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

[svcdprayer]

@dean

in mux tab i must put for m2ts split 99999 so to increase that there wont be split/join mode.

is there a way that you can implement so we can choose if we want split/join mode with split size or not split/join mode for playlists?

thanks alot for nice tool

[drpaulng]

@dean

in mux tab i must put for m2ts split 99999 so to increase that there wont be split/join mode.

is there a way that you can implement so we can choose if we want split/join mode with split size or not split/join mode for playlists?

thanks alot for nice tool

http://multiforum.deanbg.com

[kenguru2005]

Gone and away ... me too joining new forum.

[benchmarkjoe]

Hi Dean,
I converted an AVI video file to HD H264/MPEG-4AVC with a must down load AVIsynth (convert audio) then burn to dvd. Work perfectly, my previous post was the timing corrupted (my bad was over looked).
Excellence application so far, helpful and quick answers for all users. Just like many others, I will future continue donation. Again BIG THANKS.

[WhatHappend]

Anybody else having trouble accessing the new forum for MultiAVCHD tonight? http://multiforum.deanbg.com

Also the home page for MultiAVCHD is not working for me. http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/

[drpaulng]

Anybody else having trouble accessing the new forum for MultiAVCHD tonight? http://multiforum.deanbg.com

Also the home page for MultiAVCHD is not working for me. http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/

Yes, it's down. Reason unknown. Might be hardware problem...ISP, virus...etc.

[SeeMoreDigital]

It seems to be working now...

[m1482]

@DEANK:

Is there any way to join 3 or more MP4 files (joining them to 1 title) when using your application ?

Thanks for your help...

[fbimatrix]

every time I update the multiAVCHDI get this error , there is someway to fix it?
[15:27:06] Important files or folders missing!
[15:27:06] Application will not work!
[15:27:06] Download complete package: http://multiavchd.deanbg.com/download.php
[15:27:06] or check: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=143744
[15:27:06] Please close multiAVCHD.
[15:27:06] mencoder.exe/BDSup2Sub.jar missing. DVD subtitle import will not work!
[15:27:06] Download complete setup.

[deank]

Just read you own post.

[WhatHappend]

I am getting the following message from the new board: " This board is currently disabled."
http://multiforum.deanbg.com/index.php

[idbirch2]

Whatever was wrong must have been fixed as it's working OK for me now.

[deank]

I had to stop it to force users read the "BOARD DISABLED" message, which contained: "UPDATE YOUR FULL PACKAGE" + a link, because there was a serious problem in one of the builds and I disabled all <643 + multiUPDATE stopped working.

Dean

[WhatHappend]

Now the new board doesn't load at all :)

UPDATE: Now it mostly loads... Something on the page never quite finishes. It appears to be all the gif images that are having loading issues.

[deank]

Well.. that's the way it is... I have limited resources but prefer to have it that way.

[deank]

Here are some of the latest updates since June 2nd:

Build 653:

* You can add mp2/mp3/dts/wav/ac3/pcm/flac audio for welcome screen
* You can add wav/flac as external audio tracks in Title Properties
* Added 48000hz conversion for imported/converted audio tracks
* You can now drag&drop audio files to the application window to be added as audio-titles

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Build 652:

* Added experimental/initial support for audio titles in multiAVCHD (as I promised few months ago)
* You can now create audio-AVCHD / audioBD discs or mix audio-only tracks/titles with video titles
* mlp/mp2/mp3/ac3/dts/wav/pcm/lpcm/flac formats are supported. (certain restrictions apply <=4GB for MLP and FLAC->LPCM)

You can create a compilation:

* with or without menu
* with chapter marks in each song (for faster browsing)
* with black background for each audio title
* with custom background + Title name + Duration for each title
* and have tracks play sequentially
* and quit / loop playback after the last title
* Poster image can be used for audio-title background
* Custom chapters can be loaded/edited for audio-title
* Language ID for audio track can be changed

FLAC will be converted to AC3 if "TrueHD to LPCM" option is not checked, otherwise it will be converted to LPCM (a better way to keep its quality).

DTS, AC3, WAV, PCM/LPCM are not reprocessed/reencoded but added 'as is'.

MP3/MP2/FLAC files are reencoded to AC3/LPCM and sampling rate is changed to 48000 if not reported or if < 48000.

