HDConvertToX v. 3.0 (14/10/2010)

[nx6]

update beta build: explicited in deinterlace list the fieldop 1 or 2 (or 0)

Hoo! I'll have to check out this beta build. I was just about to ask where I would specify field order, as I forgot how I did it in AutoMKV before it existed as a preference (probably an AVISynth line added).

Bonus Question: Is there a reason we have to use AVISynth version 2.58? I'd heard multithreading was much better in the 2.6 builds.

[Tiberiust]

@nx6


Bonus Question: Is there a reason we have to use AVISynth version 2.58? I'd heard multithreading was much better in the 2.6 builds.

I use SEt's 2.6MT build without problems
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=148782

All HDC's filters seems to work OK with it. On my i7 though I get full power across all cores when transcoding MPEG2 with SetMTMode(2,0), however when doing HD content I have to lower this to SetMTMode (2,2) otherwise 32bit Avisynth runs out of memory and the process crashes. I'm no expert on this, but that's what works for me. Jeremy Duncan's 2.5.8 MT build also worked OK but I found SEt's a tad quicker for some reason beyond my comprehension :confused:

T

[deejay.2001]

hi
sorry i am just beginner...
manual is dated and not detailed about it...
would need please some kind of help to choose right deinterlacer and filters settings by encoding standard movie dvd > mkv (x264)..

1-FILTERS
>BASIC FILTERS
which to choose for optimal quality
NONE
RemoveGrain(mode=2)
FFT3DFilter(sigma=2.5)
FFT3DFilter(sigma=3)
or any other?

>QMFfilters-which to choose?
none
QMLF_3_motions_Fast_Degrain.avs
or other?

>MXDegrain
which to choose ?
none
mvdegrain3 or other

>x264 tunning
film? or other

>use color matrix or not?


2.de-interlace
which to choose for optimal quality..
NONE
automatic
telecine(what is it?)
one of my dvd says by test interlaced pattern that dvd is progressive so which to choose also?

also why x264 is using high profile 3.1 instead of 4.1,by choosing slower option?
how to change it?


thanks guys...

[Tiberiust]

@Deejay.2001
Each source material is different so it's impossible to generalise. Best way is to cut a section (abt 30 secs, close up face/fast action scene) of the movie (try mpeg2cut.exe) and test test test. If this is yr first go and the movie is good original quality then don't try too much to improve it bcos yu won't. Use x264 in MKV, 'Film' option and maybe light denoise, everything else off or none. Color Matrix can be useful for transcoding MPEG2 so maybe give that a try, 1 pass quality CRF 20, Slow if yu have time but Medium is usually fine. If interlace test reports movie as progressive then yu don't need to deinterlace so select NONE in interlace box....and go for it. Should be indistinguishable from original.
Descriptions of the filters are in Program files\HDC\filters\readme\ . They are Avisynth filter plugins written by various, and very talented :), enthusiasts. Incorrect use of them can make a complete mess of your encode and they will nearly all slow the process down a lot.

T

[ziemlichdunkel]

When can we expect an new full package of HDC with all corresponding tools at latest build?
(I don't want to update the tools one by one myself because I don't want to break my working one and also I have no Idea which versions of the different tools are supported) Please also include x264-64bit and Avisynth MT

thanks in advance...

[tulip001]

Hi,

i have a 16GB m2ts source file encoded with VC-1. When i convert this file with HDC to a MP4 with x264 and CRF 20 and medium profile, the encoded files grows up to 25GB. OK, that could be normal, but when i mux it with mp4box to a MP4 file, mp4box end up with an I/O Error. My HDD is ok.

Is the 25GB file corrupt because of encoding with x264?

While encodinh i noticed thas the cmd shows suddenly a bitrate of 132579 ! I Ithis that's why the file grows up. But how can i prevent this ? Or is it an bug?

Other VC-1 Source files has been encoded without this problem.

