Stupidly Simple Question...

m000558 · 18th September 2003, 07:12

Okay, I am sure this is beneath you all to answer... but please at least point me in the right direction. Thanks.

I am trying to backup Spirited Away, retaining the multi angle feature.

Usually I use DoitFast4u which handles DVD2AVI for me. But with Multiangle I need to demux the individual VOB id's individually, which I haven't been able to do through DOItFast4u.

Okay, I have the demuxed files, and am trying to create a D2V project file from the MPV file. I start DVD2AVI and open the video file, the go to file Save Project. This creates a D2V file, but when I try to play it (using avisynth) I get errors.

I obviously haven't created the project file correctly.

Can someone help me out? Or point me to a guide? Thanks!

jggimi · 18th September 2003, 08:04

I don't know DoitFast4u, and don't burn DVDs, so please bear with me.

As far as I know, DVD2AVI can only create proper .d2v projects from a single PGC, single angle VOB set, since it buils a single video stream in the .d2v. Any VOBs I've used as input have always been from an IFO-parsing ripper, (VStrip, SmartRipper, DVD Decrypter), and I've always selected a single angle of a PGC for ripping.

The DoitFast4u Forum has this Sticky Thread that points to Trilight's guides on doing multi-angle, seamless branching, and other fancy stuff when going from DVD-9 to DVD-5. It may help, if you have not seen it already.

m000558 · 18th September 2003, 08:07

Thanks, i have seen the Multi Angle guide but it assumes you know how to use DVD2AVI...

Also, I am not using the VOB as a source for DVD2AVI. I have demuxed and am using the video stream (MPV) file. I have demuxed both angles and need to make 2 DVD2AVI project files, 1 for each.

jggimi · 18th September 2003, 08:24

Now I have a better understanding. Things to check:

If you have a syntax or other error in an AviSynth script, it will not produce video. Try opening one of the .avs files in an .avi player, such as Windows Media Player. If you see video, then the script is working. If you see an error message, it may lead you to the root cause of your problem.
Are you using a compatible version of DVD2AVI for frameserving from .d2v? Hakko's FAQ describes the various versions.
Is your MPEG2DEC plugin compatible with the version of AviSynth you are using, as well as with the version of DVD2AVI?

18th September 2003, 07:12	#1 \| Link
m000558 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney, Aus Posts: 20	Stupidly Simple Question... Okay, I am sure this is beneath you all to answer... but please at least point me in the right direction. Thanks. I am trying to backup Spirited Away, retaining the multi angle feature. Usually I use DoitFast4u which handles DVD2AVI for me. But with Multiangle I need to demux the individual VOB id's individually, which I haven't been able to do through DOItFast4u. Okay, I have the demuxed files, and am trying to create a D2V project file from the MPV file. I start DVD2AVI and open the video file, the go to file Save Project. This creates a D2V file, but when I try to play it (using avisynth) I get errors. I obviously haven't created the project file correctly. Can someone help me out? Or point me to a guide? Thanks!

18th September 2003, 08:24	#4 \| Link
jggimi Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The NW corner of Lake Erie Posts: 5,552	Now I have a better understanding. Things to check: If you have a syntax or other error in an AviSynth script, it will not produce video. Try opening one of the .avs files in an .avi player, such as Windows Media Player. If you see video, then the script is working. If you see an error message, it may lead you to the root cause of your problem. Are you using a compatible version of DVD2AVI for frameserving from .d2v? Hakko's FAQ describes the various versions. Is your MPEG2DEC plugin compatible with the version of AviSynth you are using, as well as with the version of DVD2AVI? Last edited by jggimi; 18th September 2003 at 08:29.

18th September 2003, 08:04	#2 \| Link
jggimi Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The NW corner of Lake Erie Posts: 5,552	I don't know DoitFast4u, and don't burn DVDs, so please bear with me. As far as I know, DVD2AVI can only create proper .d2v projects from a single PGC, single angle VOB set, since it buils a single video stream in the .d2v. Any VOBs I've used as input have always been from an IFO-parsing ripper, (VStrip, SmartRipper, DVD Decrypter), and I've always selected a single angle of a PGC for ripping. The DoitFast4u Forum has this Sticky Thread that points to Trilight's guides on doing multi-angle, seamless branching, and other fancy stuff when going from DVD-9 to DVD-5. It may help, if you have not seen it already.

18th September 2003, 08:07	#3 \| Link
m000558 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney, Aus Posts: 20	Thanks, i have seen the Multi Angle guide but it assumes you know how to use DVD2AVI... Also, I am not using the VOB as a source for DVD2AVI. I have demuxed and am using the video stream (MPV) file. I have demuxed both angles and need to make 2 DVD2AVI project files, 1 for each.