DVDLogic EasyBD Lite

[shon3i]

I can't believe that no one here, even i, skip this great piece of software that is completely free and useful.

http://www.dvd-logic.com/easybd/

http://www.dvd-logic.com/easybd/easybdlite.zip

Off course there is payware version that offer much more like menus and navigation, but current Lite version have more pros than Tsmuxer like stricter BD compliant, they are test software with eclipse verifier.

Only cons is lack of cli, so can't be used with our fav apps (BDRebulder, multiAVCHD and many more)

[lutinor]

I can't believe that no one here, even i, skip this great piece of software that is completely free and useful.

http://www.dvd-logic.com/easybd/

http://www.dvd-logic.com/easybd/easybdlite.zip

Off course there is payware version that offer much more like menus and navigation, but current Lite version have more pros than Tsmuxer like stricter BD compliant, they are test software with eclipse verifier.

Only cons is lack of cli, so can't be used with our fav apps (BDRebulder, multiAVCHD and many more)

Quick question :

If i use this free software, i can multiplex an h264/ac3 and if the tool say 'ok its done' , i get a 100% sure compliant blueray file thanks to the eclipse verifier which is 'in' the tool?

[shon3i]

Quick question :

If i use this free software, i can multiplex an h264/ac3 and if the tool say 'ok its done' , i get a 100% sure compliant blueray file thanks to the eclipse verifier which is 'in' the tool?
No since this is not verifier, this is muxer. But possibilities that something gone wrong is less than with tsmuxer.

[Video Dude]

Good find shon3i. I did not know there was a free version. I'll test it later.

I took a quick look at the program specs on the DVDLogic site. It lists SST (*.sst), BDN XML (*.xml), and PES (*.pes + *.mui) as supported subtitle formats. Do you know if it will mux SUP subtitles?

[shon3i]

No but using great program BDSup2Sub, you will convert it just in moment to BDN/XML

[laserfan]

current Lite version have more pros than Tsmuxer like stricter BD compliant, they are test software with eclipse verifier.
Hmmm I wonder how you know these?

Nice to have a free alternative to tsMuxeR for sure.

[zeropc]

from a friend...

hi all,
I´m a professional BD-author and I created a lot BDs with EasyBD. they all have been replicated without any problems - passed eclipse verifier.

we also tested/tried TSmuxer, but all tests have fail the eclipse-test. that´s why I would advice EasyBD.

cheers

[lutinor]

from a friend...

hi all,
I´m a professional BD-author and I created a lot BDs with EasyBD. they all have been replicated without any problems - passed eclipse verifier.

we also tested/tried TSmuxer, but all tests have fail the eclipse-test. that´s why I would advice EasyBD.

cheers

Yea but as said before, you need 100% valid media, EasyBD is just a muxer

[rik1138]

from a friend...

hi all,
I´m a professional BD-author and I created a lot BDs with EasyBD. they all have been replicated without any problems - passed eclipse verifier.

we also tested/tried TSmuxer, but all tests have fail the eclipse-test. that´s why I would advice EasyBD.

cheers

NEVER use what is essentially a 'hacker tool' for replicated work. TSmuxer is great for making quick BDRs and such (I've never had a disc made with it not play anywhere), but it does not make 100% spec compliant files (as the verifiers will tell you). It's a homebrew app probably programmed by someone that didn't have access to the BD spec... As great as some of these tools are that we have access to, I'd be very careful about using any of them on a disc you plan to replicate and sell to the public. While there is a good chance you wouldn't have that many problems if you did this, it really is a very bad idea to even consider it.

I still think it's funny that people keep suggesting things like EasyBD, Netblender, even Scenarist instead of TSmuxer because it doesn't make spec-compliant files... TSmuxer was never _intended_ to make spec complaint files, it's just designed to make output for homebrewers that don't have access to commercial software (or want a quicker alternative).

Keep in mind, when TSmuxer was written, I don't think any of these commercial tools were even available (except Scenarist). And it hasn't been developed or updated in nearly 2 years... And look at the name of it: _TS_muxer. It's intent was just to make transport streams... They threw in the BD structure option just because it was simple enough to piece that together (but without regard to following the spec). If it was still being developed, I'm sure the spec compliance could be addressed (I'm sure it's missing header info or something), but even if it would pass Eclipse, I still wouldn't use for replicated work... Can you imagine the response from a studio or client if they found out you just whipped up their disc with TSmuxer? :cool:

[shon3i]

Well i don't know for eclipse and tsmuxer, but tsmuxer can pass Sony BD verifier in some cases, usually 1080p24 with one audio, and usually fails on dirty hacks that patches some stream before mux, not always, and is possible to out without error and even warnings. And i am agree with you, i also can bet that they make BD output without exact specs, since they are broadcast company and make TSMuxer for their needs.


Hmmm I wonder how you know these?From their site

February, 28th, 2011: EasyBD version 1.0.8.5 released! .... Eclipse testing passed....

[setarip_old]

1) It's hard to believe that semi-professional, commercial software would truncate (either for real, or in order to save screen space) progressive fps from 23.976 to 23.97.

2) Anyone know where the publisher is located?

All I could find is:

Address: Bucha Irpin
General phone: 0000000
Sales phone: 0000000
Support phone: 0000000
Fax: 0000000
Contacts: Valery Koval

[DVD Logic]

DVDLogic Software, Kyiv, Ukraine

[shon3i]

Hi DVD Logic, nice to see you here, i hope you get great feedback for your software. I hope you will continue maintain EasyBD Lite, and maybe add some CLI support, because this community nothing else need :)

[laserfan]

Well i don't know for eclipse and tsmuxer, but tsmuxer can pass Sony BD verifier in some cases, usually 1080p24 with one audio, and usually fails on dirty hacks that patches some stream before mux, not always, and is possible to out without error and even warnings.
Given the extraordinarily widespread use of tsMuxeR here-and-elsewhere to make homebrew BD discs, I just hafta wonder about the "usually fails" comment--the tsmuxer thread is among the quietest here. I for one have never, ever, had anything I've done with tsmuxer glitching in any way on playback. So if the "failure to comply" to BD spec doesn't manifest itself in any real-world problems, well, who cares? At least, who cares in the hobbyist community (not commercial). ;)

So whereas I'll try EasyBD for grins, I'll be reluctant to Fix my muxes w/EasyBD given that my present MO Ain't Broke afaict. :)

[laserfan]

Well I gave this a try and it crashes ("Unhandled exception has occurred") on the .xml (subtitle) files I made using BDSup2Sub ("There is an error in XML document"). Have others here gotten this to work?

Without the .xml sub it works OK.

[DVD Logic]

Hi!

I think XML format is not BDN. If you send me your XML to support@dvd-logic.com i'll try to fix the problem in next version.

Thanks,
Valery.