Ciao
Tulip001

[buzzqw]

full new package

>update manual
>added support for DGNVTools (beta)
>added mp4 to list of external audio support
>fixed colormatrix usage with d2v input
>fixed external audio and copy audio for video bitrate computing
>added tweak to NVTools. If deinterlace is set to Telecine or Film, DGMultiSource is set to use fieldop=1
>fixed HDC to works with DGNVTools 2.001
>fixed use of x264-64bit and avs2yuv on non pal source
>fixed potential issue on test deinterlacer (previus log files wasn't deleted)
>fixed VisualCrop analyzing too much frames
>fixed if No Resize&Crop is checked before analysis , autocrop will not triggered
>fixed a potential issue while analyze input (previus info.txt wasn't deleted)
>added DGI to visualcrop
>fixed "IsRGB" on anaysis file's
>fixed better internal organization of decoder to use
>added support for DGI input file
>fixed audio PID when using "Force DSS for Audio Decoding"
>better support for input file with h264 codec. Now HDC is faster on encoding
>fixed Subtitle language on m2ts mux
>fixed use of freeavs string with compression test
>fixed 23,976 instead of 23.976
>other minor corrections and cosmetic fixes

BHH

[feanor12]

Buzz :thanks: for all your support and great GUIs you are developing!! :rolleyes:

Even if I (and most users) don't speak so much on forum, you gotta know that we use HDC, update it and read forum (daily)!! :rolleyes:


Tnx also to all who contribute!! :)

[ziemlichdunkel]

full new package
BHH

Great, thank you so much, will try it right now! :)

(By the way, links are missing the .rar ending, so you get a file not found error if not typing it manually...)

best regards...

[buzzqw]

thanks ziemlichdunkel :)

BHH

[Havokdan]

Eset Smart Security Detect virus in fullpack(trojan, now i dont remember)

Log from Eset:

http://www.64k.it/andres/data/hdconverttox/HDConvertToX_2.3.554.3913.rar » RAR » applications\avs2yuv.exe uma variante de Win32/Kryptik.BKA cavalo de Tróia(Trojan Horse)

[buzzqw]

post the avs2yuv to virustotal.com

and signal the false positive to nod/eset

BHH

[ziemlichdunkel]

tried the new package analyze is much faster, great :-)
but after audio processing avs2yuv.exe crashes :mad: on my win7 64bit System when using x264-64bit.
Maybe it has to do with using x264-64bit, so I'll try it with the 32bit one when I'm at home again.

The last full package worked fine for me in both 64bit/32bit...

[buzzqw]

try replacing the x264-64bit.exe in \applications... with a different version

BHH

[Sharc]

After starting the new version (3913) of HDC and loading my 'Custom Settings', it does not adapt the 'Speed / Quality' according to my customized 'HDConvertToX_profile.txt' but keeps the default profile. Only after I select again the 'x264 in m2ts' in the GUI, the actual 'HDConvertToX_profile.txt' is activated (but then other parameters like the 'Final MB size' is reset to 700....)

This problem is new in 3913.

Added:
...and there is a newer version of BDSub2Sub.jar available (4.0.0)

[pdanpdan]

In Test Intelace pattern, on DVD source, C:\#EAC#\job1\createautodeintmovie.avs is created without the
movie = mpeg2source("C:\path\job1\movie.d2v") line, so that the test fails

Also on x264 in mkv, crf value is not remembered, and is reset to 21

[valnar]

NOD32 is showing a trojan in the avs2yuv.exe file.

[deejay.2001]

few points from beginner:

1.new build still gives nod32 alert about trojan
2.after coding finishes, program still says starting encoding in that info bar. can we have some pop up or change info in that info bar so we know it has finished properly whole job.
3.in automkv i could see how much time encoding took in log(time was nicely shown).
dont see it in this program somehow-is it somewhere shown?
4.which profile gives me better quality x264-extreme quality which uses high profile 4.1 or x264-slow which uses lower 3.1 profile?
(x264-slower and very slow takes 14-24hours to encode dvd on my 2.4 ghz dual core so that is not an option for me)

thanks guys

[buzzqw]

@Sharc @pdanpdan

i'll check monday, thanks

@valnar
false positive. post the avs2yuv on virustotal.com


@deejay.2001
1)not my issue
2/3) not possible , different queue system
4) test it, you can be the only judge

BHH

[nx6]

Okay, I just completed my first job with this new version and I have a problem.

Everything seemed to run fine but the final file is twice as long as it should be. The audio is fine, file size is fine, but it's like all the frames got doubled so the video plays in what appears to be slow motion.

Also, I chose the Network Media Tank compatibility option so that I would be able to use DXVA acceleration, but Media Player Classic is not using that mode when it plays the file back. I checked with a known DXVA-compatible file and it's working fine there.

