VDub issue with Interleaving Audio

[dburn13579]

Currently having an issue with a video file being out of sync.

I used AnyDVD to rip the files from a DVD (Frogs) onto the hard drive, feeding the appropriate IFO file into AGKnot. The output file was out of sync. Following the directions in the FAQ for AGKnot, I was asked to use VDub to straighten it out.

Going into VDub and trying to load this output file gives me an error message stating that the VBR Audio encoding of the file was improper and the best suggestion was the rewrite the audio header or else the skew could become worse. Figuring that this option should help it anyhow, I continue in.

Once in VDub, I was instructed to load the file, then go to video and select the following options: "Direct Stream copy" and "Frame Rate"--selecting the option in that "Change so Video and Audio durations Match".

At this point, a number of issues arise. Trying to save the file after this step takes all of the hard drive space on my hard drive. The program attempts to create a file that I can only imagine will surpass 60+ GBs of space, a sign that something is wrong. (I had 10 GB free, and the result file was only 10 minutes long when I ran out of space).

The other issue I notice is that when you try to sample the movie after changing those options, the error message "Couldn't Initialize Timer" appears.

Is there something I'm not doing, or doing I shouldn't? Or should I try from square one again? AGKnot was giving me issue from trying to convert the file straight from the DVD, and the only work around was to use AnyDVD to get the core files from the disk. Could the issue have started back there?

[setarip_old]

Hi!Trying to save the file after this step takes all of the hard drive space on my hard drive.In VirtualDub, from the "Video" dropdown menu, select "Direct Stream Copy"...

[dburn13579]

Currently still having a mismatch issue. I have selected "Direct Stream Copy" and adjusted the framerate so that audio and video match, and currently, it is outputting the result in a file the same size as the input (which, of course, eliminates one of the above problems). However, the issue is not fixed in the least--as the resultant file is mismatched on audio the exact same amount as beforehand. I tried extracting the audio and using Windows Movie Maker to 'adjust' the audio manually, but the program insists on compiling at 30.000 fps, which, of course, creates a worse problem than I started with. (The movie is at 23.97 fps) I've spent an accumulated 12 hours on this projects and am about at my wits end, having started from scratch 3 times now, and still not getting this right. I'm not sure where the issue is, exactly, but I'm looking for any assistance I can get.

Thanks.

[rkalwaitis]

Try this tool to help sync your audio to video. I also have problems at times with VirtualDub and VirtualDubMod and sync of my audio. Setarip_old is right direct stream copy usually does the trick. Simply convert your audio to what you wish it to be (ex 128kbps mp3). Then under audio select Direct Stream Copy should already be highlighted with the little blue dot. Dont mess with this. Now select Audio From Other File directly above it. Now select your audio file. Load your avi file or avs whichever you perfer and save as a avi file. Should come out synced. If not download this YAAI_2.0.3.488program. Its an audio sync program. It is very straight forward and allows you to adjust the audio + or - delay, apply and listen-look again. You will easily figure it out. The link is http://sourceforge.net/export/rss2_projfiles.php?group_id=63099 It does not install anything to your computer, simple running from an exe file. A very useful tool for hard to synch audio problems. Let me know how it works for you.

K

[rkalwaitis]

I was thinking about this problem of yours. I seemed to remember that I had this issue once before. Dont change how you do your video. Direct Stream Copy your video from your file you created (ie mp3 128kbps or whatever) go back under audio and select interleaving make sure the preload is set to 0 and under skew correction put 500, then try it out. You already have the audio and video so this is a 1minute process to have your avi. See if that helps.

K

Let me know.

[dburn13579]

I have no idea what the problem that VDub was having, but the YAAI program fixed it in a matter of seconds.

This is great. Thank you very much rkal.

[rkalwaitis]

No problem, great little program. I knew it would do the trick.

k