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Build 651:

* Internal VobSub subtitles are now supported for MKV files (S_VOBSUB or VOB in internal subtitles tab) and as external for all other types.
* Many thanks to the author of BDSub2Sup. (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=145277&page=24)
* BDSup2Sub updated in full package to 3.9.2
* Added FLAC audio support in MKV

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Build 650+:

* A lot of fixes + compilation summary report
* Fixed audio asynchronization with some input files/framerates
* Added support for VobSub subtitles in MKV files (or as external idx/sub pair) (S_VOBSUB) (experimental)

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Build 647-649 (full download):

* Interface change (in progress)
* Added support for joining MPG files (if put in a folder) (experimental)
* Fixed NC titles green-bar removal (PS3)

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Build 646 (full download):

* uncropMKV updated to version 1.0
* uncropMKV: added proper support for 720x480/720x576 depending on source fps or Change FPS option
* multiAVCHD: added proper support in Title Properties/UNCROP for 720x480/720x576 depending on source fps or Change FPS option
* updated multiAVCHD_CLI.exe to build 645
* fixed bug when importing over 26 titles which do not contain chapter marks

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Build 644/645/645+:

* Added ImgBurn ISO mode option in Settings tab
* Few fixes for TEMP folder settings
* multiAVCHD will now backup the current project (in its path) when you click "Start"
* Added auto 44.1 -> 48kHz audio conversion for AAC audio
* updated multiUPDATE with new update links
* updated German and Chinese translations
* Added "Delay" option for Internal audio streams in Title properties

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Build 643:

For security/safety reasons all builds prior 643 are disabled!

Download the complete package: http://multiAVCHD.deanBG.com/download/

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Build 640:

* improved uncrop/resize functionality for PAL and NTSC modes (depending on TV system setting in Author tab)
* tsdemux added in full package (Copyright (C) 2009 Anton Burdinuk (clark15b [_@_] gmail.com) / http://code.google.com/p/tsdemuxer)
* added (experimental) support for M2TS/MTS join mode for camcoder input folders (multiple m*ts in one title) - drag/add STREAM folder to multiAVCHD

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Build 638:

Now you have much better uncrop/resize/re-encode options (compared to uncropMKV). "Uncrop" button is added in "Title properties".

http://multiAVCHD.deanbg.com/multiAVCHD_uncrop.jpg

Each MKV/MP4 file can be re-encoded to meet AVCHD/Blu-ray video requirements.

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Build 637 (full download):

* uncropMKV updated to 0.9
* uncropMKV does not depend on mkvinfo and all troubles with non-english installations of mkvtoolnix should be gone
* popBD removed from full-package (still depends on mkvinfo)
* updated Italian, German, Spanish and Chinese languages
* multiAVCHD now properly cleans TEMP folder after itself

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Build 637:

* Added audio information in XMB menu
* Fixed (again) DVD import (missing audio tracks)
* Added option in Video&Audio tab: Do not import DVD titles and AVCHD/BD playlists if shorter than (s)

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Build 636:

* Few bugs fixed for DVD folder/title/ifo import
* Portuguese (Brazilian) translation added
* Added support for Panasonic Viera (NTSC) and NTSC camcoders.

CLI parameter for viera (ntsc) is /vieraNTSC
CLI parameter for viera (pal) is /vieraPAL or /viera

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Build 635:

* Fixed a bug, rarely manifesting itself when using up/down in media tab to rearrange the titles (thanks to gty)
* Polish translation included in the full download package and updated German/Italian/French

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Build 634:

True CLI mode for multiAVCHD_CLI.exe included in FULL DOWNLOAD package. It will behave as a normal CLI application, but will show the GUI while processing. CLI version will not be updated by auto-update.

* Added CLI support (command line interface) to multiAVCHD.exe
* Added stand-alone CLI executable - multiAVCHD_CLI.exe (in full download)

Syntax:

multiAVCHD.exe /ps3|viera|vieraPAL|vieraNTSC|panasonic|avchd|bluray [/nomenu] [/nowelcome] [/addAVCHD] [/destination folder_name] input_files

or

multiAVCHD_CLI.exe /ps3|viera|vieraPAL|vieraNTSC|panasonic|avchd|bluray [/nomenu] [/nowelcome] [/addAVCHD] [/destination folder_name] input_files

Options explained:

/ps3 - same as using Playstation3 output
/viera - same as using VieraTV (PAL) output
/vieraPAL - same as using VieraTV (PAL) output
/vieraNTSC - same as using VieraTV (NTSC) output
/panasonic - same as using Panasonic Blu-ray players SDHC output
/avchd - same as using AVCHD for optical media
/bluray - same as using Blu-ray for BD-R/RE output mode

If none of these 5 is used, multiAVCHD will not go into auto-processing mode.