[buzzqw]

post the make report

and check media with mediainfo

BHH

[typhoon_2099]

Everything I convert is out of sync and the completely wrong size to what I tell it to be. Have I missed a setting?

[buzzqw]

Everything I convert is out of sync and the completely wrong size to what I tell it to be. Have I missed a setting?

what about giving more info ?

BHH

[typhoon_2099]

I set the program to convert to x264 in MP4, Nero AAC, with a file size of 175MB. The program decides to ignore this and it ends up being somewhere around 360MB. Also, the MP4 that results from it is aut of sync by about 100ms. The input files are .m2v and .ac3 (due to me getting annoyed with AutoMKV not working properly) and I'm on Windows 7, but I've follew the guide and installed all the extras needed for it to work properly.

P.S. For some reason x264.exe is crashing during the analysis, telling me the video is only 11 minutes long, then it's 22 minutes long. This may actually be part of the problem.

[buzzqw]

try building the d2v from the m2v
then feed HDC with d2v and ac3

BHH

[nx6]

Okay, I just completed my first job with this new version and I have a problem.

Everything seemed to run fine but the final file is twice as long as it should be. The audio is fine, file size is fine, but it's like all the frames got doubled so the video plays in what appears to be slow motion.

Also, I chose the Network Media Tank compatibility option so that I would be able to use DXVA acceleration, but Media Player Classic is not using that mode when it plays the file back. I checked with a known DXVA-compatible file and it's working fine there.

post the make report

and check media with mediainfo

BHH

I was about to ask where I get a log file from. I just figured out how to make this report. Keep in mind I have shut my machne down since I did this, so I had to recreate the settings I used.

HDConvertToX v.2.3.554.3913 report

Input File: c:\documents and settings\user\my documents\dvdfab\fulldisc\noir_1\video_ts\vts_02_1.vob ( C:\Documents and Settings\user\My Documents\DVDFab\FullDisc\NOIR_1\VIDEO_TS\VTS_02_0.IFO )
PGC : PGC 1. Length: 0:24:22:00 / chained=1
Codec Video: mpeg
Width / Heigh : 704 / 480
Framerate / Framecount: 29.970fps / 43816 frames
Duration(hh:mm:ss): 0:24:22
Aspect Ratio: 1.7778
Resized resolution: 704 / 480
Crop Values : 0:0:0:0
No Resize & Crop: On

Start Video Configuration ->
Encoding Settings: X264 Placebo ; Bitrate= 1188
NMT Compatibility: On
Final Size: 230
Denoise Level: Super Light
Video Handling: Use Best Decoder
Deinterlace: Interlaced HQ
-> End Video Configuration

Start Audio Configuration ->
Audio Codec: Nero AAC Audio
Audio Bitrate/Quality: 96
Audio Channels: 2
Normalize: On
Audio handling: Use Eac3to as demuxer
Keep only core: On
-> End Audio Configuration

Full Audio List-> (*** mean selected)
NONE
*** 80: English (AC3 6ch, 0xBD 0x80) [0]
*** 81: Japanese (AC3 6ch, 0xBD 0x81) [0]

-> End Full Audio List

Full Subtitle List-> (*** mean selected)
NONE
*** English 0 (0xBD 0x20) [0] wide
English 1 (0xBD 0x21) [0] wide

-> End Full Subtitle List

Mux Subtitle in MP4/MKV file: On

Start Advanced AviSynth ->
ColorMatrix: On
Use MultiThreaded AviSynth: On
-> End Advanced AviSynth
Start Muxing Options ->
<- End Muxing Options

