Auto Gordian Knot: current version 2.55

[len0x]

Originally posted by Stebs
Lenox, do you plan to work on x264(AVC) + AAC for AutoGK in the future?

As I said several times before - yes, I do.

Originally posted by Stebs
for example the newest Players from Xoro - they call it Nero Digital until now, but it should be compatible to standard AVC (like x254) or not?


There isn't even decoder chip out there that can decode AVC, so players won't be out at least for another year...

Originally posted by Stebs
x264 should be no great Problem as you made GordianKnot already compatible with it, but what about AAC and mp4 Container?


I don't have any plans regarding GK atm.

[Stebs]

Originally posted by len0x
As I said several times before - yes, I do.
Ah sorry, then I missed these comments, great to hear :)
There isn't even decoder chip out there that can decode AVC, so players won't be out at least for another year...
Ok, I was myself amazed a bit about this news (in German):
http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/57407
So they simply overlook the fact that Nero Digital can be (the known "classical") mpeg4 OR the new mpeg4 Part10 (AVC)

I don't have any plans regarding GK atm.
But I hope for AutoGK (AAC + mp4-Conatiner) ;)
-At least these two things are available (now) with "Nero-Digital" compatible Standalones.

[Exoskeletor]

why the stable version hasnt released yet? your program is out of bugs :)

[len0x]

Originally posted by Exoskeletor
your program is out of bugs :)

Probably not, but I've released it anyway :)

[len0x]

As promiced - an overview what's to come,

Next stable version will have these features at a minimum:

- AVI input support
- suppport for new versions of XviD (1.1) and DivX (6.0)

Secondary features that might be implemented if I have time left from first two:

- persistent job queue
- new config file(s) for hidden options and more...

Fun features (that might apprear suddenly if I have have nothing to do one day):

- support for x264
- support for mp4
- support for AAC

Minor stuff may come along but what is mentioned above is the main target.

[kilivipin]

When you say "avi input", do you mean that AutoGK will be able to process any kind of video file that can exist in the .avi container? Not just mpeg? That would be pretty huge...
And what do you mean by persistant job queue?

Also, a feature request. How about being allowed to set a time to begin encoding? Like in some download managers?

[len0x]

Originally posted by kilivipin
When you say "avi input", do you mean that AutoGK will be able to process any kind of video file that can exist in the .avi container? Not just mpeg? That would be pretty huge...


Pretty much - yes, giving that you can play it in WMP.

Originally posted by kilivipin
And what do you mean by persistant job queue?


Keep jobs after restart.

Originally posted by kilivipin
How about being allowed to set a time to begin encoding? Like in some download managers?

I'll think about it.

[obieobieobie]

Is it just me, or is the autogk website down?

[richarddd]

Originally posted by obieobieobie
Is it just me, or is the autogk website down?

The site works for me

[obieobieobie]

Strange. What's the IP of the site? There seems to be a DNS problem at my end..

[len0x]

IP won't work as there are multiple vhosts there. Both autogk.me.uk and autogk.net cannot be resolved? (its the same server)

[obieobieobie]

Originally posted by len0x
IP won't work as there are multiple vhosts there. Both autogk.me.uk and autogk.net cannot be resolved? (its the same server) Yes, I can't resolve either. I've checked my FW logs and I can't see any evidence of access being blocked.

[ydobon]

Hi,

I think the thread subject should be "Auto Gordian Knot: current version 1.95" instead of "Auto Gordian Knot: current version 1.95 beta" :)


Regards,

[obieobieobie]

Okay, the AutoGK site resolves now. Thanks len0x and richarddd.

[kilivipin]

Thanks so much for the new stable release and thanks for answering my questions:) I like the thought of the "persistent job queue"...

Edit: Len0x: In the tutorial, you mention that "it is possible to do this on a 500mhz". Could you change that to at least 333mhz? I have backed up over 20 DVD's, as well as other things with AutoGK. It can take 20-30 hours, but it always works. I say this so as not to discourage potential users with ultra slow pc's.

[mightyspawn]

Why is there ***** spyware in this program? Called DAE? I dont like it

I had the plan to give you some money, but now i've found out you deliver this with spyware. You have done it.

Cant we live without this crap. :mad:

[len0x]

Everything was dicussed already here (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=87056). Please do not start dicussion again.

[len0x]

Originally posted by kilivipin
Edit: Len0x: In the tutorial, you mention that "it is possible to do this on a 500mhz". Could you change that to at least 333mhz?

Well, that wasn't me :) But its done not to discourage users but just to show how lengthy process will be. It doesn't say you need *at least* 500MHz CPU...

[kilivipin]

Originally posted by len0x
Well, that wasn't me :) But its done not to discourage users but just to show how lengthy process will be. It doesn't say you need *at least* 500MHz CPU...
ok:) No worries!!!

[mightyspawn]

Originally posted by len0x
Everything was dicussed already here (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=87056). Please do not start dicussion again.

sure its all discussed, but still it should be removed. :mad:

[Ogig]

Originally posted by mightyspawn
sure its all discussed, but still it should be removed. :mad:

:angry: Sorry, I can't resist: could you please stop whining?

