Auto Gordian Knot: current version 2.55

[bourtzovlakas]

:thanks: :thanks: :thanks:

[ron spencer]

thanks for this...so is this really the FINAL one?

[Chumbo]

Found something on my hdd and decided to release it :)
Thank you so much.

[BigDid]

Many thanks len0x for the update, seems to work fine :)

...so is this really the FINAL one?
I prefer not to ask in case something else is hiding on the HD or len0x is working on an AGK auto-generating HD :D

Did

[Grumpy Troll]

Found something on my hdd and decided to release it :)

Many many thanks, amigo. Now I can stop worrying over converting to DivX using that "other" tool. ;)

Again, many thanks.

Grumpy

[H-Makro]

:thanks: :thanks: :thanks:

[MaXiMuS]

Thanks a Million

http://www.abcgiftco.com/images/Products%201001/Thanks.jpg

[qwprince]

tht wuz a gr8 update len0x .. :thanks:

[MediaMage]

Running fine with a DualCore X2 and DIVX-Recognition of latest Builds. Thanks a LOT for this one!

[austin_powers]

Hej Len0x Tried out V 227 works just nice. But I'm still having trouble with subtitles beeing chopped or not displayed at all.

Example: The Graduate no subs displaying at all in V. 220 V. 226 and V.227 but with V 1.96 subs are beeing displayed correctly.

Was Doing Star Trek NX-01 Series in V 227 and here subs are beeing displayed but... And I guess it's just due to testing that this hasnt been brought up. The Star Trek NX-01 Series in the beginning like 3 minuttes or so has Subtitles in Top of the Movie and Bottom of the movie at once. And the top subtitles are beeing chopped.

Haven't been able to use any version newer than 1.96 due to this problem. I know that most English ppl really doesnt see this as a problem :) but we are still a few who like subtitles.

Any solution or am I doing something completely wrong ?

Best Regards.

[HWpain]

Hey. Vdub just stops when splitting the .avi to two or more CDs :(

What can be wrong?

[mwvirk]

when converting dvd to avi using auto gknot, sound is not sync. in the start audio video is ok, but after some time is going out and at end of the movie it make a huge difference.

not all dvd are giving this problem, but mostly.

tried all possibile thing which i can do, i.e. even installing new xp sp1, moving back to win-2000 installing xp-sp2 but failed with same problem.

what i have noticed, when autogknot is calling azid-p4 program, i have noticed that while converting ac3 to wav file its giving some error msg and continue (not sure at this time about that msg but i think its something like: ere error and 2nd msg is sync found after nnn bytes (nnn=number of bytes, which might be 128 112 ....or any number))

also want to request to lenx0 to add one button in advance setting to call hidden options, instead of pressing ctrl+f9

by the way, before i was not having this sync problem, since i am using auto gkot for almost 2 years. only new thing in my pc is video capture card, rest all spec is same.

p4 intel chipset 865 with intel processor
512 ddr ram
lg dvd-ram
creative 7.1
xp-sp2 on c: (30 gb free)
hd 200gb (100gb free)
hd 200gb (40gb free)
hd 200gb (1gb free)
hd 80gb (1gb free)
LOL (got almost 2000+ xvid/divx movies)

[namchik]

also want to request to lenx0 to add one button in advance setting to call hidden options, instead of pressing ctrl+f9

I don't think this is too necessary. Who wants to tweak this - he will find it ;)

[mwvirk]

Looks like, nobody want to solve my problem. not even the author of agknot.:confused: :confused: :confused:

[BigDid]

Looks like, nobody want to solve my problem. not even the author of agknot.:confused: :confused: :confused:
Hi,

Did you miss the annoucement? Maybe should be sticky

A link: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=719106#post719106

A while ago Len0x posted he was stopping developpment of AutoGK. We, AGK users, were lucky to get a few more updates. That's it :(

Did

[Mtz]

Bad Interleave in 2.27 :(

Original avi :
Interleave: 1 vid frame (42 ms), preload=512

AutoGK Output:
Interleave: 96 ms (2.3 v.frames), preload=96

The AutoGK output (I checked MTK support) create big problems in standalone players. :(

Gspot reported also:

Original avi :
0x2000(AC3, Dolby Laboratories, Inc) AC3
48000Hz 384 kb/s total (5 chnls)

AutoGK output:
0x2000(AC3, Dolby Laboratories, Inc) AC3
48000Hz 32 kb/s total (2 chnls) (there are still 5CH, but Gspot reported wrong)
even I checked to keep the AC3.

enjoy,
Mtz

[manono]

Hi-

You sure about that? I have a DVD/MPEG-4 player with a Mediatek chipset, and it plays AC3 with 96/96 smoothly, whereas it stutters with the default 500/1 interleaving.

Have you already tested in your player, and does it have an MTK chipset?

[J-Wo]

hey guys, newbie autogk user here ( so sorry if these are FAQs but I did a search and couldn't find the answer).

Can I specify Lanczos as the resize parameter?
Does AGK support HT/dual core processing?

Thanks!

[manono]

Hi-

Lanczos is the default resizer. However, if you specify a fixed width and the result of the compression test comes in too low, then AutoGK will switch to using Bicubic resizing to help the compression a little bit. There's no way to force it to always use Lanczos.

I don't know the answer to the second question. It's not AutoGK itself that will or will not take advantage of the dual processors, but the programs it uses, such as VDubMod or BeSweet. I don't know if they are SMP aware or not. I'm sure someone else around here knows the answer to the question, though.

[Mtz]

Hi-

You sure about that? I have a DVD/MPEG-4 player with a Mediatek chipset, and it plays AC3 with 96/96 smoothly, whereas it stutters with the default 500/1 interleaving.

Have you already tested in your player, and does it have an MTK chipset?
Some users and also me we have some bad experience with the interleaving and before burning the movie on CD I check this.
Also AutoGK used some custom matrix, and in many players the movie is not looking good:
Packed bitstream: No
QPel: No
GMC: No
Interlaced: No
Aspect ratio: Square pixels
Quant type: MPEG Custom

OpenDML (AVI v2.0)
Interleave: 95 ms (2.3 v.frames), preload=128
Audio frames: Split across interleaves
File Length Correct

AutoGK Log for some test:
01.04.2006 18:39:24] AutoGK 2.27
[01.04.2006 18:39:24] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[01.04.2006 18:39:24] Job started.
[01.04.2006 18:39:24] Input file: D:\GGtest.avi
[01.04.2006 18:39:24] Input codec: XviD
[01.04.2006 18:39:24] Source duration: 2mn 40s 201ms
[01.04.2006 18:39:24] Output file: D:\GGtest_agk.avi
[01.04.2006 18:39:24] Output codec: XviD
[01.04.2006 18:39:24] Audio 1: 384 Kbps AC3 6ch
[01.04.2006 18:39:24] Subtitles: none
[01.04.2006 18:39:24] Format: .AVI
[01.04.2006 18:39:24] Target size: 30Mb
[01.04.2006 18:39:24] Custom resolution settings: fixed width of 720 pixels
[01.04.2006 18:39:24] Custom audio settings: Original
[01.04.2006 18:39:24] Standalone support enabled: MTK/Sigma
[01.04.2006 18:39:24] Started encoding.
[01.04.2006 18:39:24] Source resolution: 720x304
[01.04.2006 18:39:24] Source fps: 23,976
[01.04.2006 18:39:24] Output will contain 3841 frames
[01.04.2006 18:39:24] Demuxing audio.
[01.04.2006 18:39:28] Audio1 size: 7,689,694 bytes (7.33 Mb)
[01.04.2006 18:39:28] Overhead: 26,752 bytes (0.03 Mb)
[01.04.2006 18:39:28] Video size: 23,740,834 bytes (22.64 Mb)
[01.04.2006 18:39:28] Running compressibility test.
[01.04.2006 18:42:28] Duration was: 2 minutes 59 seconds
[01.04.2006 18:42:28] Speed was: 11,36 fps.
[01.04.2006 18:42:28] Compressibility percentage is: 106,72
[01.04.2006 18:42:28] Using sharper matrix
[01.04.2006 18:42:28] Chosen resolution is: 720x304 ( AR: 2,37 )
[01.04.2006 18:42:28] Predicted comptest value is: 80,14%
[01.04.2006 18:42:28] Running first pass.
[01.04.2006 18:44:19] Duration was: 1 minute, 51 seconds
[01.04.2006 18:44:19] Speed was: 34,54 fps.
[01.04.2006 18:44:19] Expected quality of first pass size: 76,75%
[01.04.2006 18:44:19] Running second pass.
[01.04.2006 18:47:04] Duration was: 2 minutes 45 seconds
[01.04.2006 18:47:04] Speed was: 23,25 fps.
[01.04.2006 18:47:04] Job finished. Total time: 7 minutes 40 seconds
====================================================

Just for me is not a big problem with Interleave because I can check it and modify before burning, and speaking about Custom Matrix, I have 11 players with MTK chipset. I think at least in one I can see the movie with Custom Matrix. :cool:

enjoy,
Mtz

[manono]

Hi-

Yes, I understand about the custom matrices. You don't want those, so if you have a Mediatek chipset, you want to apply the MTK (or ESS) option. But I'm surprised that you have audio problems with AC3 audio with 96/96.

You have 11 players with the MTK chipset? You must run a store I think. :)

[BigDid]

hey guys, newbie autogk user here ( so sorry if these are FAQs but I did a search and couldn't find the answer).

Can I specify Lanczos as the resize parameter?
Does AGK support HT/dual core processing?

Thanks!
Hi,

1/ LAnczos, using the fixed width should do the trick +if+ (as Manono said) the result of the comptest is high enough, if not just decrease the fixed width and try again until it uses Lanczos instead of bicubic (roughly 1 width decrease is about 5% more); more on the AGK calculation here: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=797163#post797163

2/ HT/dual core, is supported, in the 2.27 release, at least in Xvid encoding with the 1.2 SMP celtic_druid build, see annoucement in first post and 1 report in this page: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=800415#post800415


Did

[J-Wo]

hey guys, this auto gk seems like a really great program. Only thing I'm having problems with is so many of the settings seem to be automatic, and I'm looking for a little more customization. Here's some more detail on what I'm trying to convert:

I am re-encoding 960x544 HRHD xvids to a smaller resolution for compatability with a divx/xvid standalone player. I have the LG LDA-531 (Mediatek chipset) and have just started dabling in using XviD 1.2 to re-encode these files to 720x408 (largest accepted horizontal resolution with these players, I think) in VdubMod. The results look much better than the normal 350MB HDTV rips, especially on this player wich is HD upconverting.

I do 2-pass encoding with file size prediction to match the source file size. But I figure since I'm reducing the resolution, should I try and aim for a slightly smaller output file size?

My first test with AutoGK was somewhat successful. I did force the width to 720 but instead of choosing 408 for the height it chose 416. The result is the imagine is a little squished on the sides and I can see small black bars on the sides. Can I custom select the width *and* height in AutoGK?

Also it decided to filter with Undot() which I'd prefer not to have on. And finally, my player supports QPEL, BVOP, and NVOP but with the default settings in the MTK NTSC profile, these options are turned off. Can I customize the program to turn these settings back on?

Thanks for your help guys!

[BigDid]

... speaking about Custom Matrix, I have 11 players with MTK chipset. I think at least in one I can see the movie with Custom Matrix. :cool:

enjoy,
Mtz
Wow Manono was faster than me on this one but I am kind of slow with headache this morning , :(

@Manono, may I call you beep-beep manono? ( in reference to this post: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=806309#post806309) :D

Just wanted to share that regarding SAP there can be more thant custom matrix like max resolution and max bitrate.
If you have a Mtk chipset, the MTK profile will ensure that the max bitrate for +any+ Mtk SAP will be respected.
Some, like mine, can accept half more bitrate this is why Celtic_Druid offers 2 profiles MTK and MTK 6000(kbp/s) the Mtk 6000 cannot be triggered by AGK but can be used with Agk Tweaker or encoding via VdubMod or so; use at your own risk.
On reverse, if you want the maximum compatibility with +any+ SAP player, use the ESS option. Bye.

Did

[BigDid]

1/... But I figure since I'm reducing the resolution, should I try and aim for a slightly smaller output file size?

2/... Can I custom select the width *and* height in AutoGK?

3/Also it decided to filter with Undot() which I'd prefer not to have on.

4/...Can I customize the program to turn these settings back on?
Wow my headache, I'll take one more coffe before trying to answer :)

1/ Since you are at ease with VDM you could try it the other way around: make the comptest(s) with AGK and customize in VDM

2/No for height but you can crop manually

3/depends on the source, undot() or removegrain(mode=1) is really non-destructive; Not mode=2, I prefer mode=5 for quite same results

4/Not directly, you can try AGK tweaker but may be easier, for you, to go directly with VDM. Bye

Did

[Mtz]

Hi-

Yes, I understand about the custom matrices. You don't want those, so if you have a Mediatek chipset, you want to apply the MTK (or ESS) option. But I'm surprised that you have audio problems with AC3 audio with 96/96.

You have 11 players with the MTK chipset? You must run a store I think. :)
From my previous log:
Standalone support enabled: MTK/Sigma
I don't have any store. I have 11 players because of this. (http://mtz.softpedia.com/)

enjoy,
Mtz

[manono]

Hi-

I did force the width to 720 but instead of choosing 408 for the height it chose 416. The result is the imagine is a little squished on the sides and I can see small black bars on the sides. Can I custom select the width *and* height in AutoGK?

No, you can't set the height. AutoGK resizes by Mod16 (height and width divisible by 16) as it should, and 408 is only Mod8. Why do you say it's squished on the sides? When cropping and resizing AutoGK maintains proper AR. Did you measure some circles or something like that? And if you say there are black bars on the sides, how are you playing the AVI? Are they perhaps put there by the player? Please open the finished AVI in VDubMod. Does it still have black bars? If not, then it's a player issue. If so, then the Autocrop is failing and you can fix it in the hidden options.

[BigDid]

...I have 11 players because of this. (http://mtz.softpedia.com/) ...
Hi,

In regard of your different testings, are there SAP with MTK chipset that does'nt play properly xvid encoded movies with the Mtk profile?

I am targetting the encoding only, not the gui (like AGK) or the muxer ( like VDM). This because I remember reading a post where the author was saying that after trying the MTK and the ESS options (for playing in a MTK SAP, if I remember well) he sticked with the ESS for full compatibility... I did'nt ask more details at that time.

Did

[3dsnar]

Howdie.
I have a question. Is it possible to include our codec
(mp3 5.1, called aud-x) in (auto) GK?
The codec is free, and user friendly in terms of use (playing movies) and encoding/transcoding sound.
--
We have released DLLs with encoder/decoder, as well
as the command line executable for pcm/ac3 to mp3_5.1 transcoding.
Please let me know what do ya think about this
:thanks:

PS.
More about the codec can be found here:
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=108594
and here
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=105391&highlight=audx

[mwvirk]

Len0x please read this AUTO GKNOT Audio Sync Problem:


I asked this forum room to help me and some other Auto GKnot user to solve audio sync problem.

Ok. Let me put it once again and this time I will write in more details and some new experience about Auto GKnot Audio sync problem.

When converting DVD to avi using auto gknot, sound is not sync. In the start audio video is ok, but after some time its going out and at end of the movie it make a huge difference may be 5 to 25 seconds. But not all DVD are giving this problem, but mostly. And this make me mad to find what is actual problem.

By the way, before I was not having this sync problem, since I am using auto GKnot for almost 2 years. Only new thing in my PC is video capture card, rest all spec is same.

Asked my friends and someone told me that problem is in win xp-sp2 so, I installed win xp-sp1 but no success. Moved to win 2000 but still the same problem.

Removed my newly installed hardwares (blue tooth, infrared and capture card) and reinstalled win xp-sp2 and found the same problem still there. (note: everytime after installing new operating system, I was always installing agknot ver 2.27)

For now its clear for me that problem is not in hardware and operating systems. So, try installing old auto GKnot. Installed auto GKnot ver 1.60 and encoded the same DVD which was giving problem and first try everything was fine. Audio video was perfectly ok. And after keep on upgrading auto GKnot I got the same audio sync problem in ver 1.87beta

And in this auto GKnot ver 1.87beta I found that Len0x replaced Besweet to azid/normalize/lame as what he said there:

1.87 beta
- fixed some bugs on new hidden option window
- shortcut CTRL-F10 is removed
- for PCM/MPA audio tracks in auto audio mode default bitrate for > 1CD rips is 192kbps now
- BeSweet is replaced by azid/normalize/lame(3.96.1) combo (lots of testing required)
- minimum bitrate for both CBR and VBR modes is lowered to 32kbps
- removed timeout for demuxing operation

What I have noticed, when auto GKnot is calling azid_p4 program, I have noticed that while converting .ac3 to .wav file its giving some error msg [E7 crc error] 2nd msg is [sync found after nnn bytes] (nnn=number of bytes, which might be 128 112 .... or any number)

Now question is why some DVD’s are giving audio sync problem and why some are not. So, the answer is: when we are copying DVD to Hard disk using DVD Decrypter [I think one of the best] your DVD might have some bad sectors and DVD decrypter will recover these sectors or might ignore and write some dummy sectors. And that is the problem when azid_p4 is converting .ac3 to .wav file it can’t fix those bad sectors audio and that makes a huge problem in your output .avi file.

I would here like to request to Len0x to come back and remove these azid/normalize/lame and go back to BeSweet. [we might get some big MP3 file using besweet and for sure we will not get audio sync problem in this case (DVD decrypter)]

Len0x your tool is really a great encoding tool and thousands of people are using it and will remember you for long long time, but is it good to leave it with some bugs. I am not black mailing you why writing these emotional things here but we really like this tool and want to be in perfect working condition.

>>> Just put besweet and remove azid etc or make option for the user that what audio encoding tool he wants to use [BeSweet or azid/normalize/lame].

>>> Also add one button in advance setting to call hidden options.

>>> And put .divx and .avi option back (in advance setting, its disabled for long time) (we can create .divx using divx converter, but converting .divx in auto gknot is much better that divx converter)

>>> Fix other (if there is) forum problems. Like adding support for H-264

Auto GKnot ver 1.86beta is not that good like ver 2.27 because 1.86b or ver 1.60 stable does not support latest hidden options, no manual AR, old third party softwares, no support for mpeg1 old hidden option in ver 1.86b and no hidden option in ver 1.60 (use manual) Xvid is old and picture is not that clear like ver 2.27 and lot of more….

Len0x I sure you will come back again just for one more time for .avi & .divx to enable again and let user choose and go for besweet or azid or make it only besweet, and so solve other issue in forum.

[Kurtnoise]

Well...I'm not Len0x but if you have some CRC errors warnings with azid you can be sure to have the same things with BeSweet because this tool uses also azid engine.

[mwvirk]

Well...I'm not Len0x but if you have some CRC errors warnings with azid you can be sure to have the same things with BeSweet because this tool uses also azid engine.



Well kurtnoise13, I think its not going to fix this audio sync problem, because if we are doing it manual then we can run full manual batch, same like Auto Gknot. But doing it in AGK is good and easy if there is no bug/error.

Anyway what I did last night: installed Auto Gknot ver 1.60 and started encoding DVD which is having audio sync problem. But after it finished BeSweet and started first pass, I aborted the run (so, I got .MP3 file using besweet)

Then installed Auto Gknot 2.27 and started the same DVD encoding again from beginning but after azid_4/normalization/lame and right before starting first pass, I moved .MP3 file (created by BeSweet AGK 1.60) to temp agk folder and it overwrite the .MP3 file which was just created by ver 2.27

Let the full run finish and after that when I ran the .avi output file, audio/video was fine. Fine means it was not perfect because there was still less than ½ second difference. Which can be noticed if I watch the lips movement. But you will not feel any difference if sitting far and watching movie as normal.

Now there is one more problem for using AGK ver 1.60Stable and ver 1.86Beta:
Even I put output .avi file size to 700MB (1 CD) but for some movies I am getting output file bigger than that 700MB size and some are less than 700MB.

These were 2 test I ran yesterday, and I think ver 2.27 is ok if Len0x can add option to encode audio using besweet and let user decide how he wish to encode audio for his output .avi file.

BTW, if others are agree with for the final chances I am requesting to Len0x then we all should request to Len0x to make a full & final AGKnot tool without any bug or error, before he quit updating this application.

Thanks for all of you and Len0x for the great tool and for doom9 team for this wonderful website.

[mwvirk]

was I not clear that I'm not implementing anything new and just doing bug fixes? :)


So, Len0x, as you said: NO IMPLEMENTATION but here i had mentioned some bugs in your great application. hopefully we will see a new and perfect stable release.

[mwvirk]

Total removal of agk_tmp folder will probably be controlled via hidden option later on.


just to remind you that there is no news about this thing.


nothing is there in hidden option, or may b u r hidding it from us. [LOL]

[duebel13]

Sorry it this has been answered before but I really don't feel like browsing through 4000+ messages in this thread:

Where can I find AutoGK source code?

I'd like to make some modifications. Thanks.

[buzzqw]

The source code isn't published since it isn't a free (gpl) applycation.

But you can work on GordianKnot Source (on sourceforge site)

BHH

[duebel13]

Well, if I remove BeSweet or Avisynth from installation folder AutoGK throws an error message on startup and dies. I'd consider AutoGK a work that relies on Avisynth. Avisynth is under GPL and thus any work that is built upon it ("derived work") should be GPL'ed too. Or am I missing something?

I'm pretty sure that there's a lot of code in AutoGK which has not been written from scratch and was simply taken from GKnot or VirtualDub. It would be simply fair to make the AutoGK source code public. But do what you want. Just my 2 cents.

Edit: Check this out:
http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html#GPLInProprietarySystem

[Lester Burnham]

Well, if I remove BeSweet or Avisynth from installation folder AutoGK throws an error message on startup and dies. I'd consider AutoGK a work that relies on Avisynth. Avisynth is under GPL and thus any work that is built upon it ("derived work") should be GPL'ed too. Or am I missing something?

Yes.

I'm pretty sure that there's a lot of code in AutoGK which has not been written from scratch and was simply taken from GKnot or VirtualDub. It would be simply fair to make the AutoGK source code public.

Fair to who?

But do what you want. Just my 2 cents.

Edit: Check this out:
http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html#GPLInProprietarySystem

Your citing of this is based on a flawed premise.

AutoGK is freeware.

[Wilbert]

Well, if I remove BeSweet or Avisynth from installation folder AutoGK throws an error message on startup and dies. I'd consider AutoGK a work that relies on Avisynth. Avisynth is under GPL and thus any work that is built upon it ("derived work") should be GPL'ed too.
AutoGK (or GKnot for that matter) is not derived from AviSynth or Besweet, meaning it doesn't use any code from those programs. Sure, it relies on those programs, but that's not forbidden.

[GravuTrad]

Hi Len0x.

Great to see this fixes version.

But i still have same question that i had to others, cause french users still wait a lot of my ask to you:

Can i translate this version in french please?

I will host the translation on my server with no pb.

i hope you'll see this message...

[mwvirk]

:confused: :confused: :confused:
:confused: :confused: :confused:

Any idea where len0x is gone.
I am waiting for bug free version of AutoGKnot. 100's of movies (vcd/dvd) to encode and just stopped because of audio sync problem. Getting out of disk space and don't want to buy any new HD, as already got 7 HD (1,00GB) in my PC.

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[CeeJay.dk]

:confused: :confused: :confused:
:confused: :confused: :confused:

Any idea where len0x is gone.
I am waiting for bug free version of AutoGKnot. 100's of movies (vcd/dvd) to encode and just stopped because of audio sync problem. Getting out of disk space and don't want to buy any new HD, as already got 7 HD (1,00GB) in my PC.

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Yes , Len0x stopped development on AutoGK months ago.
He made an announcement of that .. it's somewhere in this thread.

He's most likely busy with something else.

[mwvirk]

Hi all,

anybody here can help me how can i use besweet in agknot ver 2.27

i don't want to do it myself. i want to force agknot 2.27 to use besweet and bypass azid_p4 and default convertion of ac3 to wav and then wav to mp3

using agknot 2.27 i am having serious audio sync problem for some dvd's (check my pervious posts) but using ver 1.60 everything is ok but i can't change AR and 1.60 is using all old supporting tools including old xvid and divx

if you feel there is any other possible way to use then please write in details and help me to solve this issue, because Len0x might be not doing any change after 2.27 in near future.

thanks

[mwvirk]

hello again,

i will be very thankful if anyone can send me agknot ver 2.12

please send it to my mwvirk@yahoo.com e-mail address or please attach some link where i can get it.

thanks a lot

mwvirk

[Mtz]

Uploaded here. (http://rapidshare.de/files/18199774/AutoGordianKnot.2.12.beta.Update.rar.html)

enjoy,
Mtz

[mwvirk]

Uploaded here. (http://rapidshare.de/files/18199774/AutoGordianKnot.2.12.beta.Update.rar.html)

enjoy,
Mtz



will be very thankful for you if you can send me in my e-mail address mwvirk@yahoo.com

having difficulties for downloading from your suggested site.

thanks

[Mtz]

Mail sent to mwvirk.
You have 11 players with the MTK chipset? You must run a store I think. :)
The players are at my home.
http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/8149/mtzplayers1rn.th.jpg (http://img147.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mtzplayers1rn.jpg)
Sorry for offtopic.

enjoy,
Mtz

[bourtzovlakas]

Impressive....
...but there are only 10 players there...
Where is the other one??

[Mtz]

In the bedroom because I have no space to put it also there.

enjoy,
Mtz

[bourtzovlakas]

You can get a wider table and place the players side by side...
This way with only six shelves, you will have room for an additional player...

[mwvirk]

Mail sent to mwvirk.

Mtz


thanks alot


i need help to solve my sync problem.

i am using now v1.86 and there is no sync problem.

i want to use v2.27 but need besweet in v2.27 not ac3 > wav > normalize > mp3 procedure.

any help pls.


thanks again

[BigDid]

... i need help to solve my sync problem.
Take a look at this post: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=810685#post810685
or read the guides: http://www.doom9.org/index.html?/virtualdub_procedures.htm

I usually use around 20 ms for synching my captured files (range 15 to 25 ms)

... i want to use v2.27 but need besweet in v2.27 not ac3 > wav > normalize > mp3 procedure.

any help pls...
Then, just process the audio as usual with AGK, it will reserve the audio and overhead space and process the audio outside AGK with Besweet, Belight, whatever... and mux back the result in your AVI (made by AGK) with VDMod.
Setarip_old also made a quick how-to for muxing audio somewhere or :readguid:: http://www.doom9.org/index.html?/audio-guides.htm

Did

[giannid]

Can someone tell me the difference in quality if I opt for a single pass target quantity of say 75% instead of the double pass predetermined size option?

How would this compare to a two-pass encode that coincidentally might give the same result of 75% quality, after the fact? Let's assume that the dimensions are the same for both.

[manono]

Hi-

Can someone tell me the difference in quality if I opt for a single pass target quantity of say 75% instead of the double pass predetermined size option?

No, no one can tell you the answer to that question.

How would this compare to a two-pass encode that coincidentally might give the same result of 75% quality, after the fact? Let's assume that the dimensions are the same for both.

That's a question that can be answered. If the results of the compress test are the same, and the other settings are the same (resolution, mostly), then the quality of the 2 will be pretty similar. The 1-pass Target Quality quantizer distribution will be more even, though.

[giannid]

Manono, thanks for your reply. I was trying to ask only one question, so I apologise for being vague.

[Pulp Catalyst]

strange, i've been getting a lot of audio sync problems aswell,

and these are from old dvd's which deffiently have no new protection,

i switched over to fairuse wizard as this checks for audio sync problems and seems to correct any issues that are there,

which again is strange because both programs depend on DGIndex,

this tells me that there is a way of correcting this sync issue, only that autogk doesn't have this fix (extra code needed to make the correction)

still fairuse wizard is quite good, and produces very good quallity, ecspecially when the quallity is set to max (although this adds a lot of time to the encode).

and for the newbies out there fairuse wizard 2.4 also has many high quallity auto-matic features which work very well i must say, also seems to handal new divx versions a lot better aswell,

but don't get me wrong, autoGK brought the mpeg4 conversion scene alive, and i'm sure we all know that and give our final respect to lenox,

live long and prosper.

[theredbaron37]

So I guess the sync issues aren't just me... What's the last stable edition that worked well for most people with the sync issues in 2.27? And is development over for sure?

[jggimi]

...is development over for sure?Len0x hasn't posted here since March. I won't put words in his mouth, but I will quote http://www.autogk.me.uk/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=55 when 2.20 was released:...This is officially last version of AutoGK that I'm going to release. Never say never, but at the moment I have no plans of continuing developing it. Reasons are the usual ones: lack of time and motivation. I was struggling with keeping the development up for almost a year and nothing really worked out in the end (but users managed to give me a lot of grief during DAE story). So its over for now. I might still do some updates to include latest version of software used in the package if I'm around, but no changes to the core AutoGK should be expected. Obviously, there have been some updates since then, but as far as I know, no change to this policy has been announced.

[theredbaron37]

thanks... do you know which version gives me similar performance, but without the sync issues that many are having?

[Delphin]

This program is billed as a good simple application for unsophisticated users to encoded Xvid.

So, I have a question.

Has the issue of the ‘custom matrices’ being used by DEFAULT been fixed yet?
[when they cause problems for so many standalone players]

I think it's pretty much a given that ‘experimental’ features like ‘custom matrices’ should be disabled by default.

If ADVANCED users want them, FINE, let THEM deal with the hidden ‘secret handshake’ Ctrl-F9 options, NOT the other way around.

After sorting through a bunch of info at the AutoGK's main website, I did find these statements:

On 'ESS-based standalones' -
"MPEG4 players with ESS chipsets don't work with
the matrices that AutoGK uses with the XviD Codec."

(later in the same text)
"But you won't be losing anything, or getting a movie
inferior in any way by choosing that option."
[the ESS option]

And finally buried in the FAQ ...

4.7 If I don't know which chipset my standalone uses
what is the safest option to choose?

- ESS option is the most compatible one

Let me see if I have this straight ...
a) The ESS option [where AutoGK doesn't get 'cute' and use
'custom' matrices] works the most compatibly.

b) The quality is just about the same either way, because
[in their words] "you won't be loosing anything...".

c) Never the less, the AutoGK developers chose to pick
a non-standard 'standard' option which will lead to
problems with many thousands of standalone players.


SO IT WOULD APPEAR THAT THIS IS STILL AN ISSUE.

Yes, I understand that I don’t have to use the program, but that’s NOT THE POINT.

The point IS that even if I walk away from ‘AutoGK’, it WON’T ‘walk away’ from me
[and STOP causing me problems].

I have had to deal with many, many, many, Xvid videos, innocently created by well meaning AutoGK users and posted to the net, which end up looking like TOTAL GARBAGE on my standalone player because of the effects of this decision on the part of the developers.

If it seems like I am just a leeeetle P.O.’ed by this, that would be correct.

I have been running across these random ‘GARBAGE’ posts for a long long time, and did not have any idea why these folks were playing around with their Xvid settings like this.

It just didn’t seem to make any sense, most folks just arn't savy enough to start diddling the Xvid 'matrices'!

Then I finally got an answer to a polite query and the poster was quite upset
that I had run into any problem, because he;

“Hadn’t changed any options!” [in AutoGK].

AutoGK - Bingo!

So I checked out the AutoGK development thread and found that the ‘custom matrices’ used by AutoGK create problems, and that I could run a check to see if some of my other ‘GARBAGE’ videos I had downloaded had the unique ‘custom matrix’ signature.

So I got out the pile of useless disks I had burned for my standalone, and WTF! EVERY SINGLE ONE of the corrupted playback videos [dozens and dozens], show the unmistakable ‘custom matrix’ signature that shows it was encoded by AutoGK.

So obviously, I am not happy :angry: :angry: :angry:

[unskinnyboy]

Here is some friendly advice - bury your Jurassic standalone and sow some salt over that ground, stop downloading stuff if you don't have a clue what it is and last but not the least, watch your mouth.

:readrule:

[BigDid]

Hi,

Let me see if I have this straight ...
a) The ESS option [where AutoGK doesn't get 'cute' and use
'custom' matrices] works the most compatibly.
Yes

b) The quality is just about the same either way, because
[in their words] "you won't be loosing anything...".
Yes if used with a SAP having an ESS chipset, encoded at 640 width for a standard CRT TV.
No if encoded at full width (720/704) for new flat TV with upscaling that will magnify aliasing and/or artifacts

c) Never the less, the AutoGK developers chose to pick
a non-standard 'standard' option which will lead to
problems with many thousands of standalone players.
ESS chipset only. What is the brand/model/chipset of your SAP?
SO IT WOULD APPEAR THAT THIS IS STILL AN ISSUE.
Not really if you choose to enable the ESS option at install. It will create a .ESS (dot+ESS as the name) file in your agk folder and by DEFAUT all encodes will be done with the ESS option; You can manually create that .ESS file at the same place and have the same effects. You can check that by opening the hidden options CTRL/F9.
So I got out the pile of useless disks I had burned for my standalone, and WTF! EVERY SINGLE ONE of the F%&k#d-up videos [dozens and dozens], show the unmistakable ‘custom matrix’ signature that shows it was encoded by AutoGK...
Maybe you could had made a verification of your SAP possibilities and/or make tests encodes before encoding your "pile of useless disks"

If you are wishing to make your useless disks valuable, you may consider buying a SAP with a MTK1389 chipset available in Europe for 60 to 70 euros. I can assure you mine plays xvid files (with the MTK option) flawlessly and even more like 6000kbp/s bitrate or custom matrixes not SAP compliant. The SAP buyers guide has valuable infos here: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=98228

Now if your point is just to express your feelings, message received 5 of 5 and I will not respond further. If you are willing to find solutions I will consider further responses. Bye.

Did

Edited: Unskinnyboy was quicker than me on that one, but his post was ...shorter :D
@ USB; Hi, good work on your toolbar extension, waiting for a release with open in new tab.
As for downloaded material we do not discuss it here and it was not explicit/apparent in the original post, only thing I could say is more reasons to check the SAP compatibility before; see my proposal of a new compatible SAP.

[jggimi]

Delphin:

Rule 6 may reasonably apply, but Rule 4 certainly does.

Struck for rude behavior and lack of respect for developers and members here.

I recommend reading DDogg's post from 2001, it is still applicable and apparently a necessary reminder:

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=7770

[manono]

Since you're fond of quoting the tutorial, here's one more for you:
Once more to make this perfectly clear; this guide will take you through the process of backing up your personally owned DVD disks
So, why should we care that your downloaded movies, most if not all almost certainly illegally obtained, don't play in your standalone? The tutorial and the FAQ spell out very clearly under which circumstances you can and cannot use the default custom matrices. They play on a computer, and on standalones using the Sigma and Mediatek chipsets. It seems that the only ones on which they don't play are those standalones with the ESS chipset. Just because they're popular and cheap (Philips DVP-642, for example), doesn't mean they're any good. Personally, I wouldn't have one if you gave it to me.

I have no sympathy for you.

[Lester Burnham]

I'm just completely boggled at the aggressive and arrogant tone directed at the "developers" who put all that effort into developing and app that is free to the community.

Totally bad form.

[Delphin]

Hi,

Yes

Yes if used with a SAP having an ESS chipset, encoded at 640 width for a standard CRT TV.
No if encoded at full width (720/704) for new flat TV with upscaling that will magnify aliasing and/or artifacts

ESS chipset only. What is the brand/model/chipset of your SAP?



I have found most of the hypothetical benefits of the 'custom matrices' to be illusory.

I have also played around with these ‘custom’ hi-res X-vid encodes [which would not play on my standalone], using my PC to play them, and have never found them to look even the tiniest bit better than normally encoded Xvid material.

So I afraid I'm in agreement with the what the FAQ states, there's not much to loose by turning off this whole 'custom matrix' feature as a default.

Thanks for the rest of your thoughtful reply, but I am afraid you mostly missed the point.

AutoGK is being used as a general purpose encoding tool to post video to the net, for the benifet of the moderator, NOT copyrighted material, but from my perspective also NOT PLAYABLE MATERIAL.

You see, I confess, I did it! YES I have one of those EVIL ESS based players.

I have a Philips 642 player, which works remarkably well, and is less than one year old.

I have no desire or need to change it; indeed several friends bought similar players after seeing how well mine worked.

One friend DID have a player based on another chip set, but it only lasted a few months, and I think he has now even gone to the Philips.

So that brings up a very interesting point.

If this poor shlub had encoded a bunch of disks with your great program [on his MTK based player], only to find them NOW UNPLAYABLE [on his shiny new Philips player], do you think he would give a crapola about some hypothetical could-be maybe improvement in the ‘matrices’???

The thing about the Philips is that it is widely available, has brand name recognition and support, and works great on almost everything [except ‘default’ AutoGK encodes].

[Oh, and it continues to work for more than three months.]

You might want to also consider the way ‘product life cycles’ work with technology driven products.

First; You get a few goodies to start with [like BASIC Xvid support].

Second; Then you get LOTS more goodies [like custom matrix support]

Lastly; The technology [like Xvid/MP4] falls into it’s ‘twilight’, and you AGAIN often get only essential features and BASIC support.

Let me ask you this; Is your DVD player a really good CD player or is the interface and performance just so-so?

On MOST DVD players CD support seems to be only so-so.

This is because CD support is ‘legacy’ for DVD players at this point [so if it works at all, then that’s pretty much ok, no one is expecting anything fancy].

The moral???
If these ‘custom matrices’ are never really seen as being absolutely necessary they WON’T pass muster and be included in cost-reduced chipsets as Xvid/MP4 moves into it’s ‘legacy support’ phase in a few years.

So laugh all you want to for now.

It may not be so funny in a decade, if the shoe is on the other foot and the number of players with chipsets that will play all those disks you so carefully encoded with a fancy 'custom matrices' shrinks to ZERO.

Good thing they were only backups anyway huh ;)

Big thanks for at least trying to be civil and helpful [which is more than I can say for some of the others].

:thanks: :thanks: :thanks:
Delphin

[manono]

Let me ask you this; Is your DVD player a really good CD player or is the interface and performance just so-so?

Was that directed at me, because I said some nasty things about your beloved DVP-642, or was it a rhetorical question directed at anyone reading? If for me, then yes, mine has good CD playback, and once they fixed some early AR problems with firmware upgrades, there have been no problems in the, what, year and a half or so that I've owned it, plus it's the best DVD player out there, in many people's estimation. The Philips as a DVD player is mediocre at best:

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/cgi-bin/shootout.cgi?function=search&articles=all

The Oppo DV-971H is at the top of the list while the Philips DVP-642 is well down among the also-rans with a 56 rating.

[Delphin]

Let me ask you this; Is your DVD player a really good CD player or is the interface and performance just so-so?

Was that directed at me, because I said some nasty things about your beloved DVP-642

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/cgi-bin/shootout.cgi?function=search&articles=all

The Oppo DV-971H is at the top of the list while the Philips DVP-642 is well down among the also-rans with a 56 rating.

The Oppo DV-971H does indeed look like a damn fine player
[but I would kind of expect that at 4 times the price]

I paid about 45 dollars for my 642 on sale.

Would you expect a 10,000 dollar car to be 'just as good' as a 40,000 dollar car?

As to my question about CD support. . .

YES it was rhetorical.

No it had nothing to do with you.

The question was actually intended to make everyone THINK for a moment about how the support for some older technologies [like CD playback] can become fairly minimal when it is only included as a ‘legacy’ feature in some newer technology [like a DVD player].

That example, in turn, was only to help me make my next related point, which was that the advent of some new wiz-bang video encoding technology [like MPEG8 or whatever] could therefore do something similar, and ONCE AGAIN render the support for Xvid/MP4 pretty ‘minimal’ on many hardware players in the future [making the choice of ‘custom matrixes’ very questionable for long term archiving of video].

Clearly, I have failed to make you think about much of anything [except perhaps the quite strange notion that somehow my comment was an indirect slur of some sort].

Forget about it, I never attacked anyone in this forum directly, and am certainly not going to start getting cute and using any kind of silly ‘indirect’ approach.

If I want to say something you will know it.

For example, take your comment...


So, why should we care that your downloaded movies, most if not all almost certainly illegally obtained, don't play in your standalone?

NOTHING in ANY of my posts has referred in any way whatsoever to the copying of copyrighted or other ‘illegal’ material of ANY sort.

For example; where others in this forum have used the term ‘DVD rip’, I did not use that term. [Which I find offensive because it could be misinterpreted as DVD-Rip-Off],

For example; where others have posted specific guides to coping commercial disks with various kinds of protection schemes [which is at least controversial, depending on each countries concept of ‘fair use’], I published no such info.

I spoke ONLY of ‘Xvid Video being posted to the web’, which is a completely neutral statement which in NO WAY IMPLIES ANY COPYING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL.

From my comments, I could have been talking about anything from old public domain NASA footage converted with this program, to DV camcorder footage of a church choir singling Christmas carols [and freely posted to the web by the proud pastor after being converted with AutoGK].

So based on this . . .

On what basis did you think it would be OK to attack me personally, and scurrilously accuse me of video piracy???

Since you and I don’t seem to be communicating very well, let me lay it out in as straightforward a manner as I can based on the way I understand the rules . . .

If you SAY something malicious like you did above to someone’s face in public, based on such totally unsubstantiated allegations, they call that SLANDER.

If you WRITE something malicious like you did above, based on such totally unsubstantiated allegations, and publish it to a public venue, they call that LIBEL.

If you POST something like this here on the Doom9 forum [like you did above], based on such totally unsubstantiated allegations, they call that a violation of rule 4 and rule 6 [or sometimes just a ‘booting offence’].

After lecturing me on civility and decorum, did you perhaps understand one of those differently than I did; perhaps I missed something?


And Lastly;


. . . cheap (Philips DVP-642, for example), doesn't mean they're any good. Personally, I wouldn't have one if you gave it to me.

I have no sympathy for you

That pretty much says it all doesn’t it?

Consideration for other users?

[manono]

...and am certainly not going to start getting cute...
NOTHING in ANY of my posts has referred in any way whatsoever to the copying of copyrighted or other ‘illegal’ material of ANY sort.
Who's kidding whom? And who's not getting cute? Here, read this, particularly #2:

http://forum.doom9.org/announcement.php?f=6

In any event, as you most likely already know, AutoGK development has stopped. There are other programs out there for making XviDs. Or you can use the DivX codec and avoid the matrix issue altogether. Or you can teach your pastor and other XviD spreading friends how to avoid the matrix issue.

I paid about 45 dollars for my 642 on sale.

And you get what you pay for. Just wait until you get a widescreen HDTV and then tell us how much you love it for AVI and DVD playback. $200 is fairly inexpensive for a good DVD player. The next one down on that list is a $3500 Denon player. The Oppo beats many DVD players costing many times as much

I'll withdraw from this discussion so as not to take the thread any further off topic than it already is. Feel free to have the last word.

[johndoes]

In any event, as you most likely already know, AutoGK development has stopped. There are other programs out there for making XviDs. Or you can use the DivX codec and avoid the matrix issue altogether.


AutoGK was astonishingly simple and thus useful. Unfortunately, since its development has ceased, it will soon become obsolete, if it hasn't already.

What are good alternatives? What is the community's consensus about the successor of AutoGK? In a word, which program would you suggest to replace AutoGK?

[weaver4]

AutoGK was astonishingly simple and thus useful. Unfortunately, since its development has ceased, it will soon become obsolete, if it hasn't already.

What are good alternatives? What is the community's consensus about the successor of AutoGK? In a word, which program would you suggest to replace AutoGK?


Well avi.net is very easy to use, and is very Stand-Alone friendly, but I think development has stopped on it. There is StaxRip which is great, but I think the author has said he has stopped development. How about Fair-Use-Wizard, amazing and simple program, but the author has not show up on his own support site for months. MPEG Mediator...no he stopped also. Gk...no work done there for years.

I know some think I am being silly, but I am putting my efforts (and faith) into DivX, the Converter and Dr. DivX 2. They have a source of Revenue to keep development going. This is even-though I think the XviD codec is slightly better.

Ok, go ahead and hit me; I like it.

[poisson]

Thanx for those (AGK) replacement suggestions Weaver.

I guess like Johndoes, as a complete novice to encoding, I too really appreciated AGK and have gotten some great results from it but if it's developement and support is waning or ceasing then I'd be pretty keen to know what program/s to turn to . . . .!!??

manono . . . . !!??

[laserfan]

Ok, go ahead and hit me; I like it.Here ya go then: WHACK! Every time I have installed/tried Divx I've been disappointed with the result...

Although your post is completely accurate (!) I guess to poisson & others I would say that doesn't mean you have to stop using the tool! How many of us here still use DVD Shrink, and that development ceased many many months ago!

I use AGK, and Fairuse Wizard, and StaxRip to make XviDs, and am very happy with my procedures (I won't bore you with what-proggie-I-use-for-what-purpose).

Learn, use, and enjoy! :cool:

[unskinnyboy]

Gents, while it is true that AutoGK development has ceased, it is far from obsolete. So you don't have to move to other utilities for that reason. For your purpose, it should work just fine.

Speaking of other utils though, there is also MeGUI which uses xvid_encraw for encoding.

[manono]

Hi-

..but if it's developement and support is waning or ceasing then I'd be pretty keen to know what program/s to turn to . . . .!!??

Development has ceased, yes. Support, no. Not when there are fellows like BigDid, unskinnyboy, CWR03, the mods, and others to help out when we can. I sometimes wish len0x (the developer) were around more often to help field all these audio asynch questions, but I'm pretty much convinced the problem is due to the new-fangled protections that our backer-uppers sometimes don't take into account when preparing their DVD VOBs for AutoGK. There are still some things AutoGK can do that none of the others can, and I still think it comes off well in comparison with the newer competitors.

len0x got AutoGK pretty much where he wanted it, and just because he's no longer working on it, as unskinnyboy reminds us, that's no reason at all to stop using it.

Some of the other programs are very good, and with development of both GKnot and AutoGK having ceased, I see this forum morphing soon into one for all the apps that convert DVD2AVI. It's kind of an obvious evolution for the (Auto)GKnot Forum now, but nothing official yet.

[Lester Burnham]

Hi-

..but if it's developement and support is waning or ceasing then I'd be pretty keen to know what program/s to turn to . . . .!!??

Development has ceased, yes. Support, no. Not when there are fellows like BigDid, unskinnyboy, CWR03, the mods, and others to help out when we can. I sometimes wish len0x (the developer) were around more often to help field all these audio asynch questions, but I'm pretty much convinved the problem is due due to the new-fangled protections that our backer-uppers sometimes don't take into account when preparing their DVD VOBs for AutoGK. There are still some things AutoGK can do that none of the others can, and I still think it comes off well in comparison with the newer competitors.

len0x got AutoGK pretty much where he wanted it, and just because he's no longer working on it, as unskinnyboy reminds us, that's no reason at all to stop using it.

Some of the other programs are very good, and with development of both GKnot and AutoGK having ceased, I see this forum morphing soon into one for all the apps that convert DVD2AVI. It's kind of an obvious evolution for the (Auto)GKnot Forum now, but nothing official yet.

Completely agreed - as it stands, I can think of no reason to dump AutoGK. I've used avi.NET too, but I have to say, AutoGK is by far my favourite - and I continue to use it, week-in, week-out.

[weaver4]

Speaking of other utils though, there is also MeGUI which uses xvid_encraw for encoding.

unskinnyboy- do you really think that MeGUI is a tool for a novice; and a replacement for AutoGK? I looked at the Guide and thought it was much more complicated than autogk, avi.net, staxrip, mpeg Mediator, FUW, super, realanimi, or Dr. DivX. I never really tried the tool but after I read the guide I wondered why someone would make such a tool. I thought to myself "I could use this too, but why would I?". But, I could of missed something.

[unskinnyboy]

Well, no tool here can replace any other tool totally. Each has its own niche space based on user needs and requirements. MeGUI is not a complicated tool - seems simple enough to me. It isn't as simple as AutoGK though, but that's because it gives you access to more settings to play around with. Maybe it is more comparable to good ol' GordianKnot in that sense. But if you find all the options & settings overwhelming, it also has a "one-click" mode which can be compared to AutoGK.

Only way to know for sure whether you will like it or not, is to give it a try.

P.S: Oh, and if the tools mentioned here weren't enough, there is also Vidomi (uses MPEG2AVI), EasyDivX (development stopped. only for DivX), Danni Din's MPEG2AVI GUI (again uses MPEG2AVI), SimpleDivX (supports XviD and DivX) etc. Then there are dodgy products like 'ImTOO DVD Ripper' etc which I don't even want to touch with a barge-pole even if its just for testing purposes.

[weaver4]

Yeah, I also thought it was equal in complexity to GK; that is why I have not recommended it to any "novices". But I did not know about the "one-click" mode; I don't think it was covered in the guide.

Thanks

[BigDid]

Hi,

While on alternatives (I did not say replacement) I haven't seen MkvMagic.
Here: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=101786
Last rev was 1.23 as of may 2006 and the author/Buzzqw is still developping, responding and cooperative.

Edit: 06-06-30 rev is now 1.30, same link

Did

[buzzqw]

i don't want to spam or whatever..

for sure AutoGK is a GREAT program. Point.

Easy, quick to learn, well designed, with a minumum extra settings for power user. It granted good encoding and a robust SA compatibility.

MeGui is another story. Not quick to learn, not well designed (or at last should be a better AutoEncode... but i wait for next builds) 'cause there are too much despersive settings or profile, not so easy to configure in "power mode". BUT, again, it is perfectly suited for its job... once you learn how to use.

MkvMagic is developed for poweruser. There are TONS of options that i can even remember. BUT , as opposed to MeGUI is ready "out-of-the-box", all settings is based on default and so the "user" can just point the source (and remember that MkvMagic can to DVD to AVI , automating all process, even dvd ripping) and click START.

It can be used even by a newby, it just must use varius options (can be resize filters, or avisynth filters (and QMF), DAR, audio....) and TRY. It is a good program for TS streams... and much much more... is even GPL :)

I think that anyone can try any of the above and not olnly programs, then stick with ones you like.

Let's encoding ! Is more fun to try/learn then watch movies :D

BHH

[mwvirk]

So I guess the sync issues aren't just me... What's the last stable edition that worked well for most people with the sync issues in 2.27? And is development over for sure?


i am sure that this sync problem in autogk was started from ver 1.87

upto ver 1.86 everything was ok, and problem started when len0x changed audio enc in autogk to ac3 > wav > normalize > mp3 procedure from ver 1.87 just to converting old mono dvd

[mwvirk]

based on my last (above) post.... can someone please help how to change AR in AGKnot ver 1.86 (hidden option is not support AR in this ver)

i can't use ver 2.27 as i am having audio sync problem in 2.27 ver or any other ver after 1.86.

thanks for all you.

[Spreeni]

hi mwvirk,

can you tell me, where I can get this old 1.86 version?

Thanks

Spreeni

[mwvirk]

hi mwvirk,

can you tell me, where I can get this old 1.86 version?

Thanks

Spreeni


hello Spreeni

if u can send me e-mail at mwvirk@yahoo.com then i can attach and send you v1.86

[mwvirk]

hi mwvirk,

can you tell me, where I can get this old 1.86 version?

Thanks

Spreeni


uploaded.... please check your e-mails.

Anything else...

[mwvirk]

can you tell me, where I can get this old 1.86 version?



if you want to use ver 1.86 just to solve audio sync problem then there is another better solution i can suggest you.

ver 1.86 is not having all the features you can enjoy. like mpeg1. multi angels dvd's. mannual AR etc.

i found one funny and tricky solution for autogk 2.27 to solve audio sync problem but i am still running some experimental encodings. once it successful i will post here.

anyone interested then pls pass you comments.

[DagOve]

I have used AUtoGK for a long time on an other PC, I just innstalled v2.27 on a other one, but I got problems with VirtualDub rather randomly dies with a error message "VitrualDub has encountered a problem and nees to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.".
This is during single pass encoding message in AutoGK.
What have I tried ?
Uninstalled/installed AutoGK 2.27 (dont have the older ones)
Tried on other DVD Decrypter rips
Searched the forum for this issue
Gave up, and writing this message ... help ?

[BigDid]

I have used AUtoGK for a long time on an other PC, I just innstalled v2.27 on a other one, but I got problems with VirtualDub rather randomly dies with a error message "VitrualDub has encountered a problem and nees to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience."...
Hi and welcome to the forum,

Strange cause AGK uses VirtualDubMod and not VirtualDub...
What version of Vdub or VdubMod is used with AGK?

Did

[buzzqw]

@DagOve

multiprocessor ?

BHH

[DagOve]

BigDid : I know AutoGK uses VirtualDubMod, the version is 1.5.4.1.
The error message stated VirtualDub, but it comes from VitualDubMod for shure, I guess they have forgotten to change the name in all places in the source code when they modified it ?

buzzqw : Not really, 3.4Ghz P4 CPu, Hyperthreading on ?

[Marcoweb]

Hi mwvirk,

I have audio synch problem too (xvid + ac3) when I use AGK 2.27.

The audio is slightly before video.

I never had this problem before using this new release of AGK.

If you know how to solve this, I'm interrested in that.

Thanks.

[BigDid]

BigDid : I know AutoGK uses VirtualDubMod, the version is 1.5.4.1. ...
What have I tried ?
Uninstalled/installed AutoGK 2.27 (dont have the older ones)
Tried on other DVD Decrypter rips
Searched the forum for this issue
Did you clean uninstall -> trash everything in the folder?
and clean new install? -> Nothing more, nothing less than the Agk Package, specially no CODEC PACK !

If yes some issues already covered:
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=112626&highlight=VirtualDubMod
or
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=93554
or
Empty the avisynth folder (from Wilbert) /variant: trash the avisynth folder before new install...

Did

[BigDid]

Hi mwvirk,

I have audio synch problem too (xvid + ac3) when I use AGK 2.27.
...
If you know how to solve this, I'm interrested in that...
Hi,

Please see this post: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=856602#post856602
or the linked post inside,
or :search: for synch, out of synch etc...; many, many threads did cover that issue.

Did

[mwvirk]

I have used AUtoGK for a long time on an other PC, I just innstalled v2.27 on a other one, but I got problems with VirtualDub rather randomly dies with a error message "VitrualDub has encountered a problem and nees to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.".
This is during single pass encoding message in AutoGK.
What have I tried ?
Uninstalled/installed AutoGK 2.27 (dont have the older ones)
Tried on other DVD Decrypter rips
Searched the forum for this issue
Gave up, and writing this message ... help ?


problem is your operating system. no use for uninstalling and installing again and again.

can you tell me what operating system you r using.

MWVirk

[mwvirk]

Hi mwvirk,

I have audio synch problem too (xvid + ac3) when I use AGK 2.27.

The audio is slightly before video.

I never had this problem before using this new release of AGK.

If you know how to solve this, I'm interrested in that.

Thanks.


marcoweb... if you can read my preivous posts then you can find what i observe from this new agknot versions.

most of friends here saying that such problem is happening when you rip any protected dvd. but i tried all possibilties and found that this audio sync problem is actually due to bad sectors of dvd. which azid + lame tool cannot handle properly but besweet is ok.

what i am doing now..... load movie (.ifo) file in autogk 2.27 and do required setup (audio, file size, resulotion & sub blah blah) and submit the job and start process. once i get .ac3 file i am cancelling the process and loading that .ac3 file in BeLight software and converting .ac3 to .mp3 (you can see these guides in doom9.org - i am using the same one - but don't go for advance setting - setup everything on first screen)

now after getting .mp3 file in agk-temp folder i am moving it to somewhere else and submitting the same job again AFTER REDUCING THE OUTPUT FILE SIZE FOR ATLEAST 5-10 MB (why .... if will explain it later)

start process and let is re-create .ac3 and vdmod will start and then it will run azid then normalize and then lame and after lame it will start vdmod again for compressbilty test. once this start move (i said MOVE) your old .mp3 file to agk-temp folder and overwite new file and let the full process finish.

compare to lame, belight create exact audio output file and file size is few mb more than lame. if you will put 700mb for a movie then your output might be 705 or 708 thats why its always good to use -5MB instead of 700

i said move becuase moving file from one folder to other will faster than copying.


run some test and please let me know about this trick.

MWVirk

[len0x]

Here is something that doesn't happen every day - a new version of AutoGK - 2.30 beta only for readers of this thread (that's why its not anounced in the first post and on the website). I found some old sources with a slightly different GUI that I've done more than half a year ago to support unlimited number of audio/subs streams. Merged them into current version and it seems to be working but I cannot gurantee anything as I simply don't remember the state it was in... Have a go at it :)

P.S. its in the beta section on the website and don't forget to check out CTRL-F11 options :)

[kis2005]

Thanks very much. I like the new GUI. I'm giving it a try right now. It's good to see that your not updating Auto GK ...yes sarcasm.

[bourtzovlakas]

:thanks: :thanks: :thanks:

[Henrikx]

Danke
Thank you len0x

:thanks:

[quake74]

:eek: Soooo, it took you a while but finally you admit I was right :D (just for fun, look at http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=571048#post571048). I already started bothering doom9 about the same thing for megui, I guess I'll just have to wait another couple of years... :D

Anyway, thanks again for your great software len0x.

[BigDid]

Here is something that doesn't happen every day -
Hi,

Fortunately for you or you would be overburdened ;)
a new version of AutoGK - 2.30 beta only for readers of this thread (that's why its not anounced in the first post and on the website).
:thanks:
... I cannot gurantee anything as I simply don't remember the state it was in... Have a go at it :)
Spybot reported a "ZlobPornMagPass" malware...?
Beside that A-Ok.