Start Queue ->
prompt $d $t $_$P$G

"C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\applications\dgindex.exe" -FO=0 -OM=0 -YR=2 -AIF=[c:\documents and settings\user\my documents\dvdfab\fulldisc\noir_1\video_ts\vts_02_1.vob] -OF=[C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\analysis\movie] -exit -minimize
"C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\applications\eac3to.exe" "C:\Documents and Settings\user\My Documents\DVDFab\FullDisc\NOIR_1\VIDEO_TS\VTS_02_1.vob"+"C:\Documents and Settings\user\My Documents\DVDFab\FullDisc\NOIR_1\VIDEO_TS\VTS_02_2.vob" 3: stdout.wav -normalize -down2 | "C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\applications\neroaacenc.exe" -if - -br 96000 -ignorelength -of "C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\analysis\hdencodertox-pid3.mp4"
"C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\applications\eac3to.exe" "C:\Documents and Settings\user\My Documents\DVDFab\FullDisc\NOIR_1\VIDEO_TS\VTS_02_1.vob"+"C:\Documents and Settings\user\My Documents\DVDFab\FullDisc\NOIR_1\VIDEO_TS\VTS_02_2.vob" 4: stdout.wav -normalize -down2 | "C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\applications\neroaacenc.exe" -if - -br 96000 -ignorelength -of "C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\analysis\hdencodertox-pid4.mp4"
"C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\applications\VSrip.exe" "C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\analysis\hdc_subs.list"
"C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\applications\x264.exe" --pass 1 --bitrate 1124 --preset placebo --threads auto --thread-input --tune animation --sar 1:1 --output "C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\analysis\hdconverttox_vts_02_1.h264" "C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\analysis\hdconverttox_vts_02_1.avs" --level 4.0
"C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\applications\x264.exe" --pass 2 --bitrate 1124 --preset placebo --threads auto --thread-input --tune animation --sar 1:1 --output "C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\analysis\hdconverttox_vts_02_1.h264" "C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\analysis\hdconverttox_vts_02_1.avs" --level 4.0
"C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\applications\Chapter\ChapterXtractor.exe" "C:\Documents and Settings\user\My Documents\DVDFab\FullDisc\NOIR_1\VIDEO_TS\VTS_02_0.IFO" "C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\analysis\chapters.txt" -p5
"C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\applications\mkvmerge.exe" -o "C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\hdconverttox_full_vts_02_1.mkv" --default-duration 0:29.970fps --aspect-ratio -1:1.7778 "C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\analysis\hdconverttox_vts_02_1.h264" --language -1:eng "C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\analysis\hdencodertox-pid3.mp4" --language -1:jpn "C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\analysis\hdencodertox-pid4.mp4" --default-track -1:no "C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\analysis\hdc_subs.idx" --chapters "C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\analysis\chapters.txt" --title "Noir, Episode 1"
-> End Queue

AviSynth Script ->
Working with files: C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\analysis\hdconverttox_vts_02_1.avs
SetMemoryMax(512)
SetMTMode(2,0)
Mpeg2Source("C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\analysis\movie.d2v")
yadifmod(mode=1, edeint=nnedi(field=-2))
ColorMatrix(d2v="C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\analysis\movie.d2v")
hqdn3d(1)
return last
-> End AviSynth Script


Not sure what you mean by check with Mediainfo, here's what I can tell you using CCCP's Insurgent tool.

Media Information of: C:\HDConvertToX 2.3.554.3913\hdconverttox_full_vts_02_1.mkv

General:
Filename: hdconverttox_full_vts_02_1.mkv
Filesize: 231 MiB
Format: Matroska
PlayTime: 00:48:46.990
Title: Noir, Episode 1
Application: mkvmerge v3.1.0 ('Happy up here') built on Jan 19 2010 12:09:24
Application: libebml v0.7.9 + libmatroska v0.8.1
1 video stream(s), 2 audio stream(s), 1 subtitle stream(s).

Video Stream 0:
Length: 00:48:44.033
Frames: 87721, 29.970 fps,
Codec: V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC (Family: )
Dimensions: 720x480, AR: 16/9

Audio Stream 0:
Language: English
Codec: A_AAC, A_AAC,
Sampling Rate: 48 KHz
Channel(s): 2 channel

Audio Stream 1:
Language: Japanese
Codec: A_AAC, A_AAC,
Sampling Rate: 48 KHz
Channel(s): 2 channel

Subtitle Stream 0:
Language: English
Codec: S_VOBSUB, The same subtitle format used on DVDs

[buzzqw]

@nx6

both avs script and mux options don't show any reason for a slowdown

try playing your file with VLC

also.. are you sure you haven't to decimate ?