/nomenu - no top menu will be created (ignored in /viera and /panasonic modes)
/nowelcome - no welcome screen will be created (ignored in /viera and /panasonic modes)

/addAVCHD - will create AVCHD folder inside the folder you set for DESTINATION
/destination folder_name - output folder for your compilation. If doesn't exist it will be created.

Using either /destination F:\PRIVATE\AVCHD or /addAVCHD /destination F:\PRIVATE will result in the same outcome - F:\PRIVATE\AVCHD will contain your BDMV folder.

input_files - you can add file_names and folder_names at the end of the command line. They will be added.

The simplest call in auto mode could look like this (for multiAVCHD.exe and multiAVCHD_CLI.exe):

* multiAVCHD.exe /ps3 movie.mkv (for any file)
* multiAVCHD.exe /ps3 M:\VIDEO_TS\ (for any DVD folder)
* multiAVCHD.exe /ps3 R:\XYZ\multiAVCHD.mpf (for multiAVCHD project file)
* multiAVCHD.exe /ps3 Z:\Series\24\ M:\VIDEO_TS\ d:\test\movie.mkv r:\dvd\VTS_01_0.IFO (folder with files + DVD Disc + file + largest DVD title import)

Loading a project file overrides all, but you can use:

* multiAVCHD.exe /ps3 R:\XYZ\multiAVCHD.mpf M:\XYR\multiAVCHD.mpf "D:\test\my project.mpf"

and all three projects will be loaded (merged) and processed... Too many variations exist, so you can ask if you need help.

If no /nomenu /destination /nowelcome options are used, output (destination) along with all other options will be used from the .ini file (the way you see the settings in the GUI).

Output mode parameter (/ps3 in this case) is mandatory. If not present (i.e. none of these: /ps3 /viera /panasonic /avchd /bluray) - multiAVCHD will use normal interactive mode and multiAVCHD_CLI.exe will exit with ERROR message.

If multiAVCHD.exe is called from a batch file (.bat / .cmd), batch file will continue it's execution immediately following the call to multiAVCHD.exe - i.e. it won't wait for it to compete and exit - hence the 'semi-cli' functionality.

If multiAVCHD_CLI.exe is used in batch file, batch file will wait for multiAVCHD_CLI to finish and then will continue forward with next batch commands - this is a true-CLI functionality.


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Build 631/632:

* Fixed a bug with MPEG audio in MPEG, TS, M2TS... files. multiAVCHD now processes the audio correctly.
* Added drop-down list to choose GUI language in Settings. Full download includes German, French, Chinese and Spanish language files.
* Added WARNING message (because of some lame users) when trying to process MPEG/MPG files, which are in fact MKV or something else, but they renamed the file, or got it downloaded from who knows where. Don't blame multiAVCHD for your ignorance and stupidity! :)

http://translate.google.bg/translate?hl=en&sl=fi&u=http://www.dvdplaza.fi/forums/showthread.php%3Fp%3D1224330&ei=ddgoSqKNBYPBsAaG6PTvCQ&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=9&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3DmultiAVCHD%26hl%3Dbg%26lr%3D%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DG%26as_qdr%3Dd

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Build 630:

Added support for new language files. You can download the original English file from the message in the "localization" thread.

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Build 629:

* Fixed crashing of Nero Showtime with Slide and Carousel menu types
* A small fix for Cela's chapter format.
* A new option in "Video&Subtitles" tab: [x] Add auto chapter at title end.

If you uncheck it, multiAVCHD will not add the last (duration-1sec) chapter when you click the [auto] button in title properties/chapter files or when auto-creates chapters for loaded files without such (internal).