Did

[len0x]

Hi,
Spybot reported a "ZlobPornMagPass" malware...?


?? Installer or AutoGK exe file ?

[Gehenna]

?? Installer or AutoGK exe file ?

The Installer len0x

[len0x]

I'm guessing it doesn't like recent NSIS installers...

[BigDid]

The Installer len0x
Yes, the installer.

Did

[len0x]

anybody tried rearranging audio/subs tracks - is that working fine ?

[wdmalik]

Thnx man,

[clutch]

Here is something that doesn't happen every day - a new version of AutoGK - 2.30 beta only for readers of this thread (that's why its not anounced in the first post and on the website). I found some old sources with a slightly different GUI that I've done more than half a year ago to support unlimited number of audio/subs streams. Merged them into current version and it seems to be working but I cannot gurantee anything as I simply don't remember the state it was in... Have a go at it :)

P.S. its in the beta section on the website and don't forget to check out CTRL-F11 options :)

Thank you very very much. It fixed problem I have been working on in this thread.

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=114457

Once again, Thank you.

Clutch

[len0x]

I used newer compiler, so that's why it might made a difference

[clutch]

I used newer compiler, so that's why it might made a difference

Not only did it fix my specified problem, I think this new version is faster. My normal 4+ hour jobs seem to have dropped to 3+ hrs.

Clutch

[len0x]

since no major problems was found so far - I'll announce this version publicly

[evil ryu]

I found a problem witn AutoGK 2.30b.

I deleteted the AutoGK.ini, then I run AutoGK and change the audio options to mp3 vbr. I close AutoGK , reopening it the audio options are all set to default: Auto.

The settings aren't saved also if the AutoGK.ini is generated.

[ricardo.santos]

Thanks len0x for this new release.

multiple audio encoding is a nice addition, subtitles didnt show up in the final video but i will test it later today again.

Autogk seems faster compared with the last version, altough i wish there was a way to disable the compressibility check.

[len0x]

I deleteted the AutoGK.ini, then I run AutoGK and change the audio options to mp3 vbr. I close AutoGK , reopening it the audio options are all set to default: Auto.


I cannot reproduce this... Anyone else?

[evil ryu]

To be more precise, in the status bar at the bottom of the autogk window all settings are showed as auto while if I go in the advanced options I find the flag on mp3 vbr. If now I click on OK also in the status bar it shows me mp3 vbr but if I close and reopen AutGK I have again the problem.

If I start a conversion, AutoGK use the parameters on the bar at the bottom and not what is in the advanced settings, so I have every time to open the advanced settings e click OK.

Here are the screenshots to help you to understand the problem.

AutoGK window: http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/9676/errorrf7.jpg

AutoGK.ini: http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/1630/autogkinibd6.jpg

[len0x]

I see, previous settings are only loaded correctly when advanced window is brought up... weird...

[ed_co]

anybody tried rearranging audio/subs tracks - is that working fine ?
Yes I am, if I understand well.
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=114568

Thank you.

[vtwin0001]

Thnx len0x for this tool :)

As you might be expected, I cannot read the whole 200 + pages, so here's my question:

Where can I download version 2.3?

I looked in your page, but all I can see is version 2.27

Regards

[len0x]

OK, a couple of urgent fixes resulted in a new version 2.31 beta. As usual its available in the beta section of downloads: http://www.autogk.me.uk/index.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownload&cid=4

[Henrikx]

@len0x
Great !!!
Thank You !!!

:thanks:

[Tricky]

Just found a problem with NTCS source in the new version.
I did 2 tests with the exact same NTCS source.

In the old version (2.27)everything is fine:

[2006-08-13 17:15:53] Found NTSC source.
[2006-08-13 17:15:53] Source aspect ratio: 4:3
[2006-08-13 17:15:54] Color correction enabled.
[2006-08-13 17:15:54] Analyzing source.
[2006-08-13 17:24:17] Source is considered to be interlaced.

In the new version (2.31) things go wrong:

[2006-08-13 18:11:35] Found NTSC source.
[2006-08-13 18:11:35] Source aspect ratio: 4:3
[2006-08-13 18:11:35] Source seems to be pure FILM.

Output is very crappy (skipped deinterlacing I guess) and as you can see in the log it skipped the "analyzing source" step.

Thanks.

[evil ryu]

Thanks!
Now the advanced settings seem to be correctly restored. It would be great if also the predefined size of the previous session would be restored.


:thanks:

[len0x]

Just found a problem with NTCS source in the new version.


yep, analysis was buggered for NTSC sources. I silently replaced it with version 2.32 beta. No other changes.

[Tricky]

yep, analysis was buggered for NTSC sources. I silently replaced it with version 2.32 beta. No other changes.

Works, :thanks:

[mwvirk]

Hi Len0x.

Thanks again for new version but i will be greatfull for you if you can also solve audio sync problem, which started after replacing besweet to azid/norm/lame

Just put besweet and remove azid etc or make option for the user that what audio encoding tool he wants to use [BeSweet or azid/normalize/lame].

Also add one button in advance setting to call hidden options instead of Ctrl+F9 & Crtl+F11 etc

Put .divx and .avi option back (in advance setting, its disabled for long time)

Adding support for H-264

Total removal of agk_tmp folder can probably be controlled via hidden option now.

Thanks in advance

[clutch]

I'm getting this error box.

http://wess.freeshell.org/doom9/autogkerror_232.jpg

[8/13/2006 3:37:38 PM] AutoGK 2.32b
[8/13/2006 3:37:38 PM] OS: Win2000 (5.0.2195).2
[8/13/2006 3:37:38 PM] Job started.
[8/13/2006 3:37:38 PM] Input file: G:\dishrip\wj\Washington Journal. { NR } 8_6_2006 _ 7_00am.mpg
[8/13/2006 3:37:38 PM] Output file: G:\dishrip\wj\Washington Journal. { NR } 8_6_2006 _ 7_00am.avi
[8/13/2006 3:37:38 PM] Output codec: XviD
[8/13/2006 3:37:38 PM] Audio 1: Audio Stream 0 MPEG
[8/13/2006 3:37:38 PM] Subtitles: none
[8/13/2006 3:37:38 PM] Format: AVI
[8/13/2006 3:37:38 PM] Target quality: 35%
[8/13/2006 3:37:38 PM] Custom resolution settings: fixed width of 640 pixels
[8/13/2006 3:37:38 PM] Audio 1 settings: CBR MP3 with bitrate: 64Kbps
[8/13/2006 3:37:38 PM] Standalone support enabled: ESS
[8/13/2006 3:37:38 PM] Started encoding.
[8/13/2006 3:37:38 PM] Demuxing and indexing.


Clutch

[len0x]

@mwvirk - 2.32 is the last version for this calendar year.

@clutch - you don't have correct version of avisynth installed...

[clutch]

@mwvirk - 2.32 is the last version for this calendar year.

@clutch - you don't have correct version of avisynth installed...

Just installed AviSynth 2.5.6a release. Not sure what happened. Hope that is correct release.


Clutch

[hajj_3]

will you be creating a new beta with the new final build of: virtual dub 1.6.16

it was released today, would be cool to see a nice new beta with that in.

[nukesgoboom]

after installing auto gk 2.32b, all of the xvid files i have encoded before installation with either auto gk 2.27 or virtual dub will crash MPC when i try to play them.

however, the files i encode with auto gk 2.32b play fine.

when i load the compression menu with virtual dub, i have 2 xvid mpeg-4 choices instead of the usual 1. the fourcc code on the duplicate is 'yv12'. this choice was not here before installation of auto gk 2.32b

my previous xvid codec was the february 28 2006 bundled with auto gk 2.27. the xvid codec bundled with auto gk 2.32b is july 2006.

to get my earlier files to play correctly, i had to uninstall xvid completely and then re-install my older version.

the files i encoded with auto gk 2.32b using the july 2006 build of xvid play fine even after my re-installation of the feb 2006 build of xvid.

i wonder why?

[nukesgoboom]

i discovered my problem.

recently i installed the k-lite codec pack from august 13 2006, and it included some sort of divx settings manager that appears when you play ONLY divx movies, or so it seems!

apparrently, it was trying to load itself when i played xvid movies after the installation of auto gk 2.32b.

i disabled the settings manager by renaming it, so that it would fail to load.

my xvid files all play fine now, with the july 2006 xvid codec bundled with auto gk 2.32b.

however, i now have 2 xvid-mpeg 4 codec choices when i load the compression menu in virtualdub. the fourcc on 1 of the choices is 'yv12'. they appear to be the exact same codec, with the same information popup when i click 'about'. its the july 2006 build.

other than that, everything is fine now.

[mwvirk]

@mwvirk - 2.32 is the last version for this calendar year. :eek: :eek: :eek:

Hello Len0x,

Most of the changes will not take much time to write a big program.

>>> atleast you can put .divx option back.
>>> delete tmp folder after encoding.
>>> and solve audio sync problem.

will you be creating a new beta with the new final build of: virtual dub 1.6.16

it was released today, would be cool to see a nice new beta with that in.

Len0x this will be nice to use new/latest VDub 1.6.16

looking for new beta release or say a perfect stable version.

thanks again.:thanks:

[BigDid]

...
>>> and solve audio sync problem....
Hi,

This is kind of shouting (too loud for me).

1. Please see: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=114681

2. I have not experienced a/v desynch for DVD rip without newer protections Arccos etc... in recent AGK releases.

3. For recent DVDRip I have 9 of ten perfect rips without desynch using Ripit4me (in movie mode). I suppose I made a mistake for N°10 (HP & Goblet of fire); give it a try: http://www.ripit4me.org/index.html
And I used the Setarip_old trick to get the A/V back in synch: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=856657#post856657

You may also refer to a neuron2 recent post regarding how to post (or not post) in this forum: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=863219#post863219

If you don't like Len0x program, you are free to look elsewhere isn't it...

Edit: added 1 important precision
Did

[dwm4444]

@mwvirk
AGK uses VirtualdDubMod, not VirtualDub. VDubMod has not been updated since August, 2005, as far as I can tell.

[hajj_3]

@mwvirk
AGK uses VirtualdDubMod, not VirtualDub. VDubMod has not been updated since August, 2005, as far as I can tell.

whats the difference between the 2 programs???

[jggimi]

whats the difference between the 2 programs???From http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=44244:What is VirtualDubMod?
VirtualDubMod was started as a unification of several popular modifications of the famous video editing software VirtualDub by Avery Lee (First 'members' were VirtualDubMPeg2, VirtualDubOGM and VirtualDubAVS). Since then many new features have been added and some new mods have been assimilated (e.g. VirtualDubNET).For more information, :readguid: -- Doom9 has specific examples of both VdubMod and Vdub procedures -- keyword search in http://www.doom9.org/index.html?/doc-overview.htm

[Lenny_Nero]

mwvirk... I have encoded many things with AGK and not seen any AV sync problems, but even if I did the last thing I would do is to post like you did.
I think you need to try some other things to see if AGK is the problem or your source is at fault.

[Grumpy Troll]

Thanks LenOx, excellent. Have also used to convert a home movie file to DivX so I could send it over the internet for relatives and friends far away. AGK worked without any problems. I had tried conversion with the "new" Dr DivX 2.0.0 and it kept crashing.

Thanks very much,
Grumpy

[Defenestration]

Thanks for the new release len0x. I know you said 2.32 would be the last release for this calendar year, but I'm gonna ask for a new feature anyways :)

One minor feature I have wanted for a long time is the ability to save/restore the job queue. It would be fine if this was done automatically (ie. always save on exit, and re-load on start). This is because I often queue up lots of jobs, but then might have to reboot (for whatever reason) before all jobs are finished. It's a pain to have to go through adding all jobs again.

Thanks again for a great app!

[mwvirk]

Thanks for the new release len0x. I know you said 2.32 would be the last release for this calendar year, but I'm gonna ask for a new feature anyways :)

One minor feature I have wanted for a long time is the ability to save/restore the job queue. It would be fine if this was done automatically (ie. always save on exit, and re-load on start). This is because I often queue up lots of jobs, but then might have to reboot (for whatever reason) before all jobs are finished. It's a pain to have to go through adding all jobs again.

Thanks again for a great app!



Len0x,

In this way you can add my requests in Q for upcoming version.

thanks

[Defenestration]

After updating from 2.27 to the latest 2.32 beta, the Output audio setting was reset back to Auto (I normally have it set to CBR). Some of the other settings may also be reset, but they were on defaults already so I couldn't say.

EDIT: The first encoding I did with 2.32 beta seemed to come out OK. :)

[len0x]

After updating from 2.27 to the latest 2.32 beta, the Output audio setting was reset back to Auto (I normally have it set to CBR).

It is expected since settings are stored in a bit different format now...

[mwvirk]

Hi Len0x,

i am encoding one dvd movie using agknot ver 1.86 and there is no audio/video desync problem. when when i am converting same dvd using any version after 1.86 (1.87 - 2.32) i am having this audio/video sync problem......

in start of the encoded movie (output file) everything is ok and then slowly audio is getting delay and almost end of the movie there will be approx 2-3 min difference.

will be greatfull for you if you can help me to solve this issue.

note: i can use 1.86beta for encoding but i will prefer ver 2.32 as its having lot of new features.

thanks.

[hajj_3]

try 2.27

[CWR03]

mwvirk, what is the title and region of your disk?

[Daaavid]

Would be nice to be able to select vbr presets instead of a bitrate.

[mwvirk]

try 2.27

hjj_3,

tried all the version after 1.86b and same problem. 1.86 is working fine. but having problem with manual AR, no divx-6, old xvid, old 3rd party softwares, old hidden options etc but main problem in 1.86 is manual AR

1.86 is using BeSweet and after 1.86 all other version are using Lame.

Len0x again coming back to you, any anything to solve this issue.

:thanks:

[mwvirk]

mwvirk, what is the title and region of your disk?


CWR03,

tried all the regions, as well as trying to convert VCD's to XviD or DivX. tried personal caputered home VHS

same problem everywhere after 1.86b but no problem using 1.86 or before 1.86

Len0x waiting for your help.:eek: :eek: :eek:

[mwvirk]

Would be nice to be able to select vbr presets instead of a bitrate.

Daaavid,

tried vbr, abr and even original ac3/dts but same problem in 1.87 and all after 1.86b

no problem in 1.86b or before.

Len0x??????

[BigDid]

Len0x?????? Len0x waiting for your help.:eek: :eek: :eek:
Len0x again coming back to you, any anything to solve this issue.

All these quotes from 3 different posts from TODAY being just renewals of older query.

It is now stated in the FAQ that Len0x has stopped developpement for AutoGK: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=458382#post458382

You are near or already have infringed rule 11 and/or rule12: http://forum.doom9.org/forum-rules.htm

It seems Len0x cannot or doesn't want to answer you. Will you please STOP repeating over and over your query. Thank you.

Edit1: Len0x did answer you: @mwvirk - 2.32 is the last version for this calendar year.Edit2: and I also answered and gave suggestions for that (possible) specific problem: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=863241#post863241

Did

[jggimi]

Several rules may apply to this behavior:

Rule 2 (Netiquette)
Rule 9 (Special chars)
Rule 11 (Replication)
Rule 12 (Replication)

And conceivably, Rule 4 (lack of respect).

It has driven the thread way off topic. I make the following Official Moderator Decree (tm): mvwirk, stop requesting that your problem be solved. You have already reported it. It is a violation of Rules 11/12. There is no guarantee that with the information you have provided so far, anything can be done. There is no guarantee that even IF you provided the requested information, that your problem will ever be addressed. Development has ceased. There may be updates from time to time, but there are no guarantees. mvwirk, please cease using a highlight font to express your dissatisfaction and impatience. It is a violation of Rule 9, and the repitition may be interpreted by someone less forgiving as a Rule 4 violation.. everyone, stop quoting those highlights. It fills up my screen, and makes a slight annoyance much more annoying. As of this moment, it violates Rule 16. :rolleyes:

mvwirk will receive an official warning (a "strike") for Netiquette infraction. Any further violations will result in Rule 16 infractions and strikes/sanctions.

Official Decree (tm) ended.

[CWR03]

tried all the regions, as well as trying to convert VCD's to XviD or DivX. tried personal caputered home VHS
"All the regions" isn't a specific title with which you're having audio synch problems. Earlier you said
i am encoding one dvd movie using agknot ver 1.86 and there is no audio/video desync problem. when when i am converting same dvd using any version after 1.86 (1.87 - 2.32) i am having this audio/video sync problem......
...which indicates you are having a problem with one specific movie. If you are having the same problem with one or more movies and you want a solution, post the title(s) of the movie(s) as well as your log file(s) and how you prepared the movie(s) before loading it(them) into AutoGK.

The other formats you've mentioned regarding the same problem are known to have synch issues when converted, especially VHS capture. I strongly suspect there is not a problem with AutoGK itself, but instead the issue lies in your source material. I found this post (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=856740#post856740) in which you claim the audio synch problems you're having are with "bad sectors of dvd." I'm sure if you fix that problem with any of a number of free tools available, you will be able to use the latest version of AutoGK.

[mwvirk]

All these quotes from 3 different posts from TODAY being just renewals of older query.
Did

Hello Big. i know i am repeating same problem here and asking for help. i am calling Len0x attention as he is still replying for AGK user, to help and solve problems, related to his great application.

can you tell me where is the solution for my problem in any forum?:o :o :o

here i am asking you once again.
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i am encoding one dvd movie using agknot ver 1.86 and there is no audio/video desync problem. when i am converting same dvd using any version after 1.86 (1.87 - 2.32) i am having this audio/video sync problem......

in start of the encoded movie (output file) everything is ok and then slowly audio is getting delay and almost end of the movie there will be approx 2-3 min difference.
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i said one dvd movie, its my mistake, its actually any dvd movie.

So mwvirk: ONCE AGAIN - which SPECIFIC DVD, and which REGION, and how EXACTLY are you ripping this DVD to your hard drive?

Hi Lester, as i said before, its not only 1 dvd, problem is in any dvd movie, and region. only i can say that as per AGK Tutorial, i am using DVD Decrypter to copy dvd to my HD. only i can point out that i don' thave any problem using ver 1.86 then why sync problem is coming after 1.86. major change related to audio is replacment of besweet to lame in ver 1.87

i got huge collection of dvd movies and want to backup or convert to xvid/divx to play in divx player. as well as i want to convert my vcd collection of movies to divx. but having same sync problem.

one more thing i have noticed that agk is only having vbr and cbr audio formats, where using belight i am converting ac3 to mp3 with -abr 128 and then manualy merging audio video and solving my de-sync problem.

question is to find out why its happening and if someone else is having same problem then how to find solution for this using agk.

thanks.

[MrSinon]

i really believe this would be a great program and the solution for all my needs, if it hadn't the "wmult must be non zero" problem. has there been found a solution yet or is a fix planned for a future release of autoGK?

[whcanilang]

I want to reencode an avi and it has a mono soundtrack. When I bring up the advanced options, I don't see the .mono option any longer. Was this removed or do I not see it for some reason? Thanks!

[len0x]

Ctrl-f11

[starwave]

I propose a very useful advanced option for quality mode "single pass encoding".
Sometimes users have to wait for a long time while XviD encoding process is working to discover very much later that generated avi has a problem (incorrect cropping, lower quality than expected,...).
I suggest an optional checkbox (for "single pass encoding") that saves splitted segments as different numbered avi files (instead of only one avi), each of it composed by "user defined" number of seconds, frames or any other option.
Avi segments can be joined finally into another full avi by AutoGK as final job (with an advanced option to delete or not segments).
This option can allow users to check (after a very low delay or quasi instantly): video quality, cropping, aspect ratio, etc... on different generated segments while encoding process is working without spending hours to wait a final undesired job. I think this option can be better than preview button because user can see the real quality.
I think this option is easy to implement for quality mode at "single pass encoding" and can be VERY VERY USEFUL AND POWERFUL, specially to decide if some settings need to be changed and present encoding needs to be aborted without spending time.

Thank you in advance.

[jasjakutsch]

does this version also work with DIVX 6.3?

Thanks, Jas

[oraclebear]

The 2.32b GUI has a problem with mutliple subtitles.

The first video you pick that has say 3 subtitles works fine. Then you open the second video that has the same 3 subtitles and they are already checked in the GUI ...

That would be great - except that when the GUI creates the second job it does not include ANY subtitle tracks.

In order to get the subtitles to work on the second job, you have to deselect them all and then reselect them.

[len0x]

Thanks for the bug report, I'll check it out when I have time.

[len0x]

ok, here is an update for the above problem

[BigDid]

ok, here is an update for the above problem
"...- added audio to the preview from non-avi sources that can be used to identify correct audio stream and detect audio sync issues"

I'm going to try that new feature asap :cool: :)

While on the audio subject, I confirm not having any more audio-synch problem using Ripit4me in movie mode for recent titles :)

Did

Edit: still showing 2.32 on the download page but download is 2.33

[len0x]

you obviously have to have dshow ac3 decoder installed for this feature to work correctly :)

[BigDid]

you obviously have to have dshow ac3 decoder installed for this feature to work correctly :)
Working, even if the sound is quite low. I suppose I will have to try something like ac3filter to push the volume up.

Thanks for the tool, you are a man of many surprises :D

Did

[Sharktooth]

You can use the FFDShow Volume filter to normalize/amplify the audio on the fly.
FFDShow is also able to decode AC3...

[McoreD]

does this version also work with DIVX 6.3?

Thanks, Jas

Works great with 2.27 too. :)

[trodas]

I have a bugreport. I tried to re-encode 911 in Plane Site (the original rip has issues that prevent any subtitles being synced with it) using the Xvid encoder. AutoGK worked great (nice result), but.
I set the option to crank down the framerate to 23.976 (NTSC DVD source got 29.970, of course), yet the result was still in the 29.970 fps.
How come?
It is a 720x544 pixels (weird, but true, the original rip is also scaled down to 480, compromising the aspect ratio) input and I choosen 2CD size so 1:1 for the 63 minutes should be enough...

Any fix?

PS. I think that the audio should be with more options, like encode at 44.1kHz (48 is not really need in most cases) and lowpass 19.5 is also desirable to save more data for the heared bites anyway :)

[jggimi]

trodas:

The only technical specifications I can find for that production show only a 1.33:1 aspect ratio.

If this was shot on video rather than film, then it was never Telecined, and AutoGK will not reduce the framerate. Look at the AGK log, and it will tell you what it found when it examined the video stream.

23.976 fps can only be used for Telecined content. That is content which was originally transferred to 29.97 NTSC video from 16mm or 35mm films at 24fps.

[manono]

Any fix?

You can't fix something that's not broken.

And if you want lower quality audio for your encodes, then there's nothing to prevent you from creating it yourself and muxing it in.

[trodas]

Hi there. You mean this?

VirtualDub.Open("D:\\CC\\911 in Plane site\\911 in Plane site.avi",0,0);
VirtualDub.RemoveInputStreams();
VirtualDub.stream[0].SetSource("D:\\CC\\911 in Plane site\\agk_tmp\\911 in Plane site T01 48K 16bit 2ch.mp3",0x00000202,1);
VirtualDub.stream[0].SetMode(0);
VirtualDub.stream[0].SetInterleave(1,500,1,0,0);
VirtualDub.stream[0].SetClipMode(1,1);
VirtualDub.stream[0].SetConversion(0,0,0,0,0);
VirtualDub.stream[0].SetVolume();
VirtualDub.stream[0].SetCompression();
VirtualDub.video.AddComment(0x00000000,"IAS1","???");
VirtualDub.video.SetDepth(24,24);
VirtualDub.video.SetMode(0);
VirtualDub.video.SetFrameRate(0,1);
VirtualDub.video.SetIVTC(0,0,-1,0);
VirtualDub.video.SetCompression();
VirtualDub.video.filters.Clear();
VirtualDub.subset.Clear();
VirtualDub.subset.AddRange(63083,70990);
VirtualDub.SaveAVI("D:\\CC\\911 in Plane site\\911 in Plane site.cd2.avi");

I can't find anything else that looks more like a log :o ;)

Anyway, it should not matter what source it is, since all these stuff should be originally 24fps and just "upframed" to 29.97 fps for the NTSC (curses!) TV crap, and therefore could be again "downframed" (I think I inventing english words now there, LOL) to the 23.976, nope? :p
Maybe I'm wrong, but why it should not be?

manono - well, I just merely suggesting that the audio should have some options like lowpas and 44.1Khz at least into the advanced more :D
Just a suggestion. And when I select 23.976 and get 29.97fps I think that there is a bug :) :sly:

[jggimi]

That's not a log, that is a VirtualDub execution script.

Logs are called MovieName_agk.log. And it very much matters what the source is. The content you're dealing with, unless it was shot on film, cannot be made 24 or 23.976 fps.

I believe your content was shot as 29.97 interlaced video. I believe that because: 1) there are only 2 names mentioned with the production at imdb.com, and films, even 16mm, usually have more information. 2) AutoGK will only execute an inverse telecine (IVTC), on content that has been Telecined.

[manono]

I disagree about lowering the sample rate. Lowering the low-pass to 19.5 is maybe more of a judgement call. Heck, maybe they're both judgement calls. But remember that AutoGK is first and foremost a tool to enable people that haven't done this before (or often) to make good quality backups of their DVDs without knowing very much. One of the original ideas was to have them make as few choices as possible.

If you're so knowledgeable that you want to tweak the fine details of the audio encoding, you might be better off making your backups manually, or using the more fully featured Gordian Knot.

[katenepveu]

I have installed 2.33b (over 2.27) and my problem is not fixed.

This only happens with certain DVDs, probably related to age, which is why I haven't noticed it until now. (Example: Fullmetal Alchemist: no problem; Trigun: problem.)

I'm trying to back up anime DVDs into dual-audio AVIs with external subtitles. I use DVD Shrink to save each episode to a separate directory, by selecting the specific chapters with DVD Shrink.

I then point AutoGK to the .IFO file and tell it to use both audio tracks and the subtitle track. I use a custom size and have "use external subtitles" checked. Outputs are set to "auto," and I use XviD encoding.

There are three or four episodes per disc. The subtitles on the *first* episode will play. The subtitles on the subsequent will not, though the subtitle files are there (.idx and .sub (in a .rar)). This happens whether I process each episode individually with AutoGK or queue them up all at once. The fault is not in the original DVD rip files, because the subtitles will play there.

Unchecking "use external subtitles" also does not show the subtitles in the resulting rip.

When I use DVD Shrink to copy all of the episodes together, and then rip the resulting file into 1 .avi, *then* the subtitles work throughout the file. However, this is sub-optimal.

I realize this is an odd problem, but AutoGK works so well for me otherwise, any suggestions would be gratefully received.

I'm attaching the log files.

[manono]

Hello and welcome to the forum-

Your problem is easily fixable. Because all the episodes are in the same titleset (is that the term?), the episodes and subs are continuous. So, episode 1 begins at 00:00, and the subs the same. Those subs work. Episode 2 begins at (for example) 25:00 and the subs the same. Episode 3 at 50:00, and so on. By breaking up the episodes, each one begins at 00:00, but the subs don't. So, while your episode 2 begins at 00:00, the subs for it begin at 25:00, or not until the episode is complete. Open up an IDX and note the beginning timestamp, and you'll see what I mean.

The subs after Episode 1 don't work because the timestamps are off. The solution is to move up the subs by the amount of the total time of the previous episodes. Move up the subs for ep 2 by 25:00, and for ep 3 by 50:00. Understand? Those are just examples. Find the true length of each episode by opening it in VDubMod and File->File Information, or go to the last frame and note the time.

Once you know the episode lengths, and the total length before the episode you're fixing, open the IDX for each episode and adjust it like so:

# Vob/Cell ID: 1, 1 (PTS: 0)
delay: -00:25:00:00
timestamp: 00:25:17:690, filepos: 000000000
timestamp: 00:25:30:370, filepos: 000001000

Test it out. You can make the change "permanent" (get rid of the delay line) by changing the timestamps themselves. Open the fixed IDX in Sub Resynch (comes with the VobSub package), and Save As IDX, giving it a new name. There's more info about adjusting the delay farther up in the IDX.

Edited: To change Delay to delay.

[katenepveu]

manono: Thank you very much. For some reason VLC doesn't like it, but they will show in WMP, which is a hack but a reasonable hack. I'll see about getting rid of the delay line with Sub Resynch--maybe VLC will like that better.

Sorry to clutter up the forum with such a basic question.

[mhpandya]

How can i update v dub mod to its latest version?

[BigDid]

How can i update v dub mod to its latest version?
Hi,

If using with AGK, the update is not recommended by the author; stick with 1.5.4.1
If you want absolutely to try, make a google search on vdubmod+download and you shall be able to get the 1.5.10.2 rev.

After that, if something goes wrong with AGK, don't ask for help until you have made a clean uninstall and a clean re-install without anything fancy :devil:

Did

[kruk]

Hey there
I've installed "AutoGordianKnot.2.27.Setup.exe" (8,794,999 bytes)
Should I install "AutoGordianKnot.2.33.beta.Update.exe" (1,223,477 bytes) over the 2.27 installation or uninstall 2.27 first ?
Considering the different sizes and names of the setups the first choice seams the right one, but the update setup wizard looks like a full install (without avisynth though ? ) so I just want to be shure.
tia
Henrik

[BigDid]

Hey there
I've installed "AutoGordianKnot.2.27.Setup.exe" (8,794,999 bytes)
Should I install "AutoGordianKnot.2.33.beta.Update.exe" (1,223,477 bytes) over the 2.27 installation or uninstall 2.27 first ?
... so I just want to be shure.
Hi and welcome to the forum,

It is an update. I have installed 2.27 and updated to 2.33. It is working (at least) for me :)

Did

[kruk]

Thanks for the answer BigDid

Heh,- yeah first post, just realised that, though I've actually been member since Jan 2002. That must be a lurking record :)

Henrik

[BigDid]

Thanks for the answer BigDid

Heh,- yeah first post, just realised that, though I've actually been member since Jan 2002. That must be a lurking record :)

Henrik
Hi,
I believe you have -actually- this privilège :scared:

In fact I also welcomed a few weeks ago a member registered in 2003: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=874012#post874012 but as your registration is from january 2002, it seems you have the record.

French saying: better later than never; happy encoding and greetings from a junior member to a senior one ;)

Didier

[len0x]

Well, I had to do some hacking to fix a crash inherited from original vstrip.dll, but hopefully this solves occasional errors during IFO parsing. Also I'm on dual cores now, so added detection of multiple logical processors. And in the end I've upgraded to the latest MediaInfo which of course can cause some problems with AVI/DV sources so please give it a go. Enjoy :)

[Hobojobo]

With pleasure. :)
Thanks a lot.

[VANT]

Hi all....
I found a litle bug...
I use AutoGk 2.33b.
When i compress dvd directly, sometimes i have audio/video desync....(~450ms)
But when i rip this same dvd using dvd decrypter (ifo) and after compress it, everything is ok....
I know that the dvd decrypter is recommended but i make many dvds directly (iso mounted in daemon tools)) without any problem....
Where is the problem.
I not test 2.34b yet.....;)
THX for great tool......

[len0x]

if a vobset contains more than one PGC/angle then you HAVE to rip it first. Or if you have protected title then usage of RipIt4Me is recommended.

[dutch109]

@ len0x :
Don't forget to add Lame 3.97 final in the next package when you will release the next AutoGK version.

EDIT :
According to this (http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=48702&view=findpost&p=434563), you should use John33's compile (http://www.rarewares.org/dancer/dancer.php?f=107) which is a little faster than roberto's one.

[whcanilang]

Not sure when this was changed, but I'm sure I could do this with an earlier version. Is this broken or no longer supported or am I just missing something? Thanks!

[mwvirk]

@ len0x :
Don't forget to add Lame 3.97 final in the next package when you will release the next AutoGK version.



Should update AviSynth & DGMPGDec in AGK next version.

[len0x]

Not sure when this was changed, but I'm sure I could do this with an earlier version. Is this broken or no longer supported or am I just missing something? Thanks!

it was never possible - see faq 5.12

[whcanilang]

Hmmm.. I've done it before and I'm doing it this very second with a reinstalled AGK 2.27.

[len0x]

I misunderstood what you were trying to do - I read "reencoding mp3 in avi", which was never possible - it always took original track. Now dumuxing of mp3 from avi seems to be broken indeed... (due to the change in MediaInfo as I expected...)

[whcanilang]

Thanks, sorry I was unclear. Will this functionality be restored/fixed?

[len0x]

it definitely will, but not before the weekend...

[Carraway]

Minor feature request for a future version:

First of all, I appreciate the inclusion of audio in the "Preview" functionality. Right now it's useful for testing whether the proper audio stream has been selected.

I also think it would be useful for testing synchronization of audio, but that function is limited at the moment because audio delay in the AC3 files isn't accounted for.

My feature request:

movie = mpeg2source("D:\DVD\Example.d2v")
audio = DirectShowSource("D:\DVD\agk_tmp\Example T01 3_2ch 448Kbps DELAY -236ms.ac3")
audio = DelayAudio(audio, -0.236)
movie = AudioDub(movie,audio)

That's it. I haven't researched any drawbacks to DelayAudio, so maybe this is ridiculous, but I wanted to field the idea anyway.

Thanks for listening.

[clutch]

Thanks for the answer BigDid

Heh,- yeah first post, just realised that, though I've actually been member since Jan 2002. That must be a lurking record :)

Henrik


Beats my record. I lurked a year and a half. Welcome

Clutch

[nechto]

Now preview has audio stream ... may be "manual delay" in msec can be added to manually sync ??

Great work, Len0x :-)

[len0x]

I also think it would be useful for testing synchronization of audio, but that function is limited at the moment because audio delay in the AC3 files isn't accounted for.


actually that was not intended! I stopped half way through implemeting that feature (but don't remember why) :)

[len0x]

Updated version 2.35 beta is out and fixes two problems metioned recently.

[ÅÃÀÍ]

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[jggimi]

ÅÃÀÍ:

English is required. See Rule #13 (http://forum.doom9.org/forum-rules.htm).

[MonarcK]

Hello,

When I try to rip a DVD movie to DivX format with all settings in auto mode (resolution and audio), I receive these messages in log window:

[16/10/2006 22:55:06] AutoGK 2.35b
[16/10/2006 22:55:06] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[16/10/2006 22:55:06] Job started.
[16/10/2006 22:55:06] Input file: C:\Documents and Settings\Principal\Escritorio\MOONRAKER\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_0.IFO
[16/10/2006 22:55:06] Output file: C:\Documents and Settings\Principal\Escritorio\MOONRAKER.avi
[16/10/2006 22:55:06] Output codec: DivX
[16/10/2006 22:55:06] Audio 1: Espanol AC3 2ch
[16/10/2006 22:55:06] Subtitles: none
[16/10/2006 22:55:06] Format: AVI
[16/10/2006 22:55:06] Target size: 897Mb
[16/10/2006 22:55:06] Audio 1 settings: Auto
[16/10/2006 22:55:06] Started encoding.
[16/10/2006 22:55:06] Demuxing and indexing.
[16/10/2006 22:58:12] Processing file: C:\Documents and Settings\Principal\Escritorio\MOONRAKER\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_1.VOB
[16/10/2006 22:58:12] Processing file: C:\Documents and Settings\Principal\Escritorio\MOONRAKER\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_2.VOB
[16/10/2006 22:58:12] Processing file: C:\Documents and Settings\Principal\Escritorio\MOONRAKER\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_3.VOB
[16/10/2006 22:58:12] Processing file: C:\Documents and Settings\Principal\Escritorio\MOONRAKER\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_4.VOB
[16/10/2006 22:58:12] Source resolution: 720x576
[16/10/2006 22:58:12] Found PAL source.
[16/10/2006 22:58:12] Source aspect ratio: 16:9
[16/10/2006 22:58:12] Color correction enabled.
[16/10/2006 22:58:12] Analyzing source.
[16/10/2006 23:03:35] Source has percentage of interlacing in motion areas: 0,05
[16/10/2006 23:03:35] Source is considered to be progressive.
[16/10/2006 23:03:35] Output will contain 181462 frames
*************************************
EXCEPTION: Audio is not found.
*************************************
[16/10/2006 23:03:35] Job finished. Total time: 8 minutes 28 seconds

Changing DivX to XviD codec with MP3 audio (not AC3), the result is the same.

If I do the same in version 2.27 (not beta), It works perfectly. :confused:

Is there any solution to the problem? Thanks a lot.

Pardon for my english, I'm from Spain. :)

[mwvirk]

Hello,

Can someone please tell me why I'm getting CRC error message while Decoding audio.

Pls see attched pic.

thanks

[buzzqw]

probably a bad rip.

try reripping vobs

BHH

[kis2005]

lenOx, It's great to see you aren't working on this any more. This is my favorite app. Thanks for all your work.

[ÅÃÀÍ]

ÅÃÀÍ:

English is required. See Rule #13 (http://forum.doom9.org/forum-rules.htm).

I DON SPEEK INGLISH!!

[jggimi]

Doom9 translation projects, most with forums, are available for German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Greek, Chinese, Hungarian, Portuguese, Turkish, Korean, and Danish speakers. You can use the links on the main www.doom9.org page, or use this link for more info:

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=34800

[len0x]

A bit of a bummer, that I had to modify vStrip.dll again, but finally we are back to where 2.27 stable was with version 2.36 beta.

[EEPROM]

Hi len0x, i use your great program from much time without any problem, but with the last ones relase every conversion stop
without warning at 14% of first pass.
With the same settings the 2.30b works perfectly.
What determines this unexpected block?

P.S.
My computer is a AMD 3800X2 if it can be useful

[CWR03]

What determines this unexpected block?
It could be the title - if you're encoding straight from the DVD and it happens to have one of the advanced copy protection schemes, it will stall.

[EEPROM]

Hoping to have understood the message, i respond:
No, the dvd they aren't protect and in any case only the last ones release they introduce the problem.
The same dvd with relase 2.27 or 2.30 not present any problem.

[roise_r]

isn't there a way to rip subtitles with autogk in an ordinary old fashion old frame working subtitles like .sub or time working like .srt, couse all i get, even after trying every single option for the subs , is some idx file and a .rar archive with a bugged .sub file that makes my notepad stop-responding...????

P.S. here is a FAQ that i dont understand
4.3 Which codecs are supported?
- At the moment the only supported codecs are: XviD 1.1.x, DivX 5.2.1 Pro and DivX 6.0.3+ (as of 2.25). If you're using MTK/Sigma compatibility option then you HAVE to use XviD build supplied with AutoGK, otherwise you may use potentially any build of XviD 1.x. (alternatively you can get xvidvfw.dll from Celtic_Druid to use with latest XviD build here )

what does this mean: only supported codecs are: XviD 1.1.x, in the same time: otherwise you may use potentially any build of XviD 1.x... Now, i have xvid 1.2.x installed on my comp. when encoding has started, does it uses 1.2 xvid codec with autogk predefined options, or xvid 1.1.x is embedded in to the autogk, and all i can use is that?

[manono]

Hi-

I guess, when you mention SUB and SRT in the same breath, that you're referring to the text based SUB format subtitles, the ones that can be easily read in Notepad. Both the text based SUB and SRT have to be created by OCR, and nothing, not even AutoGK, can do that automatically. No, what AutoGK creates for you is an IDX/SUB image based subtitle, one which can't be read using Notepad. So, to stop Notepad from freezing up, stop trying to open the SUB file in it.

If you don't like the IDX/SUB AutoGK gives you, you're welcome to OCR it yourself. Then you can open them all day long in Notepad. Don't know why you'd want to, though.

[katana]

Hi,
Apologies if this has been asked before.
I can't complete the install of AutoGK 2.7. Whenever I get to avisynth, the installation stops with the error message, "Must have administrator rights to istall avisynth (Can't write to System Folder)".
I'm running Win XP. As far as I'm aware, I am the administrator (I'm the only user on this computer).
Thanks in advance for any advice/help.

[mwvirk]

I can't complete the install of AutoGK 2.7. Whenever I get to avisynth


always uninstall agknot and avisynth and vobsub and xvid then install fresh copy of agknot.

what i am doing,,, whenever there is new beta release. i am always uninstalling full software with all supporting tools and installing the last stable version without xvid and then installing beta last beta version....

hopefully it will solve your problem. if not then ask others and sure they will come to you with proper solution.

[katana]

Hi,
Thanks for your reply.
I was doing a fresh install. The exact error was something like: 'not able to write to the System directory -it's read only'
In the end I fixed it by:
1. Installing again (with everything *still* installed ie installing *over* the original installation) but deselecting everything but Avisynth. Installation gets a little further, but still doesn't fully install Avisynth.
2. Uninstall *everything* again, reinstall and Avisynth seems to finish installing properly (3.95 MB in Add/Remove Programs).
Don't know why this works, but it does.
Hope it doesn't give me any problems further down the line...

[roise_r]

I have a quick question... can i reset the hidden options for autogk, couse i tried like every way, still the options stay, i unistalled it, removed reg keys with autogk name in them... none work? :)

[therealjoeblow]

I have a quick question... can i reset the hidden options for autogk, couse i tried like every way, still the options stay, i unistalled it, removed reg keys with autogk name in them... none work? :)

ALL of the hidden options are set with a small text file that has no name, only an extention, and one of these files is created for each hidden option that you set (eg ".autocrop" or ".sharpmatrix" etc). Within that file the special parameters are stored as text. Nothing is stored in the registry.

MOST, but not all of these 'nameless' text files are project specific, meaning they get stored in the same directory as the source video files (your vobs or .ts files, etc). If you want to get rid of the specially set project specific hidden options, just delete those files.

The ones that are noted in the hidden options interface as being global (eg colorcorrect) get stored in the AutoGK directory, and get used for every encode after they are set.

If you want to get rid of those delete them from the AutoGK folder.

[laserfan]

ALL of the hidden options are set with a small text file that has no name, only an extention, and one of these files is created for each hidden option that you set (eg ".autocrop" or ".sharpmatrix" etc).Wow, I've been using AGK for a year or two now, and didn't know this! Thanks!

:goodpost:

[EEPROM]

........with the last ones relase every conversion stop without warning at 14% of first pass.
With the same settings the 2.30b works perfectly.
What determines this unexpected block?


Nobody knows to help me?

[buzzqw]

Nobody knows to help me?

are you using the same xvid build for BOTH try ? or you upgrade the xvid build?

BHH

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When I install the update (example 2.36b)
automatically I install also the xvid package; but if not mistake is the same included in 2.30b.

However I will make a test, Thanks for the answer!

:thanks:

[EEPROM]

Test failed.
2.30b and 2.36b have the same version of xvid. After various tests, the problem remains.
Damn, where is the problem? :confused:

[BigDid]

Test failed.
2.30b and 2.36b have the same version of xvid. After various tests, the problem remains.
Damn, where is the problem? :confused:
Hi,

Try a full xvid deinstall and a new clean xvid install.

Did

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Nothing, with every made test the result does not change.
At 13% of the first pass, the cpu(3800X2) usage passes from 100% to 50% and therefore it remains, without errors.
What changes from the 2.30b to the 2.35/6b that it can cause this error?

[len0x]

we may have more ideas if you post log files from both version 2.30 and 2.36...

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For the moment only the log of the 2.36b
(With or without subtitles the result it is the same)
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[31/10/2006 20.41.38] AutoGK 2.36b
[31/10/2006 20.41.38] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[31/10/2006 20.41.38] Job started.
[31/10/2006 20.41.38] Input file: C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_0.IFO
[31/10/2006 20.41.38] Output file: C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\Test\DVD5.avi
[31/10/2006 20.41.38] Output codec: XviD
[31/10/2006 20.41.38] Audio 1: English AC3 6ch
[31/10/2006 20.41.38] Subtitles 1: English wide
[31/10/2006 20.41.38] Display only forced subtitles.
[31/10/2006 20.41.38] Format: AVI
[31/10/2006 20.41.38] Target size: 1120Mb
[31/10/2006 20.41.38] Custom resolution settings: fixed width of 720 pixels
[31/10/2006 20.41.38] Audio 1 settings: CBR MP3 with bitrate: 256Kbps
[31/10/2006 20.41.38] Standalone support enabled: MTK/Sigma
[31/10/2006 20.41.38] Started encoding.
[31/10/2006 20.41.38] Demuxing and indexing.
[31/10/2006 20.43.54] Processing file: C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_1.VOB
[31/10/2006 20.43.54] Processing file: C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_2.VOB
[31/10/2006 20.43.54] Processing file: C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_3.VOB
[31/10/2006 20.43.54] Processing file: C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_4.VOB
[31/10/2006 20.43.54] Processing file: C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_5.VOB
[31/10/2006 20.43.54] Source resolution: 720x576
[31/10/2006 20.43.54] Found PAL source.
[31/10/2006 20.43.54] Source aspect ratio: 16:9
[31/10/2006 20.43.54] Color correction enabled.
[31/10/2006 20.43.54] Analyzing source.
[31/10/2006 20.48.52] Source has percentage of interlacing in motion areas: 0,04
[31/10/2006 20.48.52] Source is considered to be progressive.
[31/10/2006 20.48.52] Output will contain 207816 frames
[31/10/2006 20.48.52] Decoding audio.
[31/10/2006 20.51.54] Normalizing audio.
[31/10/2006 20.52.52] Encoding audio.
[31/10/2006 21.05.40] Preparing subtitles.
[31/10/2006 21.07.14] Audio1 size: 266,006,016 bytes (253.68 Mb)
[31/10/2006 21.07.14] Overhead: 2,467,840 bytes (2.35 Mb)
[31/10/2006 21.07.14] Video size: 905,931,264 bytes (863.96 Mb)
[31/10/2006 21.07.14] Running compressibility test.
[31/10/2006 21.07.14] Writing the following script to C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\Test\agk_tmp\DVD5_comptest.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\filters\vsfilter.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\filters\ColorMatrix.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrainSSE3.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\Test\agk_tmp\DVD5.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 1.42222222222222
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 720
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
RemoveGrain(mode=2)
ColorMatrix("Rec.709->Rec.601",opt=0,hints=false)
VobSub("C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\Test\agk_tmp\DVD5.idx")
SelectRangeEvery(300,15)
===========================================================
[31/10/2006 21.10.54] Duration was: 3 minutes 39 seconds
[31/10/2006 21.10.54] Speed was: 47,26 fps.
[31/10/2006 21.10.54] Compressibility percentage is: 59,98
[31/10/2006 21.10.54] Chosen resolution is: 720x304 ( AR: 2,37 )
[31/10/2006 21.10.54] Predicted comptest value is: 59,98%
[31/10/2006 21.10.54] Running first pass.
[31/10/2006 21.10.54] Writing the following script to C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\Test\agk_tmp\DVD5_movie.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\filters\vsfilter.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\filters\ColorMatrix.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrainSSE3.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\Test\agk_tmp\DVD5.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 1.42222222222222
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 720
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
RemoveGrain(mode=2)
ColorMatrix("Rec.709->Rec.601",opt=0,hints=false)
VobSub("C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\Test\agk_tmp\DVD5.idx")
===========================================================
*************************************
EXCEPTION: Job aborted (blocked from me)
*************************************
[31/10/2006 21.54.07] Job finished. Total time: 1 hour, 12 minutes 29 seconds

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Log of the 2.30b
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[31/10/2006 22.07.35] AutoGK 2.30b
[31/10/2006 22.07.35] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[31/10/2006 22.07.35] Job started.
[31/10/2006 22.07.35] Input file: C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_0.IFO
[31/10/2006 22.07.35] Output file: C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\Test\DVD5.avi
[31/10/2006 22.07.35] Output codec: XviD
[31/10/2006 22.07.35] Audio 1: English AC3 6ch
[31/10/2006 22.07.35] Subtitles 1: English wide
[31/10/2006 22.07.35] Display only forced subtitles.
[31/10/2006 22.07.35] Format: AVI
[31/10/2006 22.07.35] Target size: 1120Mb
[31/10/2006 22.07.35] Custom resolution settings: fixed width of 720 pixels
[31/10/2006 22.07.35] Custom audio settings: CBR MP3 with bitrate: 256Kbps
[31/10/2006 22.07.35] Standalone support enabled: MTK/Sigma
[31/10/2006 22.07.35] Started encoding.
[31/10/2006 22.07.35] Demuxing and indexing.
[31/10/2006 22.10.07] Processing file: C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_1.VOB
[31/10/2006 22.10.07] Processing file: C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_2.VOB
[31/10/2006 22.10.07] Processing file: C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_3.VOB
[31/10/2006 22.10.07] Processing file: C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_4.VOB
[31/10/2006 22.10.07] Processing file: C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_5.VOB
[31/10/2006 22.10.07] Source resolution: 720x576
[31/10/2006 22.10.07] Found PAL source.
[31/10/2006 22.10.07] Source aspect ratio: 16:9
[31/10/2006 22.10.07] Color correction enabled.
[31/10/2006 22.10.07] Analyzing source.
[31/10/2006 22.15.01] Source has percentage of interlacing in motion areas: 0,04
[31/10/2006 22.15.01] Source is considered to be progressive.
[31/10/2006 22.15.01] Output will contain 207816 frames
[31/10/2006 22.15.01] Decoding audio.
[31/10/2006 22.18.01] Normalizing audio.
[31/10/2006 22.18.57] Encoding audio.
[31/10/2006 22.31.45] Preparing subtitles.
[31/10/2006 22.33.19] Audio1 size: 266,004,480 bytes (253.68 Mb)
[31/10/2006 22.33.19] Overhead: 2,467,840 bytes (2.35 Mb)
[31/10/2006 22.33.19] Video size: 1,199,534,080 bytes (1143.96 Mb)
[31/10/2006 22.33.19] Running compressibility test.
[31/10/2006 22.33.19] Writing the following script to C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\Test\agk_tmp\DVD5_comptest.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\filters\vsfilter.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\filters\ColorMatrix.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrainSSE3.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\Test\agk_tmp\DVD5.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 1.42222222222222
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 720
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
RemoveGrain(mode=2)
ColorMatrix("Rec.709->Rec.601",opt=0,hints=false)
VobSub("C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\Test\agk_tmp\DVD5.idx")
SelectRangeEvery(300,15)
===========================================================
[31/10/2006 22.37.20] Duration was: 4 minutes 0 seconds
[31/10/2006 22.37.20] Speed was: 43,26 fps.
[31/10/2006 22.37.20] Compressibility percentage is: 80,98
[31/10/2006 22.37.20] Chosen resolution is: 720x304 ( AR: 2,37 )
[31/10/2006 22.37.20] Predicted comptest value is: 80,98%
[31/10/2006 22.37.20] Running first pass.
[31/10/2006 22.37.20] Writing the following script to C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\Test\agk_tmp\DVD5_movie.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\filters\vsfilter.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\filters\ColorMatrix.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrainSSE3.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\Test\agk_tmp\DVD5.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 1.42222222222222
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 720
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
RemoveGrain(mode=2)
ColorMatrix("Rec.709->Rec.601",opt=0,hints=false)
VobSub("C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\Test\agk_tmp\DVD5.idx")
===========================================================
[31/10/2006 23.23.37] Duration was: 46 minutes 17 seconds
[31/10/2006 23.23.37] Speed was: 74,83 fps.
[31/10/2006 23.23.37] Expected quality of first pass size: 79,03%
[31/10/2006 23.23.37] Running second pass.
[01/11/2006 0.35.20] Duration was: 1 hour, 11 minutes 42 seconds
[01/11/2006 0.35.20] Speed was: 48,30 fps.
[01/11/2006 0.35.21] Job finished. Total time: 2 hours 28 minutes 46 seconds
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Except for the subtitles lost, job completed correctly
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Thanks Lenox for your interest

[EEPROM]

Hi Len0x, today I have made an other test.
I've unistalled AutoGK and Xvid package, for install the new Xvid build(XviD-1.1.2-01112006); after i've reinstall AutoGK 2.27/36b without to select the enclosed xvid package.
I've encoded the same test dvd and strangely it is not blocked but the final size was not that one set up(750 rather than of 1100), moreover the subtitles them as in the previous tests they are not appearances.
P.S.
Strangely with this xvid build the cpu worked at 100% but in the ChangeLog i've not read the SMP support ??
--------------------------------------------------------------
[01/11/2006 19.23.50] AutoGK 2.36b
[01/11/2006 19.23.50] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[01/11/2006 19.23.50] Job started.
[01/11/2006 19.23.50] Input file: C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_0.IFO
[01/11/2006 19.23.50] Output file: C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\TestX\DVD5.avi
[01/11/2006 19.23.50] Output codec: XviD
[01/11/2006 19.23.50] Audio 1: English AC3 6ch
[01/11/2006 19.23.50] Subtitles 1: English wide
[01/11/2006 19.23.50] Format: AVI
[01/11/2006 19.23.50] Target size: 1120Mb
[01/11/2006 19.23.50] Custom resolution settings: fixed width of 720 pixels
[01/11/2006 19.23.50] Audio 1 settings: CBR MP3 with bitrate: 128Kbps
[01/11/2006 19.23.50] Standalone support enabled: MTK/Sigma
[01/11/2006 19.23.50] Started encoding.
[01/11/2006 19.23.50] Demuxing and indexing.
[01/11/2006 19.26.15] Processing file: C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_1.VOB
[01/11/2006 19.26.15] Processing file: C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_2.VOB
[01/11/2006 19.26.15] Processing file: C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_3.VOB
[01/11/2006 19.26.15] Processing file: C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_4.VOB
[01/11/2006 19.26.15] Processing file: C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_5.VOB
[01/11/2006 19.26.15] Source resolution: 720x576
[01/11/2006 19.26.15] Found PAL source.
[01/11/2006 19.26.15] Source aspect ratio: 16:9
[01/11/2006 19.26.15] Color correction enabled.
[01/11/2006 19.26.15] Analyzing source.
[01/11/2006 19.31.24] Source has percentage of interlacing in motion areas: 0,04
[01/11/2006 19.31.24] Source is considered to be progressive.
[01/11/2006 19.31.24] Output will contain 207816 frames
[01/11/2006 19.31.24] Decoding audio.
[01/11/2006 19.34.34] Normalizing audio.
[01/11/2006 19.35.43] Encoding audio.
[01/11/2006 19.53.01] Preparing subtitles.
[01/11/2006 19.54.53] Audio1 size: 133,003,008 bytes (126.84 Mb)
[01/11/2006 19.54.53] Overhead: 2,467,840 bytes (2.35 Mb)
[01/11/2006 19.54.53] Video size: 1,038,934,272 bytes (990.80 Mb)
[01/11/2006 19.54.53] Running compressibility test.
[01/11/2006 19.54.53] Writing the following script to C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\TestX\agk_tmp\DVD5_comptest.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\filters\vsfilter.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\filters\ColorMatrix.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrainSSE3.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\TestX\agk_tmp\DVD5.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 1.42222222222222
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 720
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
RemoveGrain(mode=2)
ColorMatrix("Rec.709->Rec.601",opt=0,hints=false)
VobSub("C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\TestX\agk_tmp\DVD5.idx")
SelectRangeEvery(300,15)
===========================================================
[01/11/2006 19.58.30] Duration was: 3 minutes 37 seconds
[01/11/2006 19.58.30] Speed was: 47,86 fps.
[01/11/2006 19.58.30] Compressibility percentage is: 69,55
[01/11/2006 19.58.30] Chosen resolution is: 720x304 ( AR: 2,37 )
[01/11/2006 19.58.30] Predicted comptest value is: 69,55%
[01/11/2006 19.58.30] Running first pass.
[01/11/2006 19.58.30] Writing the following script to C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\TestX\agk_tmp\DVD5_movie.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\filters\vsfilter.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\filters\ColorMatrix.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\MULTIM~1\Encoder\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrainSSE3.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\TestX\agk_tmp\DVD5.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 1.42222222222222
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 720
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
RemoveGrain(mode=2)
ColorMatrix("Rec.709->Rec.601",opt=0,hints=false)
VobSub("C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Desktop\TF-REC\DVD5\TestX\agk_tmp\DVD5.idx")
===========================================================
[01/11/2006 20.42.31] Duration was: 44 minutes 0 seconds
[01/11/2006 20.42.31] Speed was: 78,69 fps.
[01/11/2006 20.42.32] Expected quality of first pass size: 64,79%
[01/11/2006 20.42.32] Running second pass.
[01/11/2006 21.40.47] Duration was: 58 minutes 15 seconds
[01/11/2006 21.40.47] Speed was: 59,45 fps.
[01/11/2006 21.40.47] Job finished. Total time: 2 hours 16 minutes 57 seconds

[Chadwixx]

Great program, was having trouble with audio sync in gk. The auto gk works great, not one bad rip yet. Thanks for a great ap

[len0x]

Hi Len0x, today I have made an other test.
I've unistalled AutoGK and Xvid package, for install the new Xvid build(XviD-1.1.2-01112006); after i've reinstall AutoGK 2.27/36b without to select the enclosed xvid package.
I've encoded the same test dvd and strangely it is not blocked but the final size was not that one set up(750 rather than of 1100), moreover the subtitles them as in the previous tests they are not appearances.


XviD versions can make a differrence, but you cannot use arbitrary XviD installer - see FAQ 4.3

[len0x]

I'm hoping to get stable a stable version out at some point, so I updated the tools to test them - 2.37 beta is out.