BHH

[pdanpdan]

When I add more than 1 encoding to the queue, the final mkv file name is the same and the file is replaced.
The problem shows when I encode the same ifo from multiple dvd's (so same base file name).

hdconvertx.ini

HDConvertToX v.2.3.554.3913
#
1 mean active
0 mean non active
#Crop&Resize
Crop Obey to AR=0
Follow ITU Resizing=0
No Resize Crop=1
Anamorphic=1
Set MOD Width=4
Set MOD Height=16
No AutoCrop=0
#Video
Video Codec=X264 in MKV
Video Quality=6
Encoding Mode=1 pass quality
Allow CRF + 1 pass encoding=0
Allow FFmpeg Encoder=0
Allow Mencoder Encoder=0
DirectX264=0
Allow ffmpeg2theora.exe=0
Final MB Size=23
SAP=0
NMT=0
Create BlueRay Structure=0
Create Avchd Structure=0
Use X264 tuning=Animation
Use X264-64bit=0
#Denoisers and Filters
Set Denoise=Normal
Deinterlace=Interlaced
Basic Filters>
QMF Filters=NONE
MVDegrain=NONE
Use ColorMatrix=1
Use GreyScale=0
Free AVS String#
Use Multithread AviSynth=0
Multithread AviSynth Value=2,0
#Audio Options
Audio Codec=Nero AAC Audio
Audio bitrate=0.4
Audio Channels=Original
Audio Bitrate Management=vbr
Normalize Audio=1
Add AAC SBR/AAC+ Signal=1
Convert Audio to NTSC=0
Convert Audio to PAL=0
Resample Audio=NONE
Use Eac3to as demuxer and decoder=1
Force DirectShowSource as decoder=0
Force FFmpeg as decoder=0
Use NicAudio&SoundOut plugin=0
Keep only Core of HD Audio=1
#Muxing Options
AutoChapter=0
AutoChapter Minutes=5
NO Subs Always On=0
#Project Options
AutoTitle=1
Shutdown=0
Reboot=0
Suspend=0
Input Work Folder=0
Clean Temporary files=0
AutoAnalysis of input files=1
Workfolder=C:\#EAC#\
Muxing Title=Done with HDConvertToX v.2.3.554.3913
Default Output Folder=C:\#EAC#\

[nx6]

@nx6

both avs script and mux options don't show any reason for a slowdown

try playing your file with VLC
It's not a slowdown. The file is playing at normal speed, it's just twice as long as it's supposed to be. It's a 24 minute episode and the encoding is 48 minutes long. The audio plays normally and ends halfway through the playback.

I'll try it with VLC tonight when I get home. I tried in ZoomPlayer and MediaPlayer Classic earlier.

also.. are you sure you haven't to decimate ?

I thought it was going to deinterlace for me.

[Chengbin]

buzzqw

I just tried the new package, and on a Windows 7 x64 machine, avs2yuv will always crash.

[typhoon_2099]

I got the file to convert properly with a .VOB but the file size is wrong again. In the video tab, when you set the final size, is that just the final size for video? How can I set the job up so the final file is a certain size instead?

[buzzqw]

@pdanpdan
have you specified different file name when adding queue ?
in queue the muxing options show different file name ?
also.. every queue job use its own folder...

@nx6
maybe due to use of hq deint
and deinterlace <> decimante
your video has 29.97 fps, usually isn't to use deinterlace but decimate (IVTC process)

@Chengbin
post the make report
and report to author of avs2yuv

@typhoon_2099
the final size.. is the final size, audio+video
just use a 2 pass encoding
(and post the make report if you have problem)

BHH

[nx6]

@nx6
maybe due to use of hq deint
and deinterlace <> decimante
your video has 29.97 fps, usually isn't to use deinterlace but decimate (IVTC process)

Yeah, I just now reran the job with some settings changed
Film NTSC (29.97->23.976) instead of HQ Deinterlace
Quality slider set to "Extreme Quality" instead of "Placebo" (so it would finish much faster)

and the new video is the correct length.

DXVA mode is also being used now according to MPC-HC. Does the Network Media Tank function not work with Placebo quality level on h264?

[buzzqw]

maybe placebo uses to much ref frames and bframes

i will check.. maybe i must force use of specific number of bframes/ref frames while using nmt check


BHH

[pdanpdan]

[QUOTE=buzzqw;1367283]@pdanpdan
have you specified different file name when adding queue ?
in queue the muxing options show different file name ?
also.. every queue job use its own folder...

No, I haven't specified any name, so that the program autoselects the name. In queue there is the same name. Every job use it's own folder inside my defined folder (so it's c:\folder\job1, c:\folder\job2).
The problem is that the final file is not inside c:\folder\jobX, but inside c:\folder, so that all final files are overwritten.

[buzzqw]

ok, but hdc select file name on input file
if you use autoname (no specifing output file name) and add to queue the same file..

well , i cannot call it a bug.. but disattention

BHH

[pdanpdan]

It's not really the same file, it's the same file from another DVD (a series) - if the final file would be in the jobX folder, everything would be fine.