[laserfan]

I think XML format is not BDN.The program's right here (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=145277) if you want to make one yourself. A sample:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<BDN Version="0.93" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:noNamespaceSchemaLocation="BD-03-006-0093b BDN File Format.xsd">
<Description>
<Name Title="subtitle1_exp" Content=""/>
<Language Code="eng"/>
<Format VideoFormat="1080p" FrameRate="23.976" DropFrame="False"/>
<Events Type="Graphic" FirstEventInTC="00:00:02:00" LastEventOutTC="00:28:04:15" NumberofEvents="261"/>
</Description>
<Events>
<Event InTC="00:00:02:00" OutTC="00:00:03:05" Forced="False">
<Graphic Width="743" Height="60" X="589" Y="916">subtitle1_exp_0001.png</Graphic>
</Event>
<Event InTC="00:00:04:03" OutTC="00:00:06:22" Forced="False">
<Graphic Width="865" Height="135" X="526" Y="841">subtitle1_exp_0002.png</Graphic>
</Event>
<Event InTC="00:00:08:18" OutTC="00:00:09:18" Forced="False">
<Graphic Width="300" Height="50" X="809" Y="915">subtitle1_exp_0003.png</Graphic>
</Event>
.
.
.
<Event InTC="00:26:40:09" OutTC="00:26:42:11" Forced="False">
<Graphic Width="913" Height="134" X="501" Y="842">subtitle1_exp_0259.png</Graphic>
</Event>
<Event InTC="00:27:48:02" OutTC="00:27:51:17" Forced="False">
<Graphic Width="1027" Height="60" X="445" Y="916">subtitle1_exp_0260.png</Graphic>
</Event>
<Event InTC="00:28:03:09" OutTC="00:28:04:15" Forced="False">
<Graphic Width="233" Height="49" X="844" Y="916">subtitle1_exp_0261.png</Graphic>
</Event>
</Events>
</BDN>

[DVD Logic]

Ok. Thanks. Looks like BDN.
Would you please attach several PNG files also ?

Valery.

[Video Dude]

Valery, do you plan to add SUP subtitle format in a future version of EasyBD?

[laserfan]

Ok. Thanks. Looks like BDN.
Would you please attach several PNG files also ?Just open a .sup with BDSup2Sub and output as XML/PNG.

Most of the folks here are going to use BDSup2Sub anyway to get subtitles into your program, so you may as well see what it does.

[shon3i]

@laserfan, firstly i didn't try to mux BDN/XML, but i get same error like you. Good thing that same output from BDSup2Sub work fine with scenarist, and pes produced by scenarist aslo work fine with easybd lite, but that is not easy and free way. Btw there is other sup processing tools i can't rember name but there is one or two at least, that can convert to BDN/XML just for test. Also Subtitle Workshop should can easily convert BDN/XML to SST.

Adding .sup support will be ultimate solution, also i must again ask about CLI support in near future for free version ?

Given the extraordinarily widespread use of tsMuxeR here-and-elsewhere to make homebrew BD discs, I just hafta wonder about the "usually fails" comment--the tsmuxer thread is among the quietest here. I for one have never, ever, had anything I've done with tsmuxer glitching in any way on playback. So if the "failure to comply" to BD spec doesn't manifest itself in any real-world problems, well, who cares? At least, who cares in the hobbyist community (not commercial). Well we know that real world problems is much less or non-exist than theoretical, tsmuxer, for now i never ever seen that create unplayable disc, only bad when pulldown is used, but that is rare. In other word, if you do it for home, you don't need to worry at all, tsmuxer is really great piece of software. But i am little perfectionist i love everything to be best as possible, beside that has no impact on future, or anything

[laserfan]

...tsmuxer is really great piece of software. But i am little perfectionist i love everything to be best as possible
Yeah I hear ya, I'm [overly] perfectionist too, but I have no access to some of the high-end tools you have (like Scenarist and those BD analysis proggies). So in my case that's a good thing. ;)

As it is I have access to Sony Vegas w/DVDAPro which doesn't like x264's b-pyramid option (have to set it to none) and for a while I was encoding with --b-pyramid none just in case I ever wanted to use DVDAP to mux it! Then after realizing I'd never mux w/DVDAP (I can make menus with it and then paste-in the x264/tsMuxeR output) I put b-pyramid back-in again! :o

Anyway, I usually need subtitles in my BD creations so will just set EasyBD Lite aside until they fix this one. But thanks again for bringing this to our attention--finally a 2nd free BD muxer has appeared in the universe! :)

[lutinor]

I want to give a shoot at this tool but i can't manage to make a subtitle file in this tool.

EasyBd is suposed to eat :

.pes
bdn.xml
sst

I have a .srt file. How tools do you use to make EasyBD happy ? I used Easysup without succes :(

Anyone have idea ? :confused:

EDIT: desoft Supconverter is working with easyBD but it's a very expenssive tool, i think there is some other tool which can do the job, help :(

[DVD Logic]

Hi and thanks all for suggestions! We fixed the 2 main problems: BDN and SUP are completely supported now. You can download new version from www.easybd.org.

Best regards,
Valery.

[shon3i]

Wow, thanks, that was quick :).

[Capsbackup]

I have not tried this program yet, but does it have the capability to mux DTS Express secondary audio files and PiP video files ?

And,

also i must again ask about CLI support in near future for free version ?

[DVD Logic]

Hi. No, freeware version EasyBD Lite does not support secondary Audio/Video.

Val

[www669]

Hi and thanks all for suggestions! We fixed the 2 main problems: BDN and SUP are completely supported now. You can download new version from www.easybd.org.

Best regards,
Valery.

EasyBD 1.1 can't add sup subtitle:mad:

[DVD Logic]

April, 27th, 2011: EasyBD version 1.2 and EasyBD Lite version 1.0.9 released! New version has improved user interface, added SUP format for subtitles, improved import of XML BDN subtitles format. Update is free for all registered users.

[lutinor]

Is there here at least 1 user which use x264cli + easy bd plz ? :confused:

[shon3i]

Is there here at least 1 user which use x264cli + easy bd plz ? :confused:
I do, so far now i havent problems, but i am not tested all combinations just 1080p24

[www669]

April, 27th, 2011: EasyBD version 1.2 and EasyBD Lite version 1.0.9 released! New version has improved user interface, added SUP format for subtitles, improved import of XML BDN subtitles format. Update is free for all registered users.


:thanks:
i found it already!
can add sup format

[www669]

1.2version can surport PiP video files ??
is the add subtrack in easybd can add pip ?????????

[Capsbackup]

1.2version can surport PiP video files ??
is the add subtrack in easybd can add pip ?????????


Hi. No, freeware version EasyBD Lite does not support secondary Audio/Video.

Val

I did not see anything regarding PiP inclusion. :(

[www669]

I did not see anything regarding PiP inclusion. :(

:mad: me too ,i can't find how to add pip

[DVD Logic]

EasyBD and EasyBD Lite does not support secondary Audio/Video.
Oleg.

[Capsbackup]

EasyBD and EasyBD Lite does not support secondary Audio/Video.
Oleg.

Do you plan to, or will it ever be included?

[DVD Logic]

Hi! Our BD muxer kernel supports PiPs, but we do not plan enable PiP in EasyBD because of low selling level. If somebody wants PiP we can discuss all in private. However, maybe in future, we'll open PiPs ...

Best regards,
Valery.

[likwid8]

I've got mp4 file and it wont work, u think if I demux the mp4 I can use the video and audio files to load with it? thank you.

[DVD Logic]

What is mp4 ? I guess AVC, if so, just rename *.mp4 to *.avc and everything will be fine.

Val.

[Oleg Rode]

May I ask for the new feature? There is a nice option in multiAVCHD "force display of first subtitle track". Can you implement it in your software?

[iSeries]

Hi,

Hopefully the blu ray experts will be able to help with this. If I have a BD structure which has been muxed by tsMuxer, will de-muxing back to raw streams and re-muxing with EasyBD give me a more compliant structure? Or will I have to start from scratch and re-rip from the original disc? (Not that I've ever had any issue with a disc muxed by tsMuxer - but you never can tell the future.)

[shon3i]

From scratch, because sometimes tsmuxer rewrite stream.

[iSeries]

Grim. Ok thanks shon3i.