[numaios]

I just encoded a movie using 2.36 beta (and ColorMatrix filter was used). I've seen that in the new beta, this filter has been updated, so should I repeat the encoding? I mean, this new filter provides more quality in color correction?

Thank you for this tool :).

[gunnerhkjp]

Thanks for this great tool len0x.

[phat_bastard]

First, a huge 'thank you!' goes out to len0x for his work on AGK - I've used it for years and love it. Nothing else even compares for ease of use and overall quality.

I've read the FAQ and searched here and don't seem to find an answer, so here's my Q: Is it possible to force audio to be re-encoded based on my setting on the 'Output audio type' radio button? I understand that it will do this by default if I choose 700 mb output file size, but it doesn't seem to work if the source is under a certain size. Further, I'd like to be able to use the target quality knob because I'm encoding for a hard drive based handheld device and I have to stay above a certain compression level to get acceptable playback. Incidentally the device (an archos av500) expects mp3 audio, while my source is primarily mpeg-2 / l1. I'd so much rather stick with AGK and XVID than use the cludgy software that came with the player (requires DIVX). :(

If there's no trick to force this to happen, then I suggest the logic behind the 'Output audio type' radio buttons be changed (at least when using a target quality setting).

Thanks for any suggestions!

[BigDid]

...Q: Is it possible to force audio to be re-encoded based on my setting on the 'Output audio type' radio button?
... it doesn't seem to work if the source is under a certain size. Further, I'd like to be able to use the target quality knob
... Incidentally the device (an archos av500) expects mp3 audio, while my source is primarily mpeg-2 / l1.
Hi and welcome to the forum,

If I understand your problem you want:
- to encode in quality mode -and-
- to choose mp3 audio encode

If so, you have to
- choose target quality (whatever percentage) and
- go in advanced settings and choose mp3 audio (CBR or VBR) with whatever kbps wanted
- add job etc...

I just tried that (AGK 2.36b) and it does create a mp3 audio and a quality 1 pass encode. I don't have the time to wait for the encode to finish and check the mux (audio and video together) by Virtualdubmod to be made, but I expect it to be correct...

If I did'nt understand correctly, please come again and give more details.

Did

[phat_bastard]

Hi and welcome to the forum

Thanks, and thanks for the reply. Long time lurker, first time I've resorted to asking a question. :)

If I understand your problem you want:
- to encode in quality mode -and-
- to choose mp3 audio encode

Yes, bang-on...

If so, you have to
- choose target quality (whatever percentage) and
- go in advanced settings and choose mp3 audio (CBR or VBR) with whatever kbps wanted
- add job etc...

Done that...

Unfortunately I get:

[11/7/2006 11:05:33 AM] Output codec: XviD
[11/7/2006 11:05:33 AM] Audio 1: Audio Stream 0 MPEG
[11/7/2006 11:05:33 AM] Subtitles: none
[11/7/2006 11:05:33 AM] Format: AVI
[11/7/2006 11:05:33 AM] Target quality: 75%
[11/7/2006 11:05:33 AM] Audio 1 settings: Original
[11/7/2006 11:05:33 AM] Started encoding.

Not sure why you see something different as I'm also using 2.36b. Maybe I need to blow away the settings, but I'm not sure where the audio options settings are kept. However, based on my understanding of the FAQ (see quote below) what I'm seeing is expected behavior.

From the AutoGK FAQ (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=72679):
2.3 How is first audio encoded in Auto mode?
- it's VBR 128Kbps if target size is 700Mb or less, in all others cases it's original AC3/DTS/MPA track. LPCM tracks are always converted to VBR MP3: 128kbps for 1CD or less, 192kbps for more that 1CD.

[Lester Burnham]

Just to add to the replies - I also use AutoGK for converting video to play on my Archos PMP (albeit an older version than yours - AV440).

And all I do is set the overall constraints (usually output file size) and then in advanced properties, force the output audio to be mp3, CBR, 160kbps.

Looking at your log, you either allowed the original audio to be processed, or there's a bug in that version that means such selected options are ignored?

Forcing mp3 audio output has always worked for me, though - but I cannot confirm with every version used that there isn't some bug that means the setting is ignored...

[BigDid]

[11/7/2006 11:05:33 AM] Output codec: XviD
[11/7/2006 11:05:33 AM] Audio 1: Audio Stream 0 MPEG
[11/7/2006 11:05:33 AM] Subtitles: none
[11/7/2006 11:05:33 AM] Format: AVI
[11/7/2006 11:05:33 AM] Target quality: 75%
[11/7/2006 11:05:33 AM] Audio 1 settings: Original
[11/7/2006 11:05:33 AM] Started encoding.


- go in advanced settings and choose mp3 audio (CBR or VBR) with whatever kbps wanted
Please read carefully what was written;) you have to:
1/ go in advanced settings
2/ choose mp3 audio (not auto or original)
3/ set the kbps ex: (bottom button)
- CBR MP3
- 128 kbps

Try again ...

Did

[phat_bastard]

Please read carefully what was written;) you have to:

This is exactly why I was reluctant to ask a question here. While I appreciate your thoroughness, it is unecessary. I am not stupid, though I do work with salespeople. ;)

1/ go in advanced settings
2/ choose mp3 audio (not auto or original)
3/ set the kbps ex: (bottom button)
- CBR MP3
- 128 kbps

Yes, once again, I've done that. I see the same results whether I choose CBR or VBR, 128k or any other bitrate...

[phat_bastard]

Forcing mp3 audio output has always worked for me...

Would you mind testing something small (i.e. a music video or just a 5-10mb test clip) using the target quality setting?

One other thing, and I'm not sure it would make a difference but are you using xvid or divx?

[BigDid]

This is exactly why I was reluctant to ask a question here. While I appreciate your thoroughness, it is unecessary.
Better (for me) to have thoroughness than roughness :D

Houston you have a problem ( I don't)

I have made a complete test on a different machine with AGK 2.27 (stable) here are the screenshot and the log, please post your log and, if possible, screenshot; that can be done by uploading to imageshack or whatever uploading services see: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=96362

http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/2746/testagkjp6.th.jpg (http://img71.imageshack.us/my.php?image=testagkjp6.jpg)


[07/11/2006 08:57:38] AutoGK 2.27
[07/11/2006 08:57:38] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[07/11/2006 08:57:38] Job started.
[07/11/2006 08:57:38] Input file: C:\Install\Divers_Utils\aEncoding\LOTR3_part.vob
[07/11/2006 08:57:38] Output file: C:\Install\Divers_Utils\aEncoding\LOTR3_part test.avi
[07/11/2006 08:57:38] Output codec: XviD
[07/11/2006 08:57:38] Audio 1: Audio Stream 0 AC3
[07/11/2006 08:57:38] Subtitles: none
[07/11/2006 08:57:38] Format: .AVI
[07/11/2006 08:57:38] Target quality: 75%
[07/11/2006 08:57:38] Custom audio settings: CBR MP3 with bitrate: 128Kbps
[07/11/2006 08:57:38] Standalone support enabled: MTK/Sigma
[07/11/2006 08:57:38] Started encoding.
[07/11/2006 08:57:38] Demuxing and indexing.
[07/11/2006 08:57:51] Processing file: C:\Install\Divers_Utils\aEncoding\LOTR3_part.vob
[07/11/2006 08:57:51] Source resolution: 720x576
[07/11/2006 08:57:51] Found PAL source.
...
[07/11/2006 08:59:07] Output will contain 12866 frames
[07/11/2006 08:59:08] Decoding audio.
[07/11/2006 08:59:08] Running: C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\tools\azid_p4.exe -n true -s dplii -c normal "C:\Install\Divers_Utils\aEncoding\agk_tmp\LOTR3_part test T01 3_2ch 448Kbps DELAY -48ms.ac3" "C:\Install\Divers_Utils\aEncoding\agk_tmp\LOTR3_part test T01 3_2ch 448Kbps DELAY -48ms.wav"
[07/11/2006 08:59:53] Normalizing audio.
[07/11/2006 08:59:53] Running: C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\tools\normalize.exe "C:\Install\Divers_Utils\aEncoding\agk_tmp\LOTR3_part test T01 3_2ch 448Kbps DELAY -48ms.wav"
[07/11/2006 08:59:58] Encoding audio.
[07/11/2006 08:59:58] Running: C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\tools\lame\lame.exe -h --cbr -b 128 "C:\Install\Divers_Utils\aEncoding\agk_tmp\LOTR3_part test T01 3_2ch 448Kbps DELAY -48ms.wav" "C:\Install\Divers_Utils\aEncoding\agk_tmp\LOTR3_part test T01 3_2ch 448Kbps DELAY -48ms.mp3"
[07/11/2006 09:01:28] Forcing encoding with sharp matrix.
[07/11/2006 09:01:28] Running single pass encoding.
...
VirtualDub.video.filters.Clear();
VirtualDub.subset.Delete();
VirtualDub.RemoveInputStreams();
VirtualDub.stream[0].SetSource("C:\\Install\\Divers_Utils\\aEncoding\\agk_tmp\\LOTR3_part test T01 3_2ch 448Kbps DELAY -48ms.mp3",0x00000202,0);
VirtualDub.stream[0].SetMode(0);
VirtualDub.stream[0].SetInterleave(1,500,2,0,-48);
VirtualDub.stream[0].SetClipMode(1,1);
VirtualDub.stream[0].SetConversion(0,0,0,0,0);
VirtualDub.stream[0].SetVolume();
VirtualDub.stream[0].SetCompression();
VirtualDub.SaveAVI("C:\\Install\\Divers_Utils\\aEncoding\\LOTR3_part test.avi");
===========================================================
[07/11/2006 09:12:31] Duration was: 11 minutes 2 seconds
[07/11/2006 09:12:31] Speed was: 19,42 fps.
[07/11/2006 09:12:31] Job finished. Total time: 14 minutes 53 seconds


As you can see, it is XVid, it is target quality and it is forced mp3 audio encoding.

AGK is performing, for me, exactly like intended with 2 different revs. Depending on your log we may get more informations on your problem. Please post the complete log or, at least, the parts I have provided.

Did

[phat_bastard]

I couldn't help but notice that your source has ac3 audio. Mind trying something with mp2 audio just for sh*ts & giggles?

Since I'm a clueless newb and cannot be trusted when I clearly articulate how I'm familiar with the 'Advanced Settings' and have selected the desired codec and bitrate... ;)

Screen Cap 1 (http://pfautsch.com/images/agk_cap1.JPG)
Screen Cap 2 (http://pfautsch.com/images/agk_cap2.JPG)
Log (http://pfautsch.com/images/exercise_in_futility_agk.log)

I will now attempt to reproduce this with 2.37b, and possibly an older build.

While I'm thinking about it, any idea where these global settings (Advanced Settings>Audio output bitrate / codec) are stored? I don't see anything in the program dir or the registry.

[BigDid]

I couldn't help but notice that your source has ac3 audio. Mind trying something with mp2 audio just for sh*ts & giggles?
I cannot ATM, anybody else?

Since I'm a clueless newb and cannot be trusted when I clearly articulate how I'm familiar with the 'Advanced Settings' and have selected the desired codec and bitrate... ;)
Trust works both sides; each of us can now believe the other :D

Thanks for the log and screenshots;
Your log states MP2 audio but also MPEG1 video, this may point the culprit cause MPEG1 as source was added late (after AVIs) and was picky at that time.

You may want to test MPEG2 video with MP2 audio to see if AGK behaves the same...

I will now attempt to reproduce this with 2.37b, and possibly an older build. The 2.27 is really stable

While I'm thinking about it, any idea where these global settings (Advanced Settings>Audio output bitrate / codec) are stored? I don't see anything in the program dir or the registry.
No, I believe it is a bug or an extension of the AVI (as video source) restriction: FAQ 5.12:
"- mp3 re-encoding is not possible due to LAME crashing on most mp3 sources"

Did

[phat_bastard]

len0x: This must be a bug in 2.3X betas mentioned since it works as expected in 2.26.

[len0x]

hint: CTRL-F11, if its enabled then advanced settings are totally ignored

[phat_bastard]

Thanks - I noticed that reading the changelog just now. :) I must have inavertently turned it on while mucking around in there and forgotten about it totally.

[vanger]

I have such problem as EEPROM...
The 1pass freezes at 32%.
AGK 2.32b or 2.37b.
Trying Xvid from package and the new xvid.cvs.head.MTK.2006.11.08...

The source is 58min length DV AVI (Export from Premiere) or avi (frameserving from Premiere), the result is the same... :mad:

The CPU is the same as EEPROM - AMD64 X2 3800+.

[digitaltoast]

I think AutoGK is great, but I did a stupid thing and installed Reclock.
This reclock thing is messing with AutoGk - if I run autogk with windows locked, reclock comes up with some message about my video card being incompatible, yet this messages doesn't appear if I've not locked the machine.

I don't want to leave windows unlocked, so I uninstalled ReClock.
Except it's not gone! Assume I can't get rid of all traces of Reclock, properly, so it doesn't interfere, is there a way of making AutoGK not use reclock?

[BigDid]

... so I uninstalled ReClock.
Except it's not gone! Assume I can't get rid of all traces of Reclock,...
Hi,

You could try to do a windows restore before the reclock installation or a registry cleaner (regcleaner?) and swipe manually any reclock traces...

Did

[mwvirk]

Len0x,

Just 1 question and I hope you will come back with right solution.

I am ripping DVD “War of the World” region 1 using DVD Decrypter with file split option = 1GB so I am getting total 4 .VOB files.

Now when encoding above using your great tool AGKnot I am having audio sync problem. (Starting all ok and then slowly there will de-sync problem and at the end of the movie it may be 2 or more minutes.

Now ripping the same DVD using DVD decrypter with file split option = NONE and creating only 1 .VOB file (around 4GB) and using AGKnot with same setting (Audio/Video) and everything is ok. No sound sync problem at all.

Can you please check where is the problem?

Thanks

[BigDid]

... I am ripping DVD “War of the World” region 1 using DVD Decrypter with file split option = 1GB so I am getting total 4 .VOB files.
Hi,

This is a recent movie so chances it has Ripguard or Arccos protection

... Now when encoding above using your great tool AGKnot I am having audio sync problem. (Starting all ok and then slowly there will de-sync problem and at the end of the movie it may be 2 or more minutes.
Well known audio-synch problem with recent movies that DvDDecrypter, alone, cannot handle -> Try Ripit4me

A guess from my part: the audio-synch problem may come from smalls cells that DgIndex/Dgdecode does not handle well (stated in the Rpit4me tutorial) maybe forcing DvdDecrypter to use one big file has corrective or enhanced effects?

... Now ripping the same DVD using DVD decrypter with file split option = NONE and creating only 1 .VOB file (around 4GB) and using AGKnot with same setting (Audio/Video) and everything is ok. No sound sync problem at all.
So it seems you may have a solution instead of a problem,that is great!.
Does your 4Gb Vob source encodes well?

Did

[RobbieG]

When I try encoding a rip (from ripit4me), I can get through the first pass, but nothing happens after it and the Log Window shows that it is still running the first pass. This happened to me in the previous version as well.

I tried doing a search of this thread, but could not find anything relevant.

Thanks for any help

[Greg12]

I love AutoGk, I use it for everything, or at least I want to. I use a program called Direct Show Dump to handle my Tivo files and unfortunatly, I dont think Direct Show Dump writes the mpeg headers correctly. I really wish Auto Gk could be adapted to support those funny headers.

[Wesmosis]

I want to feed back:
the 2.37b caused me a serious sudden PC Shutdown, I donno why
I return to the 2.35b, everything is superb now

here is the

[hendrik]

Hi there,
as I mentioned in another Thread before -I have encountered a problem AGK has with Splitting the final encoded movie into two files (CD size) that occures only under Win XP.
I have a AMD X2 3800 Dualcore system ( MB: Gigabyte GA-K8NS-Ultra, 1 Gb RAM) running under 1st.: Win2000 and 2nd: WinXP SP2 (on a second partition with Bootmanager )
AGK 2,37b has no Problems under Win 2000 but under Win XP (same System) it happens reproducible (also different movies) that VirtualDubMod in the last SplittingStep hangs. That means the Splitting-Process is initiated by AGK, VirtualDub starts running and after a few seconds (round about 400 MBs are copied - it differs, sometimes the second file is just started) it stopps but does not quit and it does not freeze the system. After hours I abort the job.
Last thing to mention: under Win2000 the Dualcore CPU is registered as a single core (because OS-Installation was under a single core CPU) and so the Splittingproblem is may due to a DualCore-Problem ?
In the meantime I have tested splitting the movies "manually" with VirtualDubMod (after the aborted encoding / splitting job, opening the unsplitted finished moviefile with VDM and split it by saving as direct stream copy into two files) and it worked well. I have also tested deinstallation of all codecs (including XVID) and reinstalling last stable Version of AGK (2.27) - There was no change.
Has anyone made the same observations and / or an idea to solve this problem. Is it a Bug ?
Thanks for any help in advance
Hendrik
PS.: attached Log-Files can be found here: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=118674

[hendrik]

Hi,
now in the meantime I continued my investigations towards the splitting-problem only under winxp (and dualcore use). It seems to me more and more, that the problem is hardware (maybe the dualcore) related. Now i encoded the same vob files on another machine (winxp running with nearly the same softwareinstallation) and everything went quite well. The machine was also an AMD K8 but single core (Venice CPU).
So any ideas are wellcome...:)

Thanks Hendrik

[rantingotaku]

I have such problem as EEPROM...
The 1pass freezes at 32%.
AGK 2.32b or 2.37b.
Trying Xvid from package and the new xvid.cvs.head.MTK.2006.11.08...

The source is 58min length DV AVI (Export from Premiere) or avi (frameserving from Premiere), the result is the same... :mad:

The CPU is the same as EEPROM - AMD64 X2 3800+.



I have the same CPU, no problems at all. what I can recommend, is grab the drivers from amd (that seemed to fix it for me)..

http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/TechnicalResources/0,,30_182_871_13118,00.html

grab the following:
*AMD Dual-Core Optimizer
*AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual Core Processor Driver for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 Version (x86 and x64 exe) 1.3.2.16

and a side note: if you use Daemon Tools, use the latest version, otherwise you will have constant BSOD's wht the amd drivers.

hope it helps.

[len0x]

Since feature freeze was essentially long time completed I see no point in waiting any further - here you go with stable version :)

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year!

[len0x]

Faq Q0

[theamzngq]

Sorry, I am too impetuous for my own good...I'll see if I can make the changes to the firewall (though I never had that trouble before). Thanks!

[Taurus]

Since feature freeze was essentially long time completed I see no point in waiting any further - here you go with stable version :)

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year!
@len0x:
Still on the tracks: You really rock!
Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to you!

Cheers

Taurus

[rick63366]

I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you, LenOx, for this wonderful utility! (Auto-GKnot) i have been using it for a long time, but just now started browsing the forums.
I couldn't always wrap my head around using GKnot, and Auto-GK is just the ticket for easy encoding with great quality. Whenever I encounter someone using other utilities (especially commercial ones) that aren't happy with their product, I always post them a link to your site and suggest trying it out. More than once I have received a pm back thanking me for the link and that they are an avid convert, as I am too. When I do encodes/converts for the public sites (under a different name, obviously ;) ) I am sure to give you full credit--you da man!

Also, I have started using AutoGK to encode my home video since I can fit many more quality files on my data DVD's than by encoding in DVD format, it is great for Archiving since both my RCA standalones have no problem playing anything I create with AutoGK, whether in XviD or DivX format--and I don't really need the fancy chapter stuff of a DVD. Thanks again for making my life so much easier! Consider me a lifelong fan...

[odysseus.ca]

Hello, first off, this is a great piece of code, couldn't live without it.
That being said, I cannot get AVI's w/mp3 sound to recode properly. Video is perfect, but no sound track at all. I have tried every thing I can think of. I have updated religiously, & I have scanned the forums for everthing I can find. Not an easy task I assure you.
My kludge is to recode to mpeg2 w/AC3 sound, then recode back to AVI, which sux-big-time. It doesn't matter whether I use my P4 desktop or my AMD Sempron laptop, with clean WinXP SP2 installs. Any ideas, suggestions, or questions?

[weaver4]

Can we see your log file?

Also as it is coding look at your agk_tmp directory. Do you have a ac3 file? A wav file? A mp3 file? What sizes for each?

When you loaded the video source, you did see a audio channel right? It was clicked before you started encoding right?

[mwvirk]

Wishing one and all a happy and prosperous new year 2007

:cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

[Defenestration]

I have been re-encoding some AVI's with AutoGK as they originally stuttered a bit on playback. After re-encoding, they played back without problems. However, one of the AVI files causes AutoGK/VDubMod to "hang" after the first pass. The CPU usage jumps around in the 90%'s but it sticks at the "Loading MPA" window and never moves on.

I can post all of it, or a short section of it to help with debugging, but it is copyrighted material.

[BigDid]

I have been re-encoding some AVI's with AutoGK as they originally stuttered a bit on playback.
It could be because of packed bitstream; check with and use MPEG4Modifier to remove them if any. If it removes the stutters then no need to re-encode :D

However, one of the AVI files causes AutoGK/VDubMod to "hang" after the first pass. The CPU usage jumps around in the 90%'s but it sticks at the "Loading MPA" window and never moves on.
1/ Best would be to re-encode the original DVD or MPEG2 stream
2/ Your AVI source may be corrupted (bad index ...) you could try to open your source in VDUBMOD and save it with a new name to reconstruct the index and try encoding again after that.
3/ Post your partial logfile

Happy new Year to all
Did

[GravuTrad]

Happy to see the back of autogk after long time for me!!!!

Len0x, you have changed of opinion??

[digitaltoast]

Happy to see the back of autogk after long time for me!!!!

Len0x, you have changed of opinion??I just can't agree with that. I've yet to find anything that will do the job better, and for free!

What exactly does it do wrong for you, and what have you found better?
(I might have missed something earlier, but I'm not going to trail though all the billion previous pages!)

[GravuTrad]

I didn't change!

Len0x was stopped his dev!

So happy and surprised to see he has restart it!

[digitaltoast]

Sorry, my bad! I see you are in France.

I think what you meant is
"happy to see autogk is back" and not
"happy to see the back of autogk" which is different!

Yes, in that case, I agree. It's a great application.

[BigDid]

... So happy and surprised to see he has restart it!
Hi,

This is not my understanding.
Could you point to a post or a link where Len0x states he is developping AGK again?

Did

Nota1. French translation (Ce n'est pas ce que j'ai compris; pouvez vous indiquer un post ou un lien dans lequel Len0x indique qu'il développe AGK à nouveau?). Please reply in English, the only official langage on this board.
Nota2. My understanding comes from the FAQ: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=72679 , first sentence.
Nota3. That being said I would be happy if he starts again, I also have some features to propose ;)

[spyOne]

Hi,

Im having a problem with AGK and i can't figure out, here is the log file:

[10-01-2007 1:19:01] AutoGK 2.40
[10-01-2007 1:19:01] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[10-01-2007 1:19:01] Job started.
[10-01-2007 1:19:01] Input file: F:\Filmes\DVD\*******\VTS_01_0.IFO
[10-01-2007 1:19:01] Output file: F:\Filmes\DVD\****\****.avi
[10-01-2007 1:19:01] Output codec: XviD
[10-01-2007 1:19:01] Audio 1: English AC3 6ch
[10-01-2007 1:19:01] Subtitles: none
[10-01-2007 1:19:01] Format: AVI
[10-01-2007 1:19:01] Target size: 2040Mb
[10-01-2007 1:19:01] Custom resolution settings: minimum width of 640 pixels
[10-01-2007 1:19:01] Audio 1 settings: Original
[10-01-2007 1:19:01] Started encoding.
[10-01-2007 1:19:01] Demuxing and indexing.

[10-01-2007 1:22:24] Source resolution: 720x576
[10-01-2007 1:22:24] Found PAL source.
[10-01-2007 1:22:24] Source aspect ratio: 16:9
[10-01-2007 1:22:24] Analyzing source.
[10-01-2007 1:28:20] Source is considered to be progressive.
[10-01-2007 1:28:20] Output will contain 207927 frames
[10-01-2007 1:28:20] Audio1 size: 465,753,344 bytes (444.18 Mb)
[10-01-2007 1:28:20] Overhead: 1,386,240 bytes (1.32 Mb)
[10-01-2007 1:28:20] Video size: 1,671,955,456 bytes (1594.50 Mb)
[10-01-2007 1:28:20] Running compressibility test.
[10-01-2007 1:35:08] Duration was: 6 minutes 47 seconds
[10-01-2007 1:35:08] Speed was: 25,51 fps.
[10-01-2007 1:35:08] Compressibility percentage is: 84,02
[10-01-2007 1:35:08] Chosen resolution is: 720x320 ( AR: 2,25 )
[10-01-2007 1:35:08] Predicted comptest value is: 78,05%
[10-01-2007 1:35:08] Running first pass.
[10-01-2007 1:39:30] Duration was: 4 minutes 21 seconds
[10-01-2007 1:39:30] Speed was: 794,75 fps.
*************************************
EXCEPTION: Number of frames is very different from expected. Found 12386 frames.
*************************************
[10-01-2007 1:39:30] Job finished. Total time: 20 minutes 28 seconds
=============================================


Hope u can help me with this one.

Thx;)

[BigDid]

*************************************
EXCEPTION: Number of frames is very different from expected. Found 12386 frames.
*************************************

Hi,

This seems to indicate messed files, maybe from a bad rip.
Try ripping/decrypting again with Ripit4me rather than DvdDecrypter alone see this post: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=929360#post929360

If no good, try cleaning or exchanging your player or your DVD and try again. Let us know if successfull

Did

[GravuTrad]

Hi,

This is not my understanding.
Could you point to a post or a link where Len0x states he is developping AGK again?

Did

Nota1. French translation (Ce n'est pas ce que j'ai compris; pouvez vous indiquer un post ou un lien dans lequel Len0x indique qu'il développe AGK à nouveau?). Please reply in English, the only official langage on this board.
Nota2. My understanding comes from the FAQ: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=72679 , first sentence.
Nota3. That being said I would be happy if he starts again, I also have some features to propose ;)

No, but look the autogk site it's visible...(dates of news)

1-no i can't, but it didn't have to give another version but he has done.
2-that's it.
3-No, but i hope only can translate it into french lol...
Cause personnally it was and it is the best to convert in divx or xvid...(not a lot of converters easy and up to date...)

[BigDid]

... but (it) he didn't have to give another version but he has done...
You have a point :)

Reviewing the version history (1st page this thread), the only real change was to introduce the audio/subs options (CTRL-F11); other changes are either bugfixes or updates which makes AGK still up-to-date and "competitive".

HNY
Did

[spyOne]

Hi,

This seems to indicate messed files, maybe from a bad rip.
Try ripping/decrypting again with Ripit4me rather than DvdDecrypter alone see this post: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=929360#post929360

If no good, try cleaning or exchanging your player or your DVD and try again. Let us know if successfull

Did


Thx for your help, but i still get the same error, even with diferent dvd sources, probably its a drive malfunction...I will try riping at a friends house.

[telva]

I'd like to see the ability to disable turning off b-frames. AutoGK typically does this when the compressibility percentage is over 100%. The problem is that turning off b-frames invariably results in a lower quality encoding at the file size I've selected. I'd rather just get a smaller file that uses b-frames and has near 100% quality.

[buzzqw]

you can use AutoGKPal http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=100517

or one of other gui like automkv or megui or staxrip

BHH

[BigDid]

... I'd rather just get a smaller file that uses b-frames and has near 100% quality.
Hi,

Then make a test stop the encode after the comptest lower the output size re-test etc ...

Or for a given size after the first comptest, give more room for the audio if encoded in MP3

Or using AGK-Pal, as suggested, use a sharpener like Limitedsharpenfaster that will reduce the compressability ...

Different possible options

Did

[len0x]

The problem is that turning off b-frames invariably results in a lower quality encoding at the file size I've selected.

I'm surprised that no one noticed how big nonsense this is...

[bourtzovlakas]

He probaply means that the comptest value is dropping after b-frames are turned off....

[Mrsash]

Guys I am trying to convert some movies with mp3 audio which dont seem to convert. Auto GK says analysing and demuxing and at various stages it just stops doing anything. Running compressibility test, running first pass is mostly where it stops doing anything. It does not even give any other messages. Task manager indicates virtualdub finished but I can still see it in Task manager. Killing the virtualdub in task manager makes it go past and then it goes through the whole process again. Please help.

I am using latest 2.40

Core2duo E6600
Gigabyte 965P-DS3
Corsair 800Mhz 1GB DDR2 Ram

[Mrsash]

Guys I am trying to convert some movies with mp3 audio which dont seem to convert. Auto GK says analysing and demuxing and at various stages it just stops doing anything. Running compressibility test, running first pass is mostly where it stops doing anything. It does not even give any other messages. Task manager indicates virtualdub finished but I can still see it in Task manager. Killing the virtualdub in task manager makes it go past and then it goes through the whole process again. Please help.

I am using latest 2.40

Core2duo E6600
Gigabyte 965P-DS3
Corsair 800Mhz 1GB DDR2 Ram

[lam_das]

why does AutoGK do all the steps all over again? like it has demuxed the audio, transcoded it to mp3, analysed the source and the job aborts for some reason. I restart AutoGK with the same file and it does all that again wasting about 45 minutes. any ideas how I can ask it to re-use the analysis and the mp3 that it created earlier?

[Mrsash]

I seems to work fine on some files where I got to task manager and end process virtualdub, I have to do this three times for each conversion I do. Also one file it does not even recognise the audio from the video input. Funny thing is this is the same video created a day earlier with Auto GK. Its a huge bug with mp3 files and virtualdub...

[Taurus]

Its a huge bug with mp3 files and virtualdub...
Without posting the log files nobody can help you.
And remember, thousand of peoples are using len0x program without any hazzles.
So maybe there is something wrong on your side.
Deinstall completly, making sure there is nothing left in your AutoGk folder. Deinstall Xvid or Divx. Make a clean reinstall of everything. Only guessing: Your using Divx?

[Mrsash]

As far as I remember I have reinstalled but will try again to see if it fixes it. Also I only use Xvid, hate divx....
thanks


[1/22/2007 9:24:33 AM] AutoGK 2.40
[1/22/2007 9:24:33 AM] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[1/22/2007 9:24:33 AM] Job started.
[1/22/2007 9:24:33 AM] Input file: E:\Patli Kamar.avi
[1/22/2007 9:24:33 AM] Input codec: XviD
[1/22/2007 9:24:33 AM] Source duration: 3mn 25s 72ms
[1/22/2007 9:24:33 AM] Output file: E:\Patli Kamar_agk.avi
[1/22/2007 9:24:33 AM] Output codec: XviD
[1/22/2007 9:24:33 AM] Audio 1: 184 Kbps MPEG-1/2 L3 2ch
[1/22/2007 9:24:33 AM] Subtitles: none
[1/22/2007 9:24:33 AM] Format: AVI
[1/22/2007 9:24:33 AM] Target size: 50Mb
[1/22/2007 9:24:33 AM] Custom resolution settings: fixed width of 640 pixels
[1/22/2007 9:24:33 AM] Audio 1 settings: VBR MP3 with average bitrate: 192Kbps
[1/22/2007 9:24:33 AM] Standalone support enabled: ESS
[1/22/2007 9:24:33 AM] Started encoding.
[1/22/2007 9:24:33 AM] Source resolution: 640x480
[1/22/2007 9:24:33 AM] Source fps: 29.97
[1/22/2007 9:24:33 AM] Analyzing source.
[1/22/2007 9:25:10 AM] Source has percentage of interlacing in motion areas: 1.69
[1/22/2007 9:25:10 AM] Source has percentage of telecined patterns: 0.37
[1/22/2007 9:25:10 AM] Source has percentage of progressive patterns: 99.39
[1/22/2007 9:25:10 AM] Source has percentage of interlaced patterns: 0.24
[1/22/2007 9:25:10 AM] Source is considered to be progressive.
[1/22/2007 9:25:10 AM] Output will contain 6146 frames
[1/22/2007 9:25:10 AM] Demuxing audio.
*************************************
EXCEPTION: Unsupported audio type.
*************************************
[1/22/2007 9:25:10 AM] Job finished. Total time: 36 seconds




This is a file created earlier from Auto GK

[cw_thomas]

Do we need to uninstall a previous version of AutoGK before installing v2.40?

[BigDid]

As far as I remember I have reinstalled but will try again to see if it fixes it...

[1/22/2007 9:24:33 AM] AutoGK 2.40
[1/22/2007 9:24:33 AM] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[1/22/2007 9:24:33 AM] Job started.
[1/22/2007 9:24:33 AM] Input file: E:\Patli Kamar.avi
.../...
[1/22/2007 9:24:33 AM] Audio 1: 184 Kbps MPEG-1/2 L3 2ch
.../...
[1/22/2007 9:24:33 AM] Audio 1 settings: VBR MP3 with average bitrate: 192Kbps
.../...
[1/22/2007 9:25:10 AM] Demuxing audio.
*************************************
EXCEPTION: Unsupported audio type.
*************************************

Hi,

This is an audio problem; you have a mpeg1 or 2 audio as input.

1/It has been reported, in another AGK thread, problems re-encoding some MPEG1/2 audio -> Try keep original audio

2/ You have a 192Kbps VBR out for a 184kbps in; this is inefficient. If you want to re-encode do it from the Mpeg or Vob original stream(s) and try same or below original audio bitrate.

Edit: Just re-read the previous post; if the input audio is MP3, than it cannot be re-encoded. See FAQ 5.12 http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=72679

Did

[BigDid]

Do we need to uninstall a previous version of AutoGK before installing v2.40?
Hi,

Without problems not needed. If any kind of problem, better uninstall; TAURUS way :)
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=941776#post941776

Did

[Mrsash]

Hi,

This is an audio problem; you have a mpeg1 or 2 audio as input.

1/It has been reported, in another AGK thread, problems re-encoding some MPEG1/2 audio -> Try keep original audio

2/ You have a 192Kbps VBR out for a 184kbps in; this is inefficient. If you want to re-encode do it from the Mpeg or Vob original stream(s) and try same or below original audio bitrate.

Edit: Just re-read the previous post; if the input audio is MP3, than it cannot be re-encoded. See FAQ 5.12 http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=72679

Did



Hmm well the 184kbps audio was from previous encode. Delected the original and hence was trying to recode it I guess. So I guess problem with Mp3 and re-encoding Mp3. Might have to seperate the audio. Now I have another file with ac3 audio need to get the log file and post it.

thanks

[Mrsash]

[1/23/2007 9:14:15 PM] AutoGK 2.40
[1/23/2007 9:14:15 PM] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[1/23/2007 9:14:15 PM] Job started.
[1/23/2007 9:14:15 PM] Input file: E:\My Documents\Smallville\Stargate Atlantis 03x14.avi
[1/23/2007 9:14:15 PM] Input codec: XviD
[1/23/2007 9:14:15 PM] Source duration: 43mn 30s 733ms
[1/23/2007 9:14:15 PM] Output file: E:\My Documents\Smallville\Stargate Atlantis 03x14_agk.avi
[1/23/2007 9:14:15 PM] Output codec: XviD
[1/23/2007 9:14:15 PM] Audio 1: 384 Kbps AC3 2ch
[1/23/2007 9:14:15 PM] Subtitles: none
[1/23/2007 9:14:15 PM] Format: AVI
[1/23/2007 9:14:15 PM] Target size: 350Mb
[1/23/2007 9:14:15 PM] Audio 1 settings: Auto
[1/23/2007 9:14:15 PM] Standalone support enabled: ESS
[1/23/2007 9:14:15 PM] Started encoding.
[1/23/2007 9:14:15 PM] Source resolution: 960x544
[1/23/2007 9:14:15 PM] Source fps: 23.976
[1/23/2007 9:14:15 PM] Output will contain 62595 frames
[1/23/2007 9:14:15 PM] Demuxing audio.
[1/23/2007 9:15:18 PM] Decoding audio.
[1/23/2007 9:15:50 PM] Normalizing audio.
[1/23/2007 9:16:18 PM] Encoding audio.
[1/23/2007 9:20:13 PM] Audio1 size: 35,825,760 bytes (34.17 Mb)
[1/23/2007 9:20:13 PM] Overhead: 2,503,808 bytes (2.39 Mb)
[1/23/2007 9:20:13 PM] Video size: 328,672,032 bytes (313.45 Mb)
[1/23/2007 9:20:13 PM] Running compressibility test.
[1/23/2007 9:20:13 PM] Writing the following script to E:\My Documents\Smallville\agk_tmp\Stargate Atlantis 03x14_agk_comptest.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrainSSE3.dll")

movie = DirectShowSource("E:\My Documents\Smallville\Stargate Atlantis 03x14.avi",23.976).KillAudio()
movie = isRGB(movie) ? ConvertToYV12(movie) : movie
movie = isYUY2(movie) ? ConvertToYV12(movie) : movie
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=0,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 1
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 640
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=0,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
SelectRangeEvery(300,15)
===========================================================
[1/23/2007 9:22:30 PM] Duration was: 2 minutes 16 seconds
[1/23/2007 9:22:30 PM] Speed was: 22.85 fps.
[1/23/2007 9:22:30 PM] Compressibility percentage is: 75.10
[1/23/2007 9:22:30 PM] Chosen resolution is: 656x384 ( AR: 1.71 )
[1/23/2007 9:22:30 PM] Predicted comptest value is: 70.22%
[1/23/2007 9:22:30 PM] Running first pass.
[1/23/2007 9:22:30 PM] Writing the following script to E:\My Documents\Smallville\agk_tmp\Stargate Atlantis 03x14_agk_movie.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrainSSE3.dll")

movie = DirectShowSource("E:\My Documents\Smallville\Stargate Atlantis 03x14.avi",23.976).KillAudio()
movie = isRGB(movie) ? ConvertToYV12(movie) : movie
movie = isYUY2(movie) ? ConvertToYV12(movie) : movie
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=0,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 1
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 656
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=0,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
===========================================================
[1/23/2007 9:45:01 PM] Duration was: 22 minutes 30 seconds
[1/23/2007 9:45:01 PM] Speed was: 46.37 fps.
[1/23/2007 9:45:01 PM] Expected quality of first pass size: 76.44%
[1/23/2007 9:45:01 PM] Running second pass.
[1/23/2007 10:01:02 PM] Duration was: 16 minutes 0 seconds
[1/23/2007 10:01:02 PM] Speed was: 65.16 fps.
[1/23/2007 10:01:02 PM] Job finished. Total time: 46 minutes 46 seconds


Had to Kill task virtualdub three times before it finished encoding. It only after I killed the process last time that it created log file. Also file it created this time was only usable one for this file...

[CWR03]

Hmm well the 184kbps audio was from previous encode. Delected the original and hence was trying to recode it I guess.
You should probably re-read the forum rules (http://forum.doom9.org/forum-rules.htm), particularly #6. If you don't own the original video, you are not entitled to help with the material.

[Mrsash]

You should probably re-read the forum rules (http://forum.doom9.org/forum-rules.htm), particularly #6. If you don't own the original video, you are not entitled to help with the material.

I appreaciate your concern but this video is not hollywood stuff

[CWR03]

[1/23/2007 9:14:15 PM] Input file: E:\My Documents\Smallville\Stargate Atlantis 03x14.avi
It's still copyrighted material. Check out this sticky (http://forum.doom9.org/announcement.php?f=6) located at the top of the Newbies forum.

[Mrsash]

Hmm Ok My bad, but was just posting bug with AutoGK, wont post relating to copywrited stuff

[gonwk]

Hi LenO,

I was wondering for your next version of AutoGK ... maybe you can make it a "Self-Containing" program ... what I mean is to have everything that AutoGK needs available under "AUTOGK" folder ... all programs in one place ... instead of fetching different programs from different spots on the hard-drive.

That is if it is an easy thing to do!?!?!

THANKS!
G!

[jggimi]

@gonwk:

You've already made this request 2 days ago: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=121705

Please see the AutoGK FAQ. Read the first and third statements, before Q#0:

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=72679

[GravuTrad]

You have a point :)

Reviewing the version history (1st page this thread), the only real change was to introduce the audio/subs options (CTRL-F11); other changes are either bugfixes or updates which makes AGK still up-to-date and "competitive".

HNY
Did

Yes you're right!

Len0x, please can i do a translation of it?

[gonwk]

Hi Jiggimi,

Sorrrry ... when I am on the web I might have gotten confused and posted it here twice thinking that I was on different forum and asking the Q ...

Again, my apologies for double posting ... not intentional AT-ALL.:o

Thanks,
G!

[aldaco12]

Hi. I noticed that on my PC (which so far has installed the DivX5.2 codec), AutoGK creates not much beautiful DivX AVIs, while it creates very nice XviD movies.

DivX quality looks like if I had set, on my DivX 5.2 codec, the "encode performance" = standard, while the best quality is given for "encode performance = slow.

I saw that on new DivX6, the encode performance 'standard' is now the MOST PRECISE, while the encode performance 'standard' was a little worse, in DivX 5.x.

Could someone explain me if the not too high quality of the AutoGK DivX5 encoding is due to the fact that it uses 'standard' performance that is optimal for DivX6 but not very beautiful for DivX5?
If this is the reason (I cannot find other reasons, since all AVI movies I made using XviD 1.0 and 1.2 are very good) can I instruct AutoGK to use well DivX codec, or I will be forced either to upgrade up to DivX6 or to stick to XviD?

[pboisso]

Hi,

I saw a post that AutoGK ceaced development in august 2006, but yet I see an update dated december 2006, what is going on? Is it still progressing or not? Looking to choose a solution for encoding my DVD collection, but want to choose a solution that will evolve with new technologies. I will contribute if this is the right solution for me.

Thank you.

[gonwk]

Hi folks,

I tried using AutoGK 2.40Beta to convert a test clip DVD to AVI ... program runs thru DGIndex then it gives me an error saying CANNOT indicate file type ... see attached JPEG

And when it does not give me the above error ... it completes the Task yet I have no AVI file ... only a converted Audio ... and no Video ...

What is the Problem.

Thanks,
G!:(

[Taurus]

Hi folks,

I tried using AutoGK 2.40Beta to convert a test clip DVD to AVI ... program runs thru DGIndex then it gives me an error saying CANNOT indicate file type ... see attached JPEG

And when it does not give me the above error ... it completes the Task yet I have no AVI file ... only a converted Audio ... and no Video ...

What is the Problem.

Thanks,
G!:(
Please post the logfile............
edit: There is no AutoGK 2.40Beta available on Autogk Website. Did you install the whole Stable package?

[gonwk]

Hi Taurus,

I will uninstall and download the "Stable" version of AutoGK and run a test clip and save the "Logfile" and re-post if still I have a problem.

Thanks,
G!

[Dashiell]

Hello, all!


First I'd like to say that I LOVE this program! AGK is the answer to all my encoding woes. I've been using StatxRip for a while, but I could not seem to avoid getting encodes that stuttered (shuttered) during scenes with movement... I gave auto gk a try and I'm floored by the result! (I use an Oppo 970HD and a Pioneer 588A-S standalones.)

Just one question... I usually encode DivX. Is there any benefit to using the latest "Pro" codec over the "free" codec if I'm going to be using AGK for all encoding?


Thanks!

[gonwk]

Hi Dashiell,

Just for my curiosity Which Free Version of DivX are you using?

I don't know about AutoGK ... but I have seen some other encoding programs that have used DivX 4.12 (I am not at my desktop so I am not sure aout the ver # exactly) and th reults were peretty good. I have also seen encoding with 5.?? freeware version and I could not really tell the difference ... but then again, I were glasses ... so go figure.

G!

[Dashiell]

Hello, Gonwk!


I'm currently using 6.5.1 (I believe it's the latest version). The PRO version is only $20 so I was considering purchasing.

I remember reading len0x state that AGK will always use certain features only found in the pro version of the codec, although I don't remember him going into any great detail about which ones... I did do a search for this info but didn't find much of anything...

[gonwk]

Hi Dashiell,

Thanks for the reply.

BTW, did you download 6.5.1 from DivX website?

I don't particularly care for DivX and their fishing business ... I think they bug you with promo's or get info from you without you knowing it ... so that is why I stay from their so the speak "Free" offer.
Q: Have you experienced anything like that?

G!

[Dashiell]

Hi Dashiell,

Thanks for the reply.

BTW, did you download 6.5.1 from DivX website?

I don't particularly care for DivX and their fishing business ... I think they bug you with promo's or get info from you without you knowing it ... so that is why I stay from their so the speak "Free" offer.
Q: Have you experienced anything like that?

G!


Yes, I did. I even just took the plunge and bought a license for the pro codec. There was only one page that asked about "email offers" but it's the usual stuff. The installer does ask you to install google toolbar, but you can easily click "no" and avoid the whole thing. That's it... the codec is really nice. I hope auto GK can make extra use out of the pro version somehow... does anyone know what it does differently?

[netmask]

This version has been working without bother until tonight when I try to open the input file selector the program immediately closers. I have uninstalled and re-installed several times. Turn on and off my firewall - done a complete system scan for virii etc - all clean.

When I do try to install I get an error message when I reach the AVISynth install complaining I need Admin rights , which I am.

At the same time I noticed Media Player Classic no longer plays the video of DivX or Xvid files but goes into a chipmunk speed audio only. As they say in the classics "what the? going on...

[Taurus]

Without the logfiles, system specs, etc.--who can help?
Your system is burked.
Deinstall AutoGk, Avisynth, Xvid and Divx codec.
Maybe use an Registry Cleaner.
Install the full package Stable AutoGK 2.40 from the authors website.
Only install the bundled Xvid (not Divx) for testing.
Report back how it works.

[lpvtech]

Is there any way I could Disable the RemoveGrain Plugin in AutoGK... I very much like AutoGK, but I don't want to remove the grains in it..

[netmask]

"Without the logfiles, system specs, etc.--who can help?"

?I don't know where to find the log files for Autogk?

I'm running XP with SP2 with all updates to date. 1gig of memory and no problems generally - this happened completely out of the blue. Not connected to the Internet when it happened. I'm behind a firewall (OP) and a router.

Your system is burked.

?Is this a new virus or malware?

"Deinstall AutoGk, Avisynth, Xvid and Divx codec."

I did this several times

"Maybe use an Registry Cleaner."

I did this as well

"Install the full package Stable AutoGK 2.40 from the authors website."

I did this several times

"Only install the bundled Xvid (not Divx) for testing."


That's what I did. (several times)

I installed version 2.27 and that works. Updated codecs using Klite. I will try to update to 2.40 and see what happens..:thanks:

[Taurus]

@netmask
Updated codecs using Klite.
As you might know, Codec packs are a big "no, no" in this forum.
The log files can be found in the destination folder of your encoded *.avi.
Only the Xvid Version bundled with the AutoGk installer works correct, so if you use another one (maybe from famous "KLite):devil: all things can happen.
Your girlfriend leaves you, your grandma doesn't pay the rent for you, etc...

[netmask]

@netmask

As you might know, Codec packs are a big "no, no" in this forum.
The log files can be found in the destination folder of your encoded *.avi.
Only the Xvid Version bundled with the AutoGk installer works correct, so if you use another one (maybe from famous "KLite):devil: all things can happen.
Your girlfriend leaves you, your grandma doesn't pay the rent for you, etc...


Didn't know about the "no, no" and the log file didn't have a chance to get created as the program (2.40) died the instant I opened a folder to import a file - many thanks I wil go back to the drawing board. As I run a number of other video editing and music sequencing programs that require me to keep a number of codecs updated I will stick with version 2.27 until I can find a workaround. Many thanks anyway

[Lenny_Nero]

Just one question... I usually encode DivX. Is there any benefit to using the latest "Pro" codec over the "free" codec if I'm going to be using AGK for all encoding?

None over XviD, I have a 'pro' version of DivX and it cant come close to XviD for speed and quality, but then after how they (the DivX people) got their code in the first place, I am surprised that it even still works.

Dont waste your money. As with most open/free code vs pay its often better as you have people doing the coding just for the love of it with a large amount of input from others, then you have the pay code done by people because it pays the rent.

I encode captures from my TV cards the only thing that I can think that is different from DVD's is that mine are of a higher rate.

[netmask]

Didn't know about the "no, no" and the log file didn't have a chance to get created as the program (2.40) died the instant I opened a folder to import a file - many thanks I wil go back to the drawing board. As I run a number of other video editing and music sequencing programs that require me to keep a number of codecs updated I will stick with version 2.27 until I can find a workaround. Many thanks anyway



Update: I have managed to get AutoGK 2.40 working again along with Media Player Classic and the result was a big suprise to me when I found the culprit was VLC!! When I uninstalled it and removed all registry references everything came good again. A bit disappointing in as much it is a good program and maybe I will try re-installing it when a new update comes out..:)

[Mtz]

There are some strange things in AutoGK. Encoding some episodes, resulted files have about -440 ms delay. DVD was riped with the latest RipIt4Me.
Now I'm encoding some episode which have 44 minutes and for a final size of 350MB: Chosen resolution is: 720x416 ( AR: 1,73 ). As you can see, just the crop and no resize. I think the resulted QF will be very small. I aborted the encoding. When I set the resolution of 640, instead of 640x360 (1.77) AGK gave me 640x368 (1.74). I think the Xvid or DivX don't need anymore multiple of 16 and 4 I think is enough for a good AR compared to the original.
For a long time AGK worked so good for me, but with the latest versions some things are wrong in it.
It's OK to stop the development but I think the latest version is supposed to be without major bugs.

enjoy,
Mtz

[teamare2006]

i am having the problem with the audio encoding it converts the audio to wave properly but when it start it to convert it to mp3 it gives Audio1 is corrupted and the same ac3 file i had converted it Gordian Knot it perfect



[4/10/2007 9:23:27 PM] AutoGK 2.40
[4/10/2007 9:23:27 PM] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[4/10/2007 9:23:27 PM] Job started.
[4/10/2007 9:23:27 PM] Input file: E:\MainMovie\THE EYE\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_0.IFO
[4/10/2007 9:23:27 PM] Output file: C:\The Eye.avi
[4/10/2007 9:23:27 PM] Output codec: XviD
[4/10/2007 9:23:27 PM] Audio 1: Chinese AC3 6ch
[4/10/2007 9:23:27 PM] Subtitles 1: English wide
[4/10/2007 9:23:27 PM] Format: AVI
[4/10/2007 9:23:27 PM] Target size: 700Mb
[4/10/2007 9:23:27 PM] Audio 1 settings: CBR MP3 with bitrate: 144Kbps
[4/10/2007 9:23:27 PM] Standalone support enabled: ESS
[4/10/2007 9:23:27 PM] Started encoding.
[4/10/2007 9:23:27 PM] Demuxing and indexing.
[4/10/2007 9:26:47 PM] Processing file: E:\MainMovie\THE EYE\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_1.VOB
[4/10/2007 9:26:47 PM] Processing file: E:\MainMovie\THE EYE\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_2.VOB
[4/10/2007 9:26:47 PM] Processing file: E:\MainMovie\THE EYE\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_3.VOB
[4/10/2007 9:26:47 PM] Processing file: E:\MainMovie\THE EYE\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_4.VOB
[4/10/2007 9:26:47 PM] Processing file: E:\MainMovie\THE EYE\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_5.VOB
[4/10/2007 9:26:47 PM] Processing file: E:\MainMovie\THE EYE\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_6.VOB
[4/10/2007 9:26:47 PM] Source resolution: 720x480
[4/10/2007 9:26:47 PM] Found NTSC source.
[4/10/2007 9:26:47 PM] Source aspect ratio: 16:9
[4/10/2007 9:26:47 PM] Color correction enabled.
[4/10/2007 9:26:47 PM] Analyzing source.
[4/10/2007 9:31:01 PM] Source has percentage of interlacing in motion areas: 44.41
[4/10/2007 9:31:01 PM] Source has percentage of telecined patterns: 19.29
[4/10/2007 9:31:01 PM] Source has percentage of progressive patterns: 15.47
[4/10/2007 9:31:01 PM] Source has percentage of interlaced patterns: 65.23
[4/10/2007 9:31:01 PM] Source is considered to be hybrid (mostly NTSC).
[4/10/2007 9:31:01 PM] Looking for optimal hybrid thresholds.
[4/10/2007 9:31:21 PM] Found threshold of: 1.97
[4/10/2007 9:31:21 PM] Output will contain 170276 frames
[4/10/2007 9:31:21 PM] Decoding audio.
[4/10/2007 9:34:06 PM] Normalizing audio.
[4/10/2007 9:35:40 PM] Encoding audio.
[4/10/2007 9:35:40 PM] Preparing subtitles.
[4/10/2007 9:38:09 PM] Compressing subtitles.
*************************************
EXCEPTION: Audio1 is corrupted. Encoding aborted.
*************************************
[4/10/2007 9:38:11 PM] Job finished. Total time: 14 minutes 43 seconds

[jeffy]

"Looking for optimal hybrid thresholds"

If someone knows, then please help me:

Is there a known way how to calculate the thresholds yourself and then how you should use them in AviSynth?

Some links to AviSynth scripts or some posts would be sufficient.

:thanks:

[BigDid]

i am having the problem with the audio encoding it converts the audio to wave properly but when it start it to convert it to mp3 it gives Audio1 is corrupted and the same ac3 file i had converted it Gordian Knot it perfect

Hi,

I think there was a similar issue a while back ...

Try
1/ encoding to 160 MP3 CBR (has to do with 16/32 khz steps in CBR) or
2/ Re-rip from DVD to HD

Let us know if successful .

@Jeffy, nothing in tutorial and nothing in the FAQ. you may want to search the main AGK thread or ask in the avisynth section ...

Did

[teamare2006]

i has tried the same files with audio setting CBR 128 and it converts perfectly
i dont understand why it gives thes problem with higher audio setting

[gonwk]

Q: Can "autoGK" be made "Portable"!?!?

Thanks,
G!

[Lester Burnham]

Q: Can "autoGK" be made "Porable"!?!?

Thanks,
G!

<http://www.blender.org/>

You're welcome!

(excuse my dry british wit ;-))

[gonwk]

Hi Lester ...

I was trying to ask if "AutoGK" program can be made PORTABLE ... and not porable ... I was much in a hurry and had a typo ... anyway ...

Still interested in version of AutoGK that has ALL of it's needed software in it's OWN folder ... so I can run it off of any USB driven portable unit.

Thanks,
G!:)

[ron spencer]

no point making portable since XviD and/or DivX need to be installed on host machine to encode anything

[partystar]

I am using Auto GK. I am coming along well with it. I am wanting to know what setting others use and have used to get best compression while maintaing decent quality.Another issue I am having is when I use Predefined Size or Custom Size setting it will run 2 passes and take extra long time. If I use target quality it runs only 1 pass. That seems a lot quicker.If anyone could give some insight to some good/quick setting preferences I would appreciate it.

[FishTank]

there seems to be a bug in AGK 2.40 with multi-angled dvds like
the code 1 version of Tron, George of the Jungle, The Kid etc.

even if you choose angle 1, all angles are used in the rip and it
"stotters". repeating the frames for the different angles.

theres an easy workaround though. re-author in dvdshink. simply
remove the angles not wanted.

just wanted to write this down, maybe its a well known fact in
which case im sorry for the time wasted, but maybe it helps
someone.

TF

[Mrsash]

there seems to be a bug in AGK 2.40 with multi-angled dvds like
the code 1 version of Tron, George of the Jungle, The Kid etc.

even if you choose angle 1, all angles are used in the rip and it
"stotters". repeating the frames for the different angles.

theres an easy workaround though. re-author in dvdshink. simply
remove the angles not wanted.

just wanted to write this down, maybe its a well known fact in
which case im sorry for the time wasted, but maybe it helps
someone.

TF

Confirmed mate I have just experienced this.

[manono]

Can't you pull out the right angle in the decrypting stage, by setting up DVDDecrypter in IFO Mode and choosing angle you want?

[FishTank]

Can't you pull out the right angle in the decrypting stage, by setting up DVDDecrypter in IFO Mode and choosing angle you want?

i suppose so, but i dont know DVDD well enough. i just use it
with RI4M (1-click). this way, all seems to get ripped, not just
the audio track you select, so all angles aswell.

the dvdshrink fix works perfectly for me, so i didnt look any further :)

[Tae]

I have seen similar problems with multi-angle films and I have identified it as a problem in RipIt4me in IFO mode. Ripping the full movie instead of the movie alone can solve it. A lot of the movies I was having this problem with were older Disney movies that DVD Decrypter really has no problem ripping IFO's for encoding. You just need to not rip the bad cell's that throw off the audio.

[mwvirk]

all support softwares are now having latest release... is it possibile to upgrade the application with latest versions.
like xvid is now having ver 1.1.3 final release.
thnx

[len0x]

I know this is out of the blue, but version 2.45 is available for download. Enjoy :)

[EEPROM]

I know this is out of the blue, but version 2.45 is available for download. Enjoy :)

No words...........only :thanks:

[bourtzovlakas]

Thanks...

[ricardo.santos]

Thanks

[Dark Eiri]

Thank you so much, len0x!

[Mtz]

Thank You! I'm trying again my old question: is possible to add "Keep Interlaced" in hidden options?

enjoy,
Mtz

[wdmalik]

Thanks .... nothing beats autogk in automation

[DeathTheSheep]

Someone should seriously try this with that DeathTheSheep VfW thing.

[netmask]

Many thanks for the update, len0x.
I do however have a minor problem that has plagued me for awhile now, when I select Preview and the media player window opens the file never loads. If I kill it I can resume encoding and the resulting DivX or Xvid is fine.