[Tiberiust]

DXVA mode is also being used now according to MPC-HC. Does the Network Media Tank function not work with Placebo quality level on h264?

I wouldn't waste time with Placebo - I read an IRC once between the x264 coders that suggested that only daft people would use it - I got the impression they put it in as a bit of a joke/waste of time, which is what the word Placebo means

T

[rantingotaku]

not sure what's going on, but every time I try to convert 5.1 audio (from dvd vobs) to nero aac and keeping the 5.1.. it always comes out sounding "hollow".

never had this problem with automkv.. it ripped it as ac3 instead of wav. Just wondering if that's what is causing my problem? (2 channel usually sounds ok, rarely has the hollow issue)

Other than that.. love the program!

[typhoon_2099]

Where's the make report at? I'm in the job0 folder but there are several log files in there and none are clearly marked as make report.

[buzzqw]

@ALL

use the live update

>fixed mispelling label of codec settings when loading custom configuration
>fixed Deinteralce test on dvd source
>fixed nmt check. Now HDC will force a specific number of bframes and ref frames.

BHH

[ziemlichdunkel]

Still got "file not fully supported" error when opening some files in MKV Container. HDC teels me only encoding of one audio stream is possible, already tried to remux in MKV before opening in HDC without success - MediaInfo says x264/VC1 - AC3/DTS so nothing special, you solved this issue for most files in an earlier fix, but seems some still left, what information about the files do you need for solving this issue?

[ziemlichdunkel]

buzzqw

I just tried the new package, and on a Windows 7 x64 machine, avs2yuv will always crash.

I already told this buzzqw, suggested to use different x264-64bit version, haven't tried already -> tried to use 32bit to verify its a problem with the 64bit x264 but in 32bit mode after the first-pass the cmd-window hangs and the second pass won't start.

Will try the new Update when at home again, maybe it fixes the issue...

[buzzqw]

also.. please the full command line

BHH

[nx6]

I wouldn't waste time with Placebo - I read an IRC once between the x264 coders that suggested that only daft people would use it - I got the impression they put it in as a bit of a joke/waste of time, which is what the word Placebo means
I've tried jobs in the past with both Placebo and the level right below it and I've noticed the HUGE difference in rendering time. I mostly wanted to test my new system compared to back then. ;)


>fixed Deinteralce test on dvd source
That still isn't working for me. DGIndex runs its course but then whatever's supposed to happen next crashes and I get "the Easy converting HD Movie to SAP and NMT has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience."

>fixed nmt check. Now HDC will force a specific number of bframes and ref frames.
It's also worth noting that some of the X264 tuning modes add extra B-frames (like the animation one I was using).

[buzzqw]

@nx6

please try update hdc (download the exe)

could you please post more info about the crash ?

like input source type ? (ifo/vob...)

BHH

[typhoon_2099]

HDConvertToX v.2.3.557.3925 report

Input File: d:\users\matthew\desktop\seinfeld 0901\vts_06_1.vob ( d:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\Seinfeld 0901\vts_06_1.vob )
Codec Video: mpeg
Width / Heigh : 720 / 576
Framerate / Framecount: 25.000fps / 32782 frames
Duration(hh:mm:ss): 0:21:52
Aspect Ratio: 1.3334
Resized resolution: 640 / 480
Crop Values : 0:0:0:0

Start Video Configuration ->
Encoding Settings: X264 Slow ; Bitrate= 1085
NMT Compatibility: On
Final Size: 175
Denoise Level: Super Light
Video Handling: Use Best Decoder
Deinterlace: automatic
-> End Video Configuration

Start Audio Configuration ->
Audio Codec: Nero AAC Audio
Audio Bitrate/Quality: 0.4
Audio Channels: 2
Audio handling: Use Eac3to as demuxer
Keep only core: On
-> End Audio Configuration

Full Audio List-> (*** mean selected)
NONE
*** 2: ac3, 2.0 channels, 192kbps, 48khz, dialnorm: -23db, -29ms
3: ac3, 2.0 channels, 192kbps, 48khz, dialnorm: -23db, -29ms

-> End Full Audio List

Full Subtitle List-> (*** mean selected)
*** NONE

-> End Full Subtitle List

Mux Subtitle in MP4/MKV file: On

Start Advanced AviSynth ->
ColorMatrix: On
Use MultiThreaded AviSynth: On
-> End Advanced AviSynth
Start Muxing Options ->
<- End Muxing Options