[DVD Logic]

May I ask for the new feature? There is a nice option in multiAVCHD "force display of first subtitle track". Can you implement it in your software?

Yes, we can think about this in future versions.

Regards,
Valery Koval.

[www669]

can add pip for it is very good

[DVD Logic]

New version EasyBD

May, 25th, 2011: EasyBD version 1.4 and EasyBD Professional version 1.4 released! New version has additional types of tracks (virtual, menu) and improved user interface. Professional version has BD and DVD reauthoring functions that allows import any BD or DVD directly into EasyBD.
May, 25th, 2011: EasyBD Authoring Suite 1.4 released! EasyBD Authoring Suite includes EasyBD Pro, IGEditor and BD Demuxer/DVD Demuxer (Import BD/DVD functions) in one package.

http://www.dvd-logic.com/easybd/index.html

[SquallMX]

I am getting choppy playback on TotalMediaTheater and MPC-HC (Using FFDShow/Internal Splitter) on EasyBD lite compilations, the ones created with TSMuxer played fine.

Here is a sample (includes output and source files)
http://www.mediafire.com/?6q22o5romy4n1m0

:thanks:

[MrVideo]

How does one create menus within EasyBD?

[DVD Logic]

How does one create menus within EasyBD?

Hi,

please download Interactive Menu Editor here: http://www.igeditor.com/. You can create any menu with Demo version. Then export it in IES file and specify the IES file in EasyBD, click "compile". Please refer to IGEditor Help file how you can step by step create menu from zero.

Best regards,
Valery.

[MrVideo]

Thanks.

EDIT: That is weird. EasyDB has a demo length of 21 days and IGEditor only has 14 days.

[MrVideo]

While the price of EasyDB is potentially within range, the price for IGEditor is not.

[MrVideo]

Please refer to IGEditor Help file how you can step by step create menu from zero.

Sorry, but not so helpful.

Before adding buttons to the menu, I want to add the background image. I searched for background image and all I got was basic descriptions and the need for selecting an option to display it.

I could not find how to add a background image. If I understand BD menus correctly, menu background images are not still images, but actual video files of user length. That means the 256 index color PNG file needs to be converted for menu use.

For the job I am thinking about, the background image will contain the background that I want and the text for the items to be selected. Simple buttons will be placed next to the text items.

Sorry, but I am at a loss as how to add the asset needed for my menu background.

[Roger1972]

Hello MrVideo,

You make the menu with Photoshop.
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=135757&highlight=scenarist+menu
Then import the psd in IGEditor.

[MrVideo]

You make the menu with Photoshop.
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=135757&highlight=scenarist+menu
Then import the psd in IGEditor.

Making the background image isn't the issue. Photoshop is what I plan on using to create the image.

The problem is how to import the background image into IGEditor and what image typr, or types (PNG, TIF, BMP, etc) are supported.

It might be as simple as dragging and dropping the image onto the program. The point is that help should explain that, it doesn't.

The link you have points to how to create the Photoshop file for use with the Scenarist Designer PS program. Scenarist isn't the target in this case.

As I understand it, IGEditor is taking the place of the plugin.

Frankly I'm not sure why I am beating my head over this when I can't afford IGEditor. When the trial runs out, all I have accomplished will not be usable.

The question really comes down to what good is EasyBD if you can't author BDs because you have no way to create the menus in the IES format? Instead of a $200 program, it is really the $700 version because you need the two programs in order to get authored product.

[hifi25nl]

I cannot add subtitle with last version of easyBD lite. I have tried Subtitle Workshop (and a lot of others) . I tried also last beta version of SW choosing Sonic Scenarist (sst). In all cases easyBD crash on compiling:


************** Exception Text **************
System.IndexOutOfRangeException: Index was outside the bounds of the array.
at EasyBD.SSTtoBDN.SSTtoBDN.SaveBDNFile(String BDNFileName)
at EasyBD.Project.EBProject.Oq5X5jPU2(String , OnLogOutputEvent , ToolStripProgressBar )
at EasyBD.Project.EBProject.GenerateMES(OnLogOutputEvent logCompilation, ToolStripProgressBar progressBarTotal)
at EasyBD.Project.EBProject.Compile(String destinationPath, OnLogOutputEvent logCompilation, ToolStripProgressBar progressBarTotal)
at EasyBD.MainForm.5ak1S3irl(Object , EventArgs )
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.RaiseEvent(Object key, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripButton.OnClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.HandleClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.HandleMouseUp(MouseEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.FireEventInteractive(EventArgs e, ToolStripItemEventType met)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.FireEvent(EventArgs e, ToolStripItemEventType met)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStrip.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs mea)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStrip.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)


************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5444 (Win7SP1GDR.050727-5400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
EasyBD
Assembly Version: 1.0.9.0
Win32 Version: 0.1.0.424
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/DVDLogic/EasyBD%20Lite%201.0/EasyBD.exe
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5420 (Win7SP1.050727-5400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
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System
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5420 (Win7SP1.050727-5400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
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System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5420 (Win7SP1.050727-5400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
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Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 0.1.0.424
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/DVDLogic/EasyBD%20Lite%201.0/EasyBD.exe
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System.Xml
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5420 (Win7SP1.050727-5400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
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System.Management
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5420 (Win7SP1.050727-5400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Management/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Management.dll
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System.Configuration
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5420 (Win7SP1.050727-5400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
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Assembly Version: 1.0.9.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5420 (Win7SP1.050727-5400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
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[lutinor]

Making the background image isn't the issue. Photoshop is what I plan on using to create the image.

The problem is how to import the background image into IGEditor and what image typr, or types (PNG, TIF, BMP, etc) are supported.

It might be as simple as dragging and dropping the image onto the program. The point is that help should explain that, it doesn't.

The link you have points to how to create the Photoshop file for use with the Scenarist Designer PS program. Scenarist isn't the target in this case.

As I understand it, IGEditor is taking the place of the plugin.

Frankly I'm not sure why I am beating my head over this when I can't afford IGEditor. When the trial runs out, all I have accomplished will not be usable.

The question really comes down to what good is EasyBD if you can't author BDs because you have no way to create the menus in the IES format? Instead of a $200 program, it is really the $700 version because you need the two programs in order to get authored product.

That's true, you need both if you want menu but 700$ is not soo expenssive cause files will be 100% compliant.

Nonetheless, a free version of IGEditor will be a good idea (with some restriction). Anyway people which can't buy the full version will install/reinstall the trial for ever...A good compagny will understand this easily in my opinion.

[DVD Logic]

I cannot add subtitle with last version of easyBD lite. I have tried Subtitle Workshop (and a lot of others) . I tried also last beta version of SW choosing Sonic Scenarist (sst). In all cases easyBD crash on compiling:

Send us please your subtitles file to support@dvd-logic.com.
I'll let you know what is wrong or fix the error.

Regards,
Valery.

[DVD Logic]

Making the background image isn't the issue. Photoshop is what I plan on using to create the image.

The problem is how to import the background image into IGEditor and what image typr, or types (PNG, TIF, BMP, etc) are supported.

It might be as simple as dragging and dropping the image onto the program. The point is that help should explain that, it doesn't.

The link you have points to how to create the Photoshop file for use with the Scenarist Designer PS program. Scenarist isn't the target in this case.

As I understand it, IGEditor is taking the place of the plugin.

Frankly I'm not sure why I am beating my head over this when I can't afford IGEditor. When the trial runs out, all I have accomplished will not be usable.

The question really comes down to what good is EasyBD if you can't author BDs because you have no way to create the menus in the IES format? Instead of a $200 program, it is really the $700 version because you need the two programs in order to get authored product.