[Pulp Catalyst]

there seems to be a bug in AGK 2.40 with multi-angled dvds like
the code 1 version of Tron, George of the Jungle, The Kid etc.

even if you choose angle 1, all angles are used in the rip and it
"stotters". repeating the frames for the different angles.

theres an easy workaround though. re-author in dvdshink. simply
remove the angles not wanted.

just wanted to write this down, maybe its a well known fact in
which case im sorry for the time wasted, but maybe it helps
someone.

TF

i can also confirm this when ripping with AnyDVD and DVDFab (both latest versions),

i can't believe i didn't post this a week ago, i thought it was my old dvd reader playing about, but i was suspicious as it happened in the same place every time, but i thought it had to be my dvdrom reader as i didn't think the problem could be in 2 software programs,

the above happened on, Aliens (2) Alien 3 and i think Alien (1) was fine but don't hold me to that,

most of my tests were done using DVDFab 3.1.8.0, and 3.1.8.2,
Aliens (2)

did full RIP, and i did a Customize RIP, taking out the 2nd angle,

i can't believe i didn't twig this,

but to have the same problem, on 2 different software programs, i though would be near impossible, still, very pleased to know that my DVDRom Reader is ok,

I'm very busy, i hope DVDFab company reads this, or perhaps someone could be kind enough to drop them a post, as i don't have a account with there forum,

[len0x]

Many thanks for the update, len0x.
I do however have a minor problem that has plagued me for awhile now, when I select Preview and the media player window opens the file never loads. If I kill it I can resume encoding and the resulting DivX or Xvid is fine.

OS? If you open agk_temp/movie_preview.avs file in media player manually do you see any errors?

[netmask]

The details of preview.avs below

If I open it in Media Player it just shows it's trying to load continuously and nothing resolves.

LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("C:\Documents and Settings\Netmask\My Documents\My Videos\MPEG\DrWho\agk_tmp\DrWhoEp11.d2v")
audio = DirectShowSource("C:\Documents and Settings\Netmask\My Documents\My Videos\MPEG\DrWho\agk_tmp\DrWhoEp11 T01 2_0ch 384Kbps DELAY 0ms.ac3")
audio = DelayAudio(audio,0)
movie = AudioDub(movie,audio)
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 1.42222222222222
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 720
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)

[Tricky]

If I look at the release notes of the new dgindex (1.4.9), I find this:
Added a warning pop-up to notify the user that a field order transition was detected.

I get it with nearly all the recent dvd's which I am converting with AutoGK and it's very annoying since it ruins automation.
The window stays popped up and AutoGK doesn't continue until you press OK.
You have to stay around until demuxing/indexing is finished because the warning can pop-up.
Even worse for batch encoding.

Thanks.

[Pulp Catalyst]

i did notice that in DGIndex 1.5.0, there is a option that may resolv this,

Changes in DGMPGDec 1.5.0 beta 2:

- ****Pop-up warning message boxes are now suppressed for CLI operation.****
- PSIP PID detection has been added.
- PIDs are now displayed in decimal as well as hexadecimal.
- A new option, Looped Playback, was added. When the end of the timeline is reached during a Play or Preview operation, playback is automatically restarted at the beginning of the timeline.
- A bug was fixed in the transport packet length detection code. This caused some M2TS streams to be parsed incorrectly.

[len0x]

not good :(

[Goraclus]

Hi!

Need help a bit .... open avi problem again :(
http://forum.doom9.org/showpost.php?p=1048359&postcount=60

tried to describe it - hope to get some answers :)

[Infantry11b248h]

[9/25/2007 10:04:36 AM] AutoGK 2.45
[9/25/2007 10:04:36 AM] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[9/25/2007 10:04:36 AM] Job started.
[9/25/2007 10:04:36 AM] Input file: C:\Users\USER \Documents\Ripped Movies\NYPD Blue\Season 2\Disc 1\Episode 1\VTS_03_1.VOB
[9/25/2007 10:04:36 AM] Output file: C:\Users\USER\Documents\Ripped Movies\NYPD Blue\Season 2\Disc 1\Episode 1\Episode 1.avi
[9/25/2007 10:04:36 AM] Output codec: XviD
[9/25/2007 10:04:36 AM] Audio 1: Audio Stream 0 AC3
[9/25/2007 10:04:36 AM] Subtitles: none
[9/25/2007 10:04:36 AM] Format: AVI
[9/25/2007 10:04:36 AM] Target size: 350Mb
[9/25/2007 10:04:36 AM] Audio 1 settings: Auto
[9/25/2007 10:04:36 AM] Started encoding.
[9/25/2007 10:04:36 AM] Demuxing and indexing.
[9/25/2007 10:06:13 AM] Processing file: C:\Users\USER\Documents\Ripped Movies\NYPD Blue\Season 2\Disc 1\Episode 1\VTS_03_1.VOB
[9/25/2007 10:06:13 AM] Processing file: C:\Users\USER\Documents\Ripped Movies\NYPD Blue\Season 2\Disc 1\Episode 1\VTS_03_2.VOB
[9/25/2007 10:06:13 AM] Source resolution: 720x480
[9/25/2007 10:06:13 AM] Found NTSC source.
[9/25/2007 10:06:13 AM] Source aspect ratio: 4:3
[9/25/2007 10:06:13 AM] Analyzing source.
[9/25/2007 10:09:05 AM] Source is considered to be FILM.
[9/25/2007 10:09:05 AM] Output will contain 67169 frames
[9/25/2007 10:09:05 AM] Decoding audio.
[9/25/2007 10:11:09 AM] Normalizing audio.
[9/25/2007 10:12:05 AM] Encoding audio.
[9/25/2007 10:22:06 AM] Audio1 size: 38,021,232 bytes (36.26 Mb)
[9/25/2007 10:22:06 AM] Overhead: 2,686,720 bytes (2.56 Mb)
[9/25/2007 10:22:06 AM] Video size: 326,293,648 bytes (311.18 Mb)
[9/25/2007 10:22:06 AM] Running compressibility test.
*************************************
EXCEPTION: Range check error
*************************************
[9/25/2007 10:22:06 AM] Job finished. Total time: 17 minutes 30 seconds
====================================================


AutoGK worked perfectly up until I updated my OS to windows vista. Since then it hasn't worked correctly, on every attempt I receive this error. I should note that AutoGK works fine on my vista laptop.

System Specs are

OS Name Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Ultimate
Version 6.0.6000 Build 6000
Other OS Description Not Available
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name RICKEY-STEINKE
System Manufacturer INTEL_
System Model D865PERL
System Type X86-based PC
Processor Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.20GHz, 3192 Mhz, 1 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date Intel Corp. RL86510A.86A.0076.P16.0404221643, 4/22/2004
SMBIOS Version 2.3
Windows Directory C:\Windows
System Directory C:\Windows\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "6.0.6000.16386"
User Name
Time Zone Central Daylight Time
Total Physical Memory 2,046.13 MB
Available Physical Memory 1.03 GB
Total Virtual Memory 4.22 GB
Available Virtual Memory 3.01 GB
Page File Space 2.29 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys

[len0x]

I saw this before... Do you have UAC enable or disabled? And which user you're running AutoGK as?

[weaver4]

Will 2.45 work with DivX 6.7?

BTW: Thanks for all your work on AutoGK, it is a great program.

[len0x]

To be honest I only checked 1-pass mode and it worked OK.

*Edit* 2-passes works just fine as well

[prrthd]

If I look at the release notes of the new dgindex (1.4.9), I find this:
Added a warning pop-up to notify the user that a field order transition was detected.

I get it with nearly all the recent dvd's which I am converting with AutoGK and it's very annoying since it ruins automation.
The window stays popped up and AutoGK doesn't continue until you press OK.
You have to stay around until demuxing/indexing is finished because the warning can pop-up.
Even worse for batch encoding.

Thanks.

Man, that pop-up is brutal, it is killing my batch encoding. I am going to have to go back to AutoGK 2.40 if it can't be worked out.

Help!

Thanks

[mech61]

thanks for the upgrade but in going back to 2.4 cause every encode ive done has turned out undersized. my tv eps are 139mb instead of 175mb etc. And yes i did uninstall 2.4 + xvid and avisynth before I installed 2.45 also ran my registry cleaner.

[den78]

same here, clean install btw.
v2.45 + xvid = undersized
...no problems with v2.40.

cheers

[Kurtnoise]

same behaviour here too...no problem with the DivX compressor though.

[len0x]

Since I haven't touched anything codec-related in the code, I could only assume that if you don't install XviD that comes with 2.45, then you guys don't have a problem? (I still can't believe after all these years ppl are having problems with installing XviD...)

[len0x]

2.46 is up with updated DGIndex to solve popup problems.

[kis2005]

Thank you very much len0x and just in time for my birthday.

btw...the newer version seems to run faster than 2.40. Is that possible?

[len0x]

Possible if you're using color correction on dual/quad core CPU...

[Dkruskie]

Thanks for the update :)

[mr soft]

A million :thanks:. Where would you like the beer delivered ?

[prrthd]

2.46 is up with updated DGIndex to solve popup problems.

Thanks for the quick update, I really appreciate it.

prrthd

[xzibit3180]

same here, clean install btw.
v2.45 + xvid = undersized
...no problems with v2.40.

cheers

same here. File are way undersized

[den78]

use XviD v1.2 SMP 8.12.2006 ...it works OK :)

[len0x]

so the XviD version that is bundled with 2.40 works ok with all latest version of AutoGK?

[den78]

yep, I tried it with the latest ver. of AutoGK & had no undersized problems.

cheers len0x

[weaver4]

Where is the link for XviD v1.2 SMP 8.12.2006?

I use other tools besides AutoGK and they want to use the released 1.1.3 version of XviD and do not work with 1.2. So I have to uninstall and install XviD as needed for a particular tool; what a pain.

[len0x]

here: http://ffdshow.faireal.net/mirror/XviD/ I have to try all the versions since December to try to narrow down which one is the problematic one...

[vitaly3]

AutoGK 2.45 with option CBR MP3 144 kbps generates error:
...
[02.10.2007 17:58:03] Normalizing audio.
[02.10.2007 17:58:07] Encoding audio.
*************************************
EXCEPTION: Audio1 is corrupted. Encoding aborted.
*************************************
[02.10.2007 17:58:08] Job finished. Total time: 55 seconds
...
But with option CBR MP3 128 or 160 kbps there is no such error.
lenOx, could you please fix CBR MP3 144 kbps mode?

[len0x]

If lame is not working with 144kbps then its not working - there is nothing I can do about it.

[tivi]

len0x, thank you so much for updating AutoGK.

There is a possibility using Lame MT?
Link: http://softlab.technion.ac.il/project/LAME/bin/

cheers
tivi

[vitaly3]

If lame is not working with 144kbps then its not working - there is nothing I can do about it.

len0x, but you can simply disable CBR MP3 144 kbps mode ;)
or show warning.

[Taurus]

@vitaly3
Allowed bitrates for Lame encoder:
32,40,48,56,64,80,96,112,128,160,192,224,256,320 kbs in cbr mode.
Anyway, if you need 144 kbs, why don't you turn on vbr mode?
This is within the specs.

Cheers

Taurus

[vitaly3]

Taurus, I think, it is a problem of AutoGK -
to disable selection which causes a surprising error
after an hour (!) of coding OR just warn about it.
And this can be easily solved.

[Pulp Catalyst]

well CBR 144 is a weird selection anyway, and does go against normal bitrate standards,

just do waht Taurus said,

and remember there are AVI and DivX standards to consider,

144 is a weird number needed, as Taurus said, just use VBR in this case,

[ydobon]

Hi,

I updated to the last version (clean install of 2.45, then the 2,46 update) yesterday and put it to test. When selecting "Use external subtitles" I get:
[06/10/2007 11:17:20] WinRAR is not found. Switching to internal subtitles.
I've also reinstalled (clean install: uninstall, clean registry, then install) the last version of WinRAR and the error still happens.

How does AutoGK "find" WinRAR?

On second thought, I'd like to suggest that instead of "Switching to internal subtitles" it would be better to "Switching subtitles off". If I've selected external subtitles is because I want to be able to see the video without them but now they are burnt in.

[Outerspacelord]

Seems like a new bug. Same message here after new beta. But subtitles still can be found in the agk_tmp-directory ... so for now just move them from there.
I always check "Use external subtitles" and "Display only forced subtitles". And of course WinRAR is installed despite what AutoGK says :-/

[len0x]

ppl moaning about undersize and winrar problem should now use 2.47b(and read the forum btw)...

[tivi]

len0x, THX again for update.

Some comments on my post? http://forum.doom9.org/showpost.php?p=1051204&postcount=4376

cu
tivi

[len0x]

There is a possibility using Lame MT?
Link: http://softlab.technion.ac.il/project/LAME/bin/

cheers
tivi

I don't see a point of using alpha version of something that is two years old and is not actively developed.

[Pulp Catalyst]

thanks len0x for the update, your devotion is a trait i would surly love to have, thanks for a great program, and thanks for listening to us whiners for all these years,

live long, and prosper,

[tivi]

I don't see a point of using alpha version of something that is two years old and is not actively developed.

All right, len0x. Thanks for comment.

cu
tivi

[mhudson7]

So what's the problem with undersized files? They seem to look and play fine.

Thanks Lenox for my all time favorite software!

[kis2005]

len0x - thanks. It is nice to see that you aren't supporting Auto GK any longer. Wasn't that about 2 yrs ago? Auto GK is a great program and VERY much appreciated. Thanks again.

[Consolemania]

I use the VirtualDubMod that comes in the AutoGK package to edit videos.
I dont' know if the following can be considered a bug, but it gave me troubles.

Let's say AGK has just finished a job that gave an XviD in output.
At this point, in VirtualDubMod the path of the stats file required for XviD's second-pass is the path of the stats file just used by AGK, stored in some "agk_tmp" folder somewhere.

Then you use VDM to do some other editing to another file and want it saved in XviD.

Now, if you run the first pass not minding about the stats' file path, it will overwrite the previous stats file in that "agk_tmp" folder, and this may generate problems in following workings with the first file.

Instead, if you are a VDM newbie (like I was) and run the second-pass without the first you may still have a WORKING second-pass, but with obviously wrong stats derived from AGK's job.
Actually, in this scenario, sometimes you get the message "Stats file not found", other times it begins the job with wrong stats file.

In my case, I was making my first steps with AGK and VDM, mostly assisted by tutorials found on the net. No one of the tutorials I read (and they were many, even from doom9), explained clearly that every video requires a diferent stats file
(now I know it's an obvious thing, but then it wasn't so obvious), so sometimes I got the "Stats file not found" message and other times I got .avi files very exceeding the size I specified and I couldn't figure out why.

So, in the end, I suggest that AGK clears the stats file path after every application of VDM or, at least, it restores the previous value after it has finished using VDM.

I hope I have explained in a clear way.

[agk dream]

Using AutoGK 2.47b I've been getting an error---from VirtualDubMod I think---indicating the source image format is not acceptable. This has tended to happen when encoding certain DVD extras, some if not all of which are in 4x3 aspect and interlaced. Interestingly when I've used Gordian Knot (and the same DivX 6 codec) it has encoded without problems. One difference is that in the Gordian Knot process I have specified deinterlacing. Is there something I'm doing wrong with AutoGK?

[kinster]

ppl moaning about undersize and winrar problem should now use 2.47b(and read the forum btw)...
That's the version I'm using and I'm having both of those problems.

It's not a big deal for me since I keep movies on my drive...but maybe one day that may change.

[cw_thomas]

I am looking for a copy of AutoGK v2.40. I keep getting undersize problems when selecting ESS support in version 2.45 and 2.47b. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling multiple versions of Xvid but it doesn't make any difference. I see there is a lot of complaining about this problem so I don't want to complain; I just want to install an older working version. Thanks.

[desperado836]

I am looking for a copy of AutoGK v2.40. I keep getting undersize problems when selecting ESS support in version 2.45 and 2.47b. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling multiple versions of Xvid but it doesn't make any difference. I see there is a lot of complaining about this problem so I don't want to complain; I just want to install an older working version. Thanks.

Here you go... just uploaded it to the Bay...

http://thepiratebay.org/tor/3865582

[cw_thomas]

Here you go... just uploaded it to the Bay...

http://thepiratebay.org/tor/3865582

2.40 is working perfectly. Thanks a bunch. :thanks:

[Honeyko]

There's another thread around here mentioning that (1) the size issues is related to ESS stand-alone support, and that (2) one must install 2.45-7 *fresh*, not over existing AGK folders.

--//--

Man, is it balls-to-the-wall GREAT to see active development resuming for this. I always keep coming back to it due to its ease of use.

Now if we could only add MTSC & PAL anamorphic support, adjustable vertical height (e.g., 720x480), and override DAR (so that 720x480 displays at 853x480 like it's supposed to).

[len0x]

2.48b is up with the same version of XviD as 2.40, so there should not be any more problems...

[len0x]

Now if we could only add MTSC & PAL anamorphic support

That is already possible by selecting "Original" is .aspect hidden option...

[mhudson7]

I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling multiple versions of Xvid but it doesn't make any difference.

I was able to work around this by manually deleting xvid*.* from the system32 folder (XP) and re-installing 2.47b

[FBi007]

Hello,

is it possible to choose the start time and end time to encode?

I have some records of the digital sat television, but there are some minutes before and after the maintitle which i don't need.

What is the best way to get rid of this and encode it with AutoGK?

greetings
Stefan

[Mtz]

I have a question regarding aspect ratio.
I have a PAL DV file 720x576 aspect ratio 16:9. After setting in Hiden Setting to Override the aspect ratio to 16:9, I'm expecting a 16:9 file.
From the log:
Source resolution: 720x576
Source fps: 25
Manual aspect ratio: 16:9
...
Chosen resolution is: 720x416 ( AR: 1,73 )

I was expecting 720x400 (AR: 1.78) which is closer to 1.77 than 1.73.
Also regarding AR, I think is not a problem for the codecs or players to have mod8 resolutions instead of mod16 as it is now. If not possible to implement mod8 for various reasons I hope len0x will implement better AR calculations.

enjoy,
Mtz

[remiche]

len0x:
Please fix this:
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=131266

and update your Copyring 2003-2008 hehehe :D

[Mtz]

Aspect ratio again

[30.11.2007 05:02:47] AutoGK 2.48b
[30.11.2007 05:02:47] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[30.11.2007 05:02:47] Job started.
[30.11.2007 05:02:47] Input file: D:\hv20.m2t
[30.11.2007 05:02:47] Output file: D:\hv20.avi
[30.11.2007 05:02:47] Output codec: XviD
[30.11.2007 05:02:47] Audio 1: PID 1002, MPEG Audio Stream
[30.11.2007 05:02:47] Subtitles: none
[30.11.2007 05:02:47] Format: AVI
[30.11.2007 05:02:47] Target size: 20Mb
[30.11.2007 05:02:47] Audio 1 settings: Auto
[30.11.2007 05:02:47] Standalone support enabled: MTK/Sigma
[30.11.2007 05:02:47] Started encoding.
[30.11.2007 05:02:48] Demuxing and indexing.
[30.11.2007 05:02:48] Processing file: D:\hv20.m2t
[30.11.2007 05:02:48] Source resolution: 1280x720 ( AR: 1,77 )
[30.11.2007 05:02:48] Found PAL source.
[30.11.2007 05:02:48] Source aspect ratio: 16:9
[30.11.2007 05:02:48] Color correction enabled.
[30.11.2007 05:02:48] Analyzing source.
[30.11.2007 05:03:04] Source is considered to be progressive.
[30.11.2007 05:03:04] Output will contain 292 frames
[30.11.2007 05:03:04] Encoding audio.
[30.11.2007 05:03:06] Audio1 size: 158,544 bytes (0.15 Mb)
[30.11.2007 05:03:06] Overhead: 11,648 bytes (0.01 Mb)
[30.11.2007 05:03:06] Video size: 20,801,328 bytes (19.84 Mb)
[30.11.2007 05:03:06] Running compressibility test.
[30.11.2007 05:03:40] Duration was: 34 seconds
[30.11.2007 05:03:40] Speed was: 8,58 fps.
[30.11.2007 05:03:40] Compressibility percentage is: 888,80
[30.11.2007 05:03:40] Using sharper matrix
[30.11.2007 05:03:40] Switching b-frames off
[30.11.2007 05:03:40] Chosen resolution is: 1280x736 ( AR: 1,74 )
[30.11.2007 05:03:40] Predicted comptest value is: 124,82%
[30.11.2007 05:03:40] Running first pass.
[30.11.2007 05:04:34] Duration was: 53 seconds
[30.11.2007 05:04:34] Speed was: 5,43 fps.
[30.11.2007 05:04:34] Expected quality of first pass size: 80,64%
[30.11.2007 05:04:34] Trying to adjust settings.
[30.11.2007 05:04:34] No adjustment is possible
[30.11.2007 05:04:34] Running second pass.
[30.11.2007 05:06:06] Duration was: 1 minute, 31 seconds
[30.11.2007 05:06:06] Speed was: 3,18 fps.
[30.11.2007 05:06:06] Job finished. Total time: 3 minutes 18 seconds
====================================================

I don't know why AutoGK modified the 720 into 736.

The sample used is here. (http://www.sendspace.com/file/mzbqny)

Also, when enabling ESS/MTK, the output resolution should not exceed 720x576.

enjoy,
Mtz

[manono]

It modified the resolution because there's a big black bar along the left side which was cropped away, thereby changing the aspect ratio. Is this some sort of a trick question?

[Honeyko]

Here's my present M.O. for dealing with DVD vobs:

1. DVDshrink (or, less preferentially, MagicDVDRipper) to extract chapters to stand-alone units. (I do this because AutoGK occasionally misreads the beginnings and endings of files, and includes stuff I don't want, such as copyright warnings, studio logos or DVD extras.)

2. (Optional) Edit the stand-alone VOB or MPEG2 in VideoReDo. Stream-copy output.

3. Play stand-alone and take snapshots to determine crop values.

4. Open stand-alone in MediaInfo to determine source aspect-ratio.

--//--

At this point, I must determine if I want anamorphic output. Generally the answer to that is "yes" if it's widescreen, and "no" if it's 4x3.

5a. If output is 4x3, I set fixed width to 640, and in F9, override to 4x3, and check Detect and Force 4x3.

5b. If output is widescreen, I set fixed width to 720 (unnecessary?), and in F9, override to Original.

6. Enter crop values. Close F9. Select audio. Add Job. Start.

Trick: Open the output destination's agk_tmp folder, and inside, look for a (name)_compest.avi file AFTER AutoGK reports being DONE with its "compression test" phase (this phase ONLY appears if you have chosen an output file size rather than a quality percentage). You can play this comptest file in VLC, and observe if output aspect-ratio, cropping and quality are what you desired.

7a. If output was 4x3, you're finished when AutoGK was done.

7b. If output was going to be anamorphic, when AutoGK is done, you'll probably have a "squished" aspect-ratio file (e.g., 720x480) output, and you'll need to stretch it out with an external application.

8. Open file up in MPEG4modifier; adjust aspect, stream-copy save.

9. (Optional) Open file up in AVImuxGUI; give audio streams titles, and add their language three-letter extensions. If AMG's abbreviated selection doesn't include the language, look at the list in VirtualDubMod. You will also need this utility if you wish to fold in external subtitle files.

[medp7060]

VERSION HISTORY of 2.48 beta says:

- XviD build downgraded to CVS 08/12/06 as in 2.40
XviD build downgraded to CVS 08/12/06 as in 2.40


Does this mean the latest Xvid build (XviD-1.1.3-28062007) has some problems?

[ron spencer]

is 2.48 gonna be stable soon? what is up with it?

[Honeyko]

I'm having problems keeping the cropping tool doing what I tell it to do. I.e., I say crop 8 left and 10 right, and I still get a big black bar on the right. Obviously this is compounded if you have a huge queue list with different crop settings for each one.

[weaver4]

Will the latest beta work with the new 6.8 Divx Codec?

[len0x]

Will the latest beta work with the new 6.8 Divx Codec?

I don't see why not (as usual PRO version required).

[len0x]

I have a question regarding aspect ratio.
I have a PAL DV file 720x576 aspect ratio 16:9. After setting in Hiden Setting to Override the aspect ratio to 16:9, I'm expecting a 16:9 file.


This gotta go into the FAQ (if its not already). This is INPUT AR which is applied to the source and not the OUTPUT AR...

[Mtz]

The problem I saw is not in your quote, is here:

Chosen resolution is: 720x416 ( AR: 1,73 )

I was expecting 720x400 (AR: 1.78) which is closer to 1.77 than 1.73.

[len0x]

is 2.48 gonna be stable soon? what is up with it?

I wanted to crank up a 2.50 stable with latest DGIndex, but that one introduced huge amount of changes for me as Audio Parsing was totally changed, so I doubt I get stable out this year. Probably 2.49 beta...

[ron spencer]

ok...thanks....enjoy the holidays!!!!

[Honeyko]

OK, this has me tearing my hair out: I'm attempting to back up some 4x3 ratio cartoons shows from DVD at 100% quality, and intend to capture as much pixel content from the 720x480 NTSC master VOBs. The DVD prints are fairly lame and a little "narrower" than they should be, with a good deal of black columns on the right and left, generally ranging from 10 to 20 columns total. I've settled upon ripping to 704x480 (using the F9 settings to select original AR, and choosing 704 for screen-width), and later correcting the display AR to 4x3 with MPEG4Modifier.

This enables me to encode with a vertical anamorphic aspect.

Problem: If I crop 14 or fewer total columns from the right and left, I get the desired 704x480 result. But if I crop 15 or more columns, I get an erroneous 704x496 result.

Solution: v2.50 should permit user-entered width and height in increments of 16. It should also incorporate MPEG4Modifier like ability to set display aspect-ratio distinct from pixel aspect-ratio.

[paolocorpo]

My question
Starting form 2.40 version i obtain .avi files smaller than my choose.
Usually i prefer to produce Xvid with Mp3 with 2000Mb file size.
At the end of process i have files around 500 or 800 Mb.
I have updated to 2.48beta but the problem is not fixed
Have you an idea for me?
Many thanks

[buzzqw]

@paolocorpo

de-install xvid from control panel
be sure that xvidvfw.dll and xvidcore.dll are removed from c:\windows\system32

de-install autogk

re install autogk 2.40 and then the 2.48 update

BHH

[paolocorpo]

@buzzqv: i am trying your suggest just now
I will inform you about
Many thanks
Paolo

[paolocorpo]

Unfortunately i have not fixed my issue :(
I obtain file sized 650MB against a request for 2000 Mb :(
After the new indtalaltion (2.40 + 2.48 beta update) the file in C:\windows\system32 have this date:
8dic2006
Are good or not?

[paolocorpo]

THis is my lost log
I attache it
[28/12/2007 12.12.43] AutoGK 2.48b
[28/12/2007 12.12.43] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[28/12/2007 12.12.43] Job started.
[28/12/2007 12.12.43] Input file: D:\User\Ronin\VTS_03_0.IFO
[28/12/2007 12.12.43] Output file: D:\User\Ronin\Ronin.avi
[28/12/2007 12.12.43] Output codec: XviD
[28/12/2007 12.12.43] Audio 1: Italiano AC3 6ch
[28/12/2007 12.12.43] Subtitles: none
[28/12/2007 12.12.43] Format: AVI
[28/12/2007 12.12.43] Target size: 2000Mb
[28/12/2007 12.12.43] Audio 1 settings: VBR MP3 with average bitrate: 128Kbps
[28/12/2007 12.12.43] Standalone support enabled: ESS
[28/12/2007 12.12.43] Started encoding.
[28/12/2007 12.12.43] Demuxing and indexing.
[28/12/2007 12.16.50] Processing file: D:\User\Ronin\VTS_03_1.VOB
[28/12/2007 12.16.50] Processing file: D:\User\Ronin\VTS_03_2.VOB
[28/12/2007 12.16.50] Processing file: D:\User\Ronin\VTS_03_3.VOB
[28/12/2007 12.16.50] Processing file: D:\User\Ronin\VTS_03_4.VOB
[28/12/2007 12.16.50] Processing file: D:\User\Ronin\VTS_03_5.VOB
[28/12/2007 12.16.50] Processing file: D:\User\Ronin\VTS_03_6.VOB
[28/12/2007 12.16.50] Processing file: D:\User\Ronin\VTS_03_7.VOB
[28/12/2007 12.16.50] Source resolution: 720x576
[28/12/2007 12.16.50] Found PAL source.
[28/12/2007 12.16.50] Source aspect ratio: 16:9
[28/12/2007 12.16.50] Color correction enabled.
[28/12/2007 12.16.50] Analyzing source.
[28/12/2007 12.21.26] Source has percentage of interlacing in motion areas: 0,01
[28/12/2007 12.21.26] Source is considered to be progressive.
[28/12/2007 12.21.26] Output will contain 174500 frames
[28/12/2007 12.21.26] Decoding audio.
[28/12/2007 12.26.16] Normalizing audio.
[28/12/2007 12.28.15] Encoding audio.
[28/12/2007 12.38.25] Audio1 size: 101,819,160 bytes (97.10 Mb)
[28/12/2007 12.38.25] Overhead: 6,979,968 bytes (6.66 Mb)
[28/12/2007 12.38.25] Video size: 1,988,352,872 bytes (1896.24 Mb)
[28/12/2007 12.38.25] Running compressibility test.
[28/12/2007 12.38.25] Writing the following script to D:\User\Ronin\agk_tmp\Ronin_comptest.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\ColorMatrix.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrainSSE3.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("D:\User\Ronin\agk_tmp\Ronin.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 1.42222222222222
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 704
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
RemoveGrain(mode=2)
ColorMatrix("Rec.709->Rec.601",opt=0,hints=false,threads=0)
SelectRangeEvery(300,15)
===========================================================
[28/12/2007 12.40.39] Duration was: 2 minutes 14 seconds
[28/12/2007 12.40.39] Speed was: 64,92 fps.
[28/12/2007 12.40.39] Compressibility percentage is: 101,91
[28/12/2007 12.40.39] Chosen resolution is: 720x320 ( AR: 2,25 )
[28/12/2007 12.40.39] Predicted comptest value is: 94,66%
[28/12/2007 12.40.39] Running first pass.
[28/12/2007 12.40.39] Writing the following script to D:\user\Ronin\agk_tmp\Ronin_movie.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\ColorMatrix.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrainSSE3.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("D:\Corporente\Ronin\agk_tmp\Ronin.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 1.42222222222222
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 720
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
RemoveGrain(mode=2)
ColorMatrix("Rec.709->Rec.601",opt=0,hints=false,threads=0)
===========================================================
[28/12/2007 13.16.40] Duration was: 36 minutes 0 seconds
[28/12/2007 13.16.40] Speed was: 80,78 fps.
[28/12/2007 13.16.40] Expected quality of first pass size: 105,01%
[28/12/2007 13.16.40] Trying to adjust settings.
[28/12/2007 13.16.40] Switching b-frames off
[28/12/2007 13.16.40] Chosen resolution is: 720x320 ( AR: 2,25 )
[28/12/2007 13.16.40] Predicted comptest value is: 78,66
[28/12/2007 13.16.40] Re-running first pass.
[28/12/2007 13.16.40] Writing the following script to D:\user\Ronin\agk_tmp\Ronin_movie.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\ColorMatrix.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrainSSE3.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("D:\user\Ronin\agk_tmp\Ronin.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 1.42222222222222
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 720
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
RemoveGrain(mode=2)
ColorMatrix("Rec.709->Rec.601",opt=0,hints=false,threads=0)
===========================================================
[28/12/2007 13.52.42] Duration was: 36 minutes 2 seconds
[28/12/2007 13.52.42] Speed was: 80,70 fps.
[28/12/2007 13.52.43] Expected quality of first pass size: 105,01%
[28/12/2007 13.52.43] Trying to adjust settings.
[28/12/2007 13.52.43] No adjustment is possible
[28/12/2007 13.52.43] Warning: final AVI will likely be undersized.
[28/12/2007 13.52.43] Running second pass.
[28/12/2007 14.29.29] Duration was: 36 minutes 45 seconds
[28/12/2007 14.29.29] Speed was: 79,11 fps.
[28/12/2007 14.29.29] Job finished. Total time: 2 hours 16 minutes 45 seconds

[paolocorpo]

I have noted that after 1°pass the size of file is perfect but after 2° pass it reduces.
Why???? :(
Is there a way to choose the size using only a single pass?

[buzzqw]

[28/12/2007 13.52.43] Expected quality of first pass size: 105,01%
[28/12/2007 13.52.43] Trying to adjust settings.
[28/12/2007 13.52.43] No adjustment is possible
[28/12/2007 13.52.43] Warning: final AVI will likely be undersized.

try selecting 1400 mb as final size... you have maximized the quality with 2000MB!

you can't get more quality.. and so the final file is undersize.

BHH

[paolocorpo]

I will try but we are speaking about a DVD film of about 7Gb dimension!!!
It is very stanger if AGK does not take advantage to use a bigger dimension to create a better file :(

[buzzqw]

sorry.. but you judge that the final file isn't well encoded ?

i doubt.. anyway.. feel free to try x264, you can get even 14gb file output ;)

BHH

[paolocorpo]

No i have tasted it and the quality is not good :(
What does it mean use X264?
Mai i obtain Xvid using this encoder?
I have t iuse it on my standalone DVD reader
If i remenber well X264 create file for iPod (sometime ai have used it)
P.S. I have noted that you are italian too; i come from Ancona. Do you yìthink that can we speak in italian or not?

[buzzqw]

autogk is probably one of best tools for encoding dvd to avi with SAP (stand alone player) support.

getting more quality can be achivied only by manually encoding with virtualdub.

x264 is another codec, as xvid, but much more evoluted, and not compatible with dvd/divx player (sap)

here we must speak only in english.. but feel free to pm in italian

BHH

[paolocorpo]

Many thanks buzzqw
I confirm my feel: if i chose the solution of single pass (Target quality in percentage) i obtain bigger and better file !!
The issue is that i cannot choose in this case the size of file :(

Starting from a couple of weeks i am not able to use double pass process :(
If i use it the size of final file is completely different from my choose (= 2000 Mb)
I use agk by 2 or 3 years without problems ....
I hope in new update!!
Many thanks
Cià
Paolo

[csharp]

Has anyone else had issues with 2.48b having some unusual playback issues?

I've ripped and encoded a few of my TV episode DVDs running a previous AutoGK version (2.46 or 7 as memory serves), and not had any issues. However, when encoding them with 2.48, the sound is totally dead at the beginning of what appears to be each DVD chapter, as well as the very beginning of the file. If I fast forward then rewind to just slightly after the beginning, audio is fine. It's like the very first "frames" of audio are confusing the player.

I'm testing them with BeyondTV, which I believe uses WMP and DirectX for playback. I realize another player may fix the issue, but I'd really like them to work on BTV, as they always have in versions past.

[Honeyko]

getting more quality can be achivied only by manually encoding with virtualdub.

Speaking of that, how would one go about using VirtualDub to manually force output height? For example, I'm working with a letterboxed 2.33:1 aspect-ratio film whose inset vertical dimension is 435 pixels. I'd like to force output height to 432 (slight compression) or 436 (not divisible by 16; I don't care about encoding time as long as it is actually doable)....but I don't want an output height of 448 (unnecessary bloat), and I do not wish to crop 4 rows (which is necessary to get AutoGK to encode 431>432).

During previous tests, I noticed AviSynth scripts that appear editable (e.g., name_movie), but don't know how to exploit them once edited.

[medp7060]

Then, what you need is GK not AutoGK. You can do anything you like with GK.

[Honeyko]

Then, what you need is GK not AutoGK. You can do anything you like with GK.
Unfortunately, you also have to do EVERYthing in GK, which is something I don't want to do. I'd like AutoGK to do 98% of the drudgery, because it's quite good at it. (GK doesn't have a 100% setting either.)

-- Is there a particular point at which sufficient scripts have been generated that I can abort an AutoGK encode, edit the script to change height, and then re-engage VirtualDub? (I'm assuming that after the compression-test phase, although that doesn't work for single-pass encodes. Nor does VD appear to be able to open the relevant script...although I may be missing something in front of my nose.)

[paolocorpo]

Many thanks buzzqw
I confirm my feel: if i chose the solution of single pass (Target quality in percentage) i obtain bigger and better file !!
The issue is that i cannot choose in this case the size of file :(

Starting from a couple of weeks i am not able to use double pass process :(
If i use it the size of final file is completely different from my choose (= 2000 Mb)
I use agk by 2 or 3 years without problems ....
I hope in new update!!
Many thanks
Cià
Paolo

Waiting an update i am choose a solution: i encode using DivX codes inside XviD. In this way i obtain file correcltly sized: right 2000 Mb as you wanted ;)

[Ework]

Hello,
i have a record a doku with a dvbc card. on the beginning there is the picture very dark. the auto crop dont cut the under black border.

When i "tune the auto crop parameters" and set a Starting frame in the middle of the doku with very lightfull pics the autocrop dont cut the under black border again :(

i think the autocrop setting -> starting frame for autocrop dont works.

Test with current version 2.48 beta!

[Gousgounis]

Hallo everybody.

I use AutoGK to re-encode Tv series dvdrips to fit into 1 DVD disk (usually an episode is 350MB. When a whole season has 22 episodes, i need to reencode at 210MB).

The problem is that although i select a different constant bitrate for the audio from 131kbs VBR to 128 CBR from Advanced settings (to be compatible with my standalone MPEG4 player) AutoGK does direct stream copy of the original MP3 stream.

Is this a bug? Shouldn't AutoGK reencode audio too?

[den78]

hi,
i mostly convert dvb recordings to xvid using "auto width"... & some of them (dvb's) have small resolutions, like 480x576, 544x576, 528x576, etc. & i was wondering, is it possible to make agk recognize them like a dvd resolution: 720x576 ?
this is very important to me, because i think that "auto width" is more accurate then "maximum width"

[ron spencer]

is 2.48 final yet? any idea on timelines?

[ceearrashee]

hi,
i mostly convert dvb recordings to xvid using "auto width"... & some of them (dvb's) have small resolutions, like 480x576, 544x576, 528x576, etc. & i was wondering, is it possible to make agk recognize them like a dvd resolution: 720x576 ?
this is very important to me, because i think that "auto width" is more accurate then "maximum width"

Personally my subjective opinion - another: if we have a video stream in a format mpeg2 (dvd rip, vob, etc...), and resolution of a stream 352*576-> it means, that it is a bad quality stream, and its scanning as a result, taking into account features of the creation, the given stream, resolution has 352*288 (576/2) pixels.
Let's go deep into history, two bad quality subformats have been created:
- mpeg1 VideoCD System - resolution (352 * 288 - PAL and 352 * 240 NTSC) points, has come by right of succession because was considered that for its TVs enough, unique changes which were made it the new container (VOB + IFO) - headers for easier navigation and functionality was added.
- But have then faced a problem: sometimes on dynamic scenes there is a problem to video synchronisation. Also it has been decided to encode a video stream in mode Interlace. In this mode real speed of a stream makes 50 or 60 frames/sek, and at the registration, screen plottings in 2 passes (in the TV are drawn: at first all even, and then all not even strings depending on what water has more priority, upper or lower), for us turns out beautiful 25 frame video a stream. From what follows 352*288 = 352 * 576 Interlace. 352 *240 = 352 *480 Interlace.
- 480 * 576 and 480 * 480 it Super Video CD successors and in DVD a format are not used but nevertheless to recode it is possible. Because of not correct proportions of pixel, in a television format the picture very much excellence turned out. The real resolution = 480 *384 and 480 * 320.

From all above told that at the autosize, the maximum size of a picture should not exceed the size of a picture of the original, otherwise we receive the interpolated picture and we receive a gain in size without a gain in quality.

[den78]

well, that's ok, i found an easy way for my problem...
now i'm doing a preview with AGK & when i get "preview.avs" in "agk_tmp" i input it in GK & do a compressibility check ;)

[IYG]

Between XviD 1.1.2 Final and XviD ISO Mpeg-4, which is the better one?
When I use Auto GK, it always uses XviD ISO Mpeg-4.
And why does auto gk use the vitualdub version from 2003?

[IYG]

Anyone answers me please.

[Taurus]

Between XviD 1.1.2 Final and XviD ISO Mpeg-4, which is the better one?
When I use Auto GK, it always uses XviD ISO Mpeg-4.
And why does auto gk use the vitualdub version from 2003?

Anyone answers me please.

The last good samaritan is here for help...:p
AutoGk is using an older version of XViD because of compatibility reasons for SAP's.(Stand Alone [DVD]Player)
len0x, the author of Autogk decided to go back to version 08/12/06,
because some users complained about over/undersizing with the 25/07/07 build.
Same goes for VirtualDubMod (not Virtualdub !) coz of stability reasons.
Don't twiddle around with either one of them, they are perfectly tuned and suited for AutoGk.

If you are really in need for another version of Virtualdub, place it somewhere in another folder or directory.
There should not be any interaction between different builds..
All this and a lot more you can get with::search:

[IYG]

The last good samaritan is here for help...:p
AutoGk is using an older version of XViD because of compatibility reasons for SAP's.(Stand Alone [DVD]Player)
len0x, the author of Autogk decided to go back to version 08/12/06,
because some users complained about over/undersizing with the 25/07/07 build.
Same goes for VirtualDubMod (not Virtualdub !) coz of stability reasons.
Don't twiddle around with either one of them, they are perfectly tuned and suited for AutoGk.

If you are really in need for another version of Virtualdub, place it somewhere in another folder or directory.
There should not be any interaction between different builds..
All this and a lot more you can get with::search:

Thank you.
English is my second language, so I don't know what keywords I should use to search.
I try several times but it's useless.
I try to replace the newest VirtualDubMod version, but the audio and the video don't fit together and the final file has a big overhead size.
I saw GK use VirtualDubMod version 2005, so why does auto GK use VirtualDubMod version 2003?
By the way, is there anyway that I can use another version Xvid code for auto GK?
Thank you very much :thanks:

[Taurus]

Thank you.
English is my second language, so I don't know what keywords I should use to search.
I try several times but it's useless.
I try to replace the newest VirtualDubMod version, but the audio and the video don't fit together and the final file has a big overhead size.
I saw GK use VirtualDubMod version 2005, so why does auto GK use VirtualDubMod version 2003?
By the way, is there anyway that I can use another version Xvid code for auto GK?
Thank you very much :thanks:
Newer is not alway better.
And Yes you can use another version of XviD, but as a side effect you will get the over/undersizing I mentioned in my last post.
And make sure when you're fiddling around with different versions of XviD, to uninstall and search for leftovers and orphaned files before a new install.
Otherwise you will get all this trouble and yelling for help like many others did in the past.

[poonpower]

The last good samaritan is here for help...:p
AutoGk is using an older version of XViD because of compatibility reasons for SAP's.(Stand Alone [DVD]Player)
len0x, the author of Autogk decided to go back to version 08/12/06,
because some users complained about over/undersizing with the 25/07/07 build.
Same goes for VirtualDubMod (not Virtualdub !) coz of stability reasons.
Don't twiddle around with either one of them, they are perfectly tuned and suited for AutoGk.

If you are really in need for another version of Virtualdub, place it somewhere in another folder or directory.
There should not be any interaction between different builds..
All this and a lot more you can get with::search:

I tried to replace the VirtualdubMod with the newer one, since it fixes the anti-virus problem. But some how auto gk still dont use the new version of virtualdub 1.7.8, but instead uses the one that is packaged with it. How do I replace it so that autogk uses my newly replaced virtualdub 1.7.8?

[michaelhill]

to thanks Len0x for all his hard work i gave him a mirror for his site at no charge, its mirror 5. Hope this helps

Also launched a site myself

were you can simply download most video and audio tools without any hassle. I will update it often with all tools coming out and new updates.

visit at http://www.yardcure.com/

:helpful:

[rocky25]

guys,
why when i select 700MB i get 500MB as final size .
and 2CD 1400MB getting 600MB (CD1) + 299MB (CD2).
why this happen ?

[IYG]

guys,
why when i select 700MB i get 500MB as final size .
and 2CD 1400MB getting 600MB (CD1) + 299MB (CD2).
why this happen ?

I have the same problem when I use GK.
I encode with divx6.8.

[michaelhill]

i dont have that problem here, using xp

[mwvirk]

@len0X

hi, i think its now time to upgrade auto gknot, as some new supporting softwares are available...

any idea if u r planning to add .mp4 or x264 in ur application... and when u r going to activate .dvix option again.

thnx for all ur supports...

[Haubi]

@mwvirk: Think about using StaxRip ...

[mwvirk]

@mwvirk: Think about using StaxRip ...

any reason.... when i want these in auto gknot...

[manono]

Well, Haubi does have a point. One of the reasons AutoGK was developed was to provide for beginners an easy way to encode for standalone DVD/MPEG-4 players. As far as I know, there are no standard DVD/MPEG-4 players that can play MP4 or X.264 videos yet. If that situation changes, len0x, if he ever decides to do more work on AutoGK, may add in support for other formats.

[mwvirk]

Well, Haubi does have a point. One of the reasons AutoGK was developed was to provide for beginners an easy way to encode for standalone DVD/MPEG-4 players. As far as I know, there are no standard DVD/MPEG-4 players that can play MP4 or X.264 videos yet. If that situation changes, len0x, if he ever decides to do more work on AutoGK, may add in support for other formats.


ok... all clear about .mp4 or x264,, but why Len0x is not activating .divx option in "Advance Setting"

moreover,,, is it possible to upgrade auto gknot with latest supporting tools... thnx

[nekrosoft13]

would it be possible to add an option to allow to set bitrate?

instead of size or quality setting, just to say that all files encoded to a specific bitrate?

[unskinnyboy]

would it be possible to add an option to allow to set bitrate?

instead of size or quality setting, just to say that all files encoded to a specific bitrate?No, because the development of AutoGK has ceased and the author is adding no more new features. I suggest you use a Bitrate Calculator to get what you want. Input the bitrate you want, get the corresponding estimated target size, enter that into AutoGK and encode. Of course, you'd have to do the same for all your source files, unless they are all of the same duration and frame rate.

[nekrosoft13]

i was thinking about converting about about 50 music videos, they are all different lenghts

[manono]

Then don't worry about bitrate. Different videos will compress differently and will produce results of wildly varying quality if all done for the same bitrate. I would suggest using the 1-pass Target Quality setting to make them all of the same quality. The 75% default setting is good, but you might want to experiment to find a good tradeoff between quality and filesize. And if you want them for a certain width, then set that as well.

[weaver4]

75% for XviD; 60% for DivX

if you are worried about space the following numbers a good but not quite as good as above.

67% for Xvid; 50% for DivX (Quantizers of 3 and 4).

[unskinnyboy]

I get always virtualdub error:
Script error: syntax error
(G:\\tmp\test_comptest.avs, line 14, column 56)

LoadPlugin("G:\gk\GKITFA~1.ALP\filters\mpeg2dec3dg.dll")
LoadPlugin("G:\gk\GKITFA~1.ALP\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("G:\gk\GKITFA~1.ALP\filters\undot.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("G:\\tmp\test.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=40)
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / 1,45868945868946)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
out_width = 640
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 8) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / 1,45868945868946
autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=40)
Undot()
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
SelectRangeEvery(280,14)
You have a ',' instead of a '.' in couple of places. In the above script, you should have 1.45868945868946 instead of 1,45868945868946. But, you didn't get this script from AutoGK, that I can tell. Then what's this doing in this thread?

Now can you please stop making stupid posts all over the forum?

[ron spencer]

any idea if 2.48 will ever become final? I still use 2.4

[painface]

len0x, i just wanna say Thank you for this tool.

[ash1234]

When I try to rip any of my DVD's AGK stalls forever at "Demuxing and indexing." It did this with the first version I downloaded, which I think was 2.45, and it's still a problem now that I've updated to 2.48b. I have a long long flight coming up, and I'd sure like to have my movies ready, so I'd appreciate it if someone could tell me what I'm doing wrong. Obviously I'm a total newbie at this.

Which input file should I be using? I tried trial and error but none of them work, VTS_01_0.IFO is the one that goes the farthest.

[6/29/2008 4:48:08 PM] AutoGK 2.48b
[6/29/2008 4:48:08 PM] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[6/29/2008 4:48:08 PM] Job started.
[6/29/2008 4:48:08 PM] Input file: D:\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_0.IFO
[6/29/2008 4:48:08 PM] Output file: C:\Documents and Settings\Aleks\Desktop\Young Frankenstein AGK.avi
[6/29/2008 4:48:08 PM] Output codec: XviD
[6/29/2008 4:48:08 PM] Audio 1: English AC3 2ch
[6/29/2008 4:48:08 PM] Subtitles: none
[6/29/2008 4:48:08 PM] Format: AVI
[6/29/2008 4:48:08 PM] Target quality: 100%
[6/29/2008 4:48:08 PM] Audio 1 settings: Auto
[6/29/2008 4:48:08 PM] Started encoding.
[6/29/2008 4:48:08 PM] Demuxing and indexing.

[den78]

start virtualdubmod & exit... now everything should b ok.

cheers

[King Dumpalot]

The above solution is only for accepting the license agreement. If you've already done this, it makes no difference. See the "autoGK not passing demuxing" thread

[tomixyz]

AutoGK has been my favourite DivX/AVI encoding tool for quite a while. Recently I've been moving towards the VirtualDub for it's flexibility in problem cases when I simply need to do more to the video file than just encode.

There's been this problem though: AutoGK writes it's encoding settings to the DivX configuration panel's ManualCLI section, and when I next time start encoding something with DivX multipass in VirtualDub, the AutoGK's previous temp folder path (which I always delete after use, but as long as it exists there's no problem though) in the ManualCLI causes the VirtualDub crash. I then have to go and manually wipe the "-dir" value and start all over again.

Could AutoGK clean the ManualCLI so that this inconvenience wouldn't bother us AutoGK/VirtualDub users in the future?


Thanks for the great app anyway!

[tomixyz]

BTW - I just realized that the audio level normalization isn't included in the AutoGK 2.45 anymore as it has been in previous versions I've used. Why is that? Could that be included as an option, please? It causes a lot of trouble to do it separately to each file when needed, and in most cases it is needed.

I have collected some tv-series and music videos and all of them have normalized audio, but now the most previous ones don't anymore.. :(

[tomixyz]

Here's another great idea for the AutoGK development now that AGK already supports direct AVI-encoding from the DVB MPEG files:

A simple cut edit module, so that one could exclude the commercials, pre and post margins of the recordings etc. unwanted material. This way one could do everything needed within the AGK in order to get the DVB programs into AVI format. I'm sure this would be a huge hit amongst all DVB programs archivers since you've got such a great start there already.

[Tuxon86]

I love AutoGk. I use it every day. The only function that I miss in this application is the possibility to save the job list. More then once I had to reconfigure about 15 job due to a power failuire or the systeme rebooting for one reason or the other. The possibility to save such a list, maybe in a form that coild be edited would bring autogk one step closer to perfection.

[provolino]

No updates for one year... is the project dead? :(

[Nomadic]

Everyone who wants can test the portable version Auto Gordian Knot v2.48b (http://rapidshare.com/files/156140142/Auto.Gordian.Knot.v2.48b.Portable.exe)

[citanuL]

Everyone who wants can test the portable version Auto Gordian Knot v2.48b (http://rapidshare.com/files/156140142/Auto.Gordian.Knot.v2.48b.Portable.exe)

Thanks Nomadic. Working great on 1 box. Seems it might conflict with a locally installed AutoGK or improperly uninstalled XviD, as it crashed a few times on another box, will test more. Any way to get AGKPal to work with this portable version?

Also, !THANKS! len0x
any more thought given to releasing source code?

[infiniter]

Hello!
I'm not so active in this forum because I only transcode movies from time to time and thus I can find new versions of AutoGK or AutoMKV nearly everytime I'm doing a transcoding session. But I still wonder why these programs do not change their nasty properties (they of course have nice features), as such:

a) when opening an IFO with multiple PGCs and selecting one of them, the demuxer and the audio encoder process the whole VOB, not only the selected PGC. This consumes unnecessary time, because both tools are not able to transcode a multi-PGC VOB into single files. For every PGC and file, the complete VOB audio will be encoded, which stretches the audio encoding time to 6x if there are 6 PGCs.

b) Audio encoding is done BEFORE video encoding (which seems illogical), though the picture is the most important item. Audio encoding mostly runs smooth without problems, while video encoding often results in bad quality (to blurry) or wrong resolution (if "Auto" is used). It would be better to encode a test sample of video from the source and show it to the user (as an option). Then the user can decide to take the settings and continue, to change them (and restart test encoding) or to discard. I know, this is intended to be automated because its "Auto"-GK, not the normal GK. But the normal GK is too complicated for occasional users.

c) the preview mode has no relevance to the resulting picture quality and is thus useless

d) VD still does not take advantage from multi-core processors

e) no test encoding with preview

f) if a transcoding session is aborted by any reason (error or by user) and the settings were not changed before it is started again, the whole demuxing/encoding thingy starts from the very beginning, instead of re-using the present files. This can be very annoying and extremely time consuming

g) audio encoding is slooooooow! Only up to 8x on a Pentium D with 2.8GHz. Compared to old audio ripping tools like EAC, which would rip and encode a whole CD to MP3 in some minutes which results in 20x or higher, LAME or the other libs are medievally lame. (Uhm, err, I guess that's where LAME's got its name...)

h) multi-core processors could easily encode audio and video at the same time - this is not used

In the past, any of my movies encoded by AutoGK resulted in either too low quality (though a reasonable resolution and filesize were chosen) or in too blurry picture. When I saw movies downloaded from somewhere and done by others I always see crystal clear picture. So either I'm using AutoGK the wrong way or the others don't use AutoGK. I couldn't find out yet. Though I find AutoGK to be a cool tool, since it is easy to handle.

What do you think?

[Guest]

What do you think? I think that you are not aware that the author has discontinued development of this tool.

[infiniter]

I think that you are not aware that the author has discontinued development of this tool.
Yes, I didn't know that. But these are actually some general questions. I regret that I don't have time and knowledge to program something like this myself, but I really want to find a tool that produces such crystal clear picture I often see.
I just did a DVD to AVI rip with AutoGK and with a target size of 896MB and original resolution I'm not satisfied with the quality.

[Guest]

Then don't use AutoGK. Learn what you need and then do it "pedal-to-the metal", aka manually.

[den78]

Any way to get AGKPal to work with this portable version?
it has to bi included in the portable to be able to work.
here, you can try this :)
http://forum.doom9.org/showpost.php?p=1212614&postcount=9

[len0x]

For those still monitoring the thread - version 2.50 is out. Please give it a go! :)

[netmask]

Many thanks for the update len0x and a happy time for you and yours in the New Year from the land down under

[den78]

Thanks len0x :) & Happy holidays m8

[Rogi]

Thank you len0x for new version

[teamare2006]

Thanks len0x for the update
testing the new AutoGK and let you know any problem arise
thanks

[teamare2006]

tested first file and the only problem is in spliting here is the log

[12/25/2008 7:21:18 PM] AutoGK 2.50a
[12/25/2008 7:21:18 PM] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[12/25/2008 7:21:18 PM] Job started.
[12/25/2008 7:21:18 PM] Input file: E:\Customize\Entourage S2D3\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_0.IFO
[12/25/2008 7:21:18 PM] Output file: E:\Entourage S2D3.avi
[12/25/2008 7:21:18 PM] Output codec: XviD
[12/25/2008 7:21:18 PM] Audio 1: English AC3 2ch
[12/25/2008 7:21:18 PM] Subtitles: none
[12/25/2008 7:21:18 PM] Format: AVI
[12/25/2008 7:21:18 PM] Target size: 1400Mb
[12/25/2008 7:21:18 PM] Audio 1 settings: VBR MP3 with average bitrate: 128Kbps
[12/25/2008 7:21:18 PM] Started encoding.
[12/25/2008 7:21:18 PM] Demuxing and indexing.
[12/25/2008 7:22:24 PM] Processing file: E:\Customize\Entourage S2D3\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_1.VOB
[12/25/2008 7:22:24 PM] Processing file: E:\Customize\Entourage S2D3\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_2.VOB
[12/25/2008 7:22:24 PM] Processing file: E:\Customize\Entourage S2D3\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_3.VOB
[12/25/2008 7:22:24 PM] Processing file: E:\Customize\Entourage S2D3\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_4.VOB
[12/25/2008 7:22:24 PM] Processing file: E:\Customize\Entourage S2D3\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_5.VOB
[12/25/2008 7:22:24 PM] Source resolution: 720x480
[12/25/2008 7:22:24 PM] Found NTSC source.
[12/25/2008 7:22:24 PM] Source aspect ratio: 4:3
[12/25/2008 7:22:24 PM] Analyzing source.
[12/25/2008 7:25:39 PM] Source has percentage of interlacing in motion areas: 37.47
[12/25/2008 7:25:39 PM] Source has percentage of telecined patterns: 94.07
[12/25/2008 7:25:39 PM] Source has percentage of progressive patterns: 4.57
[12/25/2008 7:25:39 PM] Source has percentage of interlaced patterns: 1.36
[12/25/2008 7:25:39 PM] Source is considered to be FILM.
[12/25/2008 7:25:39 PM] Output will contain 152977 frames
[12/25/2008 7:25:39 PM] Decoding audio.
[12/25/2008 7:26:55 PM] Normalizing audio.
[12/25/2008 7:27:18 PM] Encoding audio.
[12/25/2008 7:37:24 PM] Audio1 size: 86,640,408 bytes (82.63 Mb)
[12/25/2008 7:37:25 PM] Overhead: 6,119,040 bytes (5.84 Mb)
[12/25/2008 7:37:25 PM] Video size: 1,375,246,952 bytes (1311.54 Mb)
[12/25/2008 7:37:25 PM] Running compressibility test.
[12/25/2008 7:37:25 PM] Writing the following script to E:\agk_tmp\Entourage S2D3_comptest.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\decomb.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrainSSE3.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("E:\agk_tmp\Entourage S2D3.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 0.888888888888889
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 704
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
Telecide(movie,guide=1,post=2).Decimate(mode=0)
autocrop(mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
RemoveGrain(mode=2)
SelectRangeEvery(300,15)
===========================================================
[12/25/2008 7:43:08 PM] Duration was: 5 minutes 42 seconds
[12/25/2008 7:43:08 PM] Speed was: 22.31 fps.
[12/25/2008 7:43:08 PM] Compressibility percentage is: 42.22
[12/25/2008 7:43:08 PM] Chosen resolution is: 528x400 ( AR: 1.32 )
[12/25/2008 7:43:08 PM] Predicted comptest value is: 74.31%
[12/25/2008 7:43:08 PM] Running first pass.
[12/25/2008 7:43:08 PM] Writing the following script to E:\agk_tmp\Entourage S2D3_movie.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\decomb.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrainSSE3.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("E:\agk_tmp\Entourage S2D3.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 0.888888888888889
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 528
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
Telecide(movie,guide=1,post=2).Decimate(mode=0)
autocrop(mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
RemoveGrain(mode=2)
===========================================================
[12/25/2008 8:29:17 PM] Duration was: 46 minutes 9 seconds
[12/25/2008 8:29:18 PM] Speed was: 55.25 fps.
[12/25/2008 8:29:19 PM] Expected quality of first pass size: 75.96%
[12/25/2008 8:29:19 PM] Running second pass.
[12/25/2008 9:18:24 PM] Duration was: 49 minutes 2 seconds
[12/25/2008 9:18:24 PM] Speed was: 51.99 fps.
[12/25/2008 9:18:24 PM] Error splitting file
[12/25/2008 9:18:24 PM] Job finished. Total time: 1 hour, 57 minutes 6 seconds

[weaver4]

Thanks, very good news!!