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Build 628:

* Fixed a small bug with welcome screen configuration (close on any click)
* Restored PCM audio support in TS/M2TS files (you may have to use multiUPDATE for the fix)
* Added [x] No reflections functionality for SLIDE menu (you can disable reflections)
* Added [-] Create chapter thumbnails functionality for SLIDE menu (you can turn off the gray bar)
* Menu PREVIEW for XMB now shows all information about the compilation (i.e. the final look) - video/audio/subtitle count/etc...
* "Verifying title..." process will report the actual audio and subtitle tracks present in the outputted title
* Added support for Scenarist chapter format
* Added auto-loading of both *.txt and *.chp text based chapter files
* Added support for chapter files in format: HH:MM:SS.MMM[space][free text]. Full format required (with milliseconds)

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Build 627/627+

* Fixed wrongly identified audio track IDs, causing tsmuxer to lock or "tsmuxer didn't like..." message
* 2 options added in tsMuxeR tab:

[x] Insert sequence parameter sets (contSPS)
[x] Insert enhancement information (insertSEI)

Do not uncheck these two if you do not understand their functions and meaning.

Unchecking the second (insertSEI) helps processing of:
* .ts files with H.264 video and AC3/DTS audio created by FinalCut Pro, or
* .ts files renamed to .trp with H.264/MPEG-2 video and MPEG/AC3/DTS audio created by FinalCut Pro

[Glorioso]

I Deak, i had a problem with the update and had to do a complete install, now i dont get the Thumbnails... only a grey square...

[deank]

I doubt it has something to do with the update.

Nothing about thumbnails extraction/generation is changed, so check your avisynth/decoder/splitter.

*** Also check if you have [x] Use Directshow option enabled.

[videobelu]

for deank

* added (experimental) support for M2TS/MTS join mode for camcoder input folders (multiple m*ts in one title) - drag/add STREAM folder to multiAVCHD

I am very interesting in trying this function.....i use it to show
the joined m2ts file on the mediaplayer (Popcornhour)....
can you indicate me the exact procedure?

Thank You very much

[deank]

I think it is explained :)

1) Create a folder
2) Put your m2ts/mts files inside this folder
3) Start multiAVCHD
4) Drag the folder to multiAVCHD
5) Prompt will appear asking you if you want to join the files
6) Click "OK" and wait for the merge
7) Go to "Title properties" for the merged title and load/use the chapters

Dean

[videobelu]

I think it is explained :)

1) Create a folder
2) Put your m2ts/mts files inside this folder
3) Start multiAVCHD
4) Drag the folder to multiAVCHD
5) Prompt will appear asking you if you want to join the files
6) Click "OK" and wait for the merge
7) Go to "Title properties" for the merged title and load/use the chapters

Dean

Thanks for the answer...but i try ...the 5) Prompt will appear asking you if you want to join the files....not appears!!!!????
.....whats wrong??'

Thanks

[deank]

Prompt will not appear if you have other filetypes in the folder.

You need to have ONLY *.m2ts OR *.mts.

Dean

[videobelu]

Prompt will not appear if you have other filetypes in the folder.

You need to have ONLY *.m2ts OR *.mts.

Dean

Ok....in effect SONY PMB puts other file in folder...try now and tell you.....
thanks

[videobelu]

Yes the process works....
but the joined file hangs on Popcornhour......sometimes on clip-change the video freeze...i think is a TSMUXER problem......if i go FF jumping the hang-point the video is ok ....until the next hang-point....

....on the computer the file plays correctly...but on the end there is a miss-sync with audio track.........

Any suggestion??

Thanks a lot

[deank]

The joined .m2ts is to be played within a Blu-ray/AVCHD compilation, not by itself. PCH does not support AVCHD playback, so I doubt there is much you can do.

tsDemux has an option to create parameters for MKV file creation (with mkvmerge) so you can give it a try, instead of using multiAVCHD.

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=146789

[videobelu]

The joined .m2ts is to be played within a Blu-ray/AVCHD compilation, not by itself. PCH does not support AVCHD playback, so I doubt there is much you can do.

tsDemux has an option to create parameters for MKV file creation (with mkvmerge) so you can give it a try, instead of using multiAVCHD.

