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Thanks for the tutorial, but I can't make it work

Hi all:

I'm new here, and I'm trying to encode my movies using this KVCD encode. I follow the intruction of Black Prince and d'l all that he said there, well I already had TMPGE 2 58 (I hope that will be good enough for this encoding) and also I already had Vdub, but my problems start after I d/l some of the other software for instance:

Tok, when I go to setting all the spaces are in blanck like work directory, Mad Play Path etc. etc.

HeadAC#, when I opened tells me that couldn't get Vorbis Interface, i went back into Headc web page and I d'l Vorbis SSE2, but still not working. How can i change the bitrate if have not options to do it?

Like I mention before I already had tmpgenc 2 58 where i send my templates for KVCD, how can I make this work, I hope that before the end of the year i can encode on KVCD, but i may be a little stupid for this.

I will apreciate some kind of help,

Thanks all

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-kwag

Re: need major help

Quote:

Originally Posted by eldee83

everytime i run it with ToK i get the illegal resolution...

:roll: And it looks like the resolution isn't the only illegal thing found on line25 of your avs script eldee83...

Quote:

Originally Posted by eldee83

Mpeg2Source("C:\Downloads\American.Wedding.Esoteric.DivX.Mi6.avi") ConvertToYUY2()

:officer:

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-d&c

HI im new to all this so i hope you can help me.i downloaded a divx film and i want to convert it to ksvcd or kvcd.i first took the wav from virtual dub then encoded it to mpg2 with HeadAC3he.Then i used my skvcd template in TMPG PLUS and put the new wav file and the film in together to encode.but ther is no sound.ive tried kvcd as well but still the same.can you please help me????ive tried guide,s as well but still no joy.HELP! :D

extract the .wav file from the .avi and encode the .wav to .mp2 Then combine the .mp2 (audio) and .m1v (mpeg1 video) or .m2v (mpeg2 video) to get a .mpg (audio + video) file to burn to cd.

Thank,s mate but what do i use to combine them?ive already tried tmpg and got no sound?

You can combine (or multiplex- 'mux') them with TMPGEnc > mpeg tools > simple multiplex

The preferred method though is with BBmpeg (check out that section of the forum and the sticky post in it)

thanks mate for your help. :wink:

hold matey.i did what you said in tmpg but when i put the avi in it say,s illegal mpeg video stream???any ideas?

Yeah first you have to encode the .avi to get mpeg video stream (.m1v)

install AviSynth and use CQMatic to get the right filesize.

Best Template to use?

HI again,can anyone tell me which is the best template to use on TMPG PLUS? :wink:

That would depend on a number of factors, including what your source is, and what its resolution is...how long the movie is....whether or not your dvd player can play all of the kvcd clips on the KVCD Compatibility Test CD, etc. Give us a few more details and you'll recieve better help.

In general, you should try to use MPEG-1 instead of MPEG-2 if your player handles it because it results in a better picture at the low variable bitrates used by KVCDs..and it also results in a smaller filesize.

If you're encoding from divx/xvid (why!!!!? :roll: ), then you should encode at the resolution which most closely matches your source file.

-d&c

I really need help it's giving me an error of
Avisource: Could not decompress frame 0
C:Documents and Settings/Administrator/My Documents/Finished/NewScript.avs, line 9

Maybe someine can help. Here is the script

LoadPlugin("C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\Programs\Filters\MPEG2Dec.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\Programs\Filters\TemporalCleanerOld.dll" )
LoadPlugin("C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\Programs\Filters\GripFit_preview.dll")

AviSource("C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\Finished\backtothefuture.avi")
GripCrop(352, 240, overscan=2, source_anamorphic=false)
GripSize(resizer="BicubicResize")
TemporalSmoother(3, 2)
TemporalCleaner(2, 3)
GripBorders()

Thank you,
Jose

Try with :

Code:

AviSource("C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\Finished\backtothefuture.avi",false)

and if it doesn't work, that mean that you miss the correct codec on your PC for this video (I do mean CODEC, not directshow filter).

