chapters

[d4lions]

Is there a way to preserve chapters? or create your own or edit it?

Is that not a part of the IFO code?

[len0x]

where?

[jggimi]

Hello, and welcome to the forum.

The .avi container used by AutoGK does not support chapters.

But standard Gordian Knot supports .ogm and .mkv containers and those do support chapters. Gordian Knot is packaged with ChapterXtractor, which will extract chapter information in either .ogm or .mkv format from the .IFO file.

If you wish to stick with AutoGK, you can manually repackage the video and audio from .avi file to an .ogm, .mkv, or perhaps .mp4 container and use ChapterXtractor to obtain the chapter points.

[len0x]

Originally posted by jggimi
The .avi container used by AutoGK does not support chapters.


See, I find it difficult to assume that users use AutoGK all the time :) They never say that explicitely...

[jggimi]

Post #1. AGK assumed. :rolleyes:

[d4lions]

Thanks for your replies.. and I am a newbie of sorts.. but am amazed at the quality of the Xvid codec, and the simplicity that AutoGK offers..

Lenox, I am sure you get bombarded with requests, but is it possible to do this in Auto GK?

If not can you point me to an FAQ or place that can show me the recontainer issue..to re-input chapter..

But the fact of it is honestly.. the time it takes to do a Rip-Encode.. is so time consuming (outside of autogk, which I can batch overnight) it probably would be worth the time?

Is there a way to batch preserve chapters on IFO RIPS?

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[jggimi]

To convert .avi to .ogm or .mkv:

Here's the download link for ChapterXtractor (http://www.doom9.org/Soft21/Vobtools/ChapterXtractor_v0.962.zip). Set ChapterXtractor to use OGG format, whether you intend to use .ogm or .mkv containers.

Here's the download link for VirtualDubMod (http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/virtualdubmod/VirtualDubMod_1_5_10_1_All_inclusive.zip?download). You may install this version (1.5.10.1) or use the slightly older version that is installed as part of AutoGK (c:\Program Files\AutoGK\VdubMod\VirtualDubMod.exe). VdubMod can have jobs batched up, but a conversion of a CD-sized .avi file to .mkv or .ogm should only take two or thee minutes.

Here's a guide for various procedures (http://www.doom9.org/vdubmod-procedures.htm) using VdubMod. The section on Multiplexing is very close to what you need, except, rather than mutliplexing audio -- audio will already be there -- you will multiplex a Chapter list from ChapterXtractor. Click on the "Chapter" button in the Streams List window, and point to your OGG format chapter text file.

Doom9's OGM Guide (http://www.doom9.org/ogg.htm) is out of date, since VirtualDubMod and Gordian Knot support OGM containers.

OGM Container FAQ (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=58680)
MKV Container FAQ (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=54306)

For the .mp4 container:

Doom9's MP4 guide (http://www.doom9.org/index.html?/mp4.htm)
MP4 FAQ (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=62723)

[d4lions]

Is there an advantage to using a particular type of container?

OGM vs. MVK vs. AVI.?

Are these containers supported by WMP10, BSPlayer, MicroDVD etc?

If I am understanding correctly.. AVI in and of itself natively does not support chapters?

Thanks,

ADS

[jggimi]

Is there an advantage to using a particular type of container?...Are these containers supported by WMP10, BSPlayer, MicroDVD etc?

Each has its adherents, and the "discussion" about various capabilities borders on the religious. For further information, please, click on the OGM/MKV/MP4 FAQ links I've provided.

...AVI in and of itself natively does not support chapters?

You must have missed my first reply in this thread. No, AVI does not support chapters in and of itself. There are some players (such as MicroDVD, for which ChapterXtractor was written) which can provide additional features not inherent in AVI.