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=146789

Thanks for the answer....PCH plays fine .m2ts file...if a create a AVCHD disk with PMB and then extract the .m2ts file from the disk and copy it to PCH the program work very well!!!...no problem of hang or miss-sync......but the entire process is long and need to burn a disk!!!!!!
I think that tsmuxer not join files correctly....i try a look at the link you send me

Thanks for your help

[deank]

tsDemux is used for joining files (the link I posted), not tsMuxeR.

[dieselgg]

I copied m2ts files straight to a DVD-9 disc and it works fine. But when I created an AVCHD folder on a DVD-9 disc using AVCHD, it showed me error 80029946 - This video cannot be played. A search reveals that the error means the following:
"Attempting to play burnt Dual layer NTSC disc on a Pal ps3."

But I have an NTSC PS3. And like I said before the m2ts files play fine as data files on the DVD-9 disc.

Any help would be appreciated.

[NirvClub]

This might be a silly question, but why do soo many people encode non-AVCHD compliant MKVs? For example why would someone encode a movie at 1280x526 instead of 1280x720?

I find myself constantly having to re-encode/uncrop stuff before I can load it up in AVCHD. Sure, uncropMKV is a nice app for this, but it takes like 6 hours to uncrop one movie.

[drpaulng]

They cropped the video during re-encoding in order to maximize quality within limited disc space, usually with DVD-5 as target in mind.

[G_M_C]

They cropped the video during re-encoding in order to maximize quality within limited disc space, usually with DVD-5 as target in mind.

That's actually a silly reason; Try 2 different encodes, one with and one without black bar. x264 is so efficient, that the final size of the encode will only differ very little. I.e. encoding a static black bar doesnt take up much space at all.

[m99]

Is there no way to uncrop those files without a very slow re-encode?

[deank]

May be there is but it is not available yet.

[NirvClub]

Where can I find a list of the AVCHD compliant resolutions? I.e. what the MKV must be in for it to work with multiAVCHD without re-encode/cropping.

[deank]

Here. (http://www.avchd-info.org/format/index.html)


SD - Standard definition

720x480i - NTSC
720x576i - PAL


HD - High definition

1280x720p
1440x1080 (i/p)
1920x1080 (i/p)


xD - Future Extra High definition
3840x2160 (with future equipment)
7680x4320 (with future equipment)

multiAVCHD will not force you to reencode/uncrop anything, but of course if you see the 'distortion may occur' line then you can use the built in function to reencode and get your video to the proper specs.

Dean

[NirvClub]

Yeah, my Panasonic BD-35 won't play the content at all, unless it's AVCHD compliant, unfortunately..

[deank]

It is reported that almost everything works with Panasonic + multiAVCHD.

Are you using/burning DVDs or SDHC cards?

There wasn't a single report for AVC/H.264 video with proper audio wont work in a Panasonic BD player.

Dean

[NirvClub]

It is reported that almost everything works with Panasonic + multiAVCHD.

Are you using/burning DVDs or SDHC cards?

There wasn't a single report for AVC/H.264 video with proper audio wont work in a Panasonic BD player.

Dean

I'm using a SDHC card.

I have an MKV file in 1280x528 - H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC) - aspect ratio 2.42:1 with DTS audio.

I processed it with multiAVCHD but when I copy it to my SDHC card and attempt to play it on the Panasonic BD-35, I can play the clip just fine - and I can hear the audio - but the screen is black. There is no image.

Are there any AVCHD settings I should be aware of in such an instance?

Here's a snippet from the log:

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[21:16:54] Log started for multiAVCHD v3.0 (build 656)
[21:16:54] Selected output mode: Panasonic Blu-ray player (SDHC)

[21:16:55] Processing 2 titles...
[21:16:55] Processing (D:\BLA.mkv)...
[21:16:55] Detected frame reference count: 5 (max:12).
[21:16:55] Detected video: ID#1:V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC 1280x528, fps=23.976, ref=5
[21:16:55] Detected subtitles: ID#3:S_TEXT/UTF8 Language: eng
[21:16:55] Detected audio: ID#2:A_DTS (48000Hz 24bit 6ch) Language: und
[21:16:55] Added audio: A_DTS, "D:\BLA.mkv", track=2, lang=und, timeshift=0ms
[21:16:55] Video height not AVCHD compliant (480/576/720/1080)! Final output may be distorted.
[21:16:55] Adding external subtitles (BLA.srt) (und)
[21:16:55] Chapter marks ignored in Panasonic SDHC mode...
[21:16:55] Creating clip and playlist info (tsMuxeR)...

