RipBot264 v1.18.3 - Simple and easy to use GUI -> IPOD . PSP . CONSOLES . BLURAY

[Atak_Snajpera]

My last idea. Have you tried changing process priority once encoding is running for ffmpeg.exe from default to for example HIGH. x265.exe keep as is. You can use Process Hacker/Explorer for that.

[TDS]

Originally Posted by Atak_Snajpera

My last idea. Have you tried changing process priority once encoding is running for ffmpeg.exe from default to for example HIGH. x265.exe keep as is. You can use Process Hacker/Explorer for that.

I haven't, but wouldn't you have to change this every time you start RB ??

What about the encoder "priority" setting in RB, would that make any difference ??

Also, Process Hacker has been superceded...

https://www.systeminformer.com/

UPDATE:- You CAN set this to a HIGH priority with System Informer (Process Hacker), but to set it permanently, you need to have the app set up as Administrator (install it with Admin rights)

[apol847]

Originally Posted by Atak_Snajpera

Sorry for delay. I completely forgot about that.
https://www.mediafire.com/file/r2hmt...Source.7z/file

No problem. I was also busy. Thank you. Let's see if I get this converted to Linux.

[TDS]

Atak, I have a simple request that will make it a lot easier for us "old fart's" that have poor eyesight, and can't be bothered wearing their glasses.

Could you please change the colour of the text in most windows (Job Queue, Encoder Server, etc) from what seems to be a grey / dark grey, to just plain black, especially the Server name in Encoder Client.

[archiel]

If I use the resize option in batch, it is failing on videos with a 2:1 ratio (becoming more common on streaming platforms) and will interpret as 1.85:1. The same if I choose resize via the AviSynth options.

I know I can always run a batch file to fix after the conversion, but is there somewhere (and where do I find it) to add 2:1 as a recognised aspect ratio?

Thanks, Archiel

[TDS]

Originally Posted by archiel

If I use the resize option in batch, it is failing on videos with a 2:1 ratio (becoming more common on streaming platforms) and will interpret as 1.85:1. The same if I choose resize via the AviSynth options.

I know I can always run a batch file to fix after the conversion, but is there somewhere (and where do I find it) to add 2:1 as a recognised aspect ratio?

Thanks, Archiel

That's an odd size, what is an example of a video of that ratio ??

So, here's a suggestion, load the offending video "normally", and go into the Avisynth settings and adjust & test different ratio's using the preview, until you've got it the way you want, then copy the script to notepad, and save it as a Custom Script, then you can "call" it within batch. (If it's in the Custom folder)

#Custom
LoadPlugin("D:\RipBot264\Tools\AviSynth plugins\ColorMatrix\ColorMatrix64.dll")
LoadPlugin("D:\RipBot264\Tools\AviSynth plugins\Plugins_JPSDR\Plugins_JPSDR.dll")
video=Spline64ResizeMT(video,3840,2076)

[rlev11]

Originally Posted by TDS

That's an odd size, what is an example of a video of that ratio ??

So, here's a suggestion, load the offending video "normally", and go into the Avisynth settings and adjust & test different ratio's using the preview, until you've got it the way you want, then copy the script to notepad, and save it as a Custom Script, then you can "call" it within batch. (If it's in the Custom folder)

#Custom
LoadPlugin("D:\RipBot264\Tools\AviSynth plugins\ColorMatrix\ColorMatrix64.dll")
LoadPlugin("D:\RipBot264\Tools\AviSynth plugins\Plugins_JPSDR\Plugins_JPSDR.dll")
video=Spline64ResizeMT(video,3840,2076)

Agree with TDS here. Anytime that I have had to batch something with with a resize, I always make a custom script for that ratio (and level of degraining). I am assuming that you are downsizing from 4k to 1080p (doesn't really matter, the process is the same).

Load the video up as a single job. go into avisynth, do an auto-crop, it will tell you the aspect ratio. for your case being a 2:1 aspect. in the resize do a custom, put in 1920x960 or 1280x640, then do whatever else you want to do to that batch. before you then hit OK, click on "show video script" and copy everything in there. go to the tools\avisynth plugins\scripts\custom folder open up notepad and paste that in. then do a file-save as, change the save as type to all files *.*. put in the filename you want with a .avs extension.

to do the batch then, add in the files you want to use that same script on, click "autocrop" then choose your new custom script in the dropdown and hit start.