Hi MrVideo,

and thanks for your comments. Just want to say that we can't develop qualitative product for less money. But i can promise to think how we can simplify interactive menu creation process. Maybe we can propose in future more simple and automatic (inexpensive) tool for Interactive Menu creation.

Regards,
Valery,
DVDLogic Software.

[DVD Logic]

I cannot add subtitle with last version of easyBD lite. I have tried Subtitle Workshop (and a lot of others) . I tried also last beta version of SW choosing Sonic Scenarist (sst). In all cases easyBD crash on compiling:

Ok. Thanks, I have received your example. I see your SST file has not the same format as we used for EasyBD. You should have links to real images (files) in SST instead of Text strings. This is example of EasyBD SST format:

st_format 2
Display_Start non_forced
TV_Type NTSC
Pixel_Area (2 479)
Display_Area (0 2 719 479)
PA (0 0 0 - - - )
E1 (255 0 0 - - - )
E2 (0 0 255 - - - )
BG (255 255 255 - - - )
SubTitle 0020
Directory E:\DVD2BD\VTS_01\Titles\t01_v001x039\01_English_WL\
#############################################################
SP_NUMBER START END FILE_NAME
#############################################################
Color (16 16 15 15)
Contrast (15 15 15 0)
0001 01:01:01:10 01:01:04:05 t01_v001c001_20_0001.bmp
0002 01:01:04:06 01:01:05:21 t01_v001c001_20_0002.bmp
0003 01:01:05:22 01:01:07:19 t01_v001c001_20_0003.bmp
0004 01:01:07:20 01:01:10:02 t01_v001c001_20_0004.bmp
0005 01:01:10:03 01:01:11:24 t01_v001c001_20_0005.bmp
0006 01:02:09:27 01:02:11:12 t01_v001c002_20_0006.bmp
0007 01:02:11:13 01:02:13:06 t01_v001c002_20_0007.bmp
0008 01:02:13:07 01:02:14:19 t01_v001c002_20_0008.bmp
0009 01:02:18:00 01:02:19:11 t01_v001c002_20_0009.bmp
0010 01:02:19:12 01:02:21:06 t01_v001c002_20_0010.bmp
0011 01:02:21:07 01:02:22:25 t01_v001c002_20_0011.bmp
0012 01:02:27:23 01:02:31:03 t01_v001c002_20_0012.bmp
0013 01:02:31:04 01:02:33:26 t01_v001c002_20_0013.bmp
0014 01:02:36:23 01:02:38:00 t01_v001c002_20_0014.bmp

So, i can advice to use BDN XML format. This is more accurate and appropriate format for Blu-Ray subtitles during authoring process.

Regards and thanks again,
Valery.

[hifi25nl]

I am trying to use easySUP with BDN XML output but now the error is "more than 256 colours". I don't see any option to correct this in easySUP.
Is there an app that is working fine in converting .srt for easyBD?

[MrVideo]

and thanks for your comments. Just want to say that we can't develop qualitative product for less money. But i can promise to think how we can simplify interactive menu creation process. Maybe we can propose in future more simple and automatic (inexpensive) tool for Interactive Menu creation.

If I was working and creating output for products for sale, then such a purchase would be a company tax writeoff.

But, since it is for personal use, EasyBD without any kind of built in simple menu creation makes it virtually unusable. An authoring program, be it for DVD or Blu-ray, must have some sort of menu creation built in, otherwise it isn't truly an authoring package.

A simple menu creation where the user is allowed to supply a background image and a textual list of the selectable content is all that is needed. The pop-up menu would be as simple as only listing the main menu. No background music and no motion image background.

The whole thing could be supplied as a Photoshop PSD layered file, containing the background image and separate layers for each of the items to be selected, whereby EasyBD either places a box to the left of the text or does a simple highlighting of the text when the user uses the up/down arrow.

[DVD Logic]

If I was working and creating output for products for sale, then such a purchase would be a company tax writeoff.

But, since it is for personal use, EasyBD without any kind of built in simple menu creation makes it virtually unusable. An authoring program, be it for DVD or Blu-ray, must have some sort of menu creation built in, otherwise it isn't truly an authoring package.

A simple menu creation where the user is allowed to supply a background image and a textual list of the selectable content is all that is needed. The pop-up menu would be as simple as only listing the main menu. No background music and no motion image background.

The whole thing could be supplied as a Photoshop PSD layered file, containing the background image and separate layers for each of the items to be selected, whereby EasyBD either places a box to the left of the text or does a simple highlighting of the text when the user uses the up/down arrow.

Hi MrVideo, Photoshop PSD is simplest and standard method for menu graphic creation. EasyBD supports 2 PSD formats: for Sonic Scenarist and for NetBlender DoStudio. I do't see any problem if you create all layouts and background in PSD and import it to IGEditor and then into EasyBD. Also, I want to say that you can create simple menu in IGEditor spending only 30-50 min, then continue using it in EasyBD. By the way, IGEditor's help contains step by step description how to create Interactive Menu from zero.

Again, we already think about very simple automatic menu generator ...

Best regards,
Valery.

[DVD Logic]

I am trying to use easySUP with BDN XML output but now the error is "more than 256 colours". I don't see any option to correct this in easySUP.
Is there an app that is working fine in converting .srt for easyBD?

Hi!

Send me please this BDN XML again to support@dvd-logic.com

Regards,
Valery.

[hifi25nl]

In the meantime I have found a quick and easy method to give easyBD a compliant sub file.

1) add srt subtitle to mkv file with mkvmerge (select no compression in extra and choose if you want hardcoded or not).
2) demux with tsmuxer. Now you have a compliant sub (...or it is sup?) file.

[pancserzso]

Can you help me? I am trying to create a simple 1 video track only disc using EasyBD Lite, where the encoding has been made using MeGUI / x264.

In MeGUI I use RAWAVC as the output container format. It outputs a .264 file. When I add it in EasyBD Lite it recognises it perfectly, like Progressive, 1080, 25 fps, 16:9, etc.

But when I click encoding it says:
http://i.imgur.com/v0VSZ.png

[Roger1972]

hi,

you check the BD Specification. 1080p 25fps is not possible.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-ray_Disc

[hifi25nl]

If understand right easyBD is inserting automatically the "fake interlace" flag for video files 1920x1080 progressive 25 or 29.97.

Is this right? I have made a blu ray with 1920x1080 29.97 progressive without problems on PC or hardware player.

[DVD Logic]

In some cases (for some formats) EasyBD compiles not 100% BD supported formats. That mean that your BD is not "standard", however players works fine, but this is useful only for home using. Please check all formats before making professional BD in studio.

Best regards,
Valery.

[pancserzso]

If using the default 1-click authoring in EasyBD Lite, will the authored BluRay be auto-repeating or not? I don't have access to any Blu Ray burner or software, just MPC-HC, and it is not repeating in MPC-HC but it doesn't really mean anything.

Supposing by default it is not auto-repeating, can I make it? What do I need to do?

[DVD Logic]

Hi,

go to second Tab "Titles and playback", click on "First Play", select "First Play" from list in "At the end play:" field.

Best regards,
Valery.

[Oleg Rode]

I'm trying to save the project and there is an error. It says 5xigyz0j.dll file is missing
http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/9530/b8621eb2c71c793618fad19.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/848/b8621eb2c71c793618fad19.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)
What to do? Windows XP Pro

Подробная информация об использовании оперативной
(JIT) отладки вместо данного диалогового
окна содержится в конце этого сообщения.