[len0x]

tested first file and the only problem is in spliting here is the log


Hm... will have a look after the Christmas break. Thanks for reporting!

[gonwk]

Hi len0x,

Wow a new Version ... THANKS!

A belated Merry XMAS & Wish YOU a Great New 2009 Year!

G!:)

[fifer]

This is lovely news! Funny that i was just reading the main page and i thought to myself "wonder when autogk will get an update" and after going into this forum an update! Fantastic ! keep it up in the year 2009!

[Mixer73]

Thanks for the update len0x, awesome program. Working lovely here on XP32bit and Vista x64.

My needs are pretty simple through, mainly DVB->XviD keeping the original audio to preserve sync.

[fifer]

Forgot to ask , can i donate to this project ? i would really like to see this software progress.

[len0x]

Forgot to ask , can i donate to this project ? i would really like to see this software progress.

There are links on my main web page (top right) :)

[ahxcjb]

Hm... will have a look after the Christmas break. Thanks for reporting!

I must use this quote as a means to outline my frustrations at doom9's settings for newly registered users.

I discovered this bug within hours of 2.50a being released, but was unable to make anyone aware (no public BZ either, i note) as newly-registered users can only message or post after *5* days has elapsed.

This is *utterly* insane.

[len0x]

I discovered this bug within hours of 2.50a being released

Although being appreciated, the speed of the response would have no influence at how fast this is fixed...

[ahxcjb]

Although being appreciated, the speed of the response would have no influence at how fast this is fixed...

Agreed, and the issue is very easy to work-around in vd-mod, but the point still remains.. :) Would be nice to be allowed to use the doom9 account as soon as one has registered. Appreciate this is outside of your control (?) so will stay silent now.

thanks for a great app.

[Don_Genaro]

Thanks Lenox for this great app!

I have a feature request: if it's possible for autogk to convert from MKV or MP4 or AVS to XVID (Home Theater Profile) and to automaticly crop the movie to fit 16:9 AR if desired.

There are almost no applications that can do this. And since stand alone players doen't support the mkvs or mp4s directly it would be nice automkv to convert them.

Thanks!

[fifer]

Thanks Lenn0x . I just donated , wasnt a large amount , but hey if everyone does the same hopefuly it will keep you motivated to keep this project rolling.Once Again Fantastic work!

[deejay.2001]

thanks for new version Lenn0x...i thought you forgot autoGK....
well if i may i wish to continue this wonderful autogk program and wish this program to support x264 outputs soooooon..to be able play those files on ps3.....

[len0x]

2.52 beta is up for grabs now!

[IYG]

The preview function doesn't work for me.

[Taurus]

The preview function doesn't work for me.
Did you try with another clip?
Which OS?
Did you alter with the installer?
Did you verify Media Player Classic bundled with AutoGk is working?

So many questions, so little info :mad:
Here, WinXP SP3, preview is on ;)

[weaver4]

Will AutoGK work with the latest DivX 7 ASP codec or should I stay with 6.8?

[den78]

Media Player Classic is not even installed.
Is it included in installer? ...cause i can't find it in install dir ...there should be mpc folder in there with mplayerc.exe, right? ... but it ain't.
well, i made a new portable ver. & included mpc... so @IYG try it.
http://forum.doom9.org/showpost.php?p=1236771&postcount=5
btw, i also found a bug in preview with mpc, for example:
D:\Record\XviD\Married With Children\season 7\test.m2v (says: file not found)
D:\Record\XviD\MarriedWithChildren\season 7\test.m2v (Works fine)
so...like you see i removed those spaces & preview works...what can this be?
I just know that with autogk v2.40 which is not using mpc everything works fine.

btw, OS is XPSP2

[len0x]

Oh, that's a good one with MPC. Not sure where it went, but indeed its not part of the latest installer...

*Edit* I know why - that was an update installer I initially added it to, but not the full one...

And I will look into spaces in the path problem for the preview as well.

[len0x]

btw, i also found a bug in preview with mpc, for example:
D:\Record\XviD\Married With Children\season 7\test.m2v (says: file not found)
D:\Record\XviD\MarriedWithChildren\season 7\test.m2v (Works fine)
so...like you see i removed those spaces & preview works...what can this be?


Can't reproduce this though. Can you post the log from the preview run please?

[den78]

well, the log is exactly the same....
[1/13/2009 9:30:58 PM] AutoGK 2.52b
[1/13/2009 9:30:58 PM] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[1/13/2009 9:30:58 PM] Job started.
[1/13/2009 9:31:00 PM] Processing file: D:\Record\XviD\Married With Children\season 7\test.m2v
[1/13/2009 9:31:00 PM] Source resolution: 720x576
[1/13/2009 9:31:00 PM] Found PAL source.
[1/13/2009 9:31:00 PM] Source aspect ratio: 16:9
[1/13/2009 9:31:00 PM] Output will contain 226 frames
[1/13/2009 9:31:00 PM] Job finished. Total time: 1 second.
& with spaces i get this:
http://i9.tinypic.com/7152y9x.png

[len0x]

But the file D:\Record\XviD\Married With Children\season 7\agk_tmp\test_preview.avs is there?

[den78]

But the file D:\Record\XviD\Married With Children\season 7\agk_tmp\test_preview.avs is there?
yes, log:
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("D:\Record\XviD\Married With Children\season 7\agk_tmp\test.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 1.42222222222222
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 640
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)

[djpaulwb]

LenOx, the new updates 2.50a and now 2.52b don't seem to be able to handle LPCM audio. It says audio exception and no audio found. I reverted to 2.48b and it had no problem with the same files. By the way, I use the program set at a target percentage for music videos (xvid conversion), and it would sure be nice to have a batch folder option instead of having to add each file individually. Otherwise, I really like this program and thank your for creating it.

[progrocktv]

LenOx, the new updates 2.50a and now 2.52b don't seem to be able to handle LPCM audio. It says audio exception and no audio found. I reverted to 2.48b and it had no problem with the same files. By the way, I use the program set at a target percentage for music videos (xvid conversion), and it would sure be nice to have a batch folder option instead of having to add each file individually. Otherwise, I really like this program and thank your for creating it.


I'm having the same issue. I can get by with 2.48b for the time being.

[len0x]

I can't reproduce LPCM issue, so please post the logs.

[len0x]

well, the log is exactly the same....
[1/13/2009 9:30:58 PM] AutoGK 2.52b
[1/13/2009 9:30:58 PM] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[1/13/2009 9:30:58 PM] Job started.
[1/13/2009 9:31:00 PM] Processing file: D:\Record\XviD\Married With Children\season 7\test.m2v
[1/13/2009 9:31:00 PM] Source resolution: 720x576
[1/13/2009 9:31:00 PM] Found PAL source.
[1/13/2009 9:31:00 PM] Source aspect ratio: 16:9
[1/13/2009 9:31:00 PM] Output will contain 226 frames
[1/13/2009 9:31:00 PM] Job finished. Total time: 1 second.
& with spaces i get this:
http://i9.tinypic.com/7152y9x.png

This is bizarre, but my log is almost identical and I don't have any problems with that path:

[14/01/2009 20:49:34] AutoGK 2.53b
[14/01/2009 20:49:34] OS: Windows Vista (6.0.6001).2
[14/01/2009 20:49:34] Job started.
[14/01/2009 20:49:34] Indexing input for preview.
[14/01/2009 20:49:36] Processing file: D:\Record\XviD\Married With Children\season 7\test.m2v
[14/01/2009 20:49:36] Source resolution: 720x480
[14/01/2009 20:49:36] Found NTSC source.
[14/01/2009 20:49:36] Source aspect ratio: 16:9
[14/01/2009 20:49:36] Source seems to be pure FILM.
[14/01/2009 20:49:36] Output will contain 5908 frames
[14/01/2009 20:49:36] Job finished. Total time: 2 seconds

The only thing is I don't see "Indexing input for preview" in your log...

[den78]

yes, there ain't no "Indexing input for preview" in log file, but i get in log window, this example is copied from there:

[1/15/2009 12:27:46 AM] AutoGK 2.52b
[1/15/2009 12:27:46 AM] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[1/15/2009 12:27:46 AM] Job started.
[1/15/2009 12:27:46 AM] Indexing input for preview.
[1/15/2009 12:27:54 AM] Processing file: D:\Record\XviD\Married With Children\season 7\23.m2v
[1/15/2009 12:27:54 AM] Source resolution: 720x576
[1/15/2009 12:27:54 AM] Found PAL source.
[1/15/2009 12:27:54 AM] Source aspect ratio: 4:3
[1/15/2009 12:27:54 AM] Output will contain 34473 frames
[1/15/2009 12:27:54 AM] Job finished. Total time: 7 seconds

edit:
maybe it's os issue? i see that you are using vista.

[progrocktv]

Here ya go:

1/14/2009 9:43:38 PM] AutoGK 2.52b
[1/14/2009 9:43:38 PM] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[1/14/2009 9:43:38 PM] Job started.
[1/14/2009 9:43:38 PM] Input file: F:\Saturday Night Live\Saturday Night Live-Music-Andy Kaufman1.mpg
[1/14/2009 9:43:38 PM] Output file: E:\00 FINISHED AVI\Saturday Night Live-Music-Andy Kaufman1.avi
[1/14/2009 9:43:38 PM] Output codec: XviD
[1/14/2009 9:43:38 PM] Audio 1: Audio Stream 0 PCM
[1/14/2009 9:43:38 PM] Subtitles: none
[1/14/2009 9:43:38 PM] Format: AVI
[1/14/2009 9:43:38 PM] Target quality: 75%
[1/14/2009 9:43:38 PM] Audio 1 settings: VBR MP3 with average bitrate: 128Kbps
[1/14/2009 9:43:38 PM] Started encoding.
[1/14/2009 9:43:38 PM] Demuxing and indexing.
[1/14/2009 9:43:42 PM] Processing file: F:\Saturday Night Live\Saturday Night Live-Music-Andy Kaufman1.mpg
[1/14/2009 9:43:42 PM] Source resolution: 720x480
[1/14/2009 9:43:42 PM] Found NTSC source.
[1/14/2009 9:43:42 PM] Source aspect ratio: 4:3
[1/14/2009 9:43:42 PM] Analyzing source.
[1/14/2009 9:44:00 PM] Source is considered to be interlaced.
[1/14/2009 9:44:00 PM] Output will contain 11697 frames
*************************************
EXCEPTION: Audio is not found.
*************************************
[1/14/2009 9:44:00 PM] Job finished. Total time: 22 seconds
====================================================

[len0x]

I need a sample of the above MPG file with PCM soundtrack as I tested a dvd rip with LPCM track and that worked just fine...

[len0x]

edit:
maybe it's os issue? i see that you are using vista.

I doubt, but I will boot up and try in XP.

[BigDid]

Hi Len0x,

Thanks for the update, trying to get some spare time for encoding, will watch the AGK evolution and try to contribute to the VAQ thread.

Happy new year and my best wishes.

Did

[mwvirk]

Hi Len0x
thnx for new and updated version.
i got a some doubte here:
your full version of AutoGordianKnot.2.45.Setup is around 8.8MB but newly released beta version AutoGordianKnot.2.52.beta.Setup is 10MB
so, i want to ask is this beta version can b installed without installing 2.45 version and shall i call 2.52beta is update for 2.45 or 2.52beta itself is a full release.
thnx again for sharing great encoding tool.

[len0x]

it is full version and can be installed without 2.45.

[mwvirk]

it is full version and can be installed without 2.45.

ok thnx
well u r just upgrading the tool with latest supporting 3rd party software... but do u've any plan to add new features... like activating .divx format back. or adding x264 or .mkv etc:confused:

[len0x]

New version 2.53b is out with a bunch of bugfixes.

[Barough]

Thnx a lot for the new beta :)

Don't forget to update the MediaInfo.dll file.

[len0x]

Any particular reason why I should do that?

[Barough]

Any particular reason why I should do that?

Noticed that it's a rather old version of it atm and the newer have been improved a lot imo for file info detection etc.

MediaInfo is 'the' tool for file info, so it cant 'hurt' to update it.

[progrocktv]

Alright looks like it's working now. Thanks a TON! I LOVE this application!

[len0x]

MediaInfo is 'the' tool for file info, so it cant 'hurt' to update it.

Unfortunately its not the case. I use text file output of the CLI version and if format of that changes then AutoGK will stop working...

[Barough]

Just though of something.........there is the 'Cartoon Mode' that will drop the VAQ when encoding, but what about adding a special VAQ option so that the user can choose if he/she wants to use it on a specific encode or not instead of that it being automatically used.

[Barough]

Unfortunately its not the case. I use text file output of the CLI version and if format of that changes then AutoGK will stop working...

Ok, thnx for the info.

[den78]

thanks 4 the new version len0x

[len0x]

thanks 4 the new version len0x

does it help the "preview of the path with spaces" problem at all?

[len0x]

what about adding a special VAQ option so that the user can choose if he/she wants to use it on a specific encode or not instead of that it being automatically used.

Average AutoGK user would not know what VAQ is, so unless it can be proven that VAQ can severely damage good number of encodings I'm against making this an option (to the extent of actually reverting back to not using it all if needed).

[spoho]

very much for the latest updates and especially the VAQ-Option.
It was one of the reasons why I aborted processing and started encoding manually. The other small differences I use are:

.avs:
out_width = c_width-c_width%16 (for automatic width after autocrop)
and sometimes other noise-filter, "cpu=6" and "Lanczos4Resize"

.mp3:
"-c heavy" for azid and "--preset medium" for Lame

XviD-vfw:
2 b-frames, Quarter Pixel, Quantizer 2.00 to 2.67, VHQ: 4, cartoonmode for credits.

I love your decisions for reducing width, softing with other resizer or switching the matrix. Always very good balanced.

I have to choose it manually to get a target-size-bandwith (700-2000 MB) for my 1-pass quality-based encodings.

BTW: with sceptic results (and up to 7-times longer encoding)

[den78]

does it help the "preview of the path with spaces" problem at all?
no m8, it's the same & it's very strange ...now i tried this path:
D:\Record\XviD\Highlander\season 3
& the preview doesn't work, but this1 does:
D:\Record\XviD\Highlander\season3
...& you remember this one:
D:\Record\XviD\MarriedWithChildren\season 7
...which works, now i'm really confused.

[den78]

btw, great job with vaq :)
ess + vaq definitely looks nice.
maybe you could do the same without ess... i mean replacing custom matrix with h263... cause it surely looks noisy now...
& one more thing, is it possible to add external audio (mp3) & just mux it like in GK. If not, could you please think about adding this feature, thanks.

[spoho]

I used "Xvid-1.1.3-VAQ-27042008" the last months.

VirtualDubMod 1.5.10.1 says nothing about VAQ ('about'-button).

Should "XviD.1.2.1.MTK.VAQ" from 2.53b be updated with "Xvid-1.2.1-VAQ-04122008" from koepi ?

Tests showed: maybe just forgotten to update the correct "version"-name in the release.

Think that this is what is meant as "now working":
http://www.koepi.info/ as he describes in his News (01.01.2009)

[len0x]

Bummer, I actually didn't bundle 1.2.1 that I have built after I initially build 1.3.0... good spotting that! (but it will still say Vanilla CVS version as I won't change any strings inside although its a proper VAQ+MTK build).

[BigDid]

btw, great job with vaq :)
ess + vaq definitely looks nice.
maybe you could do the same without ess... i mean replacing custom matrix with h263... cause it surely looks noisy now...
...
Hi,

It seems AGK sharp matrix (Eqm V2) is used with
- Mtk standalone option (normal or sharpmatrix) or
- no standalone + sharpmatrix
at least for the 1 quality pass I made:

[19/01/2009 10:31:30] AutoGK 2.53b
[19/01/2009 10:31:30] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[19/01/2009 10:31:30] Job started.
[19/01/2009 10:31:30] Input file: G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\VTS_01_7.VOB
[19/01/2009 10:31:30] Output file: G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\VTS_01_7 Mtk 100 253 vaq.avi
[19/01/2009 10:31:30] Output codec: XviD
[19/01/2009 10:31:30] Audio: none
[19/01/2009 10:31:30] Subtitles: none
[19/01/2009 10:31:30] Format: AVI
[19/01/2009 10:31:30] Target quality: 100%
[19/01/2009 10:31:30] Standalone support enabled: MTK/Sigma
...
[19/01/2009 10:32:45] Output will contain 17779 frames
[19/01/2009 10:32:45] Using VAQ in XviD
[19/01/2009 10:32:45] Running single pass encoding.

[19/01/2009 11:14:01] AutoGK 2.53b
[19/01/2009 11:14:01] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[19/01/2009 11:14:01] Job started.
[19/01/2009 11:14:01] Input file: G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\VTS_01_7.VOB
[19/01/2009 11:14:01] Output file: G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\VTS_01_7 HomeT sharp 100 253 vaq.avi
[19/01/2009 11:14:01] Output codec: XviD
[19/01/2009 11:14:01] Audio: none
[19/01/2009 11:14:01] Subtitles: none
[19/01/2009 11:14:01] Format: AVI
[19/01/2009 11:14:01] Target quality: 100%
[19/01/2009 11:14:01] Started encoding.
...
[19/01/2009 11:15:21] Output will contain 17779 frames
[19/01/2009 11:15:21] Forcing encoding with sharp matrix.
[19/01/2009 11:15:21] Using VAQ in XviD
[19/01/2009 11:15:21] Running single pass encoding.


I confirm the V2+vaq encode is sharper than the H263 used with the Ess+vaq option.

Some size compared, same encode as above:
No vaq (AGK 2.52)
- H263 encode 156 Mo
- V2 encode 153 Mo
with Vaq (AGK 2.53)
- H263 122 Mo
- V2 124 Mo

I have yet to compare visual quality and try to get all these different rev (portable or not) working.
It seems I have some problems with or related to DGindex after the 248 AGK rev; 248 works at home and office, 252 works at office not at home, 253 portable works at office but not at home ... so quite busy to find what is going on

And thanks to Den78 for the portable revs, great job!

Did

[Barough]

maybe you could do the same without ess... i mean replacing custom matrix with h263... cause it surely looks noisy now...


I have to agree with den78 on this.

This would be a very nice thing to get.

[len0x]

I'm not sure what is being suggested and what is the reason for that...

[BigDid]

;)

Well ,now that I have re-read den78 post, I may have misunderstood his suggestion.

I thought the suggestion was that to encode only with the H263 default matrix was quite restricting (and grainy) so I replied saying that other cqm were used like the AGK sharp matrix (V2)

Atm I am quite satisfied with these possibilities:
- you want H263 -> stick with the ESS SAP option
- you want more flexibility -> go with the MTK SAP option

My further tests confirms that, for 2 pass encoding and with the MTK settings, the usual cqm are used (Soft aka Jawor1cd; sharp aka EqmV2)

On that short Vob, non representative movie + credits, a 720/304 (max width) encoding at +/- 75% quality, 2 pass, with MTK sharp, weight 100Mo, visually quite similar to the 1 pass 100% quality MTK (124Mo).

To get same output without the vaq I need (with AGK 2.52) 130 Mo 2 pass same settings...
That is (on that movie short chunk) 30 % size improvement; AMAZING

What may need to be upgraded is the comptest; the results are often wrong and AGK needs to redo the 1st pass; maybe it is related to the average resized resolution (not max width) used ..?

Also at something approaching 30% size improvement I may want to do more encodes with max width, no resizing and really very little artifacts (but that is just me ;) )

I am well aware that the AGK+Vaq is in construction but already working well, please continue the great job Len0x !

Did

[len0x]

That's quite fair description, BigDid.


What may need to be upgraded is the comptest; the results are often wrong and AGK needs to redo the 1st pass; maybe it is related to the average resized resolution (not max width) used ..?


Hm... I need more info on this, possibly with some example logs.

[BigDid]

...
Hm... I need more info on this, possibly with some example logs.

Here we go. After reflexion it may be related to max width and/or sharp cqm..

1st log 2.52 auto, will give 720 width (sharp V2 used)
=============

[20/01/2009 10:08:06] AutoGK 2.52b
[20/01/2009 10:08:06] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[20/01/2009 10:08:06] Job started.
[20/01/2009 10:08:06] Input file: G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\VTS_01_7.VOB
[20/01/2009 10:08:06] Output file: G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\VTS_01_7 130mo 2pass mtk 252.avi
[20/01/2009 10:08:06] Output codec: XviD
[20/01/2009 10:08:06] Audio: none
[20/01/2009 10:08:06] Subtitles: none
[20/01/2009 10:08:06] Format: AVI
[20/01/2009 10:08:06] Target size: 130Mb
[20/01/2009 10:08:06] Standalone support enabled: MTK/Sigma
[20/01/2009 10:08:06] Started encoding.
[20/01/2009 10:08:06] Demuxing and indexing.
[20/01/2009 10:08:25] Processing file: G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\VTS_01_7.VOB
[20/01/2009 10:08:25] Source resolution: 720x576
[20/01/2009 10:08:25] Found PAL source.
[20/01/2009 10:08:25] Source aspect ratio: 16:9
[20/01/2009 10:08:25] Analyzing source.
[20/01/2009 10:09:28] Source has percentage of interlacing in motion areas: 0,00
[20/01/2009 10:09:28] Source is considered to be progressive.
[20/01/2009 10:09:28] Output will contain 17779 frames
[20/01/2009 10:09:28] Overhead: 0 bytes (0.00 Mb)
[20/01/2009 10:09:28] Video size: 136,314,880 bytes (130.00 Mb)
[20/01/2009 10:09:28] Running compressibility test.
[20/01/2009 10:09:28] Writing the following script to G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\agk_tmp\VTS_01_7 130mo 2pass mtk 252_comptest.avs
...
===========================================================
[20/01/2009 10:10:09] Duration was: 41 seconds
[20/01/2009 10:10:09] Speed was: 51,86 fps.
[20/01/2009 10:10:09] Compressibility percentage is: 79,32
[20/01/2009 10:10:09] Chosen resolution is: 672x288 ( AR: 2,33 )
[20/01/2009 10:10:09] Predicted comptest value is: 71,35%
[20/01/2009 10:10:09] Running first pass.
[20/01/2009 10:10:09] Writing the following script to G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\agk_tmp\VTS_01_7 130mo 2pass mtk 252_movie.avs
...
===========================================================
[20/01/2009 10:14:13] Duration was: 4 minutes 3 seconds
[20/01/2009 10:14:13] Speed was: 72,92 fps.
[20/01/2009 10:14:13] Expected quality of first pass size: 89,32%
[20/01/2009 10:14:13] Trying to adjust settings.
[20/01/2009 10:14:13] Chosen resolution is: 720x304 ( AR: 2,37 )
[20/01/2009 10:14:13] Predicted comptest value is: 78,98
[20/01/2009 10:14:13] Re-running first pass.
[20/01/2009 10:14:13] Writing the following script to G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\agk_tmp\VTS_01_7 130mo 2pass mtk 252_movie.avs
...
===========================================================
[20/01/2009 10:17:45] Duration was: 3 minutes 31 seconds
[20/01/2009 10:17:45] Speed was: 83,88 fps.
[20/01/2009 10:17:45] Expected quality of first pass size: 108,75%
[20/01/2009 10:17:45] Trying to adjust settings.
[20/01/2009 10:17:45] Using sharper matrix
[20/01/2009 10:17:45] Chosen resolution is: 720x304 ( AR: 2,37 )
[20/01/2009 10:17:45] Predicted comptest value is: 81,67
[20/01/2009 10:17:45] Re-running first pass.
[20/01/2009 10:17:45] Writing the following script to G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\agk_tmp\VTS_01_7 130mo 2pass mtk 252_movie.avs
...
===========================================================
[20/01/2009 10:21:16] Duration was: 3 minutes 30 seconds
[20/01/2009 10:21:16] Speed was: 84,47 fps.
[20/01/2009 10:21:16] Expected quality of first pass size: 82,80%
[20/01/2009 10:21:16] Running second pass.
[20/01/2009 10:26:11] Duration was: 4 minutes 55 seconds
[20/01/2009 10:26:11] Speed was: 60,24 fps.
[20/01/2009 10:26:11] Job finished. Total time: 18 minutes 4 seconds
Comments: 2x 1st pass redo, great quality, nearly no artifacts (no ringing, dot crawls, chroma bleeding), 130Mo

2nd log same encode but with 2.53 (and vaq, sharp V2 used)
==========================

[19/01/2009 14:10:54] AutoGK 2.53b
[19/01/2009 14:10:54] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[19/01/2009 14:10:54] Job started.
[19/01/2009 14:10:54] Input file: G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\VTS_01_7.VOB
[19/01/2009 14:10:54] Output file: G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\VTS_01_7 100mo 2pass mtk 253.avi
[19/01/2009 14:10:54] Output codec: XviD
[19/01/2009 14:10:54] Audio: none
[19/01/2009 14:10:54] Subtitles: none
[19/01/2009 14:10:54] Format: AVI
[19/01/2009 14:10:54] Target size: 100Mb
[19/01/2009 14:10:54] Standalone support enabled: MTK/Sigma
[19/01/2009 14:10:54] Started encoding.
[19/01/2009 14:10:54] Demuxing and indexing.
[19/01/2009 14:11:12] Processing file: G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\VTS_01_7.VOB
[19/01/2009 14:11:12] Source resolution: 720x576
[19/01/2009 14:11:12] Found PAL source.
[19/01/2009 14:11:12] Source aspect ratio: 16:9
[19/01/2009 14:11:12] Analyzing source.
[19/01/2009 14:12:10] Source has percentage of interlacing in motion areas: 0,00
[19/01/2009 14:12:10] Source is considered to be progressive.
[19/01/2009 14:12:10] Output will contain 17779 frames
[19/01/2009 14:12:10] Using VAQ in XviD
[19/01/2009 14:12:10] Overhead: 0 bytes (0.00 Mb)
[19/01/2009 14:12:10] Video size: 104,857,600 bytes (100.00 Mb)
[19/01/2009 14:12:10] Running compressibility test.
[19/01/2009 14:12:10] Writing the following script to G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\agk_tmp\VTS_01_7 100mo 2pass mtk 253_comptest.avs
...
===========================================================
[19/01/2009 14:12:53] Duration was: 42 seconds
[19/01/2009 14:12:53] Speed was: 50,40 fps.
[19/01/2009 14:12:53] Compressibility percentage is: 87,98
[19/01/2009 14:12:53] Chosen resolution is: 704x304 ( AR: 2,32 )
[19/01/2009 14:12:53] Predicted comptest value is: 71,56%
[19/01/2009 14:12:53] Running first pass.
[19/01/2009 14:12:53] Writing the following script to G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\agk_tmp\VTS_01_7 100mo 2pass mtk 253_movie.avs
...
===========================================================
[19/01/2009 14:17:03] Duration was: 4 minutes 10 seconds
[19/01/2009 14:17:03] Speed was: 71,03 fps.
[19/01/2009 14:17:03] Expected quality of first pass size: 99,63%
[19/01/2009 14:17:03] Trying to adjust settings.
[19/01/2009 14:17:03] Using sharper matrix
[19/01/2009 14:17:03] Chosen resolution is: 720x304 ( AR: 2,37 )
[19/01/2009 14:17:03] Predicted comptest value is: 73,16
[19/01/2009 14:17:03] Re-running first pass.
[19/01/2009 14:17:03] Writing the following script to G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\agk_tmp\VTS_01_7 100mo 2pass mtk 253_movie.avs
...
===========================================================
[19/01/2009 14:20:37] Duration was: 3 minutes 33 seconds
[19/01/2009 14:20:37] Speed was: 83,21 fps.
[19/01/2009 14:20:37] Expected quality of first pass size: 77,91%
[19/01/2009 14:20:37] Running second pass.
[19/01/2009 14:25:49] Duration was: 5 minutes 12 seconds
[19/01/2009 14:25:49] Speed was: 56,94 fps.
[19/01/2009 14:25:49] Job finished. Total time: 14 minutes 54 seconds
Comments: 1x 1st pass redo, great quality, nearly no artifacts (no ringing, dot crawls, chroma bleeding) 20% less size than reference encode (1pass 100% quality, 124Mo)

3rd encode 2.53, same settings, output is 88mo (sharpV2 asked)
===================================

[19/01/2009 15:22:15] AutoGK 2.53b
[19/01/2009 15:22:15] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[19/01/2009 15:22:15] Job started.
[19/01/2009 15:22:15] Input file: G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\VTS_01_7.VOB
[19/01/2009 15:22:15] Output file: G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\VTS_01_7 88mo 2pass mtk sharp 253.avi
[19/01/2009 15:22:15] Output codec: XviD
[19/01/2009 15:22:15] Audio: none
[19/01/2009 15:22:15] Subtitles: none
[19/01/2009 15:22:15] Format: AVI
[19/01/2009 15:22:15] Target size: 88Mb
[19/01/2009 15:22:15] Standalone support enabled: MTK/Sigma
[19/01/2009 15:22:15] Started encoding.
[19/01/2009 15:22:15] Demuxing and indexing.
[19/01/2009 15:22:31] Processing file: G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\VTS_01_7.VOB
[19/01/2009 15:22:31] Source resolution: 720x576
[19/01/2009 15:22:31] Found PAL source.
[19/01/2009 15:22:31] Source aspect ratio: 16:9
[19/01/2009 15:22:31] Analyzing source.
[19/01/2009 15:23:30] Source has percentage of interlacing in motion areas: 0,00
[19/01/2009 15:23:30] Source is considered to be progressive.
[19/01/2009 15:23:30] Output will contain 17779 frames
[19/01/2009 15:23:30] Forcing encoding with sharp matrix.
[19/01/2009 15:23:30] Using VAQ in XviD
[19/01/2009 15:23:30] Overhead: 0 bytes (0.00 Mb)
[19/01/2009 15:23:30] Video size: 92,274,688 bytes (88.00 Mb)
[19/01/2009 15:23:30] Running compressibility test.
[19/01/2009 15:23:30] Writing the following script to G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\agk_tmp\VTS_01_7 88mo 2pass mtk sharp 253_comptest.avs
...
===========================================================
[19/01/2009 15:24:12] Duration was: 41 seconds
[19/01/2009 15:24:12] Speed was: 51,12 fps.
[19/01/2009 15:24:12] Compressibility percentage is: 60,86
[19/01/2009 15:24:12] Chosen resolution is: 608x256 ( AR: 2,38 )
[19/01/2009 15:24:12] Predicted comptest value is: 68,06%
[19/01/2009 15:24:12] Running first pass.
[19/01/2009 15:24:12] Writing the following script to G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\agk_tmp\VTS_01_7 88mo 2pass mtk sharp 253_movie.avs
...
===========================================================
[19/01/2009 15:28:05] Duration was: 3 minutes 53 seconds
[19/01/2009 15:28:05] Speed was: 76,06 fps.
[19/01/2009 15:28:06] Expected quality of first pass size: 55,80%
[19/01/2009 15:28:06] Trying to adjust settings.
[19/01/2009 15:28:06] No adjustment is possible
[19/01/2009 15:28:06] Running second pass.
[19/01/2009 15:32:58] Duration was: 4 minutes 52 seconds
[19/01/2009 15:32:58] Speed was: 60,72 fps.
[19/01/2009 15:32:58] Job finished. Total time: 10 minutes 43 seconds
Comments: 1x 1st pass redo, good quality but less details, some artifacts (some ringing, dot crawls and some artifacts on motion scenes) 88Mo being 30% less size than reference encode (1pass 100% quality)

4th encode same setting, output 88Mo, (no sharpmatrix asked)
=============================

[19/01/2009 15:05:19] AutoGK 2.53b
[19/01/2009 15:05:19] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[19/01/2009 15:05:19] Job started.
[19/01/2009 15:05:19] Input file: G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\VTS_01_7.VOB
[19/01/2009 15:05:19] Output file: G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\VTS_01_7 88mo 2pass mtk 253.avi
[19/01/2009 15:05:19] Output codec: XviD
[19/01/2009 15:05:19] Audio: none
[19/01/2009 15:05:19] Subtitles: none
[19/01/2009 15:05:19] Format: AVI
[19/01/2009 15:05:19] Target size: 88Mb
[19/01/2009 15:05:19] Standalone support enabled: MTK/Sigma
[19/01/2009 15:05:19] Started encoding.
[19/01/2009 15:05:19] Demuxing and indexing.
[19/01/2009 15:05:36] Processing file: G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\VTS_01_7.VOB
[19/01/2009 15:05:36] Source resolution: 720x576
[19/01/2009 15:05:36] Found PAL source.
[19/01/2009 15:05:36] Source aspect ratio: 16:9
[19/01/2009 15:05:36] Analyzing source.
[19/01/2009 15:06:36] Source has percentage of interlacing in motion areas: 0,00
[19/01/2009 15:06:36] Source is considered to be progressive.
[19/01/2009 15:06:36] Output will contain 17779 frames
[19/01/2009 15:06:36] Using VAQ in XviD
[19/01/2009 15:06:36] Overhead: 0 bytes (0.00 Mb)
[19/01/2009 15:06:36] Video size: 92,274,688 bytes (88.00 Mb)
[19/01/2009 15:06:36] Running compressibility test.
[19/01/2009 15:06:36] Writing the following script to G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\agk_tmp\VTS_01_7 88mo 2pass mtk 253_comptest.avs
...
===========================================================
[19/01/2009 15:07:20] Duration was: 44 seconds
[19/01/2009 15:07:20] Speed was: 47,74 fps.
[19/01/2009 15:07:20] Compressibility percentage is: 77,42
[19/01/2009 15:07:20] Chosen resolution is: 656x288 ( AR: 2,28 )
[19/01/2009 15:07:20] Predicted comptest value is: 71,33%
[19/01/2009 15:07:20] Running first pass.
[19/01/2009 15:07:20] Writing the following script to G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\agk_tmp\VTS_01_7 88mo 2pass mtk 253_movie.avs
...
===========================================================
[19/01/2009 15:11:26] Duration was: 4 minutes 5 seconds
[19/01/2009 15:11:26] Speed was: 72,34 fps.
[19/01/2009 15:11:26] Expected quality of first pass size: 76,10%
[19/01/2009 15:11:26] Running second pass.
[19/01/2009 15:16:34] Duration was: 5 minutes 8 seconds
[19/01/2009 15:16:34] Speed was: 57,72 fps.
[19/01/2009 15:16:34] Job finished. Total time: 11 minutes 15 seconds
Comments: no 1st pass redo, medium quality and softer, quite some artifacts ( ringing, dot crawls, chroma bleeding appears, heavy artifacts on motion scenes) 88Mo being 30% less size than reference encode (1pass 100% quality)

5th encode, same settings, output 76Mo (no sharpmatrix asked)
==============================

[19/01/2009 14:48:10] AutoGK 2.53b
[19/01/2009 14:48:10] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[19/01/2009 14:48:10] Job started.
[19/01/2009 14:48:10] Input file: G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\VTS_01_7.VOB
[19/01/2009 14:48:10] Output file: G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\VTS_01_7 76mo 2pass mtk 253.avi
[19/01/2009 14:48:10] Output codec: XviD
[19/01/2009 14:48:10] Audio: none
[19/01/2009 14:48:10] Subtitles: none
[19/01/2009 14:48:10] Format: AVI
[19/01/2009 14:48:10] Target size: 76Mb
[19/01/2009 14:48:10] Standalone support enabled: MTK/Sigma
[19/01/2009 14:48:10] Started encoding.
[19/01/2009 14:48:10] Demuxing and indexing.
[19/01/2009 14:48:33] Processing file: G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\VTS_01_7.VOB
[19/01/2009 14:48:33] Source resolution: 720x576
[19/01/2009 14:48:33] Found PAL source.
[19/01/2009 14:48:33] Source aspect ratio: 16:9
[19/01/2009 14:48:33] Analyzing source.
[19/01/2009 14:49:33] Source has percentage of interlacing in motion areas: 0,00
[19/01/2009 14:49:33] Source is considered to be progressive.
[19/01/2009 14:49:33] Output will contain 17779 frames
[19/01/2009 14:49:33] Using VAQ in XviD
[19/01/2009 14:49:33] Overhead: 0 bytes (0.00 Mb)
[19/01/2009 14:49:33] Video size: 79,691,776 bytes (76.00 Mb)
[19/01/2009 14:49:33] Running compressibility test.
[19/01/2009 14:49:33] Writing the following script to G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\agk_tmp\VTS_01_7 76mo 2pass mtk 253_comptest.avs
...
===========================================================
[19/01/2009 14:50:19] Duration was: 44 seconds
[19/01/2009 14:50:19] Speed was: 47,48 fps.
[19/01/2009 14:50:19] Compressibility percentage is: 66,86
[19/01/2009 14:50:19] Chosen resolution is: 608x256 ( AR: 2,38 )
[19/01/2009 14:50:19] Predicted comptest value is: 74,78%
[19/01/2009 14:50:19] Running first pass.
[19/01/2009 14:50:19] Writing the following script to G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\agk_tmp\VTS_01_7 76mo 2pass mtk 253_movie.avs
...
===========================================================
[19/01/2009 14:54:17] Duration was: 3 minutes 58 seconds
[19/01/2009 14:54:17] Speed was: 74,59 fps.
[19/01/2009 14:54:17] Expected quality of first pass size: 63,70%
[19/01/2009 14:54:17] Running second pass.
[19/01/2009 14:58:46] Duration was: 4 minutes 29 seconds
[19/01/2009 14:58:46] Speed was: 66,04 fps.
[19/01/2009 14:58:46] Job finished. Total time: 10 minutes 36 seconds
Comments: no 1st pass redo, average quality and really softer, heavy artifacts ( ringing, dot crawls, chroma bleeding appears, heavy artifacts and blocks on motion scenes) 76Mo being 40% less size than reference encode (1pass 100% quality)

So either I dont remember the depreciation between SharpV2-more size compared to soft cqm-less size; either the Jawor1cd cqm does not really benefit from the VAQ encode ...

Did

[BigDid]

Edit for the above post (text too long, impossible to edit the same post)

So either I dont remember the depreciation between SharpV2-more size compared to soft cqm-less size; either the Jawor1cd cqm does not really benefit from the VAQ encode ...

Edit: I took some time to close watch the encodes n°3 and 4 and make similar encodes with AGK 2.52. I have to correct my above statement:
- The soft matrix (Jawor1cd) behaves the same way with 2.52 or 2.53 encodes.
- The sharp matrix (EqmV2) behaves a little better with 2.53 giving less artifacts at lower size/resolution than in 2.52

New conclusion (related to this particular movie chunk) stay with sharpmatrix whenever possible use auto only for lowest size/resolution.

Did

[spicediver10191]

len0x,

Just a note to say thanks for resuming development of your most excellent application.

v. 2.53 works just fine for me and after 5 years of encoding I'm still yet to find a Xvid/Divx encoder that works as well and as efficiently as yours.

cheers :)

[Johnnypowaa]

http://s2b.directupload.net/images/090125/wo382x5h.jpg

This is bug?
Lame 3.98

[Taurus]

http://s2b.directupload.net/images/090125/wo382x5h.jpg

This is bug?
Lame 3.98

This is what I get:
http://666kb.com/i/b5ux5hsgly1bdssap.png

AGKnot 2.53b
Did you change the Lame encoder somewhere in the path?

[Johnnypowaa]

no i did not change anything

[spoho]

while transcoding or if you drag'n drop your lame.exe or your .mp3 into notepad and search for "3.9" you see just can find LAME3.98r or 3.98.2

[len0x]

2.55 stable is up! Hopefully this would allow me to move one developing new features for it.

[OH_NO_ITS_FRODO]

great stuff Len0x!!! great program as always! any chance of mov > mp4 support in the future?

[Wu-Tang]

Hi
I speak english so so, therefore I'm sorry
Help me with:
http://ipicture.ru/uploads/090130/1368/lcUoOfYbDD.jpg
len0x
A big thanks for our programm from Russian users, it's Excellently
Sorry, for my english

[len0x]

which version are you using, Wu-Tang?

[Wu-Tang]

lenOx
Quickly...
I'm use 2.45 version.

[Nomadic]

Please test Auto Gordian Knot v2.55 (http://rapidshare.com/files/192792006/Auto.Gordian.Knot.v2.55.Portable.exe) *PORTABLE*

[mwvirk]

hi Len0x,
thnx for new updates...
i used v 2.53b and i tried to get audio 128kbps but in output file i was getting 192kbps
then i tried 112kbps in advance setting but again output file was 192kbps.
hopefully new v will fix this problem,,, (just found the v2.55 and will try and update u also)

thnx again

[mwvirk]

Please test Auto Gordian Knot v2.55 (http://rapidshare.com/files/192792006/Auto.Gordian.Knot.v2.55.Portable.exe) *PORTABLE*


is it also made by Len0x
if u want to share then why uploading in rapidshare.
:angry::angry::angry::angry:

[len0x]

I don't make portables myself and in no way endorse them.

[len0x]

lenOx
Quickly...
I'm use 2.45 version.

that should not happen with 2.55

[nemisis]

i have come accross a weirdness with the new version.
my pc is an intel core i7 - i have had no issues running 2.45, works great and have used it for some time.

However when using 2.52 through 2.55 when i get to vdubmod compression test it crashes out with a an error
"memory access violation error in xvidcore.dll"
if i down grade xvid to version included with 2.45 works fine again, is a bit dodgy though.

also if i use agkpal to intercept the script, i can change the xvid codec settings, if i go into options and manual change the threads settings to 4 (was on 8 as i7's hyperthread the quad core to virtual 8 cores) and then continue it works fine.

i'm bascially asuming that the program cant handle the newness of i7, so i was wondering is there was anyway i could permanently adjust the proccessor threads to 4.

also i should mention that i tried to emulate agk settings and matrix's as best i could in staxrip and it worked fine.
however i love the simplicity and oneclick goodness that is agk

so any advice or thoughts on how i can get this to run on my system would be awsome.

[mwvirk]

hi Len0x,
thnx for new updates...
i used v 2.53b and i tried to get audio 128kbps but in output file i was getting 192kbps
then i tried 112kbps in advance setting but again output file was 192kbps.
hopefully new v will fix this problem,,, (just found the v2.55 and will try and update u also)

thnx again


Len0x,,,, what is actual problem here. thnx

[den78]

thanks again for the new ver. len0x :)
@nemisis
did you install Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1?

[len0x]

Len0x,,,, what is actual problem here. thnx

probably the tool that reports that to you...

[cooper2k4]

Thank you for the new version! :thanks:

It came just in time before I was moving over to http://handbrake.fr/. Handbrake is based on FFmpeg, has a nice gui and advanced features like H.264 but it has no compressibility test and automatic downsizing of the video.

AutoGK is still the best DivX-Converter out there!

[len0x]

i have come accross a weirdness with the new version.
my pc is an intel core i7 - i have had no issues running 2.45, works great and have used it for some time.

However when using 2.52 through 2.55 when i get to vdubmod compression test it crashes out with a an error
"memory access violation error in xvidcore.dll"
if i down grade xvid to version included with 2.45 works fine again, is a bit dodgy though.


If someone wishes to sponsor i7 platform for me - I'll be happy to get AutoGK fully working on it :rolleyes:

What if you use official 1.2.1 xvid build from Koepi for example, does it crash? If the problem is just in the 4 vs 8 threads then if I had i7 to test I could probably enforce 4 threads in such cases.

[len0x]

thanks again for the new ver. len0x :)
@nemisis
did you install Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1?

do you know something we don't ? :)

[den78]

do you know something we don't ? :)
well, new XviD builds won't work without it, right? :)

[THX-UltraII]

Guys,

I use a program called XBMC as my video browser. Normally XBMC has it s own internal player for all kind of video files. However, I want to use an external player (MPC-HC) for playback my video content. So someone of the XBMC community made a custom XBMC version with external player support. However, it isn t compatible with regular dvd content (a VIDEO_TS folder with included vob, ifo etc files). His version only supports single file video content like .mkv's, .wmv's, .mpg's etc.

Is AutoGK my friend in this one to convert my VIDEO_TS folders in a fast and user-friendly way? I don t want any kind of changes that influence the video or audio quality.

edit: I ve just read the manual and am I correct that in my case I would have to use Quality Mode @100% with everything else in the AutoGK settings on DEFAULT?

Like I said before: I want the EXACT same VIDEO and audio quality as it was before the conversion, so no changes to this at all.

Thanks guys.

[manono]

I don t want any kind of changes that influence the video or audio quality.
Then you don't want AutoGK. Either decrypt your movie to the hard drive using a no-splitting option in the decrypter or use Vob2MPEG on the VOBs afterwards to create a single MPG.

[THX-UltraII]

thxz for your quick reply and sorry for my crosspost manono.

What you mean by decrypt my movie to my HDD using a no-splitting option?

My VIDEO_TS folder has a few .VOB files. Isn t the easiest way to use VOB2MPEG to create a single file?

thanks

[manono]

What you mean by decrypt my movie to my HDD using a no-splitting option?
I don't think it's so hard to understand. For example, if using DVD Decrypter, decrypt the movie to the hard drive in IFO Mode with No Splitting, and you'll get one big VOB file. Or, with the DVD already on the hard drive, use Vob2MPG on it:

http://www.videohelp.com/tools/VOB2MPG

[BigDid]

Then you don't want AutoGK. Either decrypt your movie to the hard drive using a no-splitting option in the decrypter or use Vob2MPEG on the VOBs afterwards to create a single MPG.
Hi Manono,

What about the 4Gb limit for a single file?

Did

[manono]

I don't know anything about this XMBC THX-UltraII is using. Is there some sort of a 4GB limit? Does it use FAT32?

He said it can't play the DVD. Do you know of a different way to play it without it being reencoded and losing quality?

[len0x]

well, new XviD builds won't work without it, right? :)

really? I might be missing something here...

[BigDid]

I don't know anything about this XMBC THX-UltraII is using. Is there some sort of a 4GB limit? Does it use FAT32?
Neither do I...

Done some homework:
- Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XBMC#Limitations
-Xbmc-org - features
http://xbmc.org/about/features/
- Xbmc-org - FAQ
http://xbmc.org/wiki/index.php?title=Frequently_Asked_Questions

Some serious limitations with or related to Xbox (wikipedia):

UDF (Universal Disk Format) file-system limitation: XBMC for Xbox only supports UDF version 1.02 (designed for DVD-Video media), which has a maximum file-size of 1 GB...
# The Xbox built-in harddrive is formatted in FATX which has a 4 GB file-size limitation, and only supports file/folder-names up to 42...

Does it apply to the modified version? I don't know


He said it can't play the DVD. Do you know of a different way to play it without it being reencoded and losing quality?
I DO agree with you, I was just pointing out one thing among many possible questions...

Did

[weaver4]

When you run AutoGK 2.55 on Windows 7
--and then hit CTRL-F9 to go to the Advanced screen
--and then select OK

You then get a error saying it can not write the .detect43 file (I think that was the file). Of course running AutoGK as an administrator works as well as changing the permissions of the "C:\Program Files\AutoGK directory". But I am not sure the average user would know to do this.

Don't know if the same problem is in Vista, but it works OK in WinXP.

Thought you would want to know.

[THX-UltraII]

thxz for helping guys, I know enough now.

[len0x]

When you run AutoGK 2.55 on Windows 7
--and then hit CTRL-F9 to go to the Advanced screen
--and then select OK

You then get a error saying it can not write the .detect43 file (I think that was the file). Of course running AutoGK as an administrator works as well as changing the permissions of the "C:\Program Files\AutoGK directory". But I am not sure the average user would know to do this.

Don't know if the same problem is in Vista, but it works OK in WinXP.


Hm... I'm pretty sure that if you install it as admin but then try to run as an ordinary user you'll get the same kind of problems even on XP. If however you can't run it under the user you install it in windows 7 then its a different case (although average users will not be running windows 7 at this point anyway).

[weaver4]

Hm... I'm pretty sure that if you install it as admin but then try to run as an ordinary user you'll get the same kind of problems even on XP. If however you can't run it under the user you install it in windows 7 then its a different case (although average users will not be running windows 7 at this point anyway).

I installed it as user; and ran it as the same user and had this problem. I looked at the permissions and I did not have write access to this directory. I looked at a couple other program directories (thunderbird, firefox and ImgBurn) and noticed the same thing [Read and Execute permission only]. I guess that in Win7 they expect that all applications will use the %appdata% directory for user writable files.

I did notice that when I ran the installer it asked me for permission to to install the program, don't know if when I do that in Windows 7 it gives me Admin rights to install or not.

[Pulp Catalyst]

any chance of an option that could give us MAX quality (like in Fair Use Wizard does)

in fair use there is a slider that will dictate what mode to put the codec in, (Fast, medium, best, extreme ect)

as i find AutoGK tends to put the codec (Xvid or DivX) in a balance mode,

but i would happily give up time, knowing the codec in question is being pushed to the limit, and going to produce quality,

AutoGK is great and served me well, but I'm finding more and more others are producing better quality, FUW for one, but other GUI's are doing the same as well, but i think it's because the speed autoGK does a job,

FUW on MAX speed mode (max quality) gives me 30FPS average, AutoGK gives 92FPS, and the quality difference is noticeable,

i did ask for this feature a long time ago, but that when you were calling it a day and soon after all development stopped,

but this is one feature i would love to see now that your sort of back, and i feel it would really regenerate AutoGK and confirm it's position once again as being the daddy,

but aside from FUW none of the other GUI's are as intelligent as AutoGK, AutoGK makes all the decisions for us people that don't have the time to learn the ins and out of aspect ratios' upper field lower field first, resolutions, APR, ect

we like the idea of the program doing this hard stuff for us, but it would be nice if we could tell AutoGK to not worry about time, and just push that Codec to the MAX baby,

thanks,

and now we have quad core's, and the i7's (which will lead to 8 core's possibly even more) just round the corner, MAX ASP encoding is something that will not only be bearable, but will be quite quick, especially on the i7 (which i am planning to save for the reviews so far are outstanding for this processor, and the 920 option is actually a good bargain the way Intel has priced it) just a shame the motherboard itself is so expensive, who would of thought a motherboard becoming so expensive, how things change,

[ron spencer]

good point....never thought about that

[Pulp Catalyst]

i think i found a problem,

tried converting a series disk,

i selected 1 episode to be done and not the other 5,

problems,

1. the whole disk was demuxed, not just the single episode
2. the whole sound track was transcoded, normalized, and encoded (3 hours worth, not the 28 minute track)
3. the chosen resolution chosen by AutoGK looked really really wrong,

here's the log,

[06/02/2009 14:29:40] AutoGK 2.55
[06/02/2009 14:29:40] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[06/02/2009 14:29:40] Job started.
[06/02/2009 14:29:40] Input file: I:\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_0.IFO
[06/02/2009 14:29:40] Output file: G:\VIDEOFINISHED\AutoGK\episode1.avi
[06/02/2009 14:29:40] Output codec: DivX
[06/02/2009 14:29:40] Audio 1: ??? AC3 2ch
[06/02/2009 14:29:40] Subtitles: none
[06/02/2009 14:29:40] Format: AVI
[06/02/2009 14:29:40] Target size: 350Mb
[06/02/2009 14:29:40] Audio 1 settings: CBR MP3 with bitrate: 192Kbps
[06/02/2009 14:29:40] Standalone support enabled: ESS
[06/02/2009 14:29:40] Started encoding.
[06/02/2009 14:29:40] Demuxing and indexing.
[06/02/2009 14:39:16] Processing file: I:\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_1.VOB
[06/02/2009 14:39:16] Processing file: I:\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_2.VOB
[06/02/2009 14:39:16] Processing file: I:\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_3.VOB
[06/02/2009 14:39:16] Processing file: I:\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_4.VOB
[06/02/2009 14:39:16] Processing file: I:\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_5.VOB
[06/02/2009 14:39:16] Processing file: I:\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_6.VOB
[06/02/2009 14:39:16] Processing file: I:\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_7.VOB
[06/02/2009 14:39:16] Source resolution: 720x576
[06/02/2009 14:39:16] Found PAL source.
[06/02/2009 14:39:16] Source aspect ratio: 4:3
[06/02/2009 14:39:16] Analyzing source.
[06/02/2009 14:48:05] Source has percentage of interlacing in motion areas: 20.86
[06/02/2009 14:48:05] Source is considered to be interlaced.
[06/02/2009 14:48:05] Output will contain 269520 frames
[06/02/2009 14:48:05] Decoding audio.
[06/02/2009 14:50:13] Normalizing audio.
[06/02/2009 14:54:00] Encoding audio.
[06/02/2009 15:09:27] Audio1 size: 258,593,472 bytes (246.61 Mb)
[06/02/2009 15:09:29] Overhead: 9,806,720 bytes (9.35 Mb)
[06/02/2009 15:09:29] Video size: 98,601,408 bytes (94.03 Mb)
[06/02/2009 15:09:29] Target bitrate is: 73kbps
[06/02/2009 15:09:29] Running compressibility test.
[06/02/2009 15:09:29] Writing the following script to G:\VIDEOFINISHED\AutoGK\agk_tmp\episode1_comptest.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("D:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("D:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("D:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrainSSE3.dll")
LoadPlugin("D:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\leakkerneldeint.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("G:\VIDEOFINISHED\AutoGK\agk_tmp\episode1.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 1.06666666666667
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 640
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
LeakKernelDeInt(movie,order=1,sharp=true)
autocrop(mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
RemoveGrain(mode=2)
SelectRangeEvery(280,14)
===========================================================
[06/02/2009 15:17:24] Duration was: 7 minutes 55 seconds
[06/02/2009 15:17:24] Speed was: 28.36 fps.
[06/02/2009 15:17:24] Compressibility percentage is: 1.73
[06/02/2009 15:17:24] Using softer resizer.
[06/02/2009 15:17:24] Chosen resolution is: 112x80 ( AR: 1.40 )
[06/02/2009 15:17:24] Predicted comptest value is: 62.80%
[06/02/2009 15:17:24] Running first pass.
[06/02/2009 15:17:24] Writing the following script to G:\VIDEOFINISHED\AutoGK\agk_tmp\episode1_movie.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("D:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("D:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("D:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrainSSE3.dll")
LoadPlugin("D:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\leakkerneldeint.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("G:\VIDEOFINISHED\AutoGK\agk_tmp\episode1.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 1.06666666666667
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 112
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
LeakKernelDeInt(movie,order=1,sharp=true)
autocrop(mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
BicubicResize(out_width,out_height,0,0.5)
RemoveGrain(mode=2)
===========================================================
*************************************
EXCEPTION: Job aborted
*************************************
[06/02/2009 15:18:38] Job finished. Total time: 48 minutes 58 seconds


i aborted the operation, as i knew with the selected resolution chosen by AutoGK the quality of the episode would be awful,

it's like it's calculated the single episode size (i used a 350MB size) for the whole 3 hour's,

could some one advise please,

[Wu-Tang]

lenOx
that should not happen with 2.55
I hope...
Can you do multilanguages interface in the autogk, i can give links on localization virtual dub mod.
manono
And i have that problem with dvd decrypter:
http://ipicture.ru/uploads/090206/1368/v51x0Uar7m.jpg
Why?

[manono]

i selected 1 episode to be done and not the other 5,

problems,

1. the whole disk was demuxed, not just the single episode

That's not an AutoGK problem as AGK has nothing to do with the decrypting. Exactly how did you decrypt it originally? If you solve 1, 2 and 3 will go away.