Note: your script is weird (two temporal filters and nothing else ?).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dialhot

Try with :

Code:

AviSource("C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\Finished\backtothefuture.avi",false)

Well I'm very new at this and am very eager to learn, but it's getting me very confused. Could you show me a sample script? I do have the required codecs for the movie to play, so I don't know what else it could be.

Thanks,
Jose

Can someone help?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 93accordlx

I did everything like the guide says and when everything was done I did not get any sound. Heres my script. Can someone explain?

Thanks,
Jose

#==============================================#
# -= AviSynth script by MovieStacker v1.1.1 =- #
#==============================================#
LoadPlugin("C:\Filters\MPEG2Dec.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\Filters\TemporalCleanerOld.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\Filters\DustV5.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\Filters\LegalClip.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\Filters\Sampler.dll")

LoadPlugin("C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\MovieStacker_v1.1.1\MovieStacker\Filters \MPEG2Dec.dll")

AviSource("C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\Face OffFIX.avi")
BicubicResize(336, 158, 1/3, 1/3, 3, 0, 506, 224)
AddBorders(8, 65, 8, 65)
AssumeFPS(25.000, true)

The sound is encoded apart from the video.
Did you mux the audio (mp2 file) and the video (m1v or m2v) file together ?

Ok now I understand, but I have another problem. My source .avi is 25fps with 636X272 and I want to stretch it out on my tv. I don't want it to be fullscreen or too small on the screen. everytime I try it with moviestacker it gives me a fullscreen or a huge oversized picture.

Maybe someone can help me through a messenger service for faster conversations? Yahoo messenger anybody?

i seem to be having a problem myself here. ive done everything so far, except use ToK to encode the movie, thats where im having the prob. when i set up Tok and everything, and hit start, everything works fine, but when the movie comes out, instead of having the whole movie and audio muxed, only bits and pieces of the movie are created instead of the whole thing, mayve 6 mins worth, the audio works fine though. i know that way i typed this may make it look a bit confusiong, but i think i get my point acrss. anyone know how to fix my prob. ive attached my .asvs if it helps.

#================================================= =====#
# -= AviSynth script by MovieStacker v2.0.0 (beta3) =- #
#================================================= =====#

LoadPlugin("C:\Chris\SVCD Encoding\MovieStacker\Filters\MPEG2Dec.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\Chris\SVCD Encoding\MovieStacker\Filters\UnFilter.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\Chris\SVCD Encoding\MovieStacker\Filters\LegalClip.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\Chris\SVCD Encoding\MovieStacker\Filters\Sampler.dll")

AviSource("C:\Chris\Filz\Blow.avi",false)
ConvertToYUY2()
LegalClip()
BilinearResize(496, 256, 0, 0, 624, 272)
UnFilter(50, 50)
TemporalSmoother(1, 2)
MergeChroma(blur(1.58))
MergeLuma(blur(0.2))
AddBorders(16, 112, 16, 112)
LegalClip()

Sampler(length=24)
## MPEG size = ((Total frames/MovieTimeInMinutes)/24) * MPEG sample file size * .98 ##

Looks like it's giving you the video test to find the best CQ. Look at the TOK log and it should give you the result for the best result. If you want to straight encode then tick the No Prediction (FIX CQ) box and make sure the No Encoding (only prediction) is unticked. Hope this helps. I'm also learning like you are.

Jose

tried it but no luck. anyoneelse care to give a stab at it?

Sorry, forgot to add this. Remove the following from your script.

Sampler(length=24)
## MPEG size = ((Total frames/MovieTimeInMinutes)/24) * MPEG sample file size * .98 ##

ahhh perfect, it works :). thanks for your help, but i have another problem now. this time it is with other videos. what i need help with is converting framerates. so of my avis have framerates of 30fps instead of 29.97, or 23.979 instead of 27.976, an because of this ToK refuses to read them because the do nat "match". is there any tool within MovieStacker that may be able to do this, or will i need a completely new prgram for this? btw sorry if i shouldn't have posted this here.

also in order for my movie to look normal on my widescreen tv, do i need to change any settings, or will it look alright already? my script is posted a few posts back if needed.