************** Текст исключения **************
System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Файл 'C:\Documents and Settings\Олег Роде\Local Settings\Temp\5xigyz0j.dll' не найден.
Имя файла: "C:\Documents and Settings\Олег Роде\Local Settings\Temp\5xigyz0j.dll"
в System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath)
в System.IO.FileStream.Init(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, Int32 rights, Boolean useRights, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, FileOptions options, SECURITY_ATTRIBUTES secAttrs, String msgPath, Boolean bFromProxy)
в System.IO.FileStream..ctor(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share)
в Microsoft.CSharp.CSharpCodeGenerator.FromFileBatch(CompilerParameters options, String[] fileNames)
в Microsoft.CSharp.CSharpCodeGenerator.FromSourceBatch(CompilerParameters options, String[] sources)
в Microsoft.CSharp.CSharpCodeGenerator.System.CodeDom.Compiler.ICodeCompiler.CompileAssemblyFromSourceBatch(CompilerParameters options, String[] sources)
в System.CodeDom.Compiler.CodeDomProvider.CompileAssemblyFromSource(CompilerParameters options, String[] sources)
в System.Xml.Serialization.Compiler.Compile(Assembly parent, String ns, XmlSerializerCompilerParameters xmlParameters, Evidence evidence)
в System.Xml.Serialization.TempAssembly.GenerateAssembly(XmlMapping[] xmlMappings, Type[] types, String defaultNamespace, Evidence evidence, XmlSerializerCompilerParameters parameters, Assembly assembly, Hashtable assemblies)
в System.Xml.Serialization.TempAssembly..ctor(XmlMapping[] xmlMappings, Type[] types, String defaultNamespace, String location, Evidence evidence)
в System.Xml.Serialization.XmlSerializer.GenerateTempAssembly(XmlMapping xmlMapping, Type type, String defaultNamespace)
в System.Xml.Serialization.XmlSerializer..ctor(Type type, String defaultNamespace)
в System.Xml.Serialization.XmlSerializer..ctor(Type type)
в EasyBD.Project.EBProjectSaver.Save(EBProject project, String fileName)
в EasyBD.MainForm.vgyT08Pt2(Object , EventArgs )
в EasyBD.MainForm.r2XsQvhW6(Object , EventArgs )
в System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.RaiseEvent(Object key, EventArgs e)
в System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripButton.OnClick(EventArgs e)
в System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.HandleClick(EventArgs e)
в System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.HandleMouseUp(MouseEventArgs e)
в System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.FireEventInteractive(EventArgs e, ToolStripItemEventType met)
в System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.FireEvent(EventArgs e, ToolStripItemEventType met)
в System.Windows.Forms.ToolStrip.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs mea)
в System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks)
в System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
в System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Message& m)
в System.Windows.Forms.ToolStrip.WndProc(Message& m)
в System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
в System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
в System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)


************** Загруженные сборки **************
mscorlib
Версия сборки: 2.0.0.0
Версия Win32: 2.0.50727.3623 (GDR.050727-3600)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
EasyBD
Версия сборки: 1.0.9.0
Версия Win32: 0.1.0.424
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/DVDLogic/EasyBD%20Lite%201.0/EasyBD.exe
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms
Версия сборки: 2.0.0.0
Версия Win32: 2.0.50727.3623 (GDR.050727-3600)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
----------------------------------------
System
Версия сборки: 2.0.0.0
Версия Win32: 2.0.50727.3620 (GDR.050727-3600)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Drawing
Версия сборки: 2.0.0.0
Версия Win32: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
----------------------------------------
263c24f9-d6d9-4400-9af6-9f1b2cd7253d
Версия сборки: 1.0.0.0
Версия Win32: 0.1.0.424
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/DVDLogic/EasyBD%20Lite%201.0/EasyBD.exe
----------------------------------------
System.Xml
Версия сборки: 2.0.0.0
Версия Win32: 2.0.50727.3082 (QFE.050727-3000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
----------------------------------------
mscorlib.resources
Версия сборки: 2.0.0.0
Версия Win32: 2.0.50727.3623 (GDR.050727-3600)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Management
Версия сборки: 2.0.0.0
Версия Win32: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Management/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Management.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms.resources
Версия сборки: 2.0.0.0
Версия Win32: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms.resources/2.0.0.0_ru_b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.resources.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Configuration
Версия сборки: 2.0.0.0
Версия Win32: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
----------------------------------------

************** Оперативная отладка (JIT) **************
Для подключения оперативной (JIT) отладки файл .config данного
приложения или компьютера (machine.config) должен иметь
значение jitDebugging, установленное в секции system.windows.forms.
Приложение также должно быть скомпилировано с включенной
отладкой.

Например:

<configuration>
<system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>

При включенной отладке JIT любое необрабатываемое исключение
пересылается отладчику JIT, зарегистрированному на данном компьютере,
вместо того чтобы обрабатываться данным диалоговым окном.

[pancserzso]

For me, temp dir and 5xigyz0j.dll really sounds like a virus/trojan's name. Have you checked your system recently, for example using Kaspersky AVP?
http://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/avptool2010?level=2

[Oleg Rode]

For me, temp dir and 5xigyz0j.dll really sounds like a virus/trojan's name. Have you checked your system recently, for example using Kaspersky AVP?
Yep, got Dr.WEB antivirus. System is clean.

[DVD Logic]

So, is everything ok now ?

[Oleg Rode]

So, is everything ok now ?
No, the system is clean, but the problem remains.

[DVD Logic]

Very interesting ...

Who else had the same problem ?

Oleg, would you please try EasyBD commercial version and let me know if this problem will happened again in commercial version during trial time period ?

Best regards,
Valery Koval.

[Oleg Rode]

Same story
http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/9530/b8621eb2c71c793618fad19.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/814/b8621eb2c71c793618fad19.jpg/)
Подробная информация об использовании оперативной
(JIT) отладки вместо данного диалогового
окна содержится в конце этого сообщения.

************** Текст исключения **************
System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Файл 'C:\Documents and Settings\Олег Роде\Local Settings\Temp\ur3djom7.dll' не найден.
Имя файла: "C:\Documents and Settings\Олег Роде\Local Settings\Temp\ur3djom7.dll"
в System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath)
в System.IO.FileStream.Init(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, Int32 rights, Boolean useRights, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, FileOptions options, SECURITY_ATTRIBUTES secAttrs, String msgPath, Boolean bFromProxy)
в System.IO.FileStream..ctor(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share)
в Microsoft.CSharp.CSharpCodeGenerator.FromFileBatch(CompilerParameters options, String[] fileNames)
в Microsoft.CSharp.CSharpCodeGenerator.FromSourceBatch(CompilerParameters options, String[] sources)
в Microsoft.CSharp.CSharpCodeGenerator.System.CodeDom.Compiler.ICodeCompiler.CompileAssemblyFromSourceBatch(CompilerParameters options, String[] sources)
в System.CodeDom.Compiler.CodeDomProvider.CompileAssemblyFromSource(CompilerParameters options, String[] sources)
в System.Xml.Serialization.Compiler.Compile(Assembly parent, String ns, XmlSerializerCompilerParameters xmlParameters, Evidence evidence)
в System.Xml.Serialization.TempAssembly.GenerateAssembly(XmlMapping[] xmlMappings, Type[] types, String defaultNamespace, Evidence evidence, XmlSerializerCompilerParameters parameters, Assembly assembly, Hashtable assemblies)
в System.Xml.Serialization.TempAssembly..ctor(XmlMapping[] xmlMappings, Type[] types, String defaultNamespace, String location, Evidence evidence)
в System.Xml.Serialization.XmlSerializer.GenerateTempAssembly(XmlMapping xmlMapping, Type type, String defaultNamespace)
в System.Xml.Serialization.XmlSerializer..ctor(Type type, String defaultNamespace)
в System.Xml.Serialization.XmlSerializer..ctor(Type type)
в EasyBD.Project.EBProjectSaver.Save(EBProject project, String fileName)
в EasyBD.EasyBDMainForm.Qrp2yheCk(Object , EventArgs )
в EasyBD.EasyBDMainForm.ayAkP2SD7(Object , EventArgs )
в System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.RaiseEvent(Object key, EventArgs e)
в System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripButton.OnClick(EventArgs e)
в System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.HandleClick(EventArgs e)
в System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.HandleMouseUp(MouseEventArgs e)
в System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.FireEventInteractive(EventArgs e, ToolStripItemEventType met)
в System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.FireEvent(EventArgs e, ToolStripItemEventType met)
в System.Windows.Forms.ToolStrip.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs mea)
в System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks)
в System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
в System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Message& m)
в System.Windows.Forms.ToolStrip.WndProc(Message& m)
в System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
в System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
в System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)