[manono]

manono
And i have that problem with dvd decrypter:
.
.
Why?
The output was a bit smaller than the input, it seems. Is anything missing? It's all there, isn't it?

[Pulp Catalyst]

well i copied the entire dvd to a iso file with latest DVDFab, then mounted the image with Daemon Tools lite latest version,

the DVD is an exact copy of the original, and there was no extra protection on the disk just the standard CSS,

then i chose PGC1 in AutoGK which said the PGC is 28.36 minutes long,

but the whole disk was demuxed not just the episode i wanted, same with the audio side, and the calculation for the resolution is way to small, it's like it's calculating the size based on the length it thinks it's going to encode, 3 hours worth, but i only selected PGC 1,

so 350mb size, at 28.36 minutes long, the resolution should be a lot higher, or am i missing something?

[len0x]

true, you are missing something. please read this post: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1245965#post1245965

[len0x]

any chance of an option that could give us MAX quality (like in Fair Use Wizard does)


I don't see any concrete suggestions about what that would entail...

[Pulp Catalyst]

so how do you suggest i encode a episode from a disc,

one idea i have is to not use IFO mode but rather select VOB files, encode everything by doing the math (6 episodes at 350MB each), so 350 x 6 = 2.1gb

then use a splitter program like VirtualDubMod to split the files in there 350mb form leaving me with 6 x episodes,

please tell me there's a better way?


i wish i could give you a suggestion on how to do it, but i don't actually know how FUW does it, sorry, i will look around to see if i can find out anything regarding this,

doesn't DivX have a profile selection mode like in there config tab (fast, slow, best insane) a bit like in lame mp3 there is a quality profile mode,

i will look around though and see if i can find any info on this,

[BigDid]

any chance of an option that could give us MAX quality (like in Fair Use Wizard does)

in fair use there is a slider that will dictate what mode to put the codec in, (Fast, medium, best, extreme ect)
Hi,

I don't use FUW but the slider/preset thingy sounds attractive. I need more info on the settings and I cannot find them with the manual (1.01) Do you have insights on the subject?

...
FUW on MAX speed mode (max quality) gives me 30FPS average, AutoGK gives 92FPS, and the quality difference is noticeable,

I am not enough expert in xvid encoding to guess what settings can cause a 1/3 drop in speed related to a 1/x increase in quality ... Are you?

If not, could you compare a sample in AGK and FUW to get more data (eventually get infos on the final avis with avinaptic...)

Oh and maybe this exchange could be more suited in the "lets get a new version of AGK out" thread, if so mods, feel free to move it

Did

PS1: I believe I can download a full 2.8 version of FUW; if so I will try it by myself and come back here..
PS2: found another tutorial http://coloradojack.com/mediawiki/index.php/Fair_Use_Wizard_2.5_Tutorial

[len0x]

If you read that thread form the beginning you'll see that unfortunately there is no better way of dealing with episodic disks rather then processing then with DVDD one episode at a time... Your suggestion about setting the total size of 6x350 would only work indeed if you remove ifo files completely and just open first vob (in which case it will pick them all up automatically).

[Pulp Catalyst]

thankyou for your swift reply, unfortunate, but hey, nothing's perfect right?

oh, quickly looked at FUW, changed from "Encoding Speed" to "Codec Settings" then hit the "Codec Settings" tab, then up comes the DivX codec properties, there is indeed a profile's (pre-sets) and a number going from 0-10 (slider) perhaps that's what FUW manipulates with it's own slider bar, not sure what setting AutoGK sends to the DivX codec,

[len0x]

well, I will experiment at some point with splitting episodes via avisynth, so there might be some hope...

as for encoding speed I'm aware that DivX has different speed settings and know how to manipulate them, but I would not know how to do that with XviD as its already pretty much maxed out...

[Wu-Tang]

lenOx
Can you do multilanguages interface in the autogk, i can give links on localization virtual dub mod.
So, What do you say about?

manono
The output was a bit smaller than the input, it seems. Is anything missing? It's all there, isn't it?
Output file = 0 bait
And errors don't show, hm
I did that by dvdfab, it did All well...

[mwvirk]

probably the tool that reports that to you...

i have installed gspot v2.70 and mediainfo 0.7.10 on my PC
you mean to say there might be a buge on any of these app :scared:

[len0x]

well, I need more info on this. Does the log say its one bitrate of mp3, but GSpot says its another?

[Wu-Tang]

It's trouble
I'm do 700mb and on exit 680mb, i don't understand why as
I'm do and 703, 710, 720, 746 and on exit 680mb
And such often happen
lenOx
Why don't you answer on my posts?

[BigDid]

It's trouble
I'm do 700mb and on exit 680mb, i don't understand why as
I'm do and 703, 710, 720, 746 and on exit 680mb
And such often happen
lenOx
Why don't you answer on my posts?
Hi,

Did you :logfile: ?

Did you try More FAQ 6.3.1 ?
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=72679

Did

[Wu-Tang]

BigDid
Please:
[08.02.2009 16:40:09] AutoGK 2.55
[08.02.2009 16:40:09] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[08.02.2009 16:40:09] Job started.
[08.02.2009 16:40:09] Input file: D:\For Rip\Жан Рено\Империя волков\VTS_07_1.VOB
[08.02.2009 16:40:09] Output file: C:\Documents and Settings\Andrushka\Рабочий стол\империя.avi
[08.02.2009 16:40:09] Output codec: XviD
[08.02.2009 16:40:09] Audio 1: Audio Stream 0 AC3
[08.02.2009 16:40:09] Subtitles: none
[08.02.2009 16:40:09] Format: AVI
[08.02.2009 16:40:09] Target size: 1200Mb
[08.02.2009 16:40:09] Custom resolution settings: fixed width of 640 pixels
[08.02.2009 16:40:09] Audio 1 settings: CBR MP3 with bitrate: 128Kbps
[08.02.2009 16:40:09] Started encoding.
[08.02.2009 16:40:09] Demuxing and indexing.
[08.02.2009 16:43:31] Processing file: D:\For Rip\Жан Рено\Империя волков\VTS_07_1.VOB
[08.02.2009 16:43:31] Source resolution: 720x576
[08.02.2009 16:43:31] Found PAL source.
[08.02.2009 16:43:31] Source aspect ratio: 16:9
[08.02.2009 16:43:31] Analyzing source.
[08.02.2009 16:49:26] Source has percentage of interlacing in motion areas: 0,00
[08.02.2009 16:49:27] Source is considered to be progressive.
[08.02.2009 16:49:27] Output will contain 184374 frames
[08.02.2009 16:49:27] Decoding audio.
[08.02.2009 16:52:49] Normalizing audio.
[08.02.2009 16:55:10] Encoding audio.
[08.02.2009 17:09:00] Using VAQ in XviD
[08.02.2009 17:09:00] Audio1 size: 117,997,824 bytes (112.53 Mb)
[08.02.2009 17:09:03] Overhead: 2,189,440 bytes (2.09 Mb)
[08.02.2009 17:09:03] Video size: 1,138,103,936 bytes (1085.38 Mb)
[08.02.2009 17:09:03] Running compressibility test.
[08.02.2009 17:09:03] Writing the following script to C:\Documents and Settings\Andrushka\Рабочий стол\agk_tmp\империя_comptest.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrainSSE2.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("C:\Documents and Settings\Andrushka\Рабочий стол\agk_tmp\империя.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 1.42222222222222
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 640
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
RemoveGrain(mode=2)
SelectRangeEvery(300,15)
===========================================================
[08.02.2009 17:14:18] Duration was: 5 minutes 13 seconds
[08.02.2009 17:14:18] Speed was: 29,39 fps.
[08.02.2009 17:14:19] Compressibility percentage is: 126,01
[08.02.2009 17:14:19] Switching b-frames off
[08.02.2009 17:14:19] Chosen resolution is: 640x272 ( AR: 2,35 )
[08.02.2009 17:14:19] Predicted comptest value is: 94,26%
[08.02.2009 17:14:19] Running first pass.
[08.02.2009 17:14:19] Writing the following script to C:\Documents and Settings\Andrushka\Рабочий стол\agk_tmp\империя_movie.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrainSSE2.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("C:\Documents and Settings\Andrushka\Рабочий стол\agk_tmp\империя.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 1.42222222222222
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 640
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
RemoveGrain(mode=2)
===========================================================
[08.02.2009 18:20:25] Duration was: 1 hour, 6 minutes 4 seconds
[08.02.2009 18:20:25] Speed was: 46,50 fps.
[08.02.2009 18:20:26] Expected quality of first pass size: 99,15%
[08.02.2009 18:20:26] Trying to adjust settings.
[08.02.2009 18:20:26] No adjustment is possible
[08.02.2009 18:20:26] Warning: final AVI will likely be undersized.
[08.02.2009 18:20:26] Running second pass.
[08.02.2009 19:46:25] Duration was: 1 hour, 25 minutes 56 seconds
[08.02.2009 19:46:25] Speed was: 35,76 fps.
[08.02.2009 19:46:25] Job finished. Total time: 3 hours 6 minutes 16 seconds



6.3 I used to use old XviD and now I switched to XviD 1.0.x. Since then I _always_ have _very_ undersized/oversized files. What's the problem?
- old XviD has to be uninstalled properly, i.e. just installing new 1.0.x over it is not a proper way. Try uninstalling old one, then reinstalling new one.

I'm understand, that i can reinstall xvid, yes, before install autogk 2.55, i don't uninstal old version xvid...
Now, do i can reinstall only xvid or autogk too.

[Taurus]

@Wu-Tang:
You can read the logfile by yourself.
08.02.2009 18:20:25] Duration was: 1 hour, 6 minutes 4 seconds
[08.02.2009 18:20:25] Speed was: 46,50 fps.
[08.02.2009 18:20:26] Expected quality of first pass size: 99,15%
[08.02.2009 18:20:26] Trying to adjust settings.
[08.02.2009 18:20:26] No adjustment is possible
[08.02.2009 18:20:26] Warning: final AVI will likely be undersized.
Change the resolution or the bitrate of the audiotrack to higher numbers.
The Xvid encoder is saturated. It's maxed out with the settings you choose.
So dont blame AutoGk. Read some more...

[BigDid]

...
Change the resolution or the bitrate of the audiotrack to higher numbers.
The Xvid encoder is saturated. It's maxed out with the settings you choose.
So dont blame AutoGk. Read some more...
Hi,

Taurus (hello friend) is right, you do not give AGK tools to adjust!
Use Auto(width) instead of fixed width; you can redo your test, same source and use auto for width and audio, ask for 1cd and see if it is still undersized...

Did

PS: I have some infos for the AGK <=> FUW comparison, more to come later ...

[Wu-Tang]

I dont want to do auto resolution and auto bitrate in audio, i want fix properties.
im rip 11 films to 45min, and all was right, only with one of the 12 films happen such...

[BigDid]

I dont want to do auto resolution and auto bitrate in audio, i want fix properties.
im rip 11 films to 45min, and all was right, only with one of the 12 films happen such...
Hello Mister,

My last post was a suggestion for testing ONLY and to verify if your encodes are still undersized.

Now you certainly are in right to not do what is suggested. In this case I will suggest NOT wasting time of this forums contributors, mine included. It will be my last post on the subject.

Did

[Wu-Tang]

BigDid
Respect (Schätzen)!
I will necessarily try to make, from auto options.
Still log:
[09.02.2009 03:13:08 AM] AutoGK 2.55
[09.02.2009 03:13:08 AM] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[09.02.2009 03:13:08 AM] Job started.
[09.02.2009 03:13:08 AM] Input file: D:\б.п\8\VTS_01_1.VOB
[09.02.2009 03:13:08 AM] Output file: C:\Documents and Settings\2 Pac\Рабочий стол\8.avi
[09.02.2009 03:13:08 AM] Output codec: XviD
[09.02.2009 03:13:08 AM] Audio 1: Audio Stream 0 AC3
[09.02.2009 03:13:08 AM] Subtitles: none
[09.02.2009 03:13:08 AM] Format: AVI
[09.02.2009 03:13:08 AM] Target size: 700Mb
[09.02.2009 03:13:08 AM] Custom resolution settings: fixed width of 576 pixels
[09.02.2009 03:13:08 AM] Audio 1 settings: CBR MP3 with bitrate: 128Kbps
[09.02.2009 03:13:08 AM] Started encoding.
[09.02.2009 03:13:08 AM] Demuxing and indexing.
[09.02.2009 03:14:12 AM] Processing file: D:\б.п\8\VTS_01_1.VOB
[09.02.2009 03:14:12 AM] Source resolution: 720x480
[09.02.2009 03:14:12 AM] Found NTSC source.
[09.02.2009 03:14:12 AM] Source aspect ratio: 4:3
[09.02.2009 03:14:12 AM] Analyzing source.
[09.02.2009 03:18:29 AM] Source has percentage of interlacing in motion areas: 62,08
[09.02.2009 03:18:29 AM] Source has percentage of telecined patterns: 2,90
[09.02.2009 03:18:29 AM] Source has percentage of progressive patterns: 28,24
[09.02.2009 03:18:29 AM] Source has percentage of interlaced patterns: 68,86
[09.02.2009 03:18:29 AM] Source is considered to be interlaced.
[09.02.2009 03:18:29 AM] Output will contain 82665 frames
[09.02.2009 03:18:29 AM] Decoding audio.
[09.02.2009 03:19:54 AM] Normalizing audio.
[09.02.2009 03:21:00 AM] Encoding audio.
[09.02.2009 03:30:48 AM] Using VAQ in XviD
[09.02.2009 03:30:48 AM] Audio1 size: 44,133,504 bytes (42.09 Mb)
[09.02.2009 03:30:52 AM] Overhead: 981,632 bytes (0.94 Mb)
[09.02.2009 03:30:52 AM] Video size: 688,888,064 bytes (656.97 Mb)
[09.02.2009 03:30:52 AM] Running compressibility test.
[09.02.2009 03:30:52 AM] Writing the following script to C:\Documents and Settings\2 Pac\Рабочий стол\agk_tmp\8_comptest.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrain.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\leakkerneldeint.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("C:\Documents and Settings\2 Pac\Рабочий стол\agk_tmp\8.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 0.888888888888889
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 576
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
LeakKernelDeInt(movie,order=1,sharp=true)
autocrop(mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
RemoveGrain(mode=2)
SelectRangeEvery(300,15)
===========================================================
[09.02.2009 03:38:19 AM] Duration was: 7 minutes 26 seconds
[09.02.2009 03:38:19 AM] Speed was: 9,25 fps.
[09.02.2009 03:38:20 AM] Compressibility percentage is: 169,84
[09.02.2009 03:38:20 AM] Using sharper matrix
[09.02.2009 03:38:20 AM] Switching b-frames off
[09.02.2009 03:38:20 AM] Chosen resolution is: 576x432 ( AR: 1,33 )
[09.02.2009 03:38:20 AM] Predicted comptest value is: 95,41%
[09.02.2009 03:38:20 AM] Running first pass.
[09.02.2009 03:38:20 AM] Writing the following script to C:\Documents and Settings\2 Pac\Рабочий стол\agk_tmp\8_movie.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrain.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\leakkerneldeint.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("C:\Documents and Settings\2 Pac\Рабочий стол\agk_tmp\8.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 0.888888888888889
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 576
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
LeakKernelDeInt(movie,order=1,sharp=true)
autocrop(mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
RemoveGrain(mode=2)
===========================================================
[09.02.2009 05:06:55 AM] Duration was: 1 hour, 28 minutes 34 seconds
[09.02.2009 05:06:55 AM] Speed was: 15,55 fps.
[09.02.2009 05:06:55 AM] Expected quality of first pass size: 97,68%
[09.02.2009 05:06:55 AM] Running second pass.
[09.02.2009 07:01:52 AM] Duration was: 1 hour, 54 minutes 53 seconds
[09.02.2009 07:01:52 AM] Speed was: 11,99 fps.
[09.02.2009 07:01:52 AM] Job finished. Total time: 3 hours 48 minutes 43 seconds

Here don't write that file was undersized, but it = 680mb http://ipicture.ru/uploads/090209/1368/S3VIK6k4Sc.jpg
Log is normal, it's don't understand yet.
Evening to do with auto settings...

[manono]

I will necessarily try to make, from auto options.
Here don't write that file was undersized, but it = 680mb
Log is normal, it's don't understand yet.
[09.02.2009 03:13:08 AM] Custom resolution settings: fixed width of 576 pixels
.
.
[09.02.2009 05:06:55 AM] Expected quality of first pass size: 97,68%

You said you'd use the Auto Options. You complain again about it being undersized. You didn't use the Auto Width. If you're going to use the Auto Width and make the AVI the size you want, then go into the Advanced Settings and tick the "Auto Width". Is this really so hard?

[len0x]

@Wu Tang

Whenever you final percentage quality of the first pass size is over 95%(in rare cases over 90% even) there is always a chance you will get undersized file. This is exactly what is happening to you. As manono said if you want to hit exactly 700Mb you either increase resolution or use auto option.

[Wu-Tang]

Dear, manono

I was not correctly expressed.
I do fixed width always, and auto properties i will do evenig today and tomorrow i write results. Ok?
Do i understandale to write, i hope

[Wu-Tang]

lenOx
Tomorrow, i will attach all logs of eleven series, where decription such as in that movie.
And the program don't undersized their!

[manono]

I do fixed width always...
Then don't complain about it being undersized sometimes. That's the chance you take when setting Fixed anything. You got the best possible AVI, given your settings. It looks very good, doesn't it?

[mwvirk]

well, I need more info on this. Does the log say its one bitrate of mp3, but GSpot says its another?

No. while enconding, i am setting up 128 MP3 but after encoding, when i check my .avi file, it shows me 192kbps in gspot, mediainfo.

[Wu-Tang]

manono
It's true.
But bit/pixel = 26, it's don't so much, may be and higher.
Look at other logs for interesting, where didn't undersized: (attach)
Still i now to do in version 2.45, there after first pass 75%, аnd in 2.55 version was 96%, expected quality different in that two versions. What do you say about it?

[Wu-Tang]

mwvirk
Do you rip avi to avi?

[mwvirk]

mwvirk
Do you rip avi to avi?


both... (avi to avi & dvd to avi)

[Wu-Tang]

mwvirk
When rip avi to avi then may be, i have such problem too.

To all
manono
Today i riped that film by autogk 2.45 and all right. it's fine.
[10.02.2009 05:30:50 PM] AutoGK 2.45
[10.02.2009 05:30:50 PM] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[10.02.2009 05:30:50 PM] Job started.
[10.02.2009 05:30:50 PM] Input file: D:\б.п\8\VTS_01_1.VOB
[10.02.2009 05:30:50 PM] Output file: C:\Documents and Settings\2 Pac\Рабочий стол\8.avi
[10.02.2009 05:30:50 PM] Output codec: XviD
[10.02.2009 05:30:50 PM] Audio 1: Audio Stream 0 AC3
[10.02.2009 05:30:50 PM] Subtitles: none
[10.02.2009 05:30:50 PM] Format: AVI
[10.02.2009 05:30:50 PM] Target size: 700Mb
[10.02.2009 05:30:50 PM] Custom resolution settings: fixed width of 576 pixels
[10.02.2009 05:30:50 PM] Audio 1 settings: CBR MP3 with bitrate: 128Kbps
[10.02.2009 05:30:50 PM] Started encoding.
[10.02.2009 05:30:50 PM] Demuxing and indexing.
[10.02.2009 05:32:00 PM] Processing file: D:\б.п\8\VTS_01_1.VOB
[10.02.2009 05:32:00 PM] Source resolution: 720x480
[10.02.2009 05:32:00 PM] Found NTSC source.
[10.02.2009 05:32:00 PM] Source aspect ratio: 4:3
[10.02.2009 05:32:00 PM] Color correction enabled.
[10.02.2009 05:32:00 PM] Analyzing source.
[10.02.2009 05:36:22 PM] Source has percentage of interlacing in motion areas: 62,08
[10.02.2009 05:36:22 PM] Source has percentage of telecined patterns: 2,90
[10.02.2009 05:36:22 PM] Source has percentage of progressive patterns: 28,19
[10.02.2009 05:36:22 PM] Source has percentage of interlaced patterns: 68,92
[10.02.2009 05:36:22 PM] Source is considered to be interlaced.
[10.02.2009 05:36:22 PM] Output will contain 82665 frames
[10.02.2009 05:36:22 PM] Decoding audio.
[10.02.2009 05:37:47 PM] Normalizing audio.
[10.02.2009 05:38:50 PM] Encoding audio.
[10.02.2009 05:49:26 PM] Audio1 size: 44,133,504 bytes (42.09 Mb)
[10.02.2009 05:49:26 PM] Overhead: 981,632 bytes (0.94 Mb)
[10.02.2009 05:49:26 PM] Video size: 688,888,064 bytes (656.97 Mb)
[10.02.2009 05:49:26 PM] Running compressibility test.
[10.02.2009 05:49:27 PM] Writing the following script to C:\Documents and Settings\2 Pac\Рабочий стол\agk_tmp\8_comptest.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\ColorMatrix.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrain.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\leakkerneldeint.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("C:\Documents and Settings\2 Pac\Рабочий стол\agk_tmp\8.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 0.888888888888889
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 576
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
LeakKernelDeInt(movie,order=1,sharp=true)
autocrop(mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
RemoveGrain(mode=2)
ColorMatrix("Rec.709->Rec.601",opt=0,hints=false,threads=0)
SelectRangeEvery(300,15)
===========================================================
[10.02.2009 05:57:07 PM] Duration was: 7 minutes 40 seconds
[10.02.2009 05:57:07 PM] Speed was: 8,98 fps.
[10.02.2009 05:57:08 PM] Compressibility percentage is: 138,80
[10.02.2009 05:57:08 PM] Using sharper matrix
[10.02.2009 05:57:08 PM] Switching b-frames off
[10.02.2009 05:57:08 PM] Chosen resolution is: 576x432 ( AR: 1,33 )
[10.02.2009 05:57:08 PM] Predicted comptest value is: 77,97%
[10.02.2009 05:57:08 PM] Running first pass.
[10.02.2009 05:57:08 PM] Writing the following script to C:\Documents and Settings\2 Pac\Рабочий стол\agk_tmp\8_movie.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\ColorMatrix.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrain.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\leakkerneldeint.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("C:\Documents and Settings\2 Pac\Рабочий стол\agk_tmp\8.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 0.888888888888889
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 576
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
LeakKernelDeInt(movie,order=1,sharp=true)
autocrop(mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
RemoveGrain(mode=2)
ColorMatrix("Rec.709->Rec.601",opt=0,hints=false,threads=0)
===========================================================
[10.02.2009 07:30:37 PM] Duration was: 1 hour, 33 minutes 29 seconds
[10.02.2009 07:30:37 PM] Speed was: 14,74 fps.
[10.02.2009 07:30:37 PM] Expected quality of first pass size: 75,65%
[10.02.2009 07:30:37 PM] Running second pass.
[10.02.2009 09:27:28 PM] Duration was: 1 hour, 56 minutes 50 seconds
[10.02.2009 09:27:29 PM] Speed was: 11,79 fps.
[10.02.2009 09:27:29 PM] Job finished. Total time: 3 hours 56 minutes 38 seconds

File don't undersized. It is a riddle!!!

[len0x]

No. while enconding, i am setting up 128 MP3 but after encoding, when i check my .avi file, it shows me 192kbps in gspot, mediainfo.

I'll ask again - what does the log say, 128? (at this stage I want to know if that is a GUI bug or not)

[len0x]

mwvirk
File don't undersized. It is a riddle!!!

The difference between 2.45 and 2.55 is mainly XviD version and VAQ in it (which increases compressibility, although I'm a bit surprised it gained 20%...). Also from the logs I can see that 2.45 encode had color correction enabled.

[BigDid]

...
Today i riped that film by autogk 2.45 and all right. it's fine.

File don't undersized. It is a riddle!!!
Hi,

No it is not a riddle since AGK 2.53.
The answer is in this thread first page logchange:
2.53 beta
...
- XviD now uses VAQ if source is not a cartoon (XviD setting in hidden options control's that) or have burnt-in subs.
The VAQ for Xvid has been discussed in this thread a few pages before and also in a specific thread:
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1103422#post1103422

What does it change?
It gives a 10 to 15% more compressability with no or little quality degradation except for anims and burn-in subs (ringing)
It benefits more to P-frames, little to I-frames and not to B-frames; see specific thread, test from Brother John

For your problem, same source (Рабочий стол\8.avi)
- one made by AGK 2.45, no VAQ [10.02.2009 07:30:37 PM] Expected quality of first pass size: 75,65%- one made by AGK 2.55 with VAQ [09.02.2009 05:06:55 AM] Expected quality of first pass size: 97,68%
This is an improvement; for the same file size you have better quality !!

PLEASE - If you do not understand what I am explaining, do me a favor, tell me/us you do not understand; I prefer coming back and trying to explain in another way than to think someone just refuses my suggestion(s). Thank you.

Did

Edit, len0x made a quicker answer than me :)

[Wu-Tang]

lenOx
When i install 2.45, i keep xvid 1.21 from version 2.55, so xvid was new, only wasn't VAG. And what is mean "VAG"
Tomorrow i will attach the screenshots.
Do you download my attach above?

[Wu-Tang]

BigDid
Oooo, the great respect you!!!
Sometimes i have difficulties with translation, but i surely understand the heart of a problem.
i understood that vag was a the reason of a compressibility of a file. it's cool. Now i will know.
And do you understand that i write?
My logs did you saw?
i appreciate your responsiveness!

[Wu-Tang]

lenox
Also from the logs I can see that 2.45 encode had color correction enabled.
And is it well or no?
And in 2.55 is it?

[BigDid]

Hi,

Following our PM exchanges..
...And what is mean "VAG"
Tomorrow i will attach the screenshots.
Do you download my attach above?
- It is VAQ (not VAG) for Variable adaptive Quantization; more infos in the hread I have linked .
- I have seen your logs, all seems fine, 2 have more than 90% quality and may be undersized;when the codec is at/or near 100% quality, it cannot render the wanted size, so it will be undersized.

I know, now, that you do not want to encode with "autowidth" but maybe you could try (advanced settings) minimum width of 576 so you will always have 576 wide except when comptest or first pass is near 100%; in this case AGK will try to use a bigger width for the SAME filesize of 700Mb

Also from the logs I can see that 2.45 encode had color correction enabled.
And is it well or no?
And in 2.55 is it?
Usually it is good. From the help:
- "Color correction" option allows you to slightly change color gamut closer to what the source actually contains (gamut often is changed automatically when doing MPEG2 -> MPEG4 conversion because of the tool involved, i.e. avisynth). You may notice that sometimes your XviD/DivX encodes are looking rather dark comparing to the original input source. In those cases usage of this option will help making it a little bit lighter. Not every MPEG2 input source require this correction and this option doesn't force it but rather switches ON the check if color correction is needed and applied. If color correction is needed then the encoding process can be 10-20% slower than one without it.

Did

[Pulp Catalyst]

thenkyou BigDid, i found your post interesting and cleared up a few things for me,

it's a shame that VAQ can cause Ringing around burnt in subs, otherwise we can have it on all the time by default,
i remember the ringing effect so well, took a very long time for the ASP codecs to correct that problem, i remember encoding years ago, and all encodes suffered with that problem (DivX/Xvid),

i'm just glad that the ASP codec developers corrected that problem before they moved on to AVC codecs, i hated the ringing effect around writing or credits, was so annoying, i remember doing Armageddon film all that time ago, and both codecs would cause ringing, but now the encodes turn out perfect,

it's a shame that VAQ causes the same problem, 10-15% increase in compression is not to be sneezed at, if only there was a way for the codec to detect if ringing would occur and disable VAQ automatically if that is the case (we can all wish can't we)

but at least AutoGK has given the option to us if we do use it (or will give it to us hopefully)

[mwvirk]

I'll ask again - what does the log say, 128? (at this stage I want to know if that is a GUI bug or not)

@Len0x
log also shows 192 but let me try once again on my off days and i will inform u again,,,


at this moment what i can remember that converting dvd with ac3 2 channel to 700MB & 128 MP3 out file is not 128 but 192 and log also shows 192.

meantime if someone else can update u then it ok...

[BigDid]

...
it's a shame that VAQ causes the same problem, 10-15% increase in compression is not to be sneezed at, if only there was a way for the codec to detect if ringing would occur and disable VAQ automatically if that is the case (we can all wish can't we)
...
Hi Pulp,

Please have a look at the let's get a new version thread:
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1247202#post1247202

I have bounced on your FUW/slider idea and I am also toying (again) with other Cqm. I should have made advertisement here (done) :)
Atm the Heini (Heini-MR, Sap modded) seems just a little less compressible than AGK sharp and gives a better overall encode and LESS ringing with medium quality. V3-HR is a little better than Heini but also a little less compressible...all this done with AGK-Pal

VAQ really changes the way matrixes encodes; before Heini was better and less compressible than V3-HR; now it is the other way around.

Did

[Wu-Tang]

BigDid
Thank you very much.
So if after first pass more then 95%, then file will undersized? Is right?
Still quastion:
How do i can select inteval for rip, to don't rip the whole of film.
For example: if lenth of film = 45min, i want to rip from 10 to 25 min.
Do i explane well?

[Pulp Catalyst]

you can't, AutoGK doesn't support that kind of encoding, all or none is how it work's

you could re-author the disk itself, and cut the film down to the spec you want, but this would require a few steps to do and some re-encoding, a lot of work would be required,

there are other programs that do support this option, but most of them if not all are commercial, AutoGK is FREE!

[Taurus]

you can't, AutoGK doesn't support that kind of encoding, all or none is how it work's

you could re-author the disk itself, and cut the film down to the spec you want, but this would require a few steps to do and some re-encoding, a lot of work would be required,

there are other programs that do support this option, but most of them if not all are commercial, AutoGK is FREE!
You are wrong, see AutoGk Faq:http://forum.doom9.org/showpost.php?p=458382&postcount=1
Chapter 6.6
Of course, you have to set a mark at do not hide DGIndex in Hidden Options
Only for mpg files.....
@Wu-Tang:
Why dont you read the FAQs and the tutorial some more?
Nearly every question and answer is in there.

[Wu-Tang]

Taurus
Rücksicht
Sometimes to difficult translate.
I will look for people which can translate your FAQ in Russian...
I find only that (http://www.autogk.me.uk/modules.php?name=TutorialRU)
when DGIndex launched restore it from taskbar and hit Esc
But i don't see it, when it is work, where is it to set in hidden option?
Here?
http://ipicture.ru/uploads/090212/1368/RTWNeKH4BQ.jpg
And how will the process be restored after editing? i don't quite understand... :confused:

[Pulp Catalyst]

that's what confused me too, why i thought it couldn't be done, you wanted to encode 10 minutes into the material to 25 minutes,

not sure how the audio would be able to sync up with just that section,

i'm also confused like you are, when does one stop AuoGK running so the files can be altered, and when restarting AuoGK, will AutoGK continue off where it left off,

6.6 How can I select only subset of input VOBs? (i.e. remove credits for instance)
- There is no direct way of doing that but this can be done:
1) start the job
2) when DGIndex launched restore it from taskbar and hit Esc
3) go to agk_tmp folder (in output dir) and delete demuxed audio file(s) (i.e. AC3/MPA/WAV)
4) select subset you need
5) "save as" and overwrite partially created D2V file
6) encoding will proceed as usual

is a little vague,

and what is a subset, and will that subset be the section your after,

and wouldn't the MP3 track also need to be edited as well?

[len0x]

Step 4 in details: there are begin and end markers near the slider in DGIndex (you really should spent some time learning the tool - it is quite good on its own) and when subset is selected it will also only demux the audio associated with the video. This would effectively substitute whatever DGIndex was going to do automatically.

Its funny how you guys been spolied with how easy AGK is... One step from the usual worklflow and its stops you completely :)

[BigDid]

...
How do i can select inteval for rip, to don't rip the whole of film.
For example: if lenth of film = 45min, i want to rip from 10 to 25 min.
Do i explane well?
Hi,

Besides DG-index there is also "Mpg2Cut2" , I use it for cutting TV captures (Mpeg2). It can cut and/or combine Mpeg2 streams (Vob also), see:
http://www.geocities.com/rocketjet4/

Did

[sjakke]

Its funny how you guys been spolied with how easy AGK is... One step from the usual worklflow and its stops you completely :)

That's what I loved about GK:) I had the luxury of tinkering with options. The downside was that i had read tutorials. But now that downside has turned out to be an upside. I hardly have to ask questions in the forum:)

Sorry for the OT, just want to say thanks for GK and AutoGK.

And welcome back. How ever brief it might be:)

[Wu-Tang]

lenOx
BigDid
Thunderous hurrah!!!
i've got it work!
i would like to add to your instruction some more of my own points:

How can I select only subset of input VOBs? (i.e. remove credits for instance)
- There is no direct way of doing that but this can be done:
1) start the job
2) when DGIndex launched restore it from taskbar and hit Esc
3) go to agk_tmp folder (in output dir) and delete demuxed audio file(s) (i.e. AC3/MPA/WAV)
4) select subset you need
5) "save as" and overwrite partially created D2V file
6) encoding will proceed as usual

My add:
How can I select only subset of input VOBs? (i.e. remove credits for instance)
- There is no direct way of doing that but this can be done:
1) start the job
2) when DGIndex launched restore it from taskbar and hit Esc
3) go to agk_tmp folder (in output dir) and delete demuxed audio file(s) (i.e. AC3/MPA/WAV)
3.1) Push play then Stop, then show up the scroll line for select interval.
4) select subset you need
5) "save as" and overwrite partially created D2V file
6) encoding will proceed as usual

if you don't do that you won't be able to see the scroll line!

[Wu-Tang]

Hi
I riped film where i select interval, autogk did re-running first pass:
[13.02.2009 04:04:19 AM] AutoGK 2.55
[13.02.2009 04:04:19 AM] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[13.02.2009 04:04:19 AM] Job started.
[13.02.2009 04:04:19 AM] Input file: D:\б.п\12\VTS_01_0.IFO
[13.02.2009 04:04:19 AM] Output file: C:\Documents and Settings\2 Pac\Рабочий стол\12.avi
[13.02.2009 04:04:19 AM] Output codec: XviD
[13.02.2009 04:04:19 AM] Audio 1: English AC3 2ch
[13.02.2009 04:04:19 AM] Subtitles: none
[13.02.2009 04:04:19 AM] Format: AVI
[13.02.2009 04:04:19 AM] Target size: 700Mb
[13.02.2009 04:04:19 AM] Custom resolution settings: fixed width of 576 pixels
[13.02.2009 04:04:19 AM] Audio 1 settings: CBR MP3 with bitrate: 128Kbps
[13.02.2009 04:04:19 AM] Started encoding.
[13.02.2009 04:04:19 AM] Demuxing and indexing.
[13.02.2009 04:09:52 AM] Processing file: D:\б.п\12\VTS_01_1.VOB
[13.02.2009 04:09:52 AM] Processing file: D:\б.п\12\VTS_01_2.VOB
[13.02.2009 04:09:52 AM] Source resolution: 720x480
[13.02.2009 04:09:52 AM] Found NTSC source.
[13.02.2009 04:09:52 AM] Source aspect ratio: 4:3
[13.02.2009 04:09:52 AM] Analyzing source.
[13.02.2009 04:14:22 AM] Source has percentage of interlacing in motion areas: 65,46
[13.02.2009 04:14:22 AM] Source has percentage of telecined patterns: 3,44
[13.02.2009 04:14:22 AM] Source has percentage of progressive patterns: 22,49
[13.02.2009 04:14:22 AM] Source has percentage of interlaced patterns: 74,07
[13.02.2009 04:14:22 AM] Source is considered to be interlaced.
[13.02.2009 04:14:22 AM] Output will contain 83213 frames
[13.02.2009 04:14:22 AM] Decoding audio.
[13.02.2009 04:16:12 AM] Normalizing audio.
[13.02.2009 04:17:17 AM] Encoding audio.
[13.02.2009 04:27:31 AM] Using VAQ in XviD
[13.02.2009 04:27:31 AM] Audio1 size: 44,425,344 bytes (42.37 Mb)
[13.02.2009 04:27:35 AM] Overhead: 988,160 bytes (0.94 Mb)
[13.02.2009 04:27:35 AM] Video size: 688,589,696 bytes (656.69 Mb)
[13.02.2009 04:27:35 AM] Running compressibility test.
[13.02.2009 04:27:35 AM] Writing the following script to C:\Documents and Settings\2 Pac\Рабочий стол\agk_tmp\12_comptest.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrain.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\leakkerneldeint.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("C:\Documents and Settings\2 Pac\Рабочий стол\agk_tmp\12.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 0.888888888888889
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 576
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
LeakKernelDeInt(movie,order=1,sharp=true)
autocrop(mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
RemoveGrain(mode=2)
SelectRangeEvery(300,15)
===========================================================
[13.02.2009 04:35:33 AM] Duration was: 7 minutes 57 seconds
[13.02.2009 04:35:33 AM] Speed was: 8,71 fps.
[13.02.2009 04:35:33 AM] Compressibility percentage is: 128,22
[13.02.2009 04:35:33 AM] Using sharper matrix
[13.02.2009 04:35:33 AM] Chosen resolution is: 576x432 ( AR: 1,33 )
[13.02.2009 04:35:33 AM] Predicted comptest value is: 96,30%
[13.02.2009 04:35:33 AM] Running first pass.
[13.02.2009 04:35:33 AM] Writing the following script to C:\Documents and Settings\2 Pac\Рабочий стол\agk_tmp\12_movie.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrain.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\leakkerneldeint.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("C:\Documents and Settings\2 Pac\Рабочий стол\agk_tmp\12.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 0.888888888888889
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 576
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
LeakKernelDeInt(movie,order=1,sharp=true)
autocrop(mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
RemoveGrain(mode=2)
===========================================================
[13.02.2009 06:06:41 AM] Duration was: 1 hour, 31 minutes 7 seconds
[13.02.2009 06:06:41 AM] Speed was: 15,22 fps.
[13.02.2009 06:06:42 AM] Expected quality of first pass size: 101,67%
[13.02.2009 06:06:42 AM] Trying to adjust settings.
[13.02.2009 06:06:42 AM] Switching b-frames off
[13.02.2009 06:06:42 AM] Chosen resolution is: 576x432 ( AR: 1,33 )
[13.02.2009 06:06:42 AM] Predicted comptest value is: 76,05
[13.02.2009 06:06:42 AM] Re-running first pass.
[13.02.2009 06:06:42 AM] Writing the following script to C:\Documents and Settings\2 Pac\Рабочий стол\agk_tmp\12_movie.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrain.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\leakkerneldeint.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("C:\Documents and Settings\2 Pac\Рабочий стол\agk_tmp\12.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 0.888888888888889
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 576
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
LeakKernelDeInt(movie,order=1,sharp=true)
autocrop(mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
RemoveGrain(mode=2)
===========================================================
[13.02.2009 07:36:40 AM] Duration was: 1 hour, 29 minutes 58 seconds
[13.02.2009 07:36:40 AM] Speed was: 15,41 fps.
[13.02.2009 07:36:41 AM] Expected quality of first pass size: 77,33%
[13.02.2009 07:36:41 AM] Running second pass.
[13.02.2009 09:33:58 AM] Duration was: 1 hour, 57 minutes 13 seconds
[13.02.2009 09:33:58 AM] Speed was: 11,83 fps.
[13.02.2009 09:33:58 AM] Job finished. Total time: 5 hours 29 minutes 38 seconds

Why did it do that?

[BigDid]

Hi
I riped film where i select interval, autogk did re-running first pass:
...
Why did it do that?
Oh boy AGAIN!?

Ok, I think you have all the elements to build the answer to your own question. If somebody (outside Wu-Tang) thinks he doesn't have the elements, please let me know, we could start a constructive discussion.

I will not answer this question and maybe other to come UNTIL

1/ You make an encode with "AUTO-WIDTH" and post your log, as already asked in one of my previous posts
2/ You tell us why you have not used Auto-width until now.

Until I have these 2 answers, take the time to read/re-read the tutorial, specifically;
The chances of this happening are less if you choose a Minimum width, but it can still happen. If you choose maximum width then AutoGK will try lower resolutions and stop when you desired maximum is reached even if compressibility would allow it to go higher. This might result in undersized final files, so you have to be careful. With time you'll learn the relative compressibility of different movies, but if you change from the default Auto width, you might pay attention to the Compression Test results when they show up in the Log Window. Ordinarily you'll want a result of between 60-80%, and if you get below 50% or so, the quality will suffer noticeably, or if you get above 95% then you resulting AVI may be undersized. In that case you may wish to abort the process and start over with a different Horizontal width, use original audio or use an extra CD
As english seems not to be your native langage maybe you can try a translation of the tutorial:
http://www.autogk.me.uk/modules.php?name=Tutorial

Did

Edit: Len0x, what comes out is that with the introduction of VAQ the comptest and the settings adjustments are not as accurate as they were..

[len0x]

Edit: Len0x, what comes out is that with the introduction of VAQ the comptest and the settings adjustments are not as accurate as they were..

I was afraid of that as its not something that is easily fixable. The only way I can think of is to do some tweaks for the case above when I can lower upper limit for considering encode to be oversized from current 98% to something like 95% and therefore switching b-frames off would happen before first pass avoiding re-run.

It seems to be that adjustment of the matrix has different effect with VAQ than without it and the previous values was calculated based on many days (or even weeks) of gathering stats that I'm not able to reproduce now... (That is one of the reasons why support for new codecs would not be as good as for XviD for the foreseeable future even if added to AutoGK. I mean if I have to change parameters of the codec automatically, one static setting won't be much a problem).

[medp7060]

That's what I loved about GK:) I had the luxury of tinkering with options. The downside was that i had read tutorials. But now that downside has turned out to be an upside. I hardly have to ask questions in the forum:)

Sorry for the OT, just want to say thanks for GK and AutoGK.

And welcome back. How ever brief it might be:)

I cannot agree more. I have been using GK for years without any problems. Although there are other similar one, none can beat GK.

[Wu-Tang]

BigDid
Oh boy AGAIN!?

Ok, I think you have all the elements to build the answer to your own question. If somebody (outside Wu-Tang) thinks he doesn't have the elements, please let me know, we could start a constructive discussion.

I will not answer this question and maybe other to come UNTIL

1/ You make an encode with "AUTO-WIDTH" and post your log, as already asked in one of my previous posts
2/ You tell us why you have not used Auto-width until now.
Stop, stop, stop.
I understand it a long time ago.
And i riped with autowidth, log here:
[15.02.2009 05:33:44 AM] AutoGK 2.55
[15.02.2009 05:33:44 AM] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[15.02.2009 05:33:44 AM] Job started.
[15.02.2009 05:33:44 AM] Input file: D:\б.п\12\VTS_01_0.IFO
[15.02.2009 05:33:44 AM] Output file: C:\Documents and Settings\2 Pac\Рабочий стол\121.avi
[15.02.2009 05:33:44 AM] Output codec: XviD
[15.02.2009 05:33:44 AM] Audio 1: English AC3 2ch
[15.02.2009 05:33:44 AM] Subtitles: none
[15.02.2009 05:33:44 AM] Format: AVI
[15.02.2009 05:33:44 AM] Target size: 700Mb
[15.02.2009 05:33:44 AM] Audio 1 settings: CBR MP3 with bitrate: 128Kbps
[15.02.2009 05:33:44 AM] Started encoding.
[15.02.2009 05:33:44 AM] Demuxing and indexing.
[15.02.2009 05:38:57 AM] Processing file: D:\б.п\12\VTS_01_1.VOB
[15.02.2009 05:38:57 AM] Processing file: D:\б.п\12\VTS_01_2.VOB
[15.02.2009 05:38:57 AM] Source resolution: 720x480
[15.02.2009 05:38:57 AM] Found NTSC source.
[15.02.2009 05:38:57 AM] Source aspect ratio: 4:3
[15.02.2009 05:38:57 AM] Analyzing source.
[15.02.2009 05:43:23 AM] Source has percentage of interlacing in motion areas: 65,46
[15.02.2009 05:43:23 AM] Source has percentage of telecined patterns: 3,44
[15.02.2009 05:43:23 AM] Source has percentage of progressive patterns: 22,49
[15.02.2009 05:43:23 AM] Source has percentage of interlaced patterns: 74,07
[15.02.2009 05:43:23 AM] Source is considered to be interlaced.
[15.02.2009 05:43:23 AM] Output will contain 83213 frames
[15.02.2009 05:43:23 AM] Decoding audio.
[15.02.2009 05:44:54 AM] Normalizing audio.
[15.02.2009 05:46:07 AM] Encoding audio.
[15.02.2009 05:56:14 AM] Using VAQ in XviD
[15.02.2009 05:56:14 AM] Audio1 size: 44,425,344 bytes (42.37 Mb)
[15.02.2009 05:56:17 AM] Overhead: 988,160 bytes (0.94 Mb)
[15.02.2009 05:56:17 AM] Video size: 688,589,696 bytes (656.69 Mb)
[15.02.2009 05:56:17 AM] Running compressibility test.
[15.02.2009 05:56:17 AM] Writing the following script to C:\Documents and Settings\2 Pac\Рабочий стол\agk_tmp\121_comptest.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrain.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\leakkerneldeint.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("C:\Documents and Settings\2 Pac\Рабочий стол\agk_tmp\121.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 0.888888888888889
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 640
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
LeakKernelDeInt(movie,order=1,sharp=true)
autocrop(mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
RemoveGrain(mode=2)
SelectRangeEvery(300,15)
===========================================================
[15.02.2009 06:04:35 AM] Duration was: 8 minutes 18 seconds
[15.02.2009 06:04:35 AM] Speed was: 8,35 fps.
[15.02.2009 06:04:36 AM] Compressibility percentage is: 105,15
[15.02.2009 06:04:36 AM] Chosen resolution is: 720x544 ( AR: 1,32 )
[15.02.2009 06:04:36 AM] Predicted comptest value is: 82,47%
[15.02.2009 06:04:36 AM] Running first pass.
[15.02.2009 06:04:36 AM] Writing the following script to C:\Documents and Settings\2 Pac\Рабочий стол\agk_tmp\121_movie.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrain.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\leakkerneldeint.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("C:\Documents and Settings\2 Pac\Рабочий стол\agk_tmp\121.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 0.888888888888889
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
input_par = (input_par > 1.4) || (input_par < 1.25) ? input_par : (4.0/3.0)
out_width = 720
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
LeakKernelDeInt(movie,order=1,sharp=true)
autocrop(mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
RemoveGrain(mode=2)
===========================================================
[15.02.2009 08:09:18 AM] Duration was: 2 hours 4 minutes 42 seconds
[15.02.2009 08:09:18 AM] Speed was: 11,12 fps.
[15.02.2009 08:09:18 AM] Expected quality of first pass size: 89,70%
[15.02.2009 08:09:18 AM] Running second pass.
[15.02.2009 11:02:30 AM] Duration was: 2 hours 53 minutes 8 seconds
[15.02.2009 11:02:30 AM] Speed was: 8,01 fps.
[15.02.2009 11:02:30 AM] Job finished. Total time: 5 hours 28 minutes 45 seconds

This results is bad for me.
1) Resolution must be 4:3, and not: Chosen resolution is: 720x544 ( AR: 1,32 ) It's false!
2) Bit/pixel result 0.17, and i want 0.30
As english seems not to be your native langage maybe you can try a translation of the tutorial:
http://www.autogk.me.uk/modules.php?name=Tutorial
Yes, i read this tutorial in my language. About VAQ there not. So i ask in our forum.
Edit: Len0x, what comes out is that with the introduction of VAQ the comptest and the settings adjustments are not as accurate as they were.
You are absolutely true!
P.S
Don't think that i don't undersatand something! Because sometimes i don't explain something.
So don't laugh at me.
Try to write me in my language and then i will tell you: Oh boy AGAIN!?

[Pulp Catalyst]

Len0x

you said

"(That is one of the reasons why support for new codecs would not be as good as for XviD for the foreseeable future even if added to AutoGK"

were you talking about DivX as well, or not,
or more to the point, does AutoGK still work with DivX fully or are the stats for DivX codec Uncalibrated as well,
reason i ask is the DivX has become my more favourable codec of choice recently, and it also has been well supported over the last year, 6.3 - 6.8, won't say no more on the codec side (Rulez),

[BigDid]

@ Wu-Tang,

Thank you for your effort and answering. There is some base for discussion now. I will come back to you.

@ Len0x,

Made some tests for the VAQ and 100% quality limit; here it is in case it can be useful:

Test is single pass, 100% quality, 720x304
Source is Planet Of the Apes, last VOB, M2v size is 430Mb ( no audio)

H263 standard matrix
Agk OLD (No VAQ)
Bfr?----Size----Drf----Bitrat--Qf----%Diff
Bfram__157Mb__2.97__1835__0.33__28% more than Vaq-Bfr
NoBfr__208Mb__2_____2430__0.44__32% more than NoVaq-NoBfr, 38% more than Vaq-NoBfr
AgK actual (VAQ)
Bfram__122Mb__3.02__1432__0.26__28% less than NoVaq-Bfr
NoBfr__150Mb__2.1___1753__0.32__23% more than Vaq-Bfr

With Agk Sharpmatrix, same conditions
Agk OLD (No VAQ)
Bfr?----Size----Drf----Bitrat--Qf----%Diff
Bfram__154Mb__2.97__1799__0.33__23% more than Vaq-BfrA
NoBfr__208Mb__2_____2435__0.44__35% more than NoVaq-NoBfr, 32% more than Vaq-NoBfr
AgK actual (VAQ)
Bfram__125Mb__3.02__1461__0.27__23% less than NoVaq-Bfr
NoBfr__157Mb__2.1___1840__0.32__25% more than Vaq-Bfr

Suggestion:
In case of quality of first pass still at/or over 100% after Redo 1st pass without Bframes, re-redo a first pass without B-frames AND without VAQ (like old AGK); it should decrease compressability by 30? % and gain some bitrate and a little quality

Did

[len0x]

or more to the point, does AutoGK still work with DivX fully or are the stats for DivX codec Uncalibrated as well


I probably haven't touched DivX stats even longer than XviD (probably since the time divx 6 was introduced). But having said that - DivX has much less parameters to tweak (an no custom matrixes at all), so I would not expect it to change drastically. Anyway this is about prediction of how big first pass will be, so at the end of the first pass we have 100% accurate result and if you don't see first pass being re-run then it means it works as expected (but if you do see re-runs then its still no problems as the end result is as good as without them, but slightly slower overall).

[len0x]

@ Len0x,

Made some tests for the VAQ and 100% quality limit; here it is in case it can be useful:

Did

Thanks, but let me put this into prospective - I have based my current stats on 500+ encodes of 30+ different sources with different codec parameters, so one particular sample is not going to help me :) Now you see why its quite difficult to reproduce all that work. So at the moment I'd rather introduce an option to disable VAQ or leave it on and have re-runs as it won't affect final quality (as I mentioned in the post above) - after all that is why re-runs were introduces in the first place: to safeguard first pass size prediction.

[BigDid]

... So at the moment I'd rather introduce an option to disable VAQ or leave it on and have re-runs as it won't affect final quality (as I mentioned in the post above) - after all that is why re-runs were introduces in the first place: to safeguard first pass size prediction.

No problem, I would also appreciate to have a VAQ checkbox :)

My last set of encodes were 4 episodes CloneWars 3D-anim. I tried H263_NoVaq (cartoon mode), H263 With VAQ and AgkSharp; ended doing my 4 episodes manually (AGkPal) with H263_VAQ at 250/260Mb for 21mn episode, 720 width, near 100% quality with B-frames. Superb.

The above post may have some utility for VAQ/100%/redo discussion so I will let it.

Did

[BigDid]

BigDid
...
This results is bad for me.
1) Resolution must be 4:3, and not: Chosen resolution is: 720x544 ( AR: 1,32 ) It's false!
Hi,
Ok you want 4:3, use appropriate option in hidden option; from tutorial:
- "Detect 4:3 Aspect ratio and force it" option checks if AR is between 1.25 and 1.4 and if yes then crops video appropriately to get perfect 4:3 ratio (so that you won't get black bars when watching on 4:3 TV).
2) Bit/pixel result 0.17, and i want 0.30
From my above tests; a good Vaq & Bframes encode (enough final file size) gets 0.25/0.27 Qf (bit/pixel) If you really want 0.30 or more go Vaq_Nobframe (0.32) or NoVAQ with Bframes (0.33). To use one or the other is your choice (visual or other criteria). How-to
2.1. Vaq_NoBframe, get enough final size for a 2pass encode (trial and error) to get AGK 2.55 redo the first pass and switch B-frames off => Qf 0.32
2.2. NoVAQ_Bframes, use older AGK (2.52 or older) to get a Qf of 0.33 as standard 2pass encode with enough final file size.
Other possible solutions: learn to use AGK-PAL or a more complex Xvid encoder like Auto-Mkv, Stax-Rip, Avi-demux etc...

... So don't laugh at me.
Try to write me in my language and then i will tell you:
I never laughed, never intended to; the "Oh Boy again" is more related to my irritation/exasperation.
As you made the effort to answer, it is my duty (in the sense of honor) to come back and discuss further.
Concerning langage, it is a forum rule (rule n° 13) to use english only and this can be very compelling/constraining at times but it is the price to pay for quality (at least I think so).

Regards.

Did

[Barough]

So at the moment I'd rather introduce an option to disable VAQ.........

That would be really gr8 if u could make such an option.

[Wu-Tang]

BigDid
Ok you want 4:3, use appropriate option in hidden option; from tutorial:
Incidentally, when select fix width, then appropriate option work auto, interest moment.
From my above tests; a good Vaq & Bframes encode (enough final file size) gets 0.25/0.27 Qf (bit/pixel) If you really want 0.30 or more go Vaq_Nobframe (0.32) or NoVAQ with Bframes (0.33). To use one or the other is your choice (visual or other criteria). How-to
2.1. Vaq_NoBframe, get enough final size for a 2pass encode (trial and error) to get AGK 2.55 redo the first pass and switch B-frames off => Qf 0.32
2.2. NoVAQ_Bframes, use older AGK (2.52 or older) to get a Qf of 0.33 as standard 2pass encode with enough final file size.
Other possible solutions: learn to use AGK-PAL or a more complex Xvid encoder like Auto-Mkv, Stax-Rip, Avi-demux etc...
If 0.27 QF, then it's normally, i agree.
I understood.
If i want to use 2.55 version, without VAQ, can i swith it off in that version? Or how can i use vaq_nobframe, i didn't quite understand - "2.1. Vaq_NoBframe, get enough final size for a 2pass encode (trial and error) to get AGK 2.55 redo the first pass and switch B-frames off => Qf 0.32"
Also can i use 2.45 version with new xvid version?
Yes, i used some tools such as Auto-mkv, but for the present, i don't have the need to encode HQ video.
I never laughed, never intended to; the "Oh Boy again" is more related to my irritation/exasperation.
As you made the effort to answer, it is my duty (in the sense of honor) to come back and discuss further.
Concerning langage, it is a forum rule (rule n° 13) to use english only and this can be very compelling/constraining at times but it is the price to pay for quality (at least I think so).
If i have questions, then i would certainly ask you, ok?

[BigDid]

If i want to use 2.55 version, without VAQ, can i swith it off in that version? Or how can i use vaq_nobframe, i didn't quite understand - "2.1. Vaq_NoBframe, get enough final size for a 2pass encode (trial and error) to get AGK 2.55 redo the first pass and switch B-frames off => Qf 0.32"
Hi,

Short: get enough file size;
long by trial and error choose a final file size that will give more than 100% quality at first pass
Short: get AGK 2.55 redo the first
Long over 100% AGK will redo the first pass and switch B-frames off so you will get an encode with VAQ but No Bframes
Read and UNDERSTAND the logs you are posting in this thread since a few days/weeks; nobody will do your encodes for you; exemple last 2.55 log:
[13.02.2009 04:04:19 AM] AutoGK 2.55
[13.02.2009 04:04:19 AM] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[13.02.2009 04:04:19 AM] Job started.
[13.02.2009 04:04:19 AM] Input file: D:\б.п\12\VTS_01_0.IFO
[13.02.2009 04:04:19 AM] Output file: C:\Documents and Settings\2 Pac\Рабочий стол\12.avi
[13.02.2009 04:04:19 AM] Output codec: XviD
[13.02.2009 04:04:19 AM] Audio 1: English AC3 2ch
[13.02.2009 04:04:19 AM] Subtitles: none
[13.02.2009 04:04:19 AM] Format: AVI
[13.02.2009 04:04:19 AM] Target size: 700Mb
[13.02.2009 04:04:19 AM] Custom resolution settings: fixed width of 576 pixels
...
13.02.2009 06:06:42 AM] Expected quality of first pass size: 101,67%
[13.02.2009 06:06:42 AM] Trying to adjust settings.
[13.02.2009 06:06:42 AM] Switching b-frames off
[13.02.2009 06:06:42 AM] Chosen resolution is: 576x432 ( AR: 1,33 )
[13.02.2009 06:06:42 AM] Predicted comptest value is: 76,05
[13.02.2009 06:06:42 AM] Re-running first pass.



