Simple tool to encode in divx 5.0.3 from d2v

[Sephiros]

Hi everyone!

I've created a tool inspired from Gknot, but for newbies, as I call it DFN - Divx For Newbies :)

You can see detailed informations here: http://membres.lycos.fr/patrickleblanc/

It basicly starts from a D2V project and encodes the movie in 2 pass, B-frame and GMC enabled. It appends credits, mix and delay audio if necessary.


Why for newbies? Well because you have almost nothing to configure. That's why it's not intended for pros, like most of you ;).
The basic idea behind that is to clik on "Load D2V" and then "Save Avi" without further more interaction...
It automaticly adjust the output resolution, bitrate etc. (more detail on the web site)

It *should* produce an acceptable final result, at least for my standard :).

Why I did this? because almost all my friends want to backup their DVD's but think it's too hard, too complicated etc. With this tool, you can't make it more simple.
And for me as well, as i'm a big lazy boy :D

It's made with VB and 2 activex controls that are included in the package.

If you can test it and leave me your comments/suggestions/insults (well not too many if possible :D) it would be really appreciated!!!

I couldn't test it on PAL dvd's so if anyone can, it would be great!

Thank you all,

Pat


****Edit on march 14th-
-Now comes with an installer and 2 versions, one including all required softwares and the other one with just BeSweet and VirtualDubMod.
-3 found bugs, will be fix on next release.

[SiXXGuNNZ]

not my cup of tea, but I know plenty of ppl who are afraid to move to divx 5 who would probably like this thing :)

[Sephiros]

Patch for beta 0.2 is out! here is the changelog:
* NEW FEATURE: Compressibility test
* NEW FEATURE: You can now choose a MP3 track or AC3
* NEW FEATURE: You can now choose the Bit/pixel value (between 15 and 26)
* FIXED: Major Aspect Ratio Bug
* FIXED: VirtualDubJob file error when credits start is not selected
* FIXED: Display a messagebox error after the encoding process even if it's successful
* FIXED: Doesn't overwrite .avs when saving on the same filename and append the code lines to it
* CHANGED: Lastest Build of VirtualDubMod as suggered by Jonny -> easier comptest
* CHANGED: The resizing algorithm entirely renewed, should now follow the ITU-R BT 601-5 Standard values
* CHANGED: other few things in the code, interface

A full version should come soon

For the compressibility test, we really must thanks Jonny! He made it working (although you wont find the exact values given by Divx5enc because of the approximation errors)

You can download it there http://membres.lycos.fr/patrickleblanc (my hosting service is a real PITA, I'm hopefuly going to change soon)

I didn't have much feedback though :(. Come on don't be shy try it!

Thanks all,

Pat

[Sephiros]

MAJOR UPDATE SINCE RELEASE beta 2:

A real BAD bug has been found while encoding with MP3 and movie with no credits chosen

You *must* download the latest file (DFNpatch_beta2.1.exe) in order for the program to work properly.


Finally the beta stage is almost over, We can expect a final release by the end of week.

You can give me a wishlist mean while if you want :)


Patrick