[21:31:51] Processing playlist...
[21:31:51] Title #1 added: "BLA"
[21:31:51] Non-compliant title.
[21:31:51] Verifying title...
[21:32:02] Title has: 1 audio tracks and 2 subtitle tracks
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When the file's resolution is AVCHD compliant, it plays fine.

By the way, a huge thanks to you for creating Panasonic BD stand alone player support in multiAVCHD :)

[deank]

Thanks.

I think that not the resolution but the audio is your problem.

1) You have DTS audio and it is not part of AVCHD standard
2) You need to enable [x] Use eac3to
3) You need to enable [x] Convert DTS to AC3

Once your output compilation complies with AVCHD you will have no problems playing it in your Panasonic (using SDHC).

Take a tour to all tabs in multiAVCHD to get acquainted with all the options.

Dean

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Also if you have more questions, you can always visit multiAVCHD's home forum - multiFORUM (http://multiforum.deanbg.com/). There are users which can help with Panasonic issues.

[NirvClub]

Thanks.

I think that not the resolution but the audio is your problem.

1) You have DTS audio and it is not part of AVCHD standard
2) You need to enable [x] Use eac3to
3) You need to enable [x] Convert DTS to AC3

Once your output compilation complies with AVCHD you will have no problems playing it in your Panasonic (using SDHC).

Take a tour to all tabs in multiAVCHD to get acquainted with all the options.

Dean

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Also if you have more questions, you can always visit multiAVCHD's home forum - multiFORUM (http://multiforum.deanbg.com/). There are users which can help with Panasonic issues.

Thank you. But I'm afraid that didn't work. Like I said, the audio was fine.

I'll check out the multiFORUM..

[DMagic1]

Great work as always . Love it.

Is there a way you can add a faster first pass option?

[deank]

If you can suggest faster settings for pass one I can add them.

[deltec]

Dean

My I do an avchd with one shot on miniDV on SD (so avi file)of a concert where tha audio was captured at 24 bits 88Khz wav ?

What I would like is to mantain the quality of the avi file avoiding the mpeg2 render and the audio too, I mean , from the authored AVCHD disc my sammy 2500 could output from digital outputs the original audio files without downsampling or lowering definition (16 bits at the place of original 24 bits).

If this is possible can you suggest to me what must I do to the avi file to be ready to be authored with your tool?

Thanks for your advice

[deank]

What is the format of your AVI file? If it is DivX/XviD it needs to be converted to H264/AVC.

[deltec]

The file is an avi files that come out from my panasonic nv-gs400 camera using vegas this is what media info says:

AVI(OpenDML):12.8 GiB, 1h 0mn

video 28.8Mbps, 720*576 (5/4) at 25.000fps, Digital Video

(Sony) (PAL)


Audio:1536Kbps etc.. etc... (this is not relevant for me as I said I have the original 24 bits 88Khz recording)

[DMagic1]

If you can suggest faster settings for pass one I can add them.

Not really sure what your script looks like but maybe you can try "subme 1" for the first pass and what every you normally use for the second.

[deank]

The file is an avi files that come out from my panasonic nv-gs400 camera using vegas this is what media info says:

AVI(OpenDML):12.8 GiB, 1h 0mn

video 28.8Mbps, 720*576 (5/4) at 25.000fps, Digital Video

(Sony) (PAL)


Audio:1536Kbps etc.. etc... (this is not relevant for me as I said I have the original 24 bits 88Khz recording)

AVI is a container. What is the video? "Digital Video"? What is it?

Not really sure what your script looks like but maybe you can try "subme 1" for the first pass and what every you normally use for the second.

I'm using subme 5 so I guess I can change it if you're sure it won't affect quality.

[DMagic1]

Should be fine with 1 on first pass, I believe megui uses a similar setting. Maybe you can add a tick box for fast 1st pass if people prefer 5 on both passes.

[deank]

I changed it to subme 1 for the first pass. You can get the change with multiUPDATE.

I did few tests and 1st pass is 40-50% faster + the final size is a bit smaller, which is good + the quality is not compromised (if one can say that when reencoding :) )

Dean

p.s. Thanks for the hint and the suggestion!

[deltec]

Sorry Deank but it is a DV files!