************** Загруженные сборки **************
mscorlib
Версия сборки: 2.0.0.0
Версия Win32: 2.0.50727.3623 (GDR.050727-3600)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
EasyBD
Версия сборки: 1.4.6.0
Версия Win32: 0.4.0.800
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/DVDLogic/EasyBD%201.4/EasyBD.exe
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms
Версия сборки: 2.0.0.0
Версия Win32: 2.0.50727.3623 (GDR.050727-3600)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
----------------------------------------
System
Версия сборки: 2.0.0.0
Версия Win32: 2.0.50727.3620 (GDR.050727-3600)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Drawing
Версия сборки: 2.0.0.0
Версия Win32: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
----------------------------------------
9a23623e-2c51-47ae-9ed4-82e1e7427f2f
Версия сборки: 1.0.0.0
Версия Win32: 0.4.0.800
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/DVDLogic/EasyBD%201.4/EasyBD.exe
----------------------------------------
System.Xml
Версия сборки: 2.0.0.0
Версия Win32: 2.0.50727.3082 (QFE.050727-3000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
----------------------------------------
mscorlib.resources
Версия сборки: 2.0.0.0
Версия Win32: 2.0.50727.3623 (GDR.050727-3600)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Management
Версия сборки: 2.0.0.0
Версия Win32: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Management/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Management.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms.resources
Версия сборки: 2.0.0.0
Версия Win32: 2.0.50727.42 (RTM.050727-4200)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms.resources/2.0.0.0_ru_b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.resources.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Configuration
Версия сборки: 2.0.0.0
Версия Win32: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
----------------------------------------

************** Оперативная отладка (JIT) **************
Для подключения оперативной (JIT) отладки файл .config данного
приложения или компьютера (machine.config) должен иметь
значение jitDebugging, установленное в секции system.windows.forms.
Приложение также должно быть скомпилировано с включенной
отладкой.

Например:

<configuration>
<system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>

При включенной отладке JIT любое необрабатываемое исключение
пересылается отладчику JIT, зарегистрированному на данном компьютере,
вместо того чтобы обрабатываться данным диалоговым окном.

[DVD Logic]

Ok, thanks. This looks like you have problem with your Windows. Can't help. Try on another OS/PC.

Val

[laserfan]

I'm trying to save the project and there is an error. It says 5xigyz0j.dll file is missing
http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/9530/b8621eb2c71c793618fad19.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/848/b8621eb2c71c793618fad19.jpg/)

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What to do? Windows XP Pro
I've seen the very same problem (error involving save of a temp file with a bizarre name) and I use W7 Home Premium.

I've given-up on EasyBD Lite for this & other errors e.g. I can save a project file but it will never open as the project I saved.

[DVD Logic]

Ok. Thanks for the info.

Can't find the reason for this interesting error. No one from registered users did not send us this error message. So, i keep it in mind and when in fact will have such error, we'll fix it.

All the best,
Valery Koval.

[iSeries]

Hi,

I realise this probably isnt an Easy BD Lite issue but I've used this tool to remux some blu rays, however playback with my WD TV is very choppy and stuttery. My WD TV plays back m2ts files created by tsMuxer with no problem at all. I know this tool is designed to create a blu ray structure for playback in a blu ray player, but could there be any reason on Easy BD's side that would make the WD TV choke? Like I say the WD TV plays back m2ts's created by tsMuxer without issue so something is different.

[DVD Logic]

If you can upload your Video and Audio (200-400 Mb) somewhere, I'll mux and see what may be wrong. I think most probably your Video is not in BD format according to BD specification. Anyway send me links to support@dvd-logic.com

Best regards,
Valery.

[iSeries]

Hi,

Thanks for the reply - I will try to upload a sample, however all I did was demux the audio and raw video stream from a blu ray using eac3to, and then remux to make a movie only disc using Easy BD. How could it not be BD format? Also, I don't think the WD TV cares too much whether it is strictly blu ray compliant, it normally plays pretty much anything.

[DVD Logic]

Ok. Please upload and send me links.

Val

[iSeries]

The good news is if I remux an Easy BD structure with tsMuxer the WD TV plays it without issue. I think I'm just going to go back to using tsMuxer. For all its supposed 'uncompliantness' (that's definitely not a real word lol) I've yet to find a blu ray player that wont play a BD created with it.

[DVD Logic]

Ok. We will change Muxer in Lite version as it has differences and this can be the problem. Pro version has latest BD Muxer. And anyway, I'll will fix the problem as soon as find it.

Valery.

[drumoman]

Hi all,
I can not follow your problems.

I have been creating a lot BDs using EasyBD Pro, and there are no problems. either on the playback on a computer or stand-alone-players (got 3 different). it doesn´t matter if it´s 1080p or 1080i.

some of them has been replicated easily.

cheers

danny

[laserfan]

Hi all, I can not follow your problems. I have been creating a lot BDs using EasyBD Pro, and there are no problems...
This thread is about EasyBD Lite, and Valery just admitted Lite is different from Pro.

The only reason I can think to release a free (Lite) version of a product is to get people to try it, and thus they are inspired to invest in the full Pro version. But in this case the Lite version performs like pre-alpha software so I dunno this is going to work very well for them! But I'm glad you are happy with EasyBD Pro. :)

[drumoman]

as far as I understood - easyBD Pro and easyBD lite using the same MUXER, so there should be no problem with lite as well.

as I am very corious, I also installed the light-version to have a look at it - created the same project I created with PRO before - worked exactly the same way as I expected. no problem with playback on software + standalone-player.

encoded the assets myself over here using apple compressor and cinevision encoder. 1080p24 and 1080i50.

cheers

danny

[Roger1972]

@iSeries

I have made many BD Disk with EasyBD. With the purchased Suite Version.
I have not a problem.
My Project plays with the folder structure on my pc with arcsoft total
media theatre 5. No problem.
My burned BD Disk with ImgBurn plays with no problems on my LG BD Player
BD-370 and on my Popcorn Hour with a LG BD Drive or mounted as ISO Image.
I make this for test.

I create my BD Movie Assets with Final Cut Pro, Compressor 4, Surcode plug-in, dts-hd master audio suite for 7.1, Apple Motion
5, Steinberg Cubase, Photoshop, IGEditor, MeGui with avisynth on windows etc.
My Assets:
h264
mpeg2
ac3
Dts
Dts-hd master and dts-hd high resolution
Lpcm

My Burned BD, also on pc and BD Player works fine with this assets. no problem with interactive Menu structure, popup menu, 3 ore more audio streams, subtitle etc.