Also can i use 2.45 version with new xvid version?
Yes, i used some tools such as Auto-mkv, but for the present, i don't have the need to encode HQ video.
Yes you can update the Xvid encoder and use it with an older AGK, the new core will be used, not the new options (VAQ)


If i have questions, then i would certainly ask you, ok? I strongly advise you to do the testings by yourself and not come here with questions covered by the tutorial or the FAQ (exception being VAQ, I agree) or not agreeing to the answers given.
I say exasperation and you come back, "I will certainly ask you" my duty is done, my patience has now gone out to come back again and again on the same or derivation of the same concept. The only hope I have is being helpful to others with this exchanges. So make good encodes and do NOT remember me.

Did

[Grobblefoomer]

Dearest campers,

For starters, I know very little about video encoding. Last time I tried (not with AGK) I still ended up with large files of dubious quality. Although like many of you I suspect, I am easily still able to bamboozle complete ignorami.

Well, glory be - I just up'd my Athlon 3000+ to a dual core 4400 *woohoo* - "2005, Here I come baby...!" (So I'm gonna try again :)

OK, so I grabbed the latest AutoGK v2.55 as per above and then did the hunt for Aviutl. It "looks" to me (from Googling) that 99c2 is still the latest version.

Please see my post near on 1 year ago: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=728899#post728899 re "englishafying" it. Note credit goes to "setarip_old" (not me!)

Re that, the page for Aviutl http://ruriruri.zone.ne.jp/aviutl/ is down for me ATM, so maybe it's gone for good or maybe it'll be back in 5m....?

Anyway, I'm posting this to ask if the englishafied 99c2 still works properly on AutoGK v2.55. It "looks" to me like it does, but refer to first paragraph. ;)

Speileng: AVIUTL - yeah, not only are the spoons missing, but "there is no second i". I see the installer from AGK asks for your "Aviutil" location. :)

Thanks :)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
famous quotes I enjoy:

1. "You deserve money and other fine things"
- some unidentified rock star, yet I've been saying it for years and still can't find out who fucking said it!

2. "We've come to eat your stinking shoes".
- Stimpy :)

[Manji]

this may help - http://spring-fragrance.mints.ne.jp/aviutl/

had to dig around a bit

[Grobblefoomer]

Thanks for the find :)

99g4 seems to tolerate the english butchering as well as previous versions. It seems to run ok alone.

Yet the AutoGK 2.55 install deposits a file called "vobsub_au.auf" in the AVIUTL dir which is zero bytes. Then when you run AVIUTL, it throws the error "The application or DLL C:\Program Files\Aviutl\vobsub_au.auf is not a valid Windows image. Please check this against your installation diskette."

So I've run a few experiments and it doesn't matter which version of AVIUTL is there when 2.55 installs. It produces the same nothing file. And AutoGK is very unhappy about being reinstalled over the top. Had to uninstall first.

The only non-standard thing I've been doing with the AutoGK install is selecting "full" instead of default at each opportunity - plus I selected ESS support.

Anyone else having issues?

Maybe it sorts itself out after AGK invokes it. Dunno..!

[len0x]

What the %$^ Aviutl has to do with AutoGK? :)

[Taurus]

What the %$^ Aviutl has to do with AutoGK? :)
I think he's confusing AviSynth with Aviutl an old frameserving utility.

@Grobblefoomer : Where did you download your AutoGk package?
There is no Aviutl in the original installer. And not needed.
Clean up your mess and start from scratch.
And please dont cumber/pollute this thread with questions which do not belong to this thema.

[Wu-Tang]

BigDid
It seems like we misunderstood each other!
Appreciate your help.
Sometimes happen that:
[18.02.2009 02:39:15 AM] AutoGK 2.55
[18.02.2009 02:39:15 AM] OS: WinXP (5.1.2600).2
[18.02.2009 02:39:15 AM] Job started.
...
[18.02.2009 03:05:10 AM] Duration was: 8 minutes 16 seconds
[18.02.2009 03:05:10 AM] Speed was: 8,33 fps.
[18.02.2009 03:05:11 AM] Compressibility percentage is: 169,84
[18.02.2009 03:05:11 AM] Using sharper matrix
[18.02.2009 03:05:11 AM] Switching b-frames off
[18.02.2009 03:05:11 AM] Chosen resolution is: 576x432 ( AR: 1,33 )
[18.02.2009 03:05:11 AM] Predicted comptest value is: 95,41%
[18.02.2009 03:05:11 AM] Running first pass.
[18.02.2009 03:05:11 AM] Writing the following script to D:\б.п\8\agk_tmp\VTS_01_1_movie.avs

Switching b-frames off, but end file undersized, such happen and in 2.45 when swich off b-frames too. It's my experiments.
I understand as, when predicted comptest more than 95%, then file undersized even if switch off b-frames.
It happen when in film not enough dynamic scene.
What advantages when i use VAQ and without VAQ. What is it get me?
I strongly advise you to do the testings by yourself and not come here with questions covered by the tutorial or the FAQ (exception being VAQ, I agree) or not agreeing to the answers given.
I say exasperation and you come back, "I will certainly ask you" my duty is done, my patience has now gone out to come back again and again on the same or derivation of the same concept. The only hope I have is being helpful to others with this exchanges. So make good encodes and do NOT remember me.
Don't worry.
I didn't want irritate you.
I almost grasp in all.

[Mixer73]

Can someone tell me whether VAQ will be disabled if you use the MTK/Sigma preset?

[BigDid]

Can someone tell me whether VAQ will be disabled if you use the MTK/Sigma preset?
Hi,

No, VAQ is (Atm) disabled only when using cartoon mode. I have had my best results using VAQ and sharp matrix from the MTK-SAP preset.

If you want to encode without VAQ, you need to use an older rev like 2.52 or manually disable it with AGK-Pal.

May I ask why you want to disable what is a major evolution in xvid since a long time -15 to 20% size improvement or more- with little to no quality loss (besides subs or incrusted text) ? ... see my post n° 4636 page before

Did

[Mixer73]

May I ask why you want to disable what is a major evolution in xvid since a long time -15 to 20% size improvement or more- with little to no quality loss (besides subs or incrusted text) ? ... see my post n° 4636 page before

Hey BigDid and thanks for the response.

I'm not trying to disable it, but I'm moving from a TVIX playback device (with a Sigma chipset), to a Vista MCE box, and just trying to work out what limitations are put on the file when I have the MTK/Sigma box ticked.

I still use the TVIX, but less and less. I looked around to see what sort of impact it has, but I can't really get any answers. VAQ is very good news!

[BigDid]

Hi,

Thanks for the answer. I use a Peekton player (Sigma chip) but less since I have a LG-RHT387H dvd player/recorder with HD on the main TV; both plays the AGK-MTK presets without problems.

I am thinking to finally make the migration to x264/Mkv and the possible AGK evolution are good news.
I am struggling with different x264 encoders (AutoMkv, Xvip4psp, M4ng and Megui) to get the basics and make encodes that will be compatible either with a BD/HD player like Sony or Samsumg or try what seems a little marvel the WD Tv bOx:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Western-Digital-1080P-Media-Player/dp/B001ILFDCK

Did

[Mixer73]

I'm using XVID4PSP for my h264 encoding for the MCE box, but it takes MUCH longer to encode, and I'm thinking that with VAQ improvement I might just go back to XVID. AutoGK has always served me so well, and disc space is so cheap....

[Wu-Tang]

BigDid
Thanks for Mpg2Cut2, before i used mpeg video wizard.
Please answer in my post under.

[Wu-Tang]

Hi
How can i change properties of xvid, before add task.
For example i want to change maximum i-frame interval.
Is it really?

[manono]

How can i change properties of xvid, before add task.
You can't.
For example i want to change maximum i-frame interval.
Then either use Gordian Knot or start encoding manually.

[Wu-Tang]

manono
And if change encoding settings in xvid panel before run autogk, and after add task, then autogk will use that settings?

[manono]

...then autogk will use that settings?

As far as I know, no, it won't.

[Wu-Tang]

I am deplore.
I think to try to do it in Gordianknot.
And can i ignore result of test compressibility, if it errored?

[manono]

In my opinion, the compress test is one of its (and AutoGK's) best features. Do you get an error message when it fails?

[Wu-Tang]

No, errors didn't be.
When file compress well, sometimes Autogk wrong to do undersized, so i wanted ignore result of test compressibility. To Autogk don't undersized.
Do you understand y idea?

[manono]

Yes, I understand. But, if you don't run a compress test you're just as likely to get undersized encodes as you were when using AutoGK. More likely in fact, if you are going to increase the number of B-Frames from AutoGKs one B-Frame.

[gonwk]

THANKS lenox for 2.55 version!

G!:thanks:

[gonwk]

Hi folks,

I was just test driving the AutoGK 2.55 and when I tried using the "Preview" feature of the AutoGK ... the "Media Player Classic" said that it can NOT play the Audio since I am missing some Codecs. BTW, I have Vista Home Premium 64-bit.

Well, the same VOB I can view with MPC 6.4.9.1 20081210 just fine and the audio plays back A-OK.

I tried replacing the MPC within AutoGK with this working version and the same result again ... no Audio Sound. So, something happens or blocks MPC from playing back the Audio within AutoGK.

BTW, I took the AutoGK MPC version and tried to play it outside of AutoGK shell and tried to HOOK itself into some .dll and even then it DID NOT play the Audio.

Q1: Does anyone know how to fix this? Can lenox look into this problem please!!!

Q2: Diff Q ... How do you include the "Selectable" Subtitle from a VOB into your AVI output?

Thanks,

G!:)

[Wu-Tang]

manono
if you are going to increase the number of B-Frames from AutoGKs one B-Frame.
This sentence i don't translate correctly.
Could you paraphrase your sentense?

[Wu-Tang]

Hi.
Can i use new version dgindex?

[Elderado]

It seems that this software has problem with 4:2:2 Colorimetry !!!
when I try to convert an Mpeg-2 clip,recorded by my dvb card whitch is 4:2:2 , during the process ,I recieve this error messege!
http://www.free2upload.com/img008/7ezxwxdwc2u4jmvaoeni.jpg
Does anyone have any Ideas?

[BigDid]

It seems that this software has problem with 4:2:2 Colorimetry !!!
when I try to convert an Mpeg-2 clip,recorded by my dvb card whitch is 4:2:2 , during the process ,I recieve this error messege!
http://www.free2upload.com/img008/7ezxwxdwc2u4jmvaoeni.jpg
Does anyone have any Ideas?
Hello and welcome on the forum.

1/Can you :logfile: thank you; should be named xxx_agk.log; xxx being the name of the avi output and in the same directory as the output avi file.

2/The alert (avisynth removegrain related) seems to imply a denoise filter named removegrain, do you use avisynth filters outside AGK and/or have you installed other avisynth filters after AGK was installed?..

Did

[nurbs]

Removegrain doesn't support that colorspace. I guess most filters don't since everything you get from DVD and Blu Ray (and I think also broadcast TV) is YV12 (4:2:0) anyway. Add ConvertToYV12() to your script right after the video is loaded.

[BigDid]

Hi nurbs,

There is no (direct) manual intervention in AutoGK. A typical mpeg2 source script (dvd or other) looks like this:
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrainSSE3.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("G:\RIP\PLANET_OF_THE_APES_DISC1\agk_tmp\Essai Apes 75_Heini_sap_Vaq.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 1.42222222222222 ...

The d2v file comes from DGIndex which is automated from AGK but can be created manually and used as source. Don't ask me the internals of DGIndex I don't know them :confused:

Did

[nurbs]

AFAIK you can't change the output colorspace in DGIndex. So if he can't change the script there is nothing he can do. He shouldn't even be able to encode it if he disables the filters, since the encoders (at least the xvid and x264 CLI applications) expect YV12 as input. Maybe it's different for the vfw encoders, don't know.

[manono]

manono

This sentence i don't translate correctly.
Could you paraphrase your sentense?
Sorry, my mistake. You said you wanted to change the I-Frame interval and nothing about the B-Frames. In any event, you can't change the XviD settings, including the I-Frame intervals, from within AutoGK. You'll have to use Gordian Knot or learn to encode manually. It's not hard, you know, and there are plenty of guides around to help you learn.
Can i use new version dgindex?
Yes. Just make sure that you replace both DGIndex and the DGDecode.dll

[Wu-Tang]

manono
Sorry, my mistake. You said you wanted to change the I-Frame interval and nothing about the B-Frames. In any event, you can't change the XviD settings, including the I-Frame intervals, from within AutoGK. You'll have to use Gordian Knot or learn to encode manually. It's not hard, you know, and there are plenty of guides around to help you learn.
I understood.
Thank you very much.
Yes. Just make sure that you replace both DGIndex and the DGDecode.dll
And may be must replace still DGVfpi.vfp?

Also can i update that components:
http://pic.ipicture.ru/uploads/090317/1368/thumbs/v5qVbA4qWT.jpeg (http://ipicture.ru/Gallery/Viewfull/15825387.html) http://pic.ipicture.ru/uploads/090317/1368/thumbs/HTwDwU6RPP.jpeg (http://ipicture.ru/Gallery/Viewfull/15825388.html)
Also Avisynth and Gabest?

[manono]

If you have version 2.55 of AutoGK, then the components are up-to-date, and you don't have to do anything else.

[Wu-Tang]

manono
Hi,
I don't need to do anything if i have version 2.55. But sometimes dgindex can be updated. that's why i asked.
But sometimes i use version 2.45, can i update anything except dgindex?
Thanks beforhand

[manono]

Oh, I see. I don't see why you can't update whatever you like, except for the included XviD. My understanding is that you're not supposed to use certain XviDs, but I'm sure others know more about that than I. And you'll never be using the DGVfpi.vfp, so it doesn't matter which one you have.

[Wu-Tang]

We wrote to update dgindex i must replace dgindex.exe and dgdecode.dll, but when replaced their, then after add task in autogk, dgindex dont demux audio. I cant understand why as?

[manono]

We wrote to update dgindex i must replace dgindex.exe and dgdecode.dll, but when replaced their, then after add task in autogk, dgindex dont demux audio. I cant understand why as?
Is that when using V. 2.45 or 2.55? The reason I ask is that beginning with 2.50 AutoGK used a version of DGIndex that demuxes the audio differently. If it's only 2.45 where you have the problem, you might have to go back to the earlier version of DGIndex. If it's both, then I guess you'll have to go back and use the DGIndex that comes with each version, and my earlier advice was wrong. Sorry, but I had forgotten that more recent versions of DGIndex demux the audio using different commands.

[Wu-Tang]

manono
Hi,
I replaced dginex in version 2.45.
I wanted replaced it because sometimes had bags, such as:
http://ipicture.ru/uploads/090130/1368/lcUoOfYbDD.jpg
Now, i understand that it will not prove.
It's very badly.
And i don't use 2.55 because VAQ dont like me...

[manono]

Yes, that field order problem was solved after 2.45. As for VAQ, I don't like it either. But what kind of problem are you having with it?

If you upgrade from 2.45 to 2.48, 2.50, or 2.52, then (I think) you can use the newest DGIndex, you won't have the Field Order Transition problem, and you won't have VAQ. VAQ began with 2.53.

[den78]

vaQ only looks good with EsS enabled (because of h.263 quantization) ...& with mpeg looks pretty bad, well, 4 me anyway.
It would be great if there is an option to turn it on & off...
btw, is it possible to change "display AR" like in GK? I really miss that option... cause i mostly convert dvb recordings, & some of them have a really bad AR.

[Wu-Tang]

manono
Thank you very much for your answer.
I wanted to update to 2.48, 2.50, 2.52, but that version is beta! Is it normal?
And where can i download for example version 2.52?

[BigDid]

Google search on "autogk 2.52" ; first 3 results:

http://www.esoft.web.id/audio-video/autogk-auto-gordian-knot-2-52-beta-all-you-need-convert-videos-divx-or-xvid.html
http://dailyfreeware.net/2009/01/12/autogk-auto-gordian-knot-252-beta/
http://www.freewarebox.com/free_21267_autogk-download.html

Did

[Wu-Tang]

BigDid
Not found or other version instead of 2.52!!!
I found here - http://uploder.ws/soft/77678-autogk-auto-gordian-knot-2.52-beta.html

[Wu-Tang]

manono
In 2.52 is VAQ??? (Attach)

[manono]

According to the AutoGK Sticky:
2.52 beta

- fixed file split bug (introduced in 2.50a)
- XviD updated to the release version of 1.2.1 plus VAQ patch (VAQ is not used by AutoGK yet though)
- Avisynth updated to the version 2.5.8
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=64266

[Wu-Tang]

manono

VAQ is not used by AutoGK yet though

Hm, but why was it added to 2.52, if it is not in use?
What's the point?

[BigDid]

manono
Hm, but why was it added to 2.52, if it is not in use?
What's the point?

Hi, for mods please

As the author never creates specific threads for his never-ending-VAQ-related-points, I respectfully request this 2.52 discussion be moved out of the main Autogk thread.
Thank you.

Did

[manono]

As the author never creates specific threads for his never-ending-VAQ-related-points, I respectfully request this 2.52 discussion be moved out of the main Autogk thread.
I don't know how. Sorry.

Wu-Tang, I am inclined to sympathize with BigDid's obvious irritation. Either use it or don't; no one much cares. Just stop with the silly questions.

[den78]

@wu-tang
afterdawn website has these versions:

* AutoGK v2.55
* AutoGK v2.53 Beta
* AutoGK v2.52 Beta
* AutoGK v2.48 Beta (update)
* AutoGK v2.47 Beta (update)
* AutoGK v2.46 Beta (update)
* AutoGK v2.45
* AutoGK v2.40
* AutoGK v2.27

[Wu-Tang]

manono
At first, you are the moderador and it's for you to choose.
My question was about AutoGK and i asked in the very thtread AutoGK was discussed, so i think that BigDid had been mistaken, because VAQ is a part of AutoGK.
And that's why all the questions should be asked in that very topic.
IMHO
den78
Could you please explain in somehow different way?

[den78]

den78
Could you please explain in somehow different way?
what different way?
i think it's pretty clear what i said...

[Wu-Tang]

den78
Im sorry.
I didn't correctly to translate my last post in english, i wanted
to ask to paraphrase your
message because i dont know word - "afterdawn". So i didnt understood that you wanted to write.
Do you understand me now?

[den78]

@wu-tang
i clearly said "afterdawn website" ...so if u don't know what it is, try google, i bet he does ;)
just giving u the link is no adventure, don't u think? :D

[Wu-Tang]

den78
Aaaa, I understand now, you tell about http://www.afterdawn.com/software/.
I try to translate word afterdawn before. :D
Thanks...

[Humbula]

I'm sorry for not readin the 235 Pages but... is it possible to define the XviD settings somewhere? Like number of threads, number of b-frames, vhq etc...?

[VANT]

Hi.
I have problem with audio/video synchronization...sometime audio is faster than video..i rip oryginal dvd using RipIt4Me in Movie Only mode.....
I have also problem with riped oryginal shrek dvd....autogk conwert it to avi but in first scene have problem with multiple language credits...in final file all language credits is showed
I have proposition..i think about "Auto Size" funciotn in autogk....we can set minimum audio and video quality (audio - format and bitrate, video - bitrate or percentage quality), and AutoGordianKnot set other parameters like required file size (with step like now used in autogk) automaticly....

What You think abuot this??

[Mtz]

Tested some PAL DVD and AR is wrong. Even AGK detected the movie as 16:9, still encoding as 4:3. :(

enjoy,
Mtz

[BigDid]

I'm sorry for not readin the 235 Pages but... is it possible to define the XviD settings somewhere? Like number of threads, number of b-frames, vhq etc...?
Hi,

Then read the FAQ and the manual, it's a good start.

For settings, It is not directly. Either look at an encoder with more manual settings like Automkv or GordianKnot revived by den78 or try AGKPal with no real customer service,the author doesn't seem available these days..

Did

[BigDid]

Hi.
I have problem with audio/video synchronization...sometime audio is faster than video..i rip oryginal dvd using RipIt4Me in Movie Only mode.....
Hi,

It usually is a protected dvd consequence. Ripit4me made a good job in it's time (2 years ago) but can choke on recent protection, use more up to date protection removal or try processing with dvdshrink no compression movie only; or manually adjust the delay see some how-to in the more FAQ.

Did

[VANT]

Hi,

It usually is a protected dvd consequence. Ripit4me made a good job in it's time (2 years ago) but can choke on recent protection, use more up to date protection removal or try processing with dvdshrink no compression movie only; or manually adjust the delay see some how-to in the more FAQ.

Did

Hi.

You can recommend me something better than the ripit4me?

best regards
VANT

[spoho]

on three different systems and "hundreds" of different DVDs the familiar color correction did "never" appear again.
Neither in the log nor the ~.avs script.

One can conspicuously recognize azimuths in the colors of the encoded material.

[spoho]

In the "old" AutoGK logs there was nearly always the colormatrix conversion:
ColorMatrix("Rec.709->Rec.601",opt=0,hints=false,threads=0)

in the old logs:
[12.12.2007 10:15:09] Source aspect ratio: 4:3
[12.12.2007 10:15:10] MPEG coefficients, ITU-R BT.709: 7819
[12.12.2007 10:15:10] Color correction enabled.
[12.12.2007 10:15:10] Analyzing source.

After reading the "colormatrix.htm" I checked a dozen new ~.d2v files:

It's always "5" (ITU-R BT.601).
That means: here is no conversion necessary.
I dont't have any old ~.d2v files but why was in the last years in nearly "every movie" the conversion?
(hundreds DVDs with different RCs covering several decades)

With my level of knowledge I can't find an explanation in the ChangeLogs from ColorMatrix or DGMPGDec:

AutoGK 2.50 alpha
- DGMpgDec updated to version 1.5.3
- ColorMatrix, Decomb and FDecimate filters updated to the latest versions

ColorMatrix v2.5, 25th January 2009
- Fixed a bug causing the mmx/sse2 routines for FCC<->Rec.601 conversi

older changelog (before AutoGK 2.48 beta - or the DGMPGDec 1.5.0 beta 12) shows something concerning "5" (ITU-R BT.601):

DGMPGDec 1.5.0
21. When a stream does not declare the colorimetry, matrix_coefficients=1 is assumed for
HD video and matrix_coefficients=5 is assumed for SD video.

DGMPGDec 1.4.9
26. Fixed a bug that caused DGIndex to sometimes use 601 colorimetry in the preview window
and when doing Save BMP when 709 should have been used. The Info Dialog was correct, however.

[spoho]

Hi.

You can recommend me something better than the ripit4me?

best regards
VANT

I recommend most of the following software:
http://www.doom9.org/software.htm

For your purpose look at Descrambling / Ripping tools

[weaver4]

Anyone know if there is a potential problem using XviD VAQ with CQ on Stand-Alone-Players. I have a movie that I just encoded using the latest version of AGK and it was a "choppy/Jerky" on my Philips DVD/DivX player. I wondered it that could be caused by VAQ or should I look elsewhere.

[spoho]

Anyone know if there is a potential problem using XviD VAQ with CQ on Stand-Alone-Players. I have a movie that I just encoded using the latest version of AGK and it was a "choppy/Jerky" on my Philips DVD/DivX player. I wondered it that could be caused by VAQ or should I look elsewhere.

I don't use standalone players.

I get good results when switching off "any postprocessing" in e.g. VLC-Player.

if you like to test different encodings for your player:

- look into your agk_tmp/. folder
- open the lastjob.vcf file with notepad
- delete the last row (for saving the file)
- start: C:\Program Files\AutoGK\VDubMod\VirtualDubMod.exe (or C:\Programme\AutoGK\VDubMod\VirtualDubMod.exe)

for testing you don't need the whole clip/film:
set a start/end point (home/Pos1 and end/Ende)

or press Ctrl+E and add e.g.:
"Trim (2000, 3000)" in the last row for just encoding frame 2000 to 3000 and press F5 (for save/refresh).

with F7 you can save the .avi (add a job)
you can "Change" the Xvid settings there and try with or without VAQ by switching the Adaptive Quantization on/off
you can also change the other settings and "add it to job control" if you want to make more than 1 job.
with F4 you can start encoding the jobs and compare them in your standalone player.

CQ: in Xvid you have the following equivalent to AutoGK percentage:
60% - 3.33
65% - 3.08
70% - 2.86
75% - 2.67
80% - 2.50
85% - 2.35
90% - 2.22
95% - 2.11
100% - 2.00

I use mostly: 90% - 2.22 (resulting 400 to 2200 MB for 100 Minutes)

[weaver4]

I spend some more time on this and it appears that the problem was that my new USB stick was not fast enough in some cases to keep up. Maybe VAQ has a little bit higher "peak" video rate than normal CQ.

Regardless, putting the same movie on a DVD solved the choppy and Jerkyness of the video.

Thanks for your help.

[bollemanneke]

Hi, Lenx0

First of all: AutoGK rules, never downloaded better software!

But I do have one question: I think there should be a Dutch translation of AutoGK for Belgian and Dutch people who wanna use this tool but don't understand English. I myself live in Belgium, but do understand enough English to work with AutoGK I really want to make the translation for you, but I haven't got a clue how to start, because AutoGK is an .exe file, and not a .lng (language) file. Can you mail me the script?
My mail adress:
vincent-fernandes@hotmail.com

Best reguards

Bollemanneke

[spoho]

Good engagement but I don't think there is a necessity to translate a 1-click-tool even apicable by illiterate people. So the best I recommend you is to write a manual for and in the language you desire. You find the manual in different languages in the ..\AutoGK\help\ folder. Good luck.

[bollemanneke]

Yeah, I was planning to translate the manual.
If my translation is finished, where do I post it?
I know it's a very simple tool, but I really wanted to translate the whole program.
How do I do it?

[BigDid]

Yeah, I was planning to translate the manual.
If my translation is finished, where do I post it?
...
Hi,

Send a PM to Len0x and/or see with Manono if posting in the Gk and AGK guides sticky thread is adequate:
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=92089

Did

[sinz718]

Great work on AutoGK!

[Wu-Tang]

Hi
I have two questions.
I was advised earlier to install 2.50 and 2.52a, because it doesn't have VAQ.
And i installed for the first time version 2.50, and than 2.52.
AutoGk showed the following errors:
http://s61.radikal.ru/i173/0905/6e/d7789663fc74.jpg
http://s41.radikal.ru/i093/0905/0e/e07b0b7edfdd.jpg
Why?
When would the new version be avaliable?
Is it possible to make the new version without VAQ.
Because there were so many complaint about VAQ...

[Mixer73]

When would the new version be avaliable? Is it possible to make the new version without VAQ.
Because there were so many complaint about VAQ...

Sorry mate - the only complaints about VAQ seem to be coming from you, and quite frankly I'm tired of hearing them.

Plenty of sites that have old versions you can install. Uninstall, clean registry with something like CCleaner, and clean-install AGK.

[bollemanneke]

Len0x, please change VobSub in Autogk by SubRip.
I know subRip is an ocr tool, and I know you have to enter each character by yourself, but if you use ai4spams matrix, no one will ever need to fill in any letter. Why SubRip? because it does not, unlike VobSub, meddle owith the timings when cells change. Yes, you can edit the idx files with subresync, but you can't do that when the subs are hard-coded, because Autogk then blocks completely.
Anyway, it's very annoying if one has to check the subs in case they contain timing errors.
Just change it to SubRip and use the ai4spam matrix.
Where to find it: type in Google subrip character matrix files, then you will see a page of this forum, and someone posted a link to the subtitle character matrix.
The ai4spam matrix is brilliant: it recognises every letter, and no errors at all.

[Mtz]

Anyone know if there is a potential problem using XviD VAQ with CQ on Stand-Alone-Players. I have a movie that I just encoded using the latest version of AGK and it was a "choppy/Jerky" on my Philips DVD/DivX player. I wondered it that could be caused by VAQ or should I look elsewhere.

Try to check the ESS option.

enjoy,
Mtz

[Mrsash]

Guys I am having a problem. I fed some videos to Automkv and set to constant quality to 18 where it does not care for size. Some files came out really small and some were 1.5 times the original Mpeg 2. I will redo and post some info later. These files had Autocrop on to get rid of black bars etc. Me thinks something is either wrong with Automkv. But will give it the benefit of the doubt for now....
thanks

[manono]

Guys I am having a problem. I fed some videos to Automkv...
This is the main thread about AutoGK. It's nothing to do with your "problem".

[Mrsash]

This is the main thread about AutoGK. It's nothing to do with your "problem".

Sorry man posted under wrong forum topic

[somebodeez]

Hello all,
I tried the latest version of AutoGK -
First, I would like to say thank you for continued development.
I'm sure many people are so very happy to see this. :D

It does seem like a very nice program. I really like how it decides what type of film it'll be dealing with. I'm a long time user of GK and to this day, still have trouble with this issue from time to time (in spite of reading the various posts I've found over the years here and there trying help those such as myself understand this) ;) So for me, this particular feature really shines over GK.

The only thing that is stopping me from fully turning from GK to AGK is there doesn't seem to be a way to easily add other filters. I feel that sometimes other filters makes a better encode (especially greyscale for some black and white films).

Now I figure that there may some who would say "But this is for those who want an easy program - why don't you just stick with GK blah blah blah". - Well, that's all cool and everything but GK hasn't been officially updated in a loooong time (and believe me, I sure wish I had the knowledge and talent to bring updates to it but sadly, I don't) and the very fact that there are some hidden options for advanced users in AGK tells me that maybe - just maybe it couldn't hurt to ask for this one more feature :D

Thanks for your time in reading my post.

[den78]

try AGKPal... sure, it's not hands free but it gets the job done.
btw, saying "bet*er" is forbidden :D ...so, for a nicer looking encode you could try putting the filters before resizing... & that's kind of my request. Diference is noticeable even with the default "removegrain" plugin.

[BigDid]

...
The only thing that is stopping me from fully turning from GK to AGK is there doesn't seem to be a way to easily add other filters. I feel that sometimes other filters makes a better encode (especially greyscale for some black and white films).
...
Hi,

If you have followed the main thread, you may know that AGK was stopped and that the author did not give any release date or road-map.

Recently he came back to have feed-back on an? adaptation/version3/major update... that would incorporate x264 at least as output.

In the meanwhile he was kind enough to incorporate the VAQ patch from darkshikari but if you are not satisfied with results you have to go the semi-manual way as Den78 is suggesting: AGK-PAL. I know a lot of things could be done but that is also a lot of work so even if I would welcome any update I will not push the author. My wishlist would be to
- change the resizer to spline64() sharp, spline16() soft; less artifacts with the VAQ option than lanczos
- make VAQ an option so opposants can uncheck it.

That's all, anything more can be done within AGKPAL or the avs reused in Vdubmod. This my personal feeling.

As for the x264/AVC/H264, in that jungle (of apps and people) my experience is that it is not newbie friendly. A noob seems to be a... junk, with many people yelling or auto-satisfactious; Luckily RipBot is giving some oxygen in that marsh. Once again my personal experience :mad:

So a simple and solid app like AutoGK would really be welcome, at least by me :)

Did

[somebodeez]

Hi,

If you have followed the main thread, you may know that AGK was stopped and that the author did not give any release date or road-map.

Recently he came back to have feed-back on an? adaptation/version3/major update... that would incorporate x264 at least as output.

Yes, I know and that was my feedback on the current version.

...I know a lot of things could be done but that is also a lot of work so even if I would welcome any update I will not push the author. My wishlist would be to
- change the resizer to spline64() sharp, spline16() soft; less artifacts with the VAQ option than lanczos
- make VAQ an option so opposants can uncheck it.

I welcome updates and do realize + appreciate that this involves a lot of thought, time and effort too. :)
I do not consider my 1 post about it to be any more "pushy" than your wishlist if that is what you meant. If not, my apologies for taking it the wrong way. :)

...So a simple and solid app like AutoGK would really be welcome, at least by me :)

Did

While I have yet to get into x264, I agree that a simple and solid app for it would be wonderful :D

In the mean time, I am still trying to see if AGK (the way it is now) and I can get along. Currently I am experiencing a minor problem w/it but I'm not done researching that yet. If I can get this issue resolved, I do plan on checking out AGK-PAL that has been suggested. :)
1 thing at a time though.

[stryker412]

Just a quick question. I've been using AutoGK for years now ripping my DVD collection using my P4 single core. I recently sold that machine and plan to build a new box dedicated to ripping DVD and BD sources. Should I spend the extra money and go quad core or go dual core with a faster HDD?

[Mixer73]

Just a quick question. I've been using AutoGK for years now ripping my DVD collection using my P4 single core. I recently sold that machine and plan to build a new box dedicated to ripping DVD and BD sources. Should I spend the extra money and go quad core or go dual core with a faster HDD?

There's 2 ways of thinking about it.

A faster dual core will deliver your compression faster than a quad, but a quad is still VERY responsive while you're doing compression, so you can still use it for other stuff, including doing your rips say.

I reckon the quad is the go personally, even if XVID itself can't take best advantage of the quad.

[stryker412]

There's 2 ways of thinking about it.

A faster dual core will deliver your compression faster than a quad, but a quad is still VERY responsive while you're doing compression, so you can still use it for other stuff, including doing your rips say.

I reckon the quad is the go personally, even if XVID itself can't take best advantage of the quad.

Considering my TV episode rips would take 3-4 hours per episode I'll take all the speed I can get. :D

[Mixer73]

Considering my TV episode rips would take 3-4 hours per episode I'll take all the speed I can get. :D

I will say that even though xvids don't max out the cores, if your budget can stretch to an i7, the speed is mind numbing.

[stryker412]

I will say that even though xvids don't max out the cores, if your budget can stretch to an i7, the speed is mind numbing.

Unfortunately it can't.

[Mixer73]

Unfortunately it can't.

What dual and qual CPUs are in your price range?

[stryker412]

I currently have a DC6600 in my gaming machine and I was looking at the Q9550. I also have to get a new video card that does 1080p so I am trying to keep costs down as much as I can but don't want to be sorry later either.

[Mixer73]

I currently have a DC6600 in my gaming machine and I was looking at the Q9550. I also have to get a new video card that does 1080p so I am trying to keep costs down as much as I can but don't want to be sorry later either.

E6600 is a great machine, I ran mine at 3ghz for a long time (9x333), now its running my MCE box and I have a Q6600 running the same speed.

Q9550 is obviously faster out of the box, but for encoding the FSB speed and memory bandwidth will always give you a boost but the q9550 won't be a big leap over the e6600 IMO.

[BigDid]

... I recently sold that machine and plan to build a new box dedicated to ripping DVD and BD sources. Should I spend the extra money and go quad core or go dual core with a faster HDD?
Hi,

Hot subject 2 vs4 cores for Xvid!
What is not subject to flame war is 4 cores for X264 is always winner. For XVID, experiences may differs; some thread here in the AGK or xvid sub-forums may be informative.

...
A faster dual core will deliver your compression faster than a quad, but a quad is still VERY responsive while you're doing compression, so you can still use it for other stuff, including doing your rips say.
I reckon the quad is the go personally, even if XVID itself can't take best advantage of the quad.

Even if XVID cannot take fully advantage of a quadcore, if you use heavy avisynth script, it will take advantage of multicore if it can be multithreaded.
Another aspect money: I recently bought a E5300 for 70 euros, a middle range quad is 180 euros; 2 and half more! and I can o/c my E5300 (2600 stock) to 3540 without changing the vcore!

Did

[stryker412]

I made a compromise. This is what I just ordered.


- Nvidia Gift Call of duty - World at war - OEM
- ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
- BFG Tech BFGE96512GTOCBE GeForce 9600 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
- Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3.16GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8500 - Retail

[hungayinlondon]

hi guys, I really love autogk. I got the version 2.55.
I don't have the "Force encoding sound in mono mp3" showing up in the hidden options.
as shown in the picture. WHy is that? I want to rip an old animation, I set the CBR mp3 96 kb/s but on the prewiew I see in the (media classic) proprieties:"Audio: PCM 48000Hz mono 768Kbps [Avisynth audio #1]" The original is AC3 1ch.
I apollogize if it's not the right place for my question but have no idea where to go with this issue. Thanks.

[CWR03]

The preview is not showing you what you will see in the final encoded file.

[TAC109]

Press Ctrl&F11 to specify advanced audio options. Since version 2.31 audio options can be specified separately for each audio stream.

[hungayinlondon]

The preview is not showing you what you will see in the final encoded file.

I thought prewiew would show how the final result would look like, including the properties. Thx

[hungayinlondon]

Press Ctrl&F11 to specify advanced audio options. Since version 2.31 audio options can be specified separately for each audio stream.

Thank you, it works indeed ;-)

[vovanius]

Hello! I have a question about ripping multi-part movie in AGK 2.55. Let's say I have 4 DVD files: VTS_03_0.IFO, VTS_03_0.VOB, VTS_03_1.VOB, VTS_03_2.VOB. There are 8 parts (series) of movie in these files. When I open VTS_03_0.IFO in AGK, window pops up with message: "Several PGCs were found... Please select..." and dropdown box with list of those 8 parts, every part approx. 20 min. length. I select, say, 6-th part. But when encoding is done, resulting AVI has all 8 parts in it, one by one. But I need only part 6! So, what I'm doing wrong? Can AGK cut only one part? Thanks!

[manono]

I select, say, 6-th part. But when encoding is done, resulting AVI has all 8 parts in it
Hello, and welcome to the forum.

The PGC selection doesn't work as it should. Set DVD Decrypter for IFO Mode (not the default), and decrypt only the PGC you want. Then open the result in AutoGK.

[vovanius]

Thanks for reply! DVD Decrypter works only with discs. Is there an app that can cut DVD file structure on HDD into parts automatically (e.g. 30 PGCs on 3 vobsets -> 30 VOBs with 1 PGC on each)? Regards.

[manono]

Automatically? There probably is, but I've never cared to learn how. Perhaps someone else can help. PGCDemux set to extract a PGC VOB can do the job with the DVD already on the hard drive. But only one-at-a-time.

[CCoug83]

I am running Windows 7 and I can't get any of the hidden options in AutoGK to pop up. Ctrl F9 or any Ctrl Function key doesn't seem to do the trick. Is there any other way to get it to pop up? I really need DGI index to be shown while it's doing it's thing.

[netmask]

I'm running Windows 7 32 and 64 bit and you have to select add job first then you can access the hidden menu

[CCoug83]

Still nothing. I've tried adding the job to the queue and I still can't get the advanced options to pop up. Any other way to do it? Or suggestions?

[Haubi]

You have to select input directory/file first. Then press Ctrl + F9.

[netmask]

Make sure the autogk folder and all it's contents located in Program Files(86) for Windows 7 (64 bit) has all permissions set.
Next you could try right click on autogk.exe and select under compatibility XP SP3. On my set up, bot 32 and 64 bit all I needed to do is grant full permission on the entire contents of autogk folder. On my i7 machine AutoGK really flies..

[azmoth]

Such a pity that AutoGK has discontinued development. I personally think it is one of the stars of the last decade in freeware software Hall of Fame. Pity someone techwise cannot get the source code and revamp it. I moved to Handbrake after this, but even now they have ceased avi support in its latest build.

[manono]

Such a pity that AutoGK has discontinued development. I personally think it is one of the stars of the last decade in freeware software Hall of Fame. Pity someone techwise cannot get the source code and revamp it. I moved to Handbrake after this, but even now they have ceased avi support in its latest build.
I'm not sure I understand. AutoGK is mature, works, and works well. Why should development be continued when it does what it set out to do? If you're saying that it should be able to encode x264/AAC, remember that one of the main reasons AutoGK was developed was to make it easy for beginners and lazy people to encode AVIs for playing in DVD/MPEG-4 players. Even now there aren't any (or very few?) standalone DVD/MPEG-4 players that will play x/H.264 video. Sure, there are the Popcorn Hour/WD HD/HTPC, etc. solutions, but external media players were never meant to be supported by AutoGK. And there are other programs with which you can create videos for other devices. I'm partial to XviD4PSP and don't (and would never) use Handbrake for anything.

[Lester Burnham]

I'm partial to XviD4PSP
+1

I've found xvid4psp a great convertor. That and autogk tend to be what I use to go down from DVDs for more portable usage.

[Pudah]

(and would never) use Handbrake for anything

Just out of curiosity, why?

[manono]

The guy makes things seem more difficult than they really are. The guy invents new terms for things already named. The guy steals names and uses them for different things than originally intended. The guy uses linux apps rather than the much better AviSynth. The guy makes it seem like he's the greatest thing since sliced bread, the answer to every newbie's dreams. But to be able to use his program effectively you have to know what you have and how to treat it, what with all the choices available. But if you already know that, you don't need his program to begin with.

Plenty of people like the program. I just don't happen to be one of them.

[kis2005]

manano - It is funny that you say that I thought I was missing something. I have had issues with it being more complicated than it needed to be and his remarks regarding dropping the AVI format came off a little snippy. I still use AGK for almost all of my movies and I have SAPs that will play them. In fact it might not have been the intended use, but I chose it because there were players for AVI's with XviD.

[manono]

Yeah, my standalone only plays AVIs (and DVDs) as well. But what with all the external media players and even standalones just around the corner that play other formats, I'm afraid that the AVI is on the way out. My next player will play the newer formats, for sure.

[azmoth]

In regard to what you said Manono what I meant to say was regarding bug fixes, features, etc. H264 has never bothered me that much since almost everyone out there who fancies himself as an encoder after using Handbrake babbles on it is The FORMAT yet playback is very little regarding supported hardware.

I have moved away from Handbrake: Try telling that over at the Handbrake forum site or ask why was xvid support scrapped? Under a different name I once posted where is the supported hardware, got told loads out there but no evidence. Google it, Amazon it no hardware like an external dvd player for TV playback exists as yet.

Much better option for me now is Automen. The GUI is excellent. Great app and supports MVK container with H264/aac as input source now, if you want to re-encode to avi!

And I disagree AVI is not on the way out, well at least not just yet! Over 60% + of stuff out there is avi based! However, if the hardware support comes then avi may well as be dead!

[Mixer73]

And I disagree AVI is not on the way out, well at least not just yet! Over 60% + of stuff out there is avi based! However, if the hardware support comes then avi may well as be dead!

Dude, try the WDTV or ANY of the clones, theres hundreds of them, and they all play h264 files in both MP4 and MKV containers.

If you walked into a computer shop I'd think you'd have trouble not tripping over one.

As for hardware support, almost all smart phones, ipods, iphones, set top boxes... Heard of PS3 or Xbox360? More hardware supports h264 than has ever supported MPEG4/AVI.

[azmoth]

Quote:If you walked into a computer shop I'd think you'd have trouble not tripping over one.

NO WAY in limited and technology backward UK, maybe in US/Japan like where I think you are coming from. Why do you think I mention this? What little we have is old stock and 3 times the mark up on your brands!!!

Quote
As for hardware support, almost all smart phones, ipods, iphones, set top boxes... Heard of PS3 or Xbox360? More hardware supports h264 than has ever supported MPEG4/AVI.

HD TV here has some brands sporting usb port support with limited support of MP4 but it is in its infancy and has juddery picture. I do know of xbox and ipods and they are limited. No 6 channel suport in xbox and who the hell can stand watching a movie on an ipod for God's sake or their mobile. I'm talking about real hardware support for TV playback not PC hardware. You guys in Northern America are so lucky! Have a nice day now.

[Mixer73]

NO WAY in limited and technology backward UK, maybe in US/Japan like where I think you are coming from. Why do you think I mention this? What little we have is old stock and 3 times the mark up on your brands!!!

Dude I am from fucking Australia, nowhere is more backwards or more badly marked up than here.

I guarantee you can get 100% perfect playback of a great quality h264 file for under $200 USD equivalent. You just need to look.

WDTV is under A$200, should be less than $99 USD, or equivalent $100 GBP.

[azmoth]

[QUOTE=Mixer73;1374647]Dude I am from fucking Australia, nowhere is more backwards or more badly marked up than here.

As you quaintly put it somewhere more backwards or overpriced from UK! Not a great advertisement for emigration. :) Come here especially London it is just as bad without the nice weather!:)

I can believe it as a friend of mine says your prices are astronomical.

Anyway I will have to look!

[Mixer73]

Hey guys,

I haven't used AGK for ages because of doing h264 encoding, but I have a bit of a backlog so i thought I'd whiz through a few with AutoGK, but it seems some of my videos just are not deinterlacing. I turned on Force Deinterlacing when detecting hybrid source, is there something else that might affect deinterlacing from PAL DVB-T sources?

[mmfy]

Hi - I've been using autoGK for months without a hitch but recently something has gone awry with the audio conversion of my MPEG-2 files (TV captures).. for some reason no matter what i do (clean install of codecs, autoGK, removing other apps & codec packs etc) when I do an encode of MPEG-2 --> AVI autoGK will NOT encode my audio no matter what!

The audio is read from the stream as an "Audio stream 0 MPEG" and no matter what option i choose in the advanced options menu (auto, VBR or CBR) the app picks "Original" for the Audio 1 settings ( a wasteful 2 chan 384 kbps MP2 stream)... help!

I haven't found anyone else having that issue online so far and I did a search here but couldn't find nay similar issues (most ppl have sync problems it seems).

Funnily enough I cleaned out my codec packs, and all my encoders, did clean installs of

1. autoGK + full package alone
2. GK rip & codec packages

And it still won't work.

I ca get the compression to MP3 easily using anything else (fairuse wizard 2, GK, handbrake, virtualdubmod - from the autoGK folder no less) yet once I try to use autoGK it doesn't work.

Now I know I could sue any of those progs to do what I need to, but I'm used to autoGK and it is MUHC easier for me to queue file conversions using it (I do batches). GK is good if I want complex settings, but takes too long to set up a single encode (I'm doing like seasons of shows)..plus i get great results from autoGK, so i would love if anyone can figure out why my auto GK just won't encode audio! The MPEG-2 stream is like 384 kbps and just wasting space and reducing my video bitrate using autoGK as is...

The problem then developed: I tried an encode and now I keep getting "EXCEPTION range error" on every encode I try with autoGK - googling seems to imply this might be a codec issue (lame mp3 i'm guessing??). I clean all my packs etc again and reinstall only the autoGK package (windows 7). Here is a sample log.:

[13/04/2010 06:43:37 PM] AutoGK 2.55
[13/04/2010 06:43:37 PM] OS: Windows Vista (6.0.6002).2
[13/04/2010 06:43:37 PM] Job started.
[13/04/2010 06:43:37 PM] Input file: C:\Users\Public\Videos\Recorded TV\intros\Fluffy.Gardens.INTRO.mpg
[13/04/2010 06:43:37 PM] Output file: C:\Users\Public\Videos\Recorded TV\intros\Fluffy.Gardens.INTRO.avi
[13/04/2010 06:43:37 PM] Output codec: XviD
[13/04/2010 06:43:37 PM] Audio 1: Audio Stream 0 MPEG
[13/04/2010 06:43:37 PM] Subtitles: none
[13/04/2010 06:43:37 PM] Format: AVI
[13/04/2010 06:43:37 PM] Target quality: 75%
[13/04/2010 06:43:37 PM] Custom resolution settings: fixed width of 512 pixels
[13/04/2010 06:43:37 PM] Audio 1 settings: Original
[13/04/2010 06:43:37 PM] Standalone support enabled: ESS
[13/04/2010 06:43:37 PM] Started encoding.
[13/04/2010 06:43:37 PM] Demuxing and indexing.
[13/04/2010 06:43:38 PM] Processing file: C:\Users\Public\Videos\Recorded TV\intros\Fluffy.Gardens.INTRO.mpg
[13/04/2010 06:43:38 PM] Source resolution: 720x480
[13/04/2010 06:43:38 PM] Found NTSC source.
[13/04/2010 06:43:38 PM] Source aspect ratio: 4:3
[13/04/2010 06:43:38 PM] Analyzing source.
[13/04/2010 06:43:49 PM] Source has percentage of interlacing in motion areas: 53.65
[13/04/2010 06:43:49 PM] Source has percentage of telecined patterns: 26.23
[13/04/2010 06:43:49 PM] Source has percentage of progressive patterns: 13.11
[13/04/2010 06:43:49 PM] Source has percentage of interlaced patterns: 60.66
[13/04/2010 06:43:49 PM] Source is considered to be hybrid (mostly NTSC).
[13/04/2010 06:43:49 PM] Looking for optimal hybrid thresholds.
[13/04/2010 06:43:52 PM] Found threshold of: 0.01
[13/04/2010 06:43:52 PM] Output will contain 605 frames
[13/04/2010 06:43:52 PM] Using cartoon mode.
[13/04/2010 06:43:52 PM] Picking up autocrop parameters.
[13/04/2010 06:43:52 PM] Running single pass encoding.
[13/04/2010 06:43:52 PM] Writing the following script to C:\Users\Public\Videos\Recorded TV\intros\agk_tmp\Fluffy.Gardens.INTRO_movie.avs
===========================================================
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\DGMPGDec\DGDecode.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\autocrop.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\decomb.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\RemoveGrainSSE3.dll")

movie = mpeg2source("C:\Users\Public\Videos\Recorded TV\intros\agk_tmp\Fluffy.Gardens.INTRO.d2v")
cropclip = autocrop(movie,mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=0,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
fixed_aspect = 0.888888888888889
c_width = width(cropclip)
c_height = round(height(cropclip) / fixed_aspect)
input_par = float(c_width)/float(c_height)
out_width = 512
out_height = round(float(out_width) / input_par)
hmod = out_height - (floor(out_height / 16 ) * 16)
out_height = (hmod > 4) ? (out_height + (16 - hmod)) : (out_height - hmod)
new_aspect = (float(out_width) / float(out_height)) / fixed_aspect
Telecide(movie,guide=1,post=2).Decimate(mode=1,threshold=0.01)
autocrop(mode=0,wmultof=4,hmultof=4,samples=10,aspect=new_aspect,threshold=34,samplestartframe=0,leftadd=0,rightadd=0,topadd=0,bottomadd=0)
LanczosResize(out_width,out_height)
RemoveGrain(mode=2)
===========================================================
*************************************
EXCEPTION: Range check error
*************************************
[13/04/2010 06:43:52 PM] Job finished. Total time: 14 seconds

The red bit is my original issue as I'm telling the program to use CBR @ 128 kbps!! Now it can't even encode (blue bit - a reinstall after using ccleaner registry cleaner didn't help)...tearing out my hair here!

[BigDid]

Hi,

1/Can you post a sample of the mpeg source (with audio) to see if your audio problem is reproductible?

2/ For "Range check error"; you did not say so but did you looked at FAQ 6.8?
For clean re-install (FAQ 6.31):
- de-install AGK
- clean registers
- re-install AutoGK only

Did

[mmfy]

Hi,

1/Can you post a sample of the mpeg source (with audio) to see if your audio problem is reproductible?

2/ For "Range check error"; you did not say so but did you looked at FAQ 6.8?
For clean re-install (FAQ 6.31):
- de-install AGK
- clean registers
- re-install AutoGK only

Did

Thanks for the advice BigDid but I did all that twice...uninstalled everything (all codecs and progs that encode including autoGK) cleaned registry with ccleaner and then reinstalled - no dice. I will see if I can post a sample though truth be told I've tried with over 10 different MPEG sources and just cannot get anything other than MPEG-2 audio prior to the range error problem.

@ azmoth - I'll give that portable version a try as I'm desperate and can't bother reformatting anything! HB has been going Ok but has no preview feature in the last version that supprots xvid :/

[mzhu026]

I have Windows 7 64-bit and I can't make the external subs input pop out. I've tried the control+F9 buttons along with other ones and it doesn't sense to be working. Also, I've make my Program Files accessible to everyone along with the administration i think. I really need help. Thank you! BTW I'll try to supply more information when someone responds :thanks:

[BigDid]

My question is: do you have to enable autocrop in options to make it work or does it work naturally by default?
Hi,

Yes it works by default.

If you do a preview without setting it, previews shows no notification, but loads it if you enable it in options and AutoGK notifies the user. I always thought it is enabled automatically when you encode?

See tutorial, Preview:
" The Preview will play the cropped and resized movie in WMP 6.4 for you. It should look fairly similar to the way your completed .avi (encoded movie) will appear (but resolution might not be the same)... "
See tutorial, Autocrop, in hidden options:
"Sometimes auto crop used with default parameters by AutoGK cannot totally remove black bars or removes too much of a movie material. In this case "Tune auto crop parameters" is very handy..."

Did

[yetanotherid]

I have Windows 7 64-bit and I can't make the external subs input pop out. I've tried the control+F9 buttons along with other ones and it doesn't sense to be working. Also, I've make my Program Files accessible to everyone along with the administration i think. I really need help. Thank you! BTW I'll try to supply more information when someone responds :thanks:

It should be Ctrl+F8.

[manono]

Explain a little. It says Ctrl+F9 in FAQ, and this works as it should. Where are you coming from with F8?

Are we reading the same FAQ?
3.8 I have my own text/vobsub subs for the movie. Can I burn them into AVI?
- Yes, CTRL-F8
http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=72679

CTRL-F9 is to access the Hidden Options.

[yetanotherid]

Comment removed
Last edited by manono; Yesterday at 18:37. Reason: too inflammatory and added nothing to the discussion

When I read the question it was asked of me and requested me to explain my reply. I apologise for also offering my theory as to why it was asked, even though the fact that the question seems to have disappeared confirms my theory as to the real motivation for asking it.

[Marshy]

:D:D:D

:readfaq:

[azmoth]

Comment removed




http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=14432

:D

[datauser]

I am curious to know if it is it possible to get the latest xvid 1.2.2 with Dan Shakari VAQ patch to work with AutoK? I have read FAQ carefully and it says later builds should be possible.

My test files keep coming up undersized and compressions tests are very low along with resolutions using auto. From this other xvid later builds appear incompatible, despite advice from FAQ.
:)

[yetanotherid]

I am curious to know if it is it possible to get the latest xvid 1.2.2 with Dan Shakari VAQ patch to work with AutoK? I have read FAQ and it says later builds are possible.

AutoGK 2.55 includes XviD 1.2.1 which includes a VAQ patch.
Is there a major difference between it and version 1.2.2 ?

My test files keep coming up undersized and compressions tests are very low along with resolutions using auto. From this clearly other xvid later builds are not compatible despite FAQ saying otherwise.

Do you have either of the standalone compatibility options enabled in hidden preferences? It doesn't work properly with all versions of XviD and does cause undersized problems. I'm not sure about it's effect on compression test results though.

When you say compression tests are very low I assume the result is different when using the version of XviD which comes with AutoGK? Does AutoGK choose a different resolution than it would when using the original version of XviD?
If memory serves me correctly, when the resolution is set to auto, AutoGK runs the compression test using a width of 640, then adjusts the resolution according to the result. Which is why it might say compressibility is 85% (for example) then after picking a width of 704 it might say the expected first pass result is 70%. When you specify a width, the compressibility percentage and the expected first pass result should be the same (unless it uses a softer re-sizer or sharper matrix etc). Is that's what's happening if you specify the width?

What happens if you run a single pass encode (75%) specifying a particular width, then use the resulting file size to run a 2 pass encode using an auto width? Or a 2 pass encode using the same width? I guess if the 2 pass encodes give you completely different results you'll know something isn't right.

I'm not really sure what could be going wrong so I guess the above is more just some ideas to maybe help you find the cause.

Oh, and did you uninstall the original version of XviD before installing the new one?

[Wu-Tang]

Hi guys.
Please help me.
I'm ripping film with subtitles, but I can't enable/disable their in avi and I want to may enable/disable their.
My prefs:
http://s001.radikal.ru/i194/1103/09/7aceb3a6d98bt.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s001.radikal.ru/i194/1103/09/7aceb3a6d98b.jpg.html)
http://s008.radikal.ru/i304/1103/0c/9b32cc8ad44dt.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s008.radikal.ru/i304/1103/0c/9b32cc8ad44d.jpg.html)
http://i062.radikal.ru/1103/d0/74fdbd5991d6t.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/i062.radikal.ru/1103/d0/74fdbd5991d6.jpg.html)
Sample (http://rghost.ru/4684380) subtitles don't disable!!!
Which prefs to do that subtitles may be enable/disable in avi?
Thanks...

[kalehrl]

Your question is a bit confusing.
If you want to be able to enable/disable subtitles during playback, you will have to rip subtitles with external program such as vobsub.
Autogk can only burn subtitles on the image.

[Wu-Tang]

And how to do, if I have file with subtitles?
But subtitles must be in avi container!!!

[manono]

Your question is a bit confusing.
If you want to be able to enable/disable subtitles during playback, you will have to rip subtitles with external program such as vobsub.
Autogk can only burn subtitles on the image.
Not quite correct. AutoGK can both create the VobSubs and keep them external as well. They don't have to be burned into the video. Just go into the Advanced Settings, Subtitle Options, Use External Subtitles. Ignore the warning (answer 'yes').
And how to do, if I have file with subtitles?
But subtitles must be in avi container!!!
AutoGK can hardcode or burn the subs into the video, or it can keep them separate. If you want them muxed into the AVI, you'll have to do that afterwards using a separate program.

If you already have a subtitle file and want to burn it into the AVI, use the CTRL-F8 trick. Here's a guide:

http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/256625-How-to-add-permanent-subtitles-with-AutoGK-and-convert-to-AVI-DivX-or-XviD

[Wu-Tang]

manono
Do I need that checkbox?
http://s46.radikal.ru/i112/1103/22/9daa5d587e3bt.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s46.radikal.ru/i112/1103/22/9daa5d587e3b.jpg.html)
AutoGK can hardcode or burn the subs into the video, or it can keep them separate. If you want them muxed into the AVI, you'll have to do that afterwards using a separate program.
And how to do it?
I want to be able to enable/disable subtitles during playback and main that subtitles will be inside avi container!
Don't near file of movie.
Now I have subtitles in *.idx and *.sub, can I to use their?
If you already have a subtitle file and want to burn it into the AVI, use the CTRL-F8 trick. Here's a guide:
I already read that thread...