I have a bunch of custom scripts I use depending on the aspect ratio and degraining for batch processing. I just load up the videos, choose the correct script and go.

[TDS]

Originally Posted by rlev11

Agree with TDS here. Anytime that I have had to batch something with with a resize, I always make a custom script for that ratio (and level of degraining). I am assuming that you are downsizing from 4k to 1080p (doesn't really matter, the process is the same).

Load the video up as a single job. go into avisynth, do an auto-crop, it will tell you the aspect ratio. for your case being a 2:1 aspect. in the resize do a custom, put in 1920x960 or 1280x640, then do whatever else you want to do to that batch. before you then hit OK, click on "show video script" and copy everything in there. go to the tools\avisynth plugins\scripts\custom folder open up notepad and paste that in. then do a file-save as, change the save as type to all files *.*. put in the filename you want with a .avs extension.

to do the batch then, add in the files you want to use that same script on, click "autocrop" then choose your new custom script in the dropdown and hit start.

I have a bunch of custom scripts I use depending on the aspect ratio and degraining for batch processing. I just load up the videos, choose the correct script and go.

Thanks for the backup, "R"

Yes, once you've figured out how to create & save Custom scripts, "the skies the limit", and one VERY handy extra about that is you can now use with in batch, as batch is rather limited, unfortunately.

[archiel]

Thank you TDS and rlev11 this gives me something to work on as an interim solution.

FWIW 2:1 is also known as Univisium and has been around as a option for both movies and tv since the late 1990s.

What I would really like to understand what is causing the mistranslation from 2:1 to 1.85:1 and whether it can be fixed. Ideally I want to be able to take a mixed bag of avc videos (different sizes and ratios) and convert them to hevc with a fairly standard size (e.g Auto Height: 1280). While this works fine for more common formats, it fails on 2:1, so these need to be identified separately and either run through a custom script in advance or re-sized afterwards. I am also curious as to how the Auto Height option works and whether there could also be an Auto Width version.

[TDS]

Originally Posted by archiel

Thank you TDS and rlev11 this gives me something to work on as an interim solution.

FWIW 2:1 is also known as Univisium and has been around as a option for both movies and tv since the late 1990s.

What I would really like to understand what is causing the mistranslation from 2:1 to 1.85:1 and whether it can be fixed. Ideally I want to be able to take a mixed bag of avc videos (different sizes and ratios) and convert them to hevc with a fairly standard size (e.g Auto Height: 1280). While this works fine for more common formats, it fails on 2:1, so these need to be identified separately and either run through a custom script in advance or re-sized afterwards. I am also curious as to how the Auto Height option works and whether there could also be an Auto Width version.

Is there any chance that you could upload a sample or full episode of one of these 2:1 clips ???

I don't think I have had anything like this, some OLD DVD type TV episodes can have a fussy resizing issue.

There is a filter/script that can auto resize clips to a preset width, and auto calculates the height, called "Deep Resize", but it can't be used with standard RipBot.

You could also check this info out, and see if you can do something with it ...

http://avisynth.nl/index.php/SimpleResize

[rlev11]

Seems like some of the new streaming series are using that 2:1 aspect ratio. I know 1883,For All Mankind, and The Right Stuff used it. I saw that The Santa Clauses series used an oddball 2.2:1 aspect which I don;t remember seeing before

[TDS]

Originally Posted by rlev11

Seems like some of the new streaming series are using that 2:1 aspect ratio. I know 1883,For All Mankind, and The Right Stuff used it. I saw that The Santa Clauses series used an oddball 2.2:1 aspect which I don;t remember seeing before

I'll have to see if I can find an episode or two of them, thanks for that

Edit:- 1883 is 1920 x 960.....

[archiel]

While we can use custom scripts to pass the correct aspect ratio, the core question seems to be around where Ripbot264 is deriving and storing the Aspect Ratio in the first place and I am guessing that this may be a question for Atak. The Aspect Ratio is only applied once Resize is called as both the mkvinfo.txt and {filename}.lwi show the correct source dimensions. I am assuming that if this could be corrected (ideal) and/or exposed and overridden then Resize would be able use the correct ratio when calculating the inputs for Spline.