Check your assets and the max. bitrate for movie and muxed file --> see bd spec.

cheers
roger

[iSeries]

@ DVD Logic - would you be able to clarify what the muxing differences are between Lite and Pro?

[DVD Logic]

@ DVD Logic - would you be able to clarify what the muxing differences are between Lite and Pro?

Yes, Lite uses previous BD Muxer. It gives sometimes and for some formats time inaccuracy, it also may show not 100% correct duration. But most of assets must be muxed the same way as last EasyBD version. There are no critical differences.

Regarding problem with playback: when buffer overflowed we keep time stamps interval in M2TS file as normal to BD spec. I think tsMuxer can just set time stamps more often, this will help for playback, but not help to official BD specification. I sure such M2TS after tsMuxer will never pass Eclipse tests.
But of course, no problem use it for home using, if it is ok for you.

Best regards,
Valery Koval.

[iSeries]

Hi Val, thanks for replying.

If it was a buffer overflow / timestamp issue like you suggest would I have the same playback issues on anything I try to play it on? (PC directly from HDD, BD player etc).

[DVD Logic]

I do not know on 100%, but can say only that this may depend of player and manufacturer.

Val

[iSeries]

For instance, all muxes from Easy BD Lite play perfectly fine on my PC. I have not tried a blu ray player because I don't have a standalone player.

[DVD Logic]

ok, we'll add more time records in next version. But will be good to receive your video file.

[iSeries]

Hi again, could you suggest somewhere to upload? Thanks!

[DVD Logic]

How big is the video file ?

Val

[iSeries]

I've encoded a test clip, around 400mb, using the settings here: http://sites.google.com/site/x264bluray/home/1080i-p

[DVD Logic]

Please try this for uploading:

http://www.filesonic.com
http://www.fileserve.com
http://netload.in

[iSeries]

Hi Valery,

I have sent you an email at support@dvd-logic.com.

[DVD Logic]

Ok.

Many thanks for the example!
Yes, I see the problem now. We will optimize time stamps ASAP.

Best regards,
Valery Koval.

[iSeries]

It appears to be an issue with b-pyramid. Valery is working to resolve this - if anyone has any technical knowledge of b-pyramid within AVC please let him know.

[DVD Logic]

Actually, not only personal I working... Ok, would be good if anybody can generate the same error using encoders:cinevision, compressor, mainconcept.

Thanks,
Valery.

[DVD Logic]

Hi all! Good news, our programmer worked very quick and already fixed the error. I also already tested this and everything looks fine now. I think we can wait new version soon.

Thanks to all who helped.

Best regards,
Valery Koval.

[iSeries]

Great news, look forward to the new version :thanks:

[DVD Logic]

Hi, I just uploaded new version 1.1 of EasyBD Lite.

You can try if the issue disappeared, please download here:
http://www.dvd-logic.com/easybd/easybdlite.zip

P.S.
Standard, Pro and Suite versions will be released later and (maybe) personal to registered users.

Best regards,
Valery.

[iSeries]

Great, many thanks! Will download and test ASAP.

[pancserzso]

What does the checkbox called "Generate info for files" do?

[DVD Logic]

What does the checkbox called "Generate info for files" do?

Before Mux destination BD EasyBD need pre-process (generate times and segment structure) of every input file. If this checkbox is checked you will generate this info after opening file in EasyBD. This helps you as you can use Property Window to see file format. If file does have info and checkbox is not checked EasyBD will automatically pre-process all files on compilation stage.
If you generated file info before, EasyBD will find and use this info. So you need generate info for every file only one time.

Best regards,
Valery Koval.

[nautilus7]

Quick question: How do I add a TrueHD audio stream? Does it have to be interleaved with an AC3 one or not?

[DVD Logic]

Copy 2 files AC3 + MLP in one place, for example: xxx.ac3.ac3 and xxx.ac3.mlp. In EasyBD specify MLP file in Audio stream.

Best regards,
Valery.

[nautilus7]

OK, thanks a lot!

[jfcarbel]

Thanks to the author for providing a free version. However, it would be great if a version in between the Free and Standard ($200 one) could be offered as $200 is a bit high for consumers using it for home videos.

What is needed is a Lite pay version (maybe $40-80) that would offer simple menu where each title could be given a descriptive name. And provide the ability to create chapters via automated option – for example: every ## minutes or ## chapters per title.

This would then provide a quick way for home users to add several home video titles and generate then to a Bluray disc with a simple menu on first play that shows a title list to choose from.

Are there any other tools like this out there like EasyBD Lite but also provide a simple menu for BD? I think VideoRedo Suite now supports AVC video, but not sure if it provides a simple Bluray menu on output.

[DVD Logic]

Recently we have released our new menu automatic generation tool -
"Quick BD Menu". You can download Demo and see online Video tutorial here:
http://www.dvd-logic.com/quickbdmenu

This tool plus EasyBD Standard allows you create blu-ray with menu
very quickly and without BD specification knowledges.

I think this is good alternative for home users. Also we proposing good
discount for package EasyBD Std + Quick BD Menu.

[lutinor]

Recently we have released our new menu automatic generation tool -
"Quick BD Menu". You can download Demo and see online Video tutorial here:
http://www.dvd-logic.com/quickbdmenu

This tool plus EasyBD Standard allows you create blu-ray with menu
very quickly and without BD specification knowledges.

I think this is good alternative for home users. Also we proposing good
discount for package EasyBD Std + Quick BD Menu.

Now your tool is well designed for home users which can't get pro tool.

[DVD Logic]

Yes, and we also can provide all home users with big discount for package "EasyBD Standard" + "Quick BD Menu". I believe this can helps create home video with easy and handy way. Email me to support@dvd-logic.com for discount.

[mrsmile]

Hi Valery,

Can you tell us if EasyBD Pro combined with Quick BD Menu pass the Sony and Eclipse verification tools for replication ?
Also, is it possible to add a video track as background with Quick BD Menu ?

Thanks. ;)

[DVD Logic]

Hi everyone,

Good question.

EasyBD Pro pass Eclipse verification with very good results. Sony BD verification in most cases... The problem is we can't find Sony BD verifier for unlimited using for testing ... If anybody can help with testing on Sony BD Verifier please write me on email.

You can't add video file as background to Quick BD Menu as the tool creates only single *.ies file. But you can add video later in EasyBD Pro when using the *.ies.

Best regards,
Valery.

[Roger1972]

Hi mrsmile,

I have EasyBD Studio. Is not a problem with a video as background. Example, Generate a new Track, rename to Menu, under Menu add a Menu and rename to topmenu. insert videotrack in menu and the ies file under topmenu. see image.

[nautilus7]

EasyBD can't mux this (http://www.mediafire.com/?7lizc02q3fb3frc) TrueHD stream I made with Dolby Media Producer. I get an error message saying that muxer can't open file.

[bigotti5]

EasyBD can't mux this TrueHD stream...
Works flawlessly in EasyBD with a corresponding ac3 file...

[nautilus7]

That particulary file works or truehd in general?

[bigotti5]

That particulary file works
Yes that particulary file works...