[manono]

manono
Do I need that checkbox?
No, not usually. That's why it's a Hidden Option.
And how to do it?
Try AVIAddXSubs. It can mux SRTs and IDX/SUB VobSubs:

http://www.videohelp.com/tools/AVIAddXSubs

[kalehrl]

Just go into the Advanced Settings, Subtitle Options, Use External Subtitles.

When I do so I get an error message "winrar is not found..." even though it is installed.
It must be my windows7 64bit problem but I never bothered to solve it because I used vobsub.

[manono]

When I do so I get an error message "winrar is not found..." even though it is installed.
It must be my windows7 64bit problem but I never bothered to solve it because I used vobsub.
See if this thread helps to solve the problem:

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=154468

[Wu-Tang]

manono
Try AVIAddXSubs. It can mux SRTs and IDX/SUB VobSubs:
Great thanks!
And where do i can ask about that program?

[manono]

And where do i can ask about that program?
Maybe in the AVIAddXSubs thread in the Subtitles Forum here:

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=125310

[kalehrl]

See if this thread helps to solve the problem:

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=154468

Thank you.
That did the trick!

[Wu-Tang]

Hi manono thanks
Still question.
Do i can know choose resolution before?
How to do not aggressive croping?

[Taurus]

@Wu-Tang
1.:???? You can choose any resolution on the main screen ????
2: Hidden options, autocrop values, set to zero, no cropping.
Just from my memory, never touched it...
And read the tutorial and the faqs.

[Wu-Tang]

Taurus
1.:???? You can choose any resolution on the main screen ????
No, no, I just wrote not correctly in post 4785.
How do i can know resolution of second side - height?

2: Hidden options, autocrop values, set to zero, no cropping.
Just from my memory, never touched it...
Ok
All sometime happens for the first time
And read the tutorial and the faqs.
I already know him by heart )))

[manono]

How do i can know resolution of second side - height?
You can't, in advance. AutoGK will choose the height for you. This keeps beginners from making mistakes.

[Wu-Tang]

manono
I understand, i just want to know for himself what second side will after conversion, that autogk choose the height, i know...

[manono]

You want to know the height after the AVI is complete? One way is to open the AVI in VDubMod (answer 'No' to the question) and go File->File Information. The first line will tell you the resolution

[Wu-Tang]

You want to know the height after the AVI is complete?
No, i want to know the height before the AVI is complete!
One way is to open the AVI in VDubMod (answer 'No' to the question) and go File->File Information. The first line will tell you the resolution
I know it course.

[manono]

No, i want to know the height before the AVI is complete!
I already told you it's not possible. I suppose you could check the log after the compression test to see what it's going to be.

[Wu-Tang]

Ok, thanks
Still why when i push preview and after the demuxing i see:
http://s40.radikal.ru/i089/1103/de/bf408cbeec1ct.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s40.radikal.ru/i089/1103/de/bf408cbeec1c.jpg.html)
What i must to install?

[manono]

I believe the previews are all done using a 640 width, the same as the compression test. That doesn't have anything to do with the final resolution.

I don't know anything about the missing codec, since you have XviD installed. Maybe someone else can help.

[CWR03]

One option you have is to use Gordian Knot as a preview device, where you have a live view of the AR and what's been cropped. It also uses the width to set the height of the video, but the numbers are displayed (and can be transferred into AutoGK manually).

[yetanotherid]

If the width is set to auto I'm pretty sure 640 is used but if you set a fixed width, the selected width is used for the preview. You can check the height before AutoGK encodes. When the preview opens just select File/Properties in the media player to see the full dimensions.

AutoGK should never crop the height of the actual picture. Unless it gets the cropping worng for some reason it should only crop the black bars. AutoGK actually resizes and crops quite intelligently so it won't crop extra from the height or distort the aspect ratio to fit particular resized dimensions, so as long as it's not over-cropping for some reason (which it rarely does) there's actually no need to check the height of the video in advance. You only need to check that the cropping itself is correct and maybe adjust it manually if for some reason AutoGK gets it wrong, but if the cropping is correct (all of the black bars are removed and none of the picture has been touched) the height will take care of itself.

AutoGK actually crops the video twice. First it crops the black bars and then it resizes the video but it doesn't actually resize to the chosen width as such, it resizes to the closest matching height for the chosen width, then it crops any extra from the sides if necessary to maintain the aspect ratio. For example you might choose a width of 720, but without distorting the picture, and to give you a mod16 height, the resized dimensions might actually be 726x400. So then AutoGK will crop a little extra off the width to give you 720x400 rather than resize it with an aspect ratio error.

Hopefully I explained that well but you can see the cropping at work using the preview function. Set a fixed width of 720 and open a preview (if you deselect the audio first it'll just preview the video and so it'll be quicker). Keep the preview window open. Now change the width to 704 and open a second preview. You can now compare the two. Depending on the aspect ratio of the picture the first may be (for example) 720x416 while the second is 704x400. However if you ignore the difference in size you'll see the cropping of the height remains exactly the same and the aspect ratio of the actual picture is exactly the same for both previews (neither have been stretched or squashed in any way). The difference will be the way the sides of the video have been cropped. The 720x416 preview will actually have a little more cropped from the sides than the 704x400 preview. That's just an example but hopefully you get the idea.

The bottom line is unless AutoGK is over-cropping when it removes the black bars and is cropping part of the picture too, which it very rarely does, there's no need to second guess the height it's chosen or to try to work it out in advance. AutoGK resizes and crops more intelligently than any other conversion program. At least I prefer the way AutoGK does it.
The only other time AutoGK might get the height wrong is if it gets the input aspect ratio wrong, but that also rarely happens. When it does you fix it by specifying the input aspect ratio in AutoGK's hidden options rather than by trying to compensate with manual cropping.

I'm not sure why you're getting an error when opening the preview window but my first step to try to fix it would be to replace the ancient version of Media Player Classic which comes with AutoGK with the latest version of Media Player Classic Home Cinema. Inside the AutoGK installation folder there's a sub-folder called mpc which contains mplayerc.exe. Download Media Player Classic Home Cinema and rename it's exe to mplayerc.exe, then use it to replace the old AutoGK version of the player.

[yetanotherid]

One other thought. If you replace the old version of Media Player Classic you'll probably need to change one of it's options in order to open multiple previews at the same time. I'm pretty sure by default MPC-HC is set to open each video using the same player, which you don't won't. You need to change the option to "open a new player for each media file". That's a Media Player Classic Home Cinema option (from the View/Options menu), not an AutoGK setting.

While you're there, under Internal Filters and Transform filters, make sure every one is ticked. That should fix the error of not being able to find the correct filter.

[Wu-Tang]

manono
I believe the previews are all done using a 640 width, the same as the compression test. That doesn't have anything to do with the final resolution.
If preview 640*368 that after conversation the resolution may be others?
CWR03
One option you have is to use Gordian Knot as a preview device, where you have a live view of the AR and what's been cropped. It also uses the width to set the height of the video, but the numbers are displayed (and can be transferred into AutoGK manually).
How? If i see after push preview that:
http://radikal.ru/F/s40.radikal.ru/i089/1103/de/bf408cbeec1c.jpg.html
yetanotherid
Oh, thank you very much, i hope that translate your post correctly.
I'm not sure why you're getting an error when opening the preview window but my first step to try to fix it would be to replace the ancient version of Media Player Classic which comes with AutoGK with the latest version of Media Player Classic Home Cinema. Inside the AutoGK installation folder there's a sub-folder called mpc which contains mplayerc.exe. Download Media Player Classic Home Cinema and rename it's exe to mplayerc.exe, then use it to replace the old AutoGK version of the player.
Yes-yes-yes, i did it yet.
http://s54.radikal.ru/i146/1103/ef/c40e47ed2ad9t.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s54.radikal.ru/i146/1103/ef/c40e47ed2ad9.jpg.html)
http://s006.radikal.ru/i215/1103/60/53cba1b3401dt.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s006.radikal.ru/i215/1103/60/53cba1b3401d.jpg.html)
One other thought. If you replace the old version of Media Player Classic you'll probably need to change one of it's options in order to open multiple previews at the same time. I'm pretty sure by default MPC-HC is set to open each video using the same player, which you don't won't. You need to change the option to "open a new player for each media file". That's a Media Player Classic Home Cinema option (from the View/Options menu), not an AutoGK setting.
While you're there, under Internal Filters and Transform filters, make sure every one is ticked. That should fix the error of not being able to find the correct filter.

I also did it!
Please look it, it's a new version:
http://s49.radikal.ru/i123/1103/08/10064fa4759bt.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s49.radikal.ru/i123/1103/08/10064fa4759b.jpg.html)
About crop:
I have 4 parts of movie in dvd and autogk choose different resolution for each part. I choose fixed width 640 and second side after conversation different and movie identical! (640*272, 640*368, 640*384) I want have the second side identical!
How to achieve it?

[manono]

If preview 640*368 that after conversation the resolution may be others?
Yes, unless you choose a fixed width (which you might be doing?). AutoGK will adjust the final resolution depending on the results of the compression test. In addition, if you do a 1-pass target quality encode, unless you choose a fixed width, the final width will be 720.

[yetanotherid]

I had a problem at one stage getting MPC-HC to open AVISyth scripts. It seemed to only effect newer versions of the player but I guess it's possible your problem is related.
Try navigating to the AVISyth installation folder, then look in the plugins folder. By default, I think there's only two plugins:
DirectShowSource.dll and TCPDeliver.dll. If there's any other plugins, try moving them to a safe place and see if you can then preview a video.
At one stage I let ffdshow install some plugins but with them installed I couldn't use MPC-HC to open AVISynth scripts. Once I deleted them I could. I don't know why.



About crop:
I have 4 parts of movie in dvd and autogk choose different resolution for each part. I choose fixed width 640 and second side after conversation different and movie identical! (640*272, 640*368, 640*384) I want have the second side identical!
How to achieve it?

You'll have to manually adjust the cropping. It's not unusual for different video on a DVD to have different aspect ratios so AutoGK is probably cropping them correctly. If you want them to all be the same you'll have to manually crop extra from the height but you're going to have to crop a fair bit of picture because there's quite a difference between them. When you compare the encodes with the original video from the DVD, is all the picture still present? Is the height of the original DVD video all the same (ignoring any black bars)? If AutoGK didn't over-crop any of them.....

The 640*272 video is your starting point. You can't increase it's height unless you want to keep some of the black bars so you'll need to crop some extra picture from the other two.
With one of them open in AutoGK use CTRL+F9 to open it's hidden options. Tick the "Tune auto crop parameters" box. In the "Force cropping of" area increase the cropping of the top and bottom by a few pixels (they should all be on zero). Hit okay and run a preview. If the dimensions are still greater than 640*272 then go back to autocropping and increase it a little more. Run the preview again.

Of course this unfortunately assumes the preview function is working. You will lose some of the picture. Any reason why the height always has to be the same?

If you can't get the preview function to work then you can try using another program to work out the cropping required. My favourite for doing so is HDConvertToX because it's one of the few programs which still calculates the aspect ratio distortion as you crop, so you can keep the aspect ratio as close to the original as possible by adjusting the cropping accordingly.
If you were to open the video with HDConverttoX and set the width to 640, you can then adjust the top and bottom cropping while watching HDConvertToX adjust the height until it's what you want. You can then use those cropping values in AutoGK by adding them to AutoGK's forced cropping option. Or you can just use HDConvertToX to convert the video. If you add the cropping values to AutoGK manually you'll need to disable AutoGK's auto cropping by changing the auto cropping threshold to zero.

So you know..... when auto cropping is enabled AutoGK will auto crop, then it will crop the extra according to the amount of forced cropping you add. So cropping will be autocrop + forced cropping = total cropping.
By disabling auto cropping (changing the threshold to zero) the amount cropped will be the amount of forced cropping only. Hopefully that makes sense.

[yetanotherid]

One thing to keep in mind......
AutoGK does it best when cropping and resizing not to distort the picture in any way, which is why it crops the way it does. Forgetting about the actual video dimensions for a moment.... I'm referring to objects in the video. For instance if an object is perfectly round in the original video then it should also be perfectly round in the encoded video. That's why AutoGK lets you pick the width but it adjusts the height itself.

If you were to take your 640*??? encodes and manually resize them all to 640*272 (without cropping extra to compensate) then you'd be distorting the picture, or squashing it down. Many other conversion programs allow you to do so, and in fact most other programs will distort almost every encode a little to squish it into mod16 dimensions (even if it's usually only by a small amount), but AutoGK tries not to. That's why I keep asking if the encodes really need to be the same dimensions... because maintaining the original shape of objects in the video should be more important than the dimensions of the video itself.

[kalehrl]

AutoGK actually resizes and crops quite intelligently so it won't crop extra from the height or distort the aspect ratio to fit particular resized dimensions, so as long as it's not over-cropping for some reason (which it rarely does) there's actually no need to check the height of the video in advance.

I always check the height of the video in preview because it is sometimes, but very rarely, necessary to enable 'force itu resize method' to get the right aspect ratio.
I mainly encode DVB-S recordings and I once found myself in a strange situation.
I was sure the film was 16:9 and by setting the width to 624, I expected the height to be 352.
But it wasn't, it was 368.
Only by enabling the itu thing was I able to get the heigth of 352 and thus the correct aspect ratio.

[yetanotherid]

I was sure the film was 16:9 and by setting the width to 624, I expected the height to be 352.
But it wasn't, it was 368.
Only by enabling the itu thing was I able to get the height of 352 and thus the correct aspect ratio.

The question would be, did the picture in the encoded video look the same as the original, rather than what the final dimensions (width & height) might have been (see my previous post).

For instance I've encoded episodic DVDs in the past, and after cropping and resizing, one episode may have been 704x400 while another was 704x416. Yet they both came off the same disc so I'd assume the same pixel resizing method was used for both episodes. I recently encoded a series of old 4:3 aspect ratio TV episodes. Some episodes needed more cropping from the sides than others, so for those episodes more cropping was also required top and bottom in order to keep a 4:3 display aspect ratio, yet they all came from the same disc.

I've not encoded any DVB-S recordings so I don't know anything about what pixel aspect ratios they'd use, but..... because AutoGK crops, resizes and then crops again if necessary to maintain the aspect ratio....

What if after cropping and resizing, the real video dimensions were 618x352. You asked for a width of 624, so AutoGK would have (effectively) resized the whole picture up to 646x368, chopped another 11 pixels from each side and given you 624x368. Not as close to 16:9 dimensions, but the picture wouldn't have been distorted.
Or.... you change the resize method so AutoGK still crops the same amount from the sides before resizing, but now it resizes the image differently so the end result is 630x352 (I'm just making the numbers up for the exercise so they're probably not exact). No need to resize the image up this time, so AutoGK just chops three more pixels from each side and you end up with 624x352. But which one is really the correct aspect ratio?

Using a program other than AutoGK, and using my above example, most would probably have either (effectively) stretched the 618x352 video to fit into 624x352 dimensions or they'd squish the 630x352 video (after using the ITU resize method) to fit into 624x352 dimensions, and while in both cases it mightn't be noticeable, either way the picture would have been distorted a little. AutoGK, on the other hand, crops in order to resize more exactly, so I guess it has the potential to either not distort the picture at all, or distort it even more than other conversion software might, depending on whether the resize method you pick is the correct one.

[kalehrl]

The question would be, did the picture in the encoded video look the same as the original, rather than what the final dimensions (width & height) might have been (see my previous post).
I think the encoded image was a bit streched vertically which is mentioned in the AutoGK tutorial:
Simple user guide for this option is: if you feel like your encodes come out a little bit stretched vertically then turn this option on, otherwise leave it off.
I can't remember the name of the film but I am sure it was 16:9 (1.77) and the channel broadcasting it was a specialised movie channel with 16:9 aspect ratio and high bitrate.
I also think no cropping took place so at first I was puzzled by the chosen resolution before I read the manual more carefully and found the ITU option.

I also used MeGUI to index the film and in the avisynth script editor I could choose 16:9 ITU and 'normal' 16:9.
When I chose normal 16:9, and autocrop and then chose the 624 width, I also got the 368 height.
But, when I chose 16:9 ITU the height was as it should have been 352.
That convinced me that the key was in the ITU option.

But I had to use this option only once or twice so very rarely.

[yetanotherid]

I think the encoded image was a bit streched vertically which is mentioned in the AutoGK tutorial

In that case you probably picked the right method. I was just trying to make the point that the resize method you choose and the final video dimensions don't necessarily directly relate.

I also used MeGUI to index the film and in the avisynth script editor I could choose 16:9 ITU and 'normal' 16:9.
When I chose normal 16:9, and autocrop and then chose the 624 width, I also got the 368 height.
But, when I chose 16:9 ITU the height was as it should have been 352.
That convinced me that the key was in the ITU option.

I'm not sure I quite understand that logic. The difference between using the ITU resize method and the non ITU resize method is the shape of the original pixels and therefore the dimensions the video will be resized to, but whichever program you use the picture will be resized in exactly the same way if you use the same resizing method, so all else being equal... using the same resize method while converting with 6 different programs should give you 6 encodes of the same dimensions. However, it could be wrong all 6 times.

By the sound of it though (from your description of the encodes looking stretched vertically) changing to the ITU resize method was probably the right choice, but when it comes to DVDs at least, a 16:9 aspect ratio DVD isn't really 16:9 when you use the ITU resize method. It's actually about 1.823 (slightly different for PAL and NTSC) which stretches it horizontally a little compared to a straight 1.778 resize. Hence it fixed the problem of the video looking stretched vertically, but I'd guess some cropping took place which took you back to dimensions close to 16:9.

You can confirm the different display dimensions according to the resize method used by looking at the numbers next to the various resize options MeGUI gives you. The same applies when resizing 4:3 aspect ratio DVDs using the ITU resize method. The display dimensions aren't really 4:3.

[yetanotherid]

But I had to use this option only once or twice so very rarely.

Which is also the point I'm trying to make. You may need to use the option sometimes, but in your case you might be using it for the wrong reason.

Edit: If you're still around kalehrl, have a read of my post #4810 below. Working out the manual cropping for Wu-Tang is a perfect example of the difference between dimensions of an encode simply because the cropping was different by just a few pixels.
Both of the resulting output dimensions 640x272 and 640x288 have maintained the original picture aspect ratio, but a few pixels of extra cropping forced AutoGK to resize the image to the next mod16 height up and then automatically crop a few more pixels from each side to keep the picture aspect ratio intact.

[Wu-Tang]

manono
Ok, i understand.

yetanotherid
I had a problem at one stage getting MPC-HC to open AVISyth scripts. It seemed to only effect newer versions of the player but I guess it's possible your problem is related.
Try navigating to the AVISyth installation folder, then look in the plugins folder. By default, I think there's only two plugins:
DirectShowSource.dll and TCPDeliver.dll. If there's any other plugins, try moving them to a safe place and see if you can then preview a video.
At one stage I let ffdshow install some plugins but with them installed I couldn't use MPC-HC to open AVISynth scripts. Once I deleted them I could. I don't know why.
Look at:
http://i010.radikal.ru/1103/57/d159cce15bb9t.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/i010.radikal.ru/1103/57/d159cce15bb9.jpg.html)
ffdshow i don't install.
What still do i can to do? Preview don't work also.
Oh, i translate your posts, but i have a some question.
I sent PM with sample of dvd length near 1 minute.
You'll have to manually adjust the cropping. It's not unusual for different video on a DVD to have different aspect ratios so AutoGK is probably cropping them correctly. If you want them to all be the same you'll have to manually crop extra from the height but you're going to have to crop a fair bit of picture because there's quite a difference between them. When you compare the encodes with the original video from the DVD, is all the picture still present? Is the height of the original DVD video all the same (ignoring any black bars)? If AutoGK didn't over-crop any of them.....
I want to do manually crop, but i don't know how pixels i must croping.
Your question i don't may to translate.
The 640*272 video is your starting point. You can't increase it's height unless you want to keep some of the black bars so you'll need to crop some extra picture from the other two.
With one of them open in AutoGK use CTRL+F9 to open it's hidden options. Tick the "Tune auto crop parameters" box. In the "Force cropping of" area increase the cropping of the top and bottom by a few pixels (they should all be on zero). Hit okay and run a preview. If the dimensions are still greater than 640*272 then go back to autocropping and increase it a little more. Run the preview again.
At first i must to do to work preview.
If you can't get the preview function to work then you can try using another program to work out the cropping required. My favourite for doing so is HDConvertToX because it's one of the few programs which still calculates the aspect ratio distortion as you crop, so you can keep the aspect ratio as close to the original as possible by adjusting the cropping accordingly.

If you were to open the video with HDConverttoX and set the width to 640, you can then adjust the top and bottom cropping while watching HDConvertToX adjust the height until it's what you want. You can then use those cropping values in AutoGK by adding them to AutoGK's forced cropping option. Or you can just use HDConvertToX to convert the video. If you add the cropping values to AutoGK manually you'll need to disable AutoGK's auto cropping by changing the auto cropping threshold to zero.
Yes, i have a this tool, but i don't try to work in.
So you know..... when auto cropping is enabled AutoGK will auto crop, then it will crop the extra according to the amount of forced cropping you add. So cropping will be autocrop + forced cropping = total cropping.

By disabling auto cropping (changing the threshold to zero) the amount cropped will be the amount of forced cropping only. Hopefully that makes sense.
Yes-yes, i would to want to do it, but i don't know what value in pixels to select.
One thing to keep in mind......

AutoGK does it best when cropping and resizing not to distort the picture in any way, which is why it crops the way it does. Forgetting about the actual video dimensions for a moment.... I'm referring to objects in the video. For instance if an object is perfectly round in the original video then it should also be perfectly round in the encoded video. That's why AutoGK lets you pick the width but it adjusts the height itself.
I understand it so i want to do true all.
P.S Thank your very much for your help.
P.S. I want to sent you PM, but i saw: ((((((
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[CWR03]

I want to do manually crop, but i don't know how pixels i must croping.
Use Gordian Knot to crop. Transfer those numbers into AutoGK.

[yetanotherid]

Yes, i have a this tool, but i don't try to work in.

It's pretty easy. Open the video with HDConvertToX. You'll need to install ffdshow and enable the mpeg2 decoder.
When it opens the video HDConvertToX will automatically crop it. Change the width to 640. Now adjust the top and bottom cropping until the height changes to the desired height. HDConvertToX will calculate the aspect ratio distortion as you crop (which is why I like using it). When you reach the desired height adjust the cropping so that the aspect ratio distortion is as low as you can get it. Take the cropping values from HDConvertToX and use them as the forced cropping values in AutoGK, after changing the auto crop threshold to zero.

Or you can use HDConvertToX to convert it for you.

It'd be much easier if the AutoGK preview function worked but I'm at a loss as to why it's not. Maybe try uninstalling AVISynth and re-installing it. Are you using the latest version of AutoGK?
You can download AVISynth separately here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/avisynth2/
I'm not sure that's the problem though given you can convert the video but just can't open a preview.

You should be able to send me a PM now.

[yetanotherid]

Okay, I downloaded the samples. When I tried converting each one, the first three gave me the same dimensions. Only the fourth was different. However they all looked like they should have been cropped the same, but AutoGK didn't crop the right side of the fourth one properly. After looking a few times I discovered what I think was messing with the auto-cropping. Here's a picture with the colour enhanced to make it obvious.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a142/dashpb1/1.jpg?t=1300086142

It's a screen shot of the bottom right hand corner and the little coloured box appears intermittently (it just flashed quickly). I'm not sure what that's about but it's probably why AutoGK wasn't cropping properly.

I worked out your manual cropping amounts. There's two choices because AutoGK's resizing method gives you different dimensions according to which one you use. The first:
Left 16, top 78, right 22, bottom 80.
Using that cropping you'll always get a 640x272 output but you'll retain a few pixels of the black bars either side. They're not sharp so it just makes the sides of the picture appear a little fuzzy if you look closely.

Cropping number two:
Left 18, top 78, right 24, bottom 80. As you can see there's only two more pixels cropped each side but it forces AutoGK to resize to the next mod16 height so it'll always give you 640x288. This cropping cuts the black bars completely from the sides but it also cuts an extra bit of the picture each side. Around 6 pixels of picture each side, I'd guess.

I'd prefer to use the second cropping because I'm obsessive about sharp edges around the picture but either cropping will give you the same dimensions as long as you use the same one each time. Don't forget to change the auto-cropping threshold to zero.

[kalehrl]

Both of the resulting output dimensions 640x272 and 640x288 have maintained the original picture aspect ratio, but a few pixels of extra cropping forced AutoGK to resize the image to the next mod16 height up and then automatically crop a few more pixels from each side to keep the picture aspect ratio intact.

Yes, I'm aware of this and sometimes if a channel has a logo in a black bar, autocrop will leave it so I must use megui to work out cropping and then enter the values in autogk.
This often results in a part of picure being cropped from the sides which you mention and which I try to avoid.
Still, autogk is my favourite because of compression test and the simplicity megui lacks.

[yetanotherid]

Still, autogk is my favourite because of compression test and the simplicity megui lacks.

Yeah, I'll agree there. I still prefer AutoGK for creating AVIs despite it's age, although I'll admit my AVI days are almost behind me (except when I convert something for someone else in the house). These days I always use MeGUI and anamorphic x264 encoding for DVDs because the quality is better.

[Wu-Tang]

CWR03
Use Gordian Knot to crop. Transfer those numbers into AutoGK.
And there how?
yetanotherid
Hi,
It's pretty easy. Open the video with HDConvertToX. You'll need to install ffdshow and enable the mpeg2 decoder.
When it opens the video HDConvertToX will automatically crop it. Change the width to 640. Now adjust the top and bottom cropping until the height changes to the desired height. HDConvertToX will calculate the aspect ratio distortion as you crop (which is why I like using it). When you reach the desired height adjust the cropping so that the aspect ratio distortion is as low as you can get it. Take the cropping values from HDConvertToX and use them as the forced cropping values in AutoGK, after changing the auto crop threshold to zero.
I try to use it and some don't understand.
1) I open the file and see - http://i015.radikal.ru/1103/b2/852f348e1ecdt.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/i015.radikal.ru/1103/b2/852f348e1ecd.jpg.html)
2) Then i select aspect - http://i062.radikal.ru/1103/33/d3f50489fc1ft.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/i062.radikal.ru/1103/33/d3f50489fc1f.jpg.html)
I select 16, 24, 78, 80.
3) And I will go mad. )))
http://s008.radikal.ru/i306/1103/5e/2dde540a5643t.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s008.radikal.ru/i306/1103/5e/2dde540a5643.jpg.html)
What is it: crop obey to ar, ar error, set mod block, anamorphic shape.
So, this tool select second side - 400, why?
I try to convert with 16, 24, 78, 80 - http://s005.radikal.ru/i209/1103/8a/531a3194e17at.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s005.radikal.ru/i209/1103/8a/531a3194e17a.jpg.html)
And I receive 640*272, but if i select as you write - 18, 24, 78, 80 - i receive 640*288 yet. Difference only 2 pixels. Delirium!!!
4) Also i try to use dvd2avi - http://www.softportal.com/get-4090-dvd2avi.html
It's select 16, 24, 80, 80, it;s show after convert will 640*288, but i try with that preference and give 640*272, tool was trick me!
5) I worked out your manual cropping amounts. There's two choices because AutoGK's resizing method gives you different dimensions according to which one you use. The first:
Left 16, top 78, right 22, bottom 80.
Using that cropping you'll always get a 640x272 output but you'll retain a few pixels of the black bars either side. They're not sharp so it just makes the sides of the picture appear a little fuzzy if you look closely.
Cropping number two:
Left 18, top 78, right 24, bottom 80. As you can see there's only two more pixels cropped each side but it forces AutoGK to resize to the next mod16 height so it'll always give you 640x288. This cropping cuts the black bars completely from the sides but it also cuts an extra bit of the picture each side. Around 6 pixels of picture each side, I'd guess.
Why because of two pixels such difference?
6) Now about preview
It'd be much easier if the AutoGK preview function worked but I'm at a loss as to why it's not. Maybe try uninstalling AVISynth and re-installing it. Are you using the latest version of AutoGK?
You can download AVISynth separately here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/avisynth2/
I'm not sure that's the problem though given you can convert the video but just can't open a preview.
Yes, i installed new avisynth and i use autogk 2.55.
But preview doesn't work neither in autogk nor in HDConvertToX. http://i.smiles2k.net/angry_smiles/banghead.gif
Thank you very much for your help. http://i.smiles2k.net/aiwan_smiles/good.gif

[yetanotherid]

I'm out of ideas as to why you can't preview AVISynth scripts. (When you preview using AutoGK or HDConvertToX you're effectively opening the AVISynth script they create with Media Player Classic. For some reason it won't open the scripts on your system and I'm out of ideas as to why).

HDConvertToX probably selected 400 as the height when you enabled anamorphic encoding. It's a whole different subject but instead of resizing the MPEG file down to square pixel dimensions it uses the same non-square pixels as the original video. When encoding to AVI square pixels are generally used so the height of the video is reduced to maintain the aspect ratio.

"Why because of two pixels such difference?"

AutoGK lets you pick the width but it actually resizes to the closest matching height. After it's resized it then crops extra from the sides if necessary in order to not distort the picture (remember the width and height have to be multiples of 16).

Try this very rough image as an example. The inner rectangle is the 640x272 video. The outer rectangle is the next height up. It might be 670x288. By cropping an extra four pixels from the sides you forced AutoGK to resize to the next height up because it could no longer give you a width of 640 with a height of 272. In order to give you a width of at least 640 the height needs to be 288. The blue area each side is the extra picture you lost, partly because you chose to crop a little more yourself, and partly because AutoGK had to automatically crop a little more also to give you a width of 640.
Sometimes, the difference between two heights (272 and 288) is only a couple of extra pixels of cropping.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a142/dashpb1/1-1.gif?t=1300239335

When cropping an extra few pixels other conversion programs will often just stretch the video a little to make it 640 again. AutoGK doesn't do that.

[Wu-Tang]

yetanotherid
Okay, I downloaded the samples. When I tried converting each one, the first three gave me the same dimensions. Only the fourth was different. However they all looked like they should have been cropped the same, but AutoGK didn't crop the right side of the fourth one properly. After looking a few times I discovered what I think was messing with the auto-cropping. Here's a picture with the colour enhanced to make it obvious.
Yes, yes, yes. I begin to rip and first and fourth has 640x368 .
How force autogk to do 640*288 in that parts?
I'm out of ideas as to why you can't preview AVISynth scripts. (When you preview using AutoGK or HDConvertToX you're effectively opening the AVISynth script they create with Media Player Classic. For some reason it won't open the scripts on your system and I'm out of ideas as to why).
And what still do i can do? May be is variants?
HDConvertToX probably selected 400 as the height when you enabled anamorphic encoding. It's a whole different subject but instead of resizing the MPEG file down to square pixel dimensions it uses the same non-square pixels as the original video. When encoding to AVI square pixels are generally used so the height of the video is reduced to maintain the aspect ratio.
It means that HDConvertToX is silly.
(remember the width and height have to be multiples of 16).
And i find that:
Proceeding from requirements of frequency rate 32 on X and 16 on Y it is simple to construct two rows of values for width and frame height:
- X: 704, 672, 640, 608, 576, 544, 512, 480
- Y: 528, 512, 496, 480, 464, 448, 432, 416, 400, 384, 368, 352, 336, 320, 304, 288

Try this very rough image as an example. The inner rectangle is the 640x272 video. The outer rectangle is the next height up. It might be 670x288. By cropping an extra four pixels from the sides you forced AutoGK to resize to the next height up because it could no longer give you a width of 640 with a height of 272. In order to give you a width of at least 640 the height needs to be 288. The blue area each side is the extra picture you lost, partly because you chose to crop a little more yourself, and partly because AutoGK had to automatically crop a little more also to give you a width of 640.

Sometimes, the difference between two heights (272 and 288) is only a couple of extra pixels of cropping.
Thanks, i understand it now.

[yetanotherid]

Yes, yes, yes. I begin to rip and first and fourth has 640x368 .
How force autogk to do 640*288 in that parts?

Are all the mpeg2 files in the same folder? If not, put them all in the same place. Open one with AutoGK. Use CTRL+F9 to open hidden options and add the cropping I worked out earlier as the forced cropping values. Change the "threshold" to zero. Tick the "tune autocrop parameters" box and select okay.

AutoGK will now use the same cropping for all the files as long as they're in the same folder (AutoGK actually saves a little autocrop file to the folder containing the video. It uses that file for all video in the folder).

And what still do i can do? May be is variants?

I don't know. It might be something to do with Windows 7. I use XP.
Try creating a file called video.avs in the same folder as one of your video files and open it with a text program such as notepad. Assuming you have a video called "video.mpeg", add the following to the text file:
DirectShowSource("video.mpeg")
Save the avs file.
(You can do this with any type of video, just make sure the name of the video in the text file matches the real video)
Now try to open the avs file with Media Player Classic. It should open it as though you were opening the video file itself (except you won't have any audio). If it does, then it's a different problem. If you get the same error as you do when previewing video then for some reason MPC isn't opening avs files properly (you preview the AutoGK video via an AVS file). I probably won't be able to tell you why, you might have to post the question in the Media Player Classic thread.

It means that HDConvertToX is silly.

No, it means you don't understand anamorphic encoding.
A PAL DVD is 720x576, but the pixels aren't square (the actual display size in square pixel dimensions might be 1024x576). Normally when converting to AVI you'd resize down, so the dimensions might be 720x400. When you encode anamorphically you use the same shaped pixels as the original DVD so the dimensions will still be 720x576 as they were originally. Anamorphic encoding is often used with the x264 encoder and MKV or MP4 files.
You can see the difference by opening your original mpeg file with Media Player Classic. It's 720 pixels wide. Now open a 720 pixel wide AVI. Notice it doesn't display as widely across the screen as the mpeg file even though they're both 720 pixels wide? The mpeg file doesn't use square pixels, the AVI does.

And i find that:

Yes, as long as they're multiples of 16. As far as resizing goes:

Think of the aspect ratio of a DVD picture. Without having to crop (no back bars) it's 16:9
When resizing to square pixels you want to resize so the dimensions are still 16:9 (or as close to 16:9 as possible).
704x400, 672x384, 656x368, 640x352 etc.

If the DVD has a 4:3 aspect ratio (it's still 720x576 but the pixels it uses are a different shape) then you'd resize to 4:3 dimensions.
704x528, 672x512, 656x496, 640x480 etc.

The most commonly used dimensions for 16:9 video are probably 704x400 or 656x384 as they're very close to or exactly 16:9
The most commonly used dimensions for 4:3 video are 704x528 or 640x480 as they're exactly 4:3.

Video with a 2.35 or 2.40 aspect ratio is used on 16:9 DVDs but then black bars are added to the top and bottom to fill the gaps and make it 16:9. Once you remove the black bars for encoding the dimensions of the encoded video will change accordingly after it's been resized.

[Wu-Tang]

Are all the mpeg2 files in the same folder? If not, put them all in the same place. Open one with AutoGK. Use CTRL+F9 to open hidden options and add the cropping I worked out earlier as the forced cropping values. Change the "threshold" to zero. Tick the "tune autocrop parameters" box and select okay.
AutoGK will now use the same cropping for all the files as long as they're in the same folder (AutoGK actually saves a little autocrop file to the folder containing the video. It uses that file for all video in the folder).
Of course, all vobs files in the folder video_ts!!!
[17.03.2011 12:50:54] Started encoding.
[17.03.2011 12:50:54] Demuxing and indexing.
[17.03.2011 12:55:14] Processing file: D:\VIM4\VIDEO_TS\VTS_03_1.VOB
[17.03.2011 12:55:14] Processing file: D:\VIM4\VIDEO_TS\VTS_03_2.VOB
[17.03.2011 12:55:14] Processing file: D:\VIM4\VIDEO_TS\VTS_03_3.VOB
[17.03.2011 12:55:14] Processing file: D:\VIM4\VIDEO_TS\VTS_03_4.VOB
[17.03.2011 12:55:14] Processing file: D:\VIM4\VIDEO_TS\VTS_03_5.VOB
[17.03.2011 12:55:14] Processing file: D:\VIM4\VIDEO_TS\VTS_03_6.VOB
[17.03.2011 12:55:14] Processing file: D:\VIM4\VIDEO_TS\VTS_03_7.VOB
I understood problem, i read log file and saw:
2 and 3 parts:
[17.03.2011 6:36:08] Source resolution: 720x576
[17.03.2011 6:36:08] Found PAL source.
[17.03.2011 6:36:08] Source aspect ratio: 16:9
1 and 4 parts:
[17.03.2011 12:55:14] Source resolution: 720x576
[17.03.2011 12:55:14] Found PAL source.
[17.03.2011 12:55:14] Source aspect ratio: 4:3
2, 3 aftet convert have 640*288.
1, 4 - 640*368.
Then i select checkbox aspect 16:9 in hidden option for 1 and 4 parts and start convert and after that prefs (16:9 manually), that parts have resolution 640*288 also as 2, 3.
I don't know. It might be something to do with Windows 7. I use XP.
Try creating a file called video.avs in the same folder as one of your video files and open it with a text program such as notepad. Assuming you have a video called "video.mpeg", add the following to the text file:
DirectShowSource("video.mpeg")
Save the avs file.
(You can do this with any type of video, just make sure the name of the video in the text file matches the real video)
Now try to open the avs file with Media Player Classic. It should open it as though you were opening the video file itself (except you won't have any audio). If it does, then it's a different problem. If you get the same error as you do when previewing video then for some reason MPC isn't opening avs files properly (you preview the AutoGK video via an AVS file). I probably won't be able to tell you why, you might have to post the question in the Media Player
I use winxp too. I try to creat this file and playing in mpc, but don't job!!!
Where to find this decoder...
No, it means you don't understand anamorphic encoding.
A PAL DVD is 720x576, but the pixels aren't square (the actual display size in square pixel dimensions might be 1024x576). Normally when converting to AVI you'd resize down, so the dimensions might be 720x400. When you encode anamorphically you use the same shaped pixels as the original DVD so the dimensions will still be 720x576 as they were originally. Anamorphic encoding is often used with the x264 encoder and MKV or MP4 files.
You can see the difference by opening your original mpeg file with Media Player Classic. It's 720 pixels wide. Now open a 720 pixel wide AVI. Notice it doesn't display as widely across the screen as the mpeg file even though they're both 720 pixels wide? The mpeg file doesn't use square pixels, the AVI does.
Like has understood.
I riped 3 of 4 parts, please look at screenshots:
http://i026.radikal.ru/1103/20/5c7a4256b4e0t.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/i026.radikal.ru/1103/20/5c7a4256b4e0.jpg.html)
http://s001.radikal.ru/i193/1103/0f/7c02b82b0bc9t.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s001.radikal.ru/i193/1103/0f/7c02b82b0bc9.jpg.html)
http://i015.radikal.ru/1103/9d/b23c2b123808t.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/i015.radikal.ru/1103/9d/b23c2b123808.jpg.html)

[yetanotherid]

I use winxp too. I try to creat this file and playing in mpc, but don't job!!!
Where to find this decoder...

I'm not sure what the problem is. Try taking another screen shot of the error message and posting it in one of these places to see if anyone can help.
http://forum.doom9.org/forumdisplay.php?f=15
http://forum.doom9.org/forumdisplay.php?f=33

Your encodes look pretty good.

[Wu-Tang]

I'm not sure what the problem is. Try taking another screen shot of the error message and posting it in one of these places to see if anyone can help.
http://forum.doom9.org/forumdisplay.php?f=15
http://forum.doom9.org/forumdisplay.php?f=33
And where are to ask there?
Here? - http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=123537
Your encodes look pretty good.
Thanks
Recently i riped fourth part:
http://s001.radikal.ru/i193/1103/cc/d564b9d927bct.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s001.radikal.ru/i193/1103/cc/d564b9d927bc.jpg.html)

[Wu-Tang]

Hi
I seem understand a problem.
So, i installed ffdshow and tune decoding by.
And in autogk the preview is job. :)
Now, i want to know do you installed ffdshow or xvid or divx?
xvid dont decode yv12, and divx and ffdshow is decode it, why.
what value do you have in:
http://s002.radikal.ru/i200/1103/ca/9570522e3f65t.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s002.radikal.ru/i200/1103/ca/9570522e3f65.jpg.html)

[VANT]

i have 2 problems
-oryginal dvd Pirates of the Caribbean 1,2 and 3, after i rip it(dvdfab) i make avi, and after this audio is faster ~500ms than video.
-oryginal dvd How to Train Your Dragon autogordianknot see aspect 16:9, but during compression use 4:3
Video info: MPEG2 720x576 PAL 16:9 letbox PGC 1. Length: 1:33:50:05
[2011-07-06 14:52:02] Source aspect ratio: 4:3
audio also is faster than video ~500ms.

Any chance to fix it ??
I know that i can fix audio using virtaldubmod, and set force 16:9 ...

[manono]

As for the aspect ratio, apparently the VOBs are 4:3 but the IFOs say to play it as 16:9. A DVD player gets the information from the IFOs, but AutoGK gets it from DGIndex which gets it from the VOBs. It's rare that the two disagree, but it happens. You'll have to go into the Hidden Options (CTRL-F9) and override the source aspect ratio and set it for 16:9.

The audio delay problem is most likely the result of a bad decrypt. My suggestion is that after decrypting it with DVDFab HD Decrypter you then run the VOBs through FixVTS. Either that or open the final AVI in VDubMod and set a delay in there.

[diega]

Some time ago there was the following error:

[09.09.2011 0:00:07] AutoGK 2.55
[09.09.2011 0:00:07] OS: Windows Vista (6.1.7601).2
[09.09.2011 0:00:07] Job started.
[09.09.2011 0:00:07] Input file: F:\Slava\Ish\1\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_0.IFO
[09.09.2011 0:00:07] Output file: F:\After Effects\gy.avi
[09.09.2011 0:00:07] Output codec: XviD
[09.09.2011 0:00:07] Audio 1: English AC3 2ch
[09.09.2011 0:00:07] Subtitles: none
[09.09.2011 0:00:07] Format: AVI
[09.09.2011 0:00:07] Target size: 1493Mb
[09.09.2011 0:00:07] Custom resolution settings: fixed width of 720 pixels
[09.09.2011 0:00:07] Audio 1 settings: Auto
[09.09.2011 0:00:07] Started encoding.
[09.09.2011 0:00:07] Demuxing and indexing.
[09.09.2011 0:00:47] Processing file: F:\Slava\Ish\1\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_1.VOB
[09.09.2011 0:00:47] Processing file: F:\Slava\Ish\1\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_2.VOB
[09.09.2011 0:00:47] Processing file: F:\Slava\Ish\1\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_3.VOB
[09.09.2011 0:00:47] Processing file: F:\Slava\Ish\1\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_4.VOB
[09.09.2011 0:00:47] Processing file: F:\Slava\Ish\1\VIDEO_TS\VTS_01_5.VOB
[09.09.2011 0:00:47] Source resolution: 720x576
[09.09.2011 0:00:47] Found PAL source.
[09.09.2011 0:00:47] Source aspect ratio: 4:3
[09.09.2011 0:00:47] Analyzing source.
*************************************
EXCEPTION: Cannot open file "F:\After Effects\agk_tmp\interlace.log". Can not find the file
*************************************
[09.09.2011 0:00:47] Job finished. Total time: 40 seconds
====================================================

What could be the problem? Thanks in advance...

[Monza]

As for the aspect ratio, apparently the VOBs are 4:3 but the IFOs say to play it as 16:9. A DVD player gets the information from the IFOs, but AutoGK gets it from DGIndex which gets it from the VOBs. It's rare that the two disagree, but it happens. You'll have to go into the Hidden Options (CTRL-F9) and override the source aspect ratio and set it for 16:9.

The audio delay problem is most likely the result of a bad decrypt. My suggestion is that after decrypting it with DVDFab HD Decrypter you then run the VOBs through FixVTS. Either that or open the final AVI in VDubMod and set a delay in there.

I am having a similar issue, as of the release of DVDfab 8.1.3.2 all 16:9 dvd rips.(Eg:the entire Pirates of the caribbean series)
are seen by Autogk as 4:3 during compression.The source aspect ratio must be overridden ever time.
If I rip a movie using Dvdfab 8.0.8.5 everything is fine.Is there anyway to make a fix for this or a least make the override a global option ?
Your app is still the best for encoding Xvids after all these Years...

[manono]

Is that for me? I didn't develop the program (that was len0x) so can't modify or improve on it to do as you ask. If, as you say, it's this version of DVDFab HD Decrypter has the problem, your beef is with them. Maybe the next version will correct the problem as I doubt you're the only one experiencing it. If they have a forum, maybe look around in there.

[Sanek75]

I'm using AutoGK for a long time. I converted very many of files using it (big thanks to authors). But several days ago I've encountered with this problem:
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/7133/38021845.th.jpg (http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/7133/38021845.jpg)
How can I dissolve this?

[setarip_old]

@Sanek75

Hi!

Sounds like a bad sector. Try re-ripping your original, commercial DVD.

[Sanek75]

@Sanek75

Hi!

Sounds like a bad sector. Try re-ripping your original, commercial DVD.

Thanks. It helped.

[setarip_old]

Thanks. It helped. Glad to hear that ;>}

[datauser]

I'm still using this great program for the odd Xvid encoding. Anybody successfully tried using a different version of xvid with it?

[Chetwood]

Nope, switched to Staxrip and H.264.

[datauser]

Staxrip is still supported and an excellent package of tools. H264 is the way forward but I still do the odd avi for friends or family. I may give the original version Gordian Knot a try. Which version of Xvid does it use?

[kalehrl]

Xvid 1.2.1 + VAQ patch.

[Chetwood]

Staxrip can do xvid as well, probably also with the latest revision.

[kalehrl]

I'm still using this great program for the odd Xvid encoding. Anybody successfully tried using a different version of xvid with it?
I did and went back to the version supplied by autogk.
I tried latest Xvid 1.3.2 but autogk kept using Mobile profile.
I now mostly use autogk for comptest.

[datauser]

Xvid 1.2.1 + VAQ patch.

I assume you mean that both AutoGK and Gordian Knot use this version? As I said I have never used Gordian Knot before.

Sure does, Xvid 1.3.2 sends AutoGK's settings bonkers. Don't use it as it screws up AutoGK's profiles! I can't remember where I saw it on Net, but Xvid 1.2.2 VAQ is said to be okay with some users' platforms using AutoGK. However when I tried it a few years' back I got undersized files everytime.:)

I have reverted back to AutoK from Staxrip for Xvid/avi encodings and Handbrake for my MP4's, because I'm getting a crazy VdubMod error message of a missing libsndfile-1.dll when encoding anything as source in Staxrip latest beta, despite putting it in VDubMod application folder. I tried XmediaRecode, but had trouble hitting target sizes. I still marvel at how AutoGK resizes appropriately and hits the 700mb target everytime. Pure magic!

[kalehrl]

I assume you mean that both AutoGK and Gordian Knot use this version?
I meant AutoGK only but now I see you asked about Gordian Knot.
I missed that, sorry.
Like you, I never used Gordian Knot.

[datauser]

No worries! I'm postponing installing GordianKnot as I have new laptop (maybe after a format),and because it uses very old codecs/tools etc which probably would conflict with K-Lite 9.0.2 installed files/reg settings etc, I installed portable AutoGK/Xvid 1.2.1 on an older Asus laptop. I run Xvid 1.32 and Megacodec pack on my new laptop well part from my Staxrip problem. I may give GordianKnot a blast on this old laptop as avi quality is meant to be quite excellent as you can manipulate more settings than AutoGK and I'm intrigued by the prospect.

[hello_hello]

I can't remember where I saw it on Net, but Xvid 1.2.2 VAQ is said to be okay with some users' platforms using AutoGK. However when I tried it a few years' back I got undersized files everytime.

It's possibly not AutoGK's fault. Some builds of Xvid are broken in that respect. I think it might depend on whether you're using a custom Xvid matrix.... I can't remember the details..... but AutoGK might use one. It depends on whether you've selected a standalone player compatibility option, and which one you use. So the undersized file problem mightn't be platform dependent as such, but the result of using (or not using) one of the standalone player options with a "broken" Xvid build.

[datauser]

You are probably right! Maybe not using ESS compatabilty etc allows AutoK to function better with other Xvid builds in regards to hitting the target size? if you use ESS option with other builds than built in Xvid 1.2.1 then everything screws up sizewise e.g it uses a mobile profile. I'll have to check this out for myself. Then again there is probably very little quality benefits using a codec other than the 1.2.1 build included.

[hello_hello]

I would have assumed using the ESS profile would be less likely to cause file size issues as it doesn't use a custom Xvid matrix. As long as the correct profile was used. However....

Looking at the AutoGK release notes, AutoGK 2.47 had Xvid downgraded to 1.2.0 because the ESS option caused file size issues, then it was upgraded to 1.3.0 for AutoGK 2.50, then downgraded to 1.2.1 for AutoGK 2.52, and AutoGK 2.55 seems only to have been released because AutoGK 2.53 was bundled with the wrong Xvid version.

I don't really know if the problem was the wrong Xvid profile when using some versions of Xvid or whether some Xvid versions were just broken. I'd assumed they were broken, but maybe not....

[datauser]

Interesting analysis. Here's the link for portable version if interested.

http://www.mediafire.com/?xjzxjnmvnwj

[hello_hello]

Interesting analysis. Here's the link for portable version if interested.

http://www.mediafire.com/?xjzxjnmvnwj

Cheers. I've downloaded it to store in my program installation archive folder.

[kalehrl]

Doesn't work with me.
The error is 'failed to create process default activation context.'
The system is Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit.

[datauser]

Doesn't work with me.
The error is 'failed to create process default activation context.'
The system is Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit.

I had no problems running it with Win7 64bit, though I prefer to use it with XP most of the time. Right click and run it under Windows compatibility mode for XP. Also look at your permissions or run it as administrator, if all else fails. Should work fine in compatibility mode though. Read below!

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1423731

[kalehrl]

I have no problem running the installed AutoGK.
This portable won't run.
I tried to run it in the compatibility version of XP but now it reports:
'Recursion too deep; the stack overflowed.
Unable to load DLL ... AVIFIL32.dll'

[datauser]

It may be a problem associated with multi-threading due to memory allocation. I do not know an easy solution for this as I never saw similar problems using 64 bit architecture myself using a 2Ghz Pentium Dual Core CPU and 3GB of memory. Try disabling/closing all your running programs(memory guzzlers) in system tray e.g antivirus etc and see what happens.:)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stack_overflow

Turning off your Data Execution protection(DEP) might work: Link below

http://www.winvistaclub.com/t206.html

OR TRY "Adding AutoGK" to your DEP exception list:
1.) Open "Control Panel"
2.) Click on "System and Maintenance"
3.) Click on "System"
4.) On the left side click on "Advanced System Settings"
you will be asked for permission to continue, click continue
5.) Click on the Advanced tab and then on "Settings" in the Performance area
6.) Click on the DEP (Data Execution Prevention) tab
7.) Put a tick in the little circle next to "Turn on DEP for all programs and services
except those I select" and click on the "ADD" button and
browse for and click on the .exe file for AutoGK or
any other App then click "Open" now click "Apply" then "OK"
and close all open windows and your done.

[R=G]

Every time I use AutoGk these days, when it gets to the compressibility test before going to the first pass, it goes ULTRA slow. It can run 20 minutes and only be at like 2%. It used to do that in like 7 minutes and then start on the 1st pass and what not. What is that all about?

[manono]

Has your hard drive dropped down to PIO mode?

[R=G]

I doubt it. I can encode x264 files with Vidcoder/Ripbot/Megui. It's only with AutoGk that I've hit a standstill oddly enough.

[manono]

It's only AutoGK, eh? The usual advice when something screws up is to remove all its components and reinstall it.

[R=G]

It's only AutoGK, eh? The usual advice when something screws up is to remove all its components and reinstall it.

I uninstalled, reinstalled the 2.55 version, same compression hold out time..then I got the 2.45 one and tried to encode. Still it holds out on the Vdub compression test and didn't nudge. Odd. I've had this laptop since the end of 2010 and I did at least 3 DVDrips encodes a month until June 2011 and then this started happening. I heard there is no problem using AutoGk on Windows 7 and that wouldn't be the issue anyway since I was encoding just fine for 6 months with this system.

[Sparktank]

I uninstalled, reinstalled the 2.55 version, same compression hold out time..then I got the 2.45 one and tried to encode. Still it holds out on the Vdub compression test and didn't nudge. Odd. I've had this laptop since the end of 2010 and I did at least 3 DVDrips encodes a month until June 2011 and then this started happening. I heard there is no problem using AutoGk on Windows 7 and that wouldn't be the issue anyway since I was encoding just fine for 6 months with this system.

Have you tried uninstalling then reinstalling your codecs?

Try Codec Tweak Tool to see if there are any broken registry entries for the codecs.

[datauser]

I would try Replacing the Vdubmod used in the AutoGK installer with last build. Copy its exe and vdi from a portable type e.g VirtualDub 1.6 and place in your system program AutoGK folder replacing old versions when asked.

[recoil47]

I need some settings advice for this program for a specific need. I downloaded it and got it to work well enough, and understand the settings. What I am trying to do is take my old Babylon 5 DVDs and convert them to XViD so I can play them digitally on my Home Theater PC. I took a shot at doing the first episode, and set it to "100%" quality, and it output a 2.8GB file. I've got tons of storage so I'm not concerned about filesize --- quality is my target. That being said, there were some issues on playback. The actual scenes involving actors seem to have taken very well. The CGI scenes, however, are another matter. They seem "jerky" and the animation isn't as smooth as on the DVD. I suspect this has to do with the fact that AutoGK detected the source as "Hybrid" (due to a combination of Film for live-action and the CGI) and did some sort of standardized process for it. Are there some more ideal settings in this program I can use instead to get the CGI to come out smoother and closer to the original source, without totally messing up the rest of the episode?

Thanks!

[manono]

Are there some more ideal settings in this program I can use instead to get the CGI to come out smoother and closer to the original source,
Nope, Babylon 5 is notorious for this problem. Either keep them as DVD, but maybe reencoded for a smaller size, or convert them to some sort of variable framerate format, one such as MKV. I'm quite certain that, for example, DVD-Rebuilder could take the whole thing and give you back very good quality at much less than 2.8 GB per episode.

Those things are film for most of it but video for the CGI stuff. There is no one framerate you can choose that will make the whole thing play smoothly if making an XviD AVI.

[datauser]

Has anyone used AutoGK with Win 8? Working okay or not?

[setarip_old]

@datauser

Hi!

Have you tried it and had some problem(s)? If so, post the problem(s) here...

[datauser]

As yet no Setarip_old, but I was about to use it when upgraded. I wanted to get some insight/foresight first thing from more experienced users! Cheers!

[kim1406]

I have used AutoGK lots of time with success in the last couple of years. Today, I tried it and VirtualDub gave a runtime error. I then uninstall and reinstall AutoGK and it seems working fine now.

[jackoneill90]

When I try to convert a video when it starts converting the video data the total time estimated keeps going up and it never finishes, anyone know how to fix this?

[datauser]

I have used AutoGK lots of time with success in the last couple of years. Today, I tried it and VirtualDub gave a runtime error. I then uninstall and reinstall AutoGK and it seems working fine now.

You mean VirtualDubMod I assume! Fairuse wizard and AutoGK use the older version of Vdubmod quite effectively most of the time. Yet Staxrip uses the last version of VdubMod and I have had very minimal problems with it unlike quite a few audio synch issues with the older version which ships with both Fairuse and AutoGK. Probably due to some tricky/badly encoded dvd menu's with extras.

Either way, no program is perfect but AutoGK does a pretty good darn job of things and using one astute member's guide over at Doom10 you can encode mp4/mkv and extend this wonderful program's life.

[ausguy]

When I try to convert a video when it starts converting the video data the total time estimated keeps going up and it never finishes, anyone know how to fix this?

had the same problem I firstly updated xvid to latest ver still the same error then updated vitualdub to latest ver still getting the error lastly I installed divx 5.2 and the error is gone
Aus

[datauser]

I always marvel at how AutoGK chooses the best resolution etc but occasionally errors or bad results occur. AutoGK chose a resolution of 608x256 (2.375) and the results were awful(compression artifacts, blurring or fuzziness of facial detail yet pixel ratio was great. I chose a much higher 672x288(2.35) same size 700mb, and the differences were startingly better. Now do we blame AutoGK?? No, because the actual reason probably was that the material was very difficult to compress despite getting an initial compression test of 63% using auto aspect.

Now my question to more experienced users: I always use ESS, if I do not, does it mean that I can tweak the xvid codec or does AutoGK still use its own parameters? Thankyou.

[manono]

No, you can't tweak (outside of what's in the Hidden Options). If you want to tweak do it manually. Are those two results from the same source? I didn't quite understand.

[datauser]

Those results were from the same source. Got mosquito noise??? from AutoGK's first resolution from test, and I increased the resolution 2nd time(without bitrate increase) and removed it.

Thankyou for info on codec/hidden options.

[kdantas]

Interesting analysis. Here's the link for portable version if interested.

http://www.mediafire.com/?xjzxjnmvnwj

:thanks: