raffriff42
31st August 2014, 14:44
VirtualDub 1.10+ can use command-line encoders with its external encoder feature.
This feature lets you create non-AVI files such as .MOV, .MP4 and .MKV.
It works, but it's a little complicated to set up. Here is some help.
Original Virtualdub forum thread with tutorial and (long) discussion:
How to use the external encoder feature, a brief overview (http://wayback.archive.org/web/20150929002614/http://forums.virtualdub.org/index.php?act=ST&f=3&t=18840&st=0) (virtualdub.org)
(for reference only - skip this unless you want to know all the gory details)
My quick start guide - how to use existing, working setups:
Using External Encoders In Virtualdub, a summary and guide for new arrivals (http://wayback.archive.org/web/20150929002614/http://forums.virtualdub.org/index.php?act=ST&f=3&t=21733) (virtualdub.org) TL;DR
1. Search the Web for .vdprof files (external encoder sets) for the file type you need.
...(some are listed in the links above and below)
2. Go to Options, External Encoders, Import and import the .vdprof file.
3. Open each imported encoder or muxer and fix the executable path if needed.
My older, step-by-step guide, with working setups for x264-NeroAAC-MP4Box (https://encodingtalk.com/threads/virtualdub-save-direct-to-mp4-fraps-to-youtube-with-external-encoders.2446/) and ffmpeg (https://encodingtalk.com/threads/virtualdub-save-direct-to-mp4-fraps-to-youtube-with-external-encoders.2446/page-2#post-13731).
My newer "batch file" method, with improved error trapping and logging:
External Encoders Using Batch File Helpers (http://wayback.archive.org/web/20150929002614/http://forums.virtualdub.org/index.php?act=ST&f=3&t=22055) (virtualdub.org)
(updated 7-Sep-2014: 2-pass encoding)
This feature lets you create non-AVI files such as .MOV, .MP4 and .MKV.
It works, but it's a little complicated to set up. Here is some help.
Original Virtualdub forum thread with tutorial and (long) discussion:
How to use the external encoder feature, a brief overview (http://wayback.archive.org/web/20150929002614/http://forums.virtualdub.org/index.php?act=ST&f=3&t=18840&st=0) (virtualdub.org)
(for reference only - skip this unless you want to know all the gory details)
My quick start guide - how to use existing, working setups:
Using External Encoders In Virtualdub, a summary and guide for new arrivals (http://wayback.archive.org/web/20150929002614/http://forums.virtualdub.org/index.php?act=ST&f=3&t=21733) (virtualdub.org) TL;DR
1. Search the Web for .vdprof files (external encoder sets) for the file type you need.
...(some are listed in the links above and below)
2. Go to Options, External Encoders, Import and import the .vdprof file.
3. Open each imported encoder or muxer and fix the executable path if needed.
My older, step-by-step guide, with working setups for x264-NeroAAC-MP4Box (https://encodingtalk.com/threads/virtualdub-save-direct-to-mp4-fraps-to-youtube-with-external-encoders.2446/) and ffmpeg (https://encodingtalk.com/threads/virtualdub-save-direct-to-mp4-fraps-to-youtube-with-external-encoders.2446/page-2#post-13731).
My newer "batch file" method, with improved error trapping and logging:
External Encoders Using Batch File Helpers (http://wayback.archive.org/web/20150929002614/http://forums.virtualdub.org/index.php?act=ST&f=3&t=22055) (virtualdub.org)
(updated 7-Sep-2014: 2-pass encoding)