought space when the file copy it is at about 4000 mb

You seem to be the only one with so many problems and one of the many who didn't read the guide nor this thread carefully.

Check if you really have enough space on your _TEMP and TARGET drives. Also about AVCHD-rename problem - it is always better to use "Custom name" and the newly created AVCHD will be named "AVCHD_custom name"... You can't always use AVCHD if you already have one in your output folder and if another program is using the content.

[navycrow]

i've read the guide :)

i don't know why i have these bugs. i use this soft since 1 month and the most of time it works allright but on on certain files it hangs. I don't know why.

i have enough space (more than 320 gb free)

[sp99]

i've read the guide :)

i don't know why i have these bugs. i use this soft since 1 month and the most of time it works allright but on on certain files it hangs. I don't know why.

i have enough space (more than 320 gb free)

Are you trying to import a Blu ray structure >4gb ?

It caught me out for a while until I re-read the whole thread.

over 4gb it has to be the m2ts file only.

Simon

[deank]

In case of blu-ray structure, containing 4+GiB m2ts files now you can use the new option to import mpls files. Then large m2ts will be split.

[navycrow]

Are you trying to import a Blu ray structure >4gb ?

It caught me out for a while until I re-read the whole thread.

over 4gb it has to be the m2ts file only.

Simon

yes... well :(

the problem if import only the m2ts, i doesn't take account of chapters and language id


For the problem of renaming, i think i have understand

if i have already have a folder named AVCHD with some movies and i want to add a new one. The rename doesn't work. i ve to rename manually the AVCHD folder with a new name.

But if i import a folder named for ex. AVCHD_LIST1 and add a new movie and a folder names AVCHD already exists. It rename AVCHD without problem.

[navycrow]

i just found how to import mpls. The button doesn't mention MPLS


... but it doesn't work !

i'have this message "tsMuxer didn't like (E:\King_arthur\BDMV\PLAYLIST\00000.mpls). Skipping it...
No compatible folders/files processed..."

[deank]

the problem if import only the m2ts, i doesn't take account of chapters and language id

Try to find which XXXXX.mpls file contains your XXXXX.m2ts file and import it, instead of the .m2ts file.

edit: Please post your LOG file (what's inside LOG tab). Before all this - update to multiAVCHD build 521 - use multiUPDATE.exe.


For the problem of renaming, i think i have understand

But if i import a folder named for ex. AVCHD_LIST1 and add a new movie and a folder names AVCHD already exists. It rename AVCHD without problem.

To make things simple - always CLOSE your multiAVCHD before trying to make another compilation. Also if you already have AVCHD folder in the output folder - make sure that no other programs are using it (close all players, explorer windows which have the AVCHD open, etc.). OR SIMPLY fill something in the "Custom name" box before you start compiling.

The button doesn't mention MPLS

Well if you've REALLY read what I posted TODAY (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1273308#post1273308)(just few posts up) you should've noticed that it is added and it is under testing. Also I can't put every file type inside this small button!

Also - I doubt that 00000.mpls you used is the MOVIE playlist - it could be a menu or something else.

[navycrow]

Try to find which XXXXX.mpls file contains your XXXXX.m2ts file and import it, instead of the .m2ts file.

edit: Please post your LOG file (what's inside LOG tab). Before all this - update to multiAVCHD build 521 - use multiUPDATE.exe.

i already use build 521
here is he log

[17:00:09] Log started for multiAVCHD v2.5 (build 521)
[17:00:09] Processing 1 input file/folder.
[17:00:09] Existing F:\AVCHD\ renamed to F:\AVCHD-20090413-170009
[17:00:09] Converting PLAYLIST to AVCHD (E:\King_arthur\BDMV\PLAYLIST\00000.mpls).
[17:00:09] Generating meta file for tsMuxer...
[17:00:09] M2TS stream split set at 3999MiB...
[17:00:09] Creating BluRay folders (tsMuxer)...
[17:00:09] Done!





To make things simple - always CLOSE your multiAVCHD before trying to make another compilation. Also if you already have AVCHD folder in the output folder - make sure that no other programs are using it (close all players, explorer windows which have the AVCHD open, etc.). OR SIMPLY fill something in the "Custom name" box before you start compiling.



Well if you've REALLY read what I posted TODAY (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1273308#post1273308)(just few posts up) you should've noticed that it is added and it is under testing. Also I can't put every file type inside this small button!

Also - I doubt that 00000.mpls you used is the MOVIE playlist - it could be a menu or something else.

Stop thinking i'm not reading post or guides.
I've REALLY read your post but you didn't mention where to find tis option.
00000.mpls is the movie, not a menu. it's the only file i have. it's a blu-ray structure created by tsmuxer.

[desray]

Just tested the Bluray support function and I have just successfully burnt to a BD-RE (Single-layered) media with no problem. And previously files that have stutter were gone now!!! I dunno how but it appears that my LG BD370 preferred BDMV file structure over the stripped-down AVCHD version of the Blu-ray format.

I am very happy :)

[deank]

@navycrow:

Looking at your log I'd say that:

1) 00000.mpls is definitely not your movie playlist
2) You either didn't rip the original blu-ray disc properly or you don't have it at all.

Take a look few posts up where I pasted my log. There you will see a lot of streams being detected before the line "Creating Blu-ray folders (tsMuxer)...".

@desray: And I believe your player indicates that it's playing Blu-ray disc (content).

[desray]

@desray: And I believe your player indicates that it's playing Blu-ray disc (content).

You're so right!!! :)

[navycrow]

I confirm 00000.mpls is the only file i have. it contains 00000.m2ts wich contains my movie with 1 video track, 5 audio tracks and 6 subtitles tracks. There is no menu.