[TDS]

Originally Posted by archiel

While we can use custom scripts to pass the correct aspect ratio, the core question seems to be around where Ripbot264 is deriving and storing the Aspect Ratio in the first place and I am guessing that this may be a question for Atak. The Aspect Ratio is only applied once Resize is called as both the mkvinfo.txt and {filename}.lwi show the correct source dimensions. I am assuming that if this could be corrected (ideal) and/or exposed and overridden then Resize would be able use the correct ratio when calculating the inputs for Spline.

Yes, at it might be the only option, if you haven't noticed, Atak doesn't seem to be doing much with his creation, of late, so any fixes, may not come, but we live in hope.

Having said that, it maybe an Avisynth "thing", and Atak has NO control over that !!!!

EDIT:- I've been informed that this is NOT an Avisynth issue !!

So, I got me an episode or "1883", (which is this 2:1 ratio, 1920 x 960) and indeed, when loaded into RB, and you set it to 1280 x 720, it displays @ 1280 x 692, and setting @ 1920 x 1080, it displays @ 1920 x 1038.

And, as expected, Custom (Auto Height) in batch does the exact same thing...if there was a "manual" Custom setting in batch, then that would solve the whole problem !!!!

What to do

[TDS]

Originally Posted by archiel

While we can use custom scripts to pass the correct aspect ratio, the core question seems to be around where Ripbot264 is deriving and storing the Aspect Ratio in the first place and I am guessing that this may be a question for Atak. The Aspect Ratio is only applied once Resize is called as both the mkvinfo.txt and {filename}.lwi show the correct source dimensions. I am assuming that if this could be corrected (ideal) and/or exposed and overridden then Resize would be able use the correct ratio when calculating the inputs for Spline.

We've had an autoupdate today (yesterday), that has corrected this ratio issue.

So, Core (1.26.3), Encoding Client (1.18.2) & Encoding Server (1.18.1) have had an update, all are now at 11/02/23.

And it also appears that my request for darker text in Encoding Client & Encoding Server has been approved & accepted (my eyes thankyou)

[rlev11]

Yep, paused a batch encode, then restarted everything and the update showed up. The darker font color is very nice indeed, Thanks Atak!

[archiel]

Originally Posted by TDS

We've had an autoupdate today (yesterday), that has corrected this ratio issue.

So, Core (1.26.3), Encoding Client (1.18.2) & Encoding Server (1.18.1) have had an update, all are now at 11/02/23.

And it also appears that my request for darker text in Encoding Client & Encoding Server has been approved & accepted (my eyes thankyou)

Did you test this? I ask because I have also had the update, but when running a batch (auto-height) against 2.00:1 I am still getting an 1.85:1 ratio. The same if I just load the file in Add and go to resize, I either have 1.85 or custom

In case it was something odd in my Ripbot folder, I deleted it, re-downloaded, configured and upgraded, but still1.85:1.

What should I try next - running Windows 11 Pro 22H2.

[TDS]

Originally Posted by archiel

Did you test this? I ask because I have also had the update, but when running a batch (auto-height) against 2.00:1 I am still getting an 1.85:1 ratio. The same if I just load the file in Add and go to resize, I either have 1.85 or custom

In case it was something odd in my Ripbot folder, I deleted it, re-downloaded, configured and upgraded, but still1.85:1.

What should I try next - running Windows 11 Pro 22H2.

I did test it, and it seemed to work alright for me on the clip I had.

I'm also running 22H2, but I'm happy to test it again and get back to you, later.

[Pauly Dunne]

As Atak has been so kind as to provide some nice little updates to his app, recently, I thought it was time for this :-

https://www.mediafire.com/file/rj8i9...02-23).7z/file

For those users that want a clean install of the very latest build provided by Atak, without having to start from scratch with v1.26.0, and then update it.

ALL updates have been integrated, but this also includes a copy of ALL the current updates from v1.26.0 (in a separate folder)

All you need to do is keep your RipBot264.ini & EncodingClient.ini from your working/current version.

Enjoy

[Pauly Dunne]

And while I'm here, I know it's been a while since I posted any of my custom builds.

Rest assured that I have been busy updating both the Lite & full PD builds, and they are nearly ready for release...just a lot of testing of all the new filters & scripts.

Too many changes to keep track of.

I have to add, that I am shocked that in the last couple of days there has been over 40 downloads of the currently available "full" build from MediaFire

Cheers.