Start Queue ->
prompt $d $t $_$P$G

"d:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\HDConvertToX_2.3.554.3913\applications\dgindex.exe" -FO=0 -OM=0 -YR=2 -AIF=[d:\users\matthew\desktop\seinfeld 0901\vts_06_1.vob] -OF=[d:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\HDConvertToX_2.3.554.3913\analysis\movie] -exit -minimize
"d:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\HDConvertToX_2.3.554.3913\applications\HDC_Deint.exe" -input "d:\users\matthew\desktop\seinfeld 0901\vts_06_1.vob" -workpath "d:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\HDConvertToX_2.3.554.3913\analysis\" -usedecoder d2v -here "d:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\HDConvertToX_2.3.554.3913\"
"d:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\HDConvertToX_2.3.554.3913\applications\eac3to.exe" "d:\users\matthew\desktop\seinfeld 0901\vts_06_1.vob" 2: stdout.wav -down2 | "d:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\HDConvertToX_2.3.554.3913\applications\neroaacenc.exe" -if - -q 0.4 -ignorelength -of "d:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\HDConvertToX_2.3.554.3913\analysis\hdencodertox-pid2.mp4"
"d:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\HDConvertToX_2.3.554.3913\applications\x264.exe" --pass 1 --bitrate 1086 --preset slow --threads auto --thread-input --sar 1:1 --output "d:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\HDConvertToX_2.3.554.3913\analysis\hdconverttox_vts_06_1.h264" "d:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\HDConvertToX_2.3.554.3913\analysis\hdconverttox_vts_06_1.avs" --ref 4 --bframes 4 --level 4.0
"d:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\HDConvertToX_2.3.554.3913\applications\x264.exe" --pass 2 --bitrate 1086 --preset slow --threads auto --thread-input --sar 1:1 --output "d:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\HDConvertToX_2.3.554.3913\analysis\hdconverttox_vts_06_1.h264" "d:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\HDConvertToX_2.3.554.3913\analysis\hdconverttox_vts_06_1.avs" --ref 4 --bframes 4 --level 4.0
"d:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\HDConvertToX_2.3.554.3913\applications\mp4box.exe" -add "d:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\HDConvertToX_2.3.554.3913\analysis\hdconverttox_vts_06_1.h264" -fps 25.000 -add "d:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\HDConvertToX_2.3.554.3913\analysis\hdencodertox-pid2.mp4" "d:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\Seinfeld\Seinfeld - 09x01.mp4"
-> End Queue

AviSynth Script ->
Working with files: d:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\HDConvertToX_2.3.554.3913\analysis\hdconverttox_vts_06_1.avs
SetMemoryMax(512)
SetMTMode(2,0)
Mpeg2Source("d:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\HDConvertToX_2.3.554.3913\analysis\movie.d2v")
exist("d:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\HDConvertToX_2.3.554.3913\analysis\interlaced") ? TDeint(mode=0,order=-1) : nop()
exist("d:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\HDConvertToX_2.3.554.3913\analysis\telecine") ? tfm(last,d2v="d:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\HDConvertToX_2.3.554.3913\analysis\movie.d2v").tdecimate() : nop()
LanczosResize(640,480,0,0,-0,-0)
ColorMatrix(d2v="d:\Users\Matthew\Desktop\HDConvertToX_2.3.554.3913\analysis\movie.d2v")
hqdn3d(1)
-> End AviSynth Script


The final size is 188MB. The .h264 file in the job folder is 168MB, leaving only 6MB for audio, which is 18MB (the size it should be).

[buzzqw]

1) don't use automatic deinterlace. I will remove it in next update.
2) audio is vbr. this will cause HDC to don't know the exact audio size. this will lead to incorrect size.
use cbr factor for precise file size

BHH

[Sharc]

@ALL

>fixed mispelling label of codec settings when loading custom configuration

@buzzqw
Now it loads the custom settings correctly according the the codec selection. However it loads only the first 12 profiles. I have defined 18 profiles for x264. I have to select the codec again to activate all 18 profiles.
(well, I could delete some of the profiles because I don't really need that many, but I report it because it might be a bug nevertheless).

[buzzqw]

thanks Sharc

i'll check it (should be a uber quick fix)

BHH