Len0x has invested hours upon hours of his valuable time into this program, and it is obviously a fantastic tool. You should be happy with what you got, and that's a lot for not paying a dime!

So who are you that you think you have any right to determine what Len0x should do and what not? I am sick of such respectless comments...

[len0x]

I will request again both sides to stop dicussing this. Sanctions will come if you fail to comply, you know the drill :)

[kio]

hello,

I've encoded an anime with autogk. But my problem, is the sound and video are not both synchronized. There is a small time-lag of aprox 1 second.

Anyone may help pls ?

I use xvid 1.03

[bourtzovlakas]

Hi len0x,

Is it possible to add splitting of large files(>2Gb) for better compatibillity with standalones?
For example, if final .avi size is 2.x Gb, to be splitted in two segments of 2 Gb and 0.x Gb...

Thanks

[QNX]

hi len0x

i've encoded 3 files

The Matrix.1080i.HDTV.HDL.Disc_1.ts
The Matrix.1080i.HDTV.HDL.Disc_2.ts
The Matrix.1080i.HDTV.HDL.Disc_3.ts

and got twitched avi file :D

with agk 1.95

[len0x]

Originally posted by kio

I've encoded an anime with autogk. But my problem, is the sound and video are not both synchronized. There is a small time-lag of aprox 1 second.


If its constant asynch then you can remux file manually in VDubMod.

[len0x]

Originally posted by bourtzovlakas

Is it possible to add splitting of large files(>2Gb) for better compatibillity with standalones?


We're looking at ability of custom splitting... That can be a hidden option I suppose.

[len0x]

Originally posted by QNX
and got twitched avi file :D


Meaning?

[bourtzovlakas]

If there is no way to auto-detect filesizes >2Gb and then auto-split, the ability to custom split will be nice too...

[len0x]

Why hardcode something that can be generically exposed?
Atm AutoGK internal routines don't have an ability to do custom splits, but when they do its only natural to expose it as a single option that allows users to use it however they like (instead of having an options like "standalone size-compatibility" etc).

[QNX]

Originally posted by len0x
Meaning?

output avi playing jerkily.. something wrong with fps probably...

dunno why.. source was with 60fps

every 2 seconds movie almost freezing.. it look's like fps drops

[len0x]

:logfile:

[QNX]

Originally posted by len0x
:logfile:

crap :rolleyes:

i've deleted all including source output and logs...

i'l reencode tonight :D

[len0x]

Just two changle log entries, but quite large ones :)
I'll start duscussion of AVI input support in another thread.

Regarding DIVX format support: so far its just audio and subs. Subs support is rather limited: no forced subs, no multiangle source and only first PGCs of VTS are supported it seems. I'd like you guys test overhead for DIVX format as atm I have no idea how FUSE is muxing audio.

[Alwayscamp]

i'm sure this was posted but can't seem to find

my source file is 704 x 480 and autogk wont give me that output even when i try to force it via hidden options. it keeps on changing it and differently sometimes to either a 4 x 3 output or something like 1.47 aspect ratio.

a request just thought that a button on the main gui would be nice. just a thought - i know you want to keep autogk simple, but i thought i might just throw it in there.

[len0x]

If you want an anamorphic encode 1-2-1 from DVD resolution, you can't do that in AutoGK atm. It is always resized to 1:1 PAR.

[calinb]

Originally posted by len0x
If you want an anamorphic encode 1-2-1 from DVD resolution, you can't do that in AutoGK atm. It is always resized to 1:1 PAR. I think the last time I wanted to do an anamorphic encoding with AutoGK, I first ran DGindex and then changed the AR entry in the d2v file to compensate. Then I ran AutoGK in a different subdirectory. When DGindex launched, I interrupted its execution with <esc> and copied my modified d2v file over the AutoGK one. Then I terminated DGindex and let AutoGK continue with the processing flow.

AutoGK isn't really the right tool for this sort of thing but if you enjoy workarounds more than convenience, have fun! :sly:

[len0x]

I just realized that I can enforce 1:1 AR from hidden options at no cost :)

[calinb]

Originally posted by len0x
I just realized that I can enforce 1:1 AR from hidden options at no cost :) :helpful: I'm pleased we could provide the motivation, len0x. :)

[Cocophone]

Im getting this error message with the new AVI input.

EXCEPTION: Cannot open file "D:\agk_tmp\frames.log". The system cannot find the file specified