[Roger1972]

I have Dolby Media Encoder SE, this files works with no problems. generate automatic dolby digital file with the same file name. import .mlp only, ac3 is automatically added and muxed

[nautilus7]

Well, that's what i did. In the muxing process if i don't choose the truehd everything works fine. If i choose the truehd (with the corresponding ac3 track), i get an error. That's why i though it's the faulty track. Apparently something else is going on...

http://i42.tinypic.com/263zmnd.png http://i43.tinypic.com/ma82vm.png

[nautilus7]

The most strange thing is the error message though. I don't have any file named 00001.

EDIT: Further invastigation shows that my sample file indeed works fine. But the original file the sample was made from doesn't. I don't know whether is size problem (my truehd stream is 3.30GB). Something else i noticed is that if a delete that specific stream from the project and then i re-add it, easybd doesn't scan the file like it doesn't for each new file it gets added.

[mrsmile]

Hi Valery,

Another question about replication.
Is EasyBD able to layout BD CMF image for replication or do we need to use a third party software like BluStreak ?

Thanks.
;)

[DVD Logic]

Sorry, but EasyBD (any version Lite, Pro, Suite, Studio) does not generate image. So, BluStreak is the best way to create it. We do not plan generate image at the moment.

P.S.
By the way, we opened forum on our website: http://www.dvd-logic.com/forum

Best regards,
Valery.

[nautilus7]

Have anyone been able to mux 7.1 truehd track with easybd lite? Muxing completes fine, but resulting file doesn't playback correctly (audio/video desync, stuttering etc).

[Video Dude]

DVD Logic,

Would your company ever consider releasing a limited free BD demuxer (similar to EasyBD Lite)? Perhaps it could accept a single MPLS and demux the video, audio, and subtitles.

[setarip_old]

@Video Dude

Is there some reason that tsMuxer's demuxing capabilities won't meet your needs?

[Video Dude]

It is always good to have alternatives.

DVD Logic sells a commercial Blu-ray authoring package, but they offer a free version that is useful to people on the forum. I wanted to ask if they planned to offer a free lite version of the BD demuxer.

[setarip_old]

@Video DudeIt is always good to have alternatives.Probably so.

I'm just glad to hear there isn't some hitherto unknown reason I should avoid using tsMuxer's "Demux" function ;>}

[DVD Logic]

Hi,

this is good question, but sorry, we can't release free BD Demuxer at the moment. Probably we'll think about free DVD Demuxer, but in next year.

Best regards,
Valery.

[nautilus7]

Any word on my problem a few posts above?

I also registered in your forum, but i am waiting for 3 days now for a confirmation mail so my account is activated. How much time does it take regularly?

[DVD Logic]

Hi,

7.1 truehd must work fine. Please send me this example and I'll re-check. Regarding our forum, there is spam-protection system and maybe it closed your registration. Please register again and I'll activate you right now.

[nautilus7]

I used the same username and i get "the username is currently is use". I would like to use the same username as i use here.

I am uploading a sample now.

[nautilus7]

Ok, here (http://www.mediafire.com/?s67r88c7j7rc876,o11649d9x7ybxzz,443ldkhduxwoe92) it is. TrueHD, AC3 and muxed m2ts samples. I get out of sync audio and dropped frames when playing the truehd stream. With the ac3 is ok. Also, eac3to to reports gaps when demuxing.

[DVD Logic]

Hi,

ok, this is error. Thanks for help, I hope we'll fix it in next version, most probably in next year. Please email me on support@dvd-logic.com for receiving EasyBD Authoring Suite.

Best regards,
Valery Koval.

[DVD Logic]

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The full list is:
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HD DVD Demuxer,
DVDtoBD Express.
Download and use all these products now for free!
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[b66pak]

thanks a lot...
_

[Oleg Rode]

There is a problem - after a mux video is going jerks. tsMuxeR mux is OK
easyBD structure
http://netload.in/dateidRKBZ4s2AM/easyBD.zip.htm
tsMuxeR structure
http://netload.in/dateiZ5jggvBNzq/tsMuxeR.zip.htm
BD Player - PS3

[iSeries]

@Oleg Rode - Was the video stream you are muxing encoded with b-pyramid? EasyBD cannot mux streams that contain b-pyramid - playback is rough.

[Oleg Rode]

@Oleg Rode - Was the video stream you are muxing encoded with b-pyramid?
Yes
EasyBD cannot mux streams that contain b-pyramid
Why so?

[iSeries]

Why so?

Not sure why - I reported it to them months ago and they seem unable / unwilling to fix it. I've given up and gone back to using tsMuxer.

[tymoxa]

The reason why (http://forum.doom9.org/showpost.php?p=1540105&postcount=1761)...

[iSeries]

Also, DVD Logic did not seem prepared to engage with the x264 devs to solve this (beyond one post) despite being invited to. Shame really as I have a pro licence but I can't use it.

[nautilus7]

Did you tried any b-pyramid and didn't work? Read here: http://www.dvd-logic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=23

[iSeries]

The b-pyramid muxing issues are still there - you wont receive any errors or warnings from EasyBD if you mux a stream with b-pyramids, however the timestamp issue is still present in the muxed stream (this is with Easy BD Pro).

I had sent nevcairiel a sample and he said the following was the issue with the muxed stream: "It would appear the H264 sei_cpb_removal_delay & sei_dpb_output_delay do not match the timestamps"

[Ghitulescu]

I have a series of 5 DVDs I wanted to put on a single BD.

Therefore I reauthored the DVDs into a single DVD structure, with menus and corrected links, paying attention to keep the complexity at a minimum (in particular direct jumps, no conditional jumps, no calculations and stuff). Each DVD had a single movie with a chapter menu (each page in its own PGC). The DVDs have 3 LUs (EN, FR and DE).

I had good results once with DVD2BD express (freeware), when I had problems with subtitles and multiavchd or tsmuxer. From the features list I gathered that this won't be a problem for the free version; although the above test was done with a single movie DVD with no menu.

I tried it twice. It took each time 5:28 hours (five hours and half) to demux and analyse all the DVD, which showed no error, just to give me an error and to insert a few warnings in the log
20:28:17 DVDtoBD Express converter v 2.0 Freeware was loaded.
20:30:08 Open please DVD VIDEO_TS.IFO file for conversion DVD to BD.
20:30:14 Open DVD path: F:\combined\
....................................
01:59:36 Inserting of DVD data is finished.
01:59:36 Creating BD Clips from DVD Tracks ... Done.
01:59:37 Creating BD PlayLists/PlayItems from DVD Programms/Cells .... Done.
01:59:37 Creating Titles/MovieObjects from DVD Titles/PGC ... Done.
01:59:38 Warning: IES command compilation error in track: m04_v013c001-t
01:59:38 Warning: IES command was replaced with Nop. Command number: 7, Original command: LinkPGN 3, button=7, BD command: JumpObject -1
Nop

01:59:38 Wrong value "-1" of argument.
Considering that I have to spend more than 5 hours until I get an error, and the version I have cannot "import" the results of the previous runs (or at least I haven't figured out how to use it), which would have saved me from demuxing and analysing it over and over, maybe someone has an idea.

Someone said that DVD2BD doesn't like chapters. Well, it reached the fourth episode to stop at the second LU of it at at specific chapter page, which is similar to the first 3.
Someone said it cannot work with menus. Yet it again reached the fourth DVD at the second LU.
Maybe the supported number of buttons? But the first LU also had 8 buttons and the first menu had 9.
Are any unsupported jumps? The DVD has the restrictions of jumping from a VTS to another, which AFAIK do not exist in BD.

Ideas?

[Ghitulescu]

Well, I discovered the error. The second LU had a jump to a non-existing part. After correcting this navigation issue, DVD2BD express worked and so far I could test it, the BD was correctly compiled.