See below



[3/22/2005 11:57:29 AM] AutoGK 2.00b
[3/22/2005 11:57:29 AM] OS: Win2000 (5.0.2195).2
[3/22/2005 11:57:29 AM] Job started.
[3/22/2005 11:57:29 AM] Input file: EDITED 24 8-9pm.avi
[3/22/2005 11:57:29 AM] Input codec: Huffman
[3/22/2005 11:57:29 AM] Output file: D:\EDITED 24 8-9pm_agk.avi
[3/22/2005 11:57:29 AM] Output codec: DivX
[3/22/2005 11:57:29 AM] Audio: 1536kbps
[3/22/2005 11:57:29 AM] Subtitles: none
[3/22/2005 11:57:29 AM] Format: .DIVX
[3/22/2005 11:57:29 AM] Target size: 700Mb
[3/22/2005 11:57:29 AM] Custom audio settings: VBR MP3 with average bitrate: 160Kbps
[3/22/2005 11:57:29 AM] Started encoding.
[3/22/2005 11:57:29 AM] Source resolution: 640x480
[3/22/2005 11:57:29 AM] Source fps: 29.97
[3/22/2005 11:57:29 AM] Output will contain 6187 frames
[3/22/2005 11:57:29 AM] Analyzing source.
[3/22/2005 12:53:32 PM] Source has percentage of interlacing in motion areas: 0.00
[3/22/2005 12:53:32 PM] Source has percentage of telecined patterns: 0.00
[3/22/2005 12:53:32 PM] Source has percentage of progressive patterns: 0.00
[3/22/2005 12:53:32 PM] Source has percentage of interlaced patterns: 0.00
[3/22/2005 12:53:32 PM] Source is considered to be progressive.
[3/22/2005 12:53:32 PM] Demuxing audio.
[3/22/2005 1:02:55 PM] Normalizing audio.
[3/22/2005 1:03:06 PM] Encoding audio.
[3/22/2005 1:06:26 PM] Audio size: 54,379,392 bytes (51.86 Mb)
[3/22/2005 1:06:26 PM] Overhead: 401,920 bytes (0.38 Mb)
[3/22/2005 1:06:26 PM] Video size: 679,221,888 bytes (647.76 Mb)
[3/22/2005 1:06:26 PM] Target bitrate is: 26321kbps
[3/22/2005 1:06:26 PM] Running compressibility test.
[3/22/2005 1:06:26 PM] Writing the following script to D:\agk_tmp\EDITED 24 8-9pm_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\RemoveGrain.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\PROGRA~1\AutoGK\filters\fdecimate.dll")

movie = DirectShowSource("D:\\EDITED 24 8-9pm.avi",29.97).KillAudio()
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 : (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(42,14)
===========================================================
[3/22/2005 7:02:06 PM] Duration was: 5 hours 55 minutes 39 seconds
[3/22/2005 7:02:06 PM] Speed was: 0.10 fps.
*************************************
EXCEPTION: Cannot open file "D:\agk_tmp\frames.log". The system cannot find the file specified
*************************************
[3/22/2005 7:02:06 PM] Job finished. Total time: 7 hours 4 minutes 37 seconds

[len0x]

@Cocophone

Please try version 2.01 that is going to be released shortly. Then post the log file here (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=91804)

[len0x]

It add support for anamorphic encodings when 1:1 AR is selected via hidden options.

[giannid]

Hi, I would like to know if you choose the divx container and use an .srt subtitle file (via CTRL+F8), will the subtitle be burnt-in or just put into the container and be allowed to turn on and off when used in a standalone?

Thanks

[xistan]

Hi Len0x,

I know I have asked this before, but now that you have AVI-file support working I thought a feature request would be in place.

I would love to see support for Avisynth scripts (avs-files) as input. Reason? Well I use Avisynth to cut and merge my TV-captures (e.g. to cut out commercials from recorded shows etc). If no support for AVS is planned (or even possible), is there any other way to accomplish this using AutoGK?

/C

ps The swedish tutorial translation is upcoming by the way. Sorry for the delay.

[len0x]

Originally posted by giannid
Hi, I would like to know if you choose the divx container and use an .srt subtitle file (via CTRL+F8), will the subtitle be burnt-in or just put into the container and be allowed to turn on and off when used in a standalone?


Atm, neither :)
It will be muxed into DIVX format and be switchable there when I support that feature (I just have to have stable DIVX format support first). But good that you reminded me.

[len0x]

Originally posted by xistan
I would love to see support for Avisynth scripts (avs-files) as input.

Its not planned atm as it would just take us back to GK where video/audio would have to be selected separately, then new infrastructure has to be implemented for reading info from AVS files etc. I'm not saying it wil never be supported, but atm I have my work planned 2-3 month ahead and its not on the list yet.

P.S. There were a couple of tools around that allowed hacking of AVS (one by ydobon).

[giannid]

I noticed that when I used a video source that had only 1 channel of audio (mono) and selected 128kbs CBR, the result was an avi with 1 channel at only 64kbs CBR.

I realise now that if I want 128kbs with a mono source, I should set the audio to 256kbs, but perhaps a future version might take this into account.

[len0x]

its a feature - see FAQ Q 2.8

[kilivipin]

Originally posted by giannid
I noticed that when I used a video source that had only 1 channel of audio (mono) and selected 128kbs CBR, the result was an avi with 1 channel at only 64kbs CBR.

I realise now that if I want 128kbs with a mono source, I should set the audio to 256kbs, but perhaps a future version might take this into account.
I think that when you select 128kbs for a stereo source, you get 64kps per channel. So, when AutoGk halves the bitrate for a mono source, you have the exact same quality, but with only one channel.

[evil ryu]

I have a suggestion.

Can you add in the video info field the duration of the film so a person can choose best advanced settings according to it?