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-kwag

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http://www.kvcd.net/forum/viewtopic....760&highlight=

2. No warez in here, read the disclaimer, its also my answer in your separate double post.

@quiksilver_aus

That's two :!:
One more, you're out :!:

-kwag

Re: Guide to convert Divx to KVCD

I read the guide on making kvcd movies and I got as far as doing the audio part but I dont know what to do with moviestacker. what kinda script do you create with it and how? I created a script just by loading the avi file. I did that by clicking on source and then selecting the file. How do I go from here?

Quote:

Originally Posted by black prince

Converting Divx (avi) to KVCD

Introduction:

Like so many visitors to KVCD, I too originally visited to convert Divx’s to a format
that would play on my TV and keep the same picture quality as Divx. Months
later, I found myself using the KVCD process for all my video backups. My
family and I are impressed with the picture quality. I know anyone who takes
the time to learn the KVCD process will also be very impressed.

Software:

Tmpgenc: http://www.Tmpgenc.net/e_download.html (version 2.511.2 )
VCDEasy: http://www.VCDEasy.com/VCDEasy.zip
Headac3he: http://darkav.de.vu
VirtualDub: http://virtualdub.sourceforge.net
AviSynth: http://www.avisynth.org (get version 2.08 )
BBMPEG: http://members.cox.net/beyeler/bbmpeg.html
MovieStacker: http://www.kvcd.net/MovieStacker_v1.1.1.zip
ToK: http://www.kvcd.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3096

Getting Started:

Before we start it’s important to determine if KVCD encoded mpeg-1
movies will play on your DVD player. Start by checking
http://www.kvcd.net/dvd-models.html for your DVD player. Even if
it’s not listed there’s still a chance it can play KVCD movies. Try making
a small test clip using this process (say 30 seconds) burn this to CD-RW
and play this as a test. If it still fails, post the problem on the forum for
help from others who may have solved your problem.

Next make sure the proper codec’s have been installed and Divx is working by
playing your video. If your Divx is not high quality, then don’t expect a
better VCD. Don’t expect miracles. Going from a smaller resolution to
a higher one (e.g. 320x240 to 704x480) will not give you a good picture.
Try to go for a resolution equal or less. (e.g. 640x480 to 528x480 kvcdx3).
Use file size predictor (described later) to judge how many CD’s it will take
to convert. As an example, If you want only 1 CD try KVCD
Template 352x240 KVCD-LBR, or if 2 CD’s try 528x480 kvcdx3.
Finally, take your time and when asking for help, please explain what you
have done and your problem with details when you post. Your problem can be
solved faster that way.

Step 1 (Audio):

Use VirtualDub:

Go to File>open>(select your avi file)
You will get a message “VBR audio stream detected” Just click on “OK” button
Go to File>File Information (check Video Stream and write down resolution).
Write down the total number of frames and the time in seconds.
Go to Audio>Full Processing mode (check this)
Go to File>Save as WAV (save file with wav extension)
When done close VirtualDub.

Use Headac3he:

Select Source File> (locate your audio.wav file from VirtualDub)
Select Destination Format> choose type as .mp2
Click Options twice
Select Channel mode> (dual channel)
Select Bitrate> (choose the quality you want. I start with 128kb, but you can
Increase this if there is room left after creating the video part)
Click Start
When finished close Headac3he ( you are now ready for the video)

Step 2 (video)

Use MovieStacker:

The avs script below was created by "MovieStacker" a utility developed
by Mauddib. The nice feature about this utility is the ability to save
your favoriate scripts to load when you need them. For the latest optimal
script try this link:

latest script: http://www.kvcd.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3483

Use Tok:

Tok can automatically find the CQ value and encode your movie:

Tok: http://www.kvcd.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3096

This nice utility by hedix is quick and easy to use.

Go to Settings>load all your programs. MadPlay can be found
with DVD2SVCD.
Go to Main Tab>Select you avs script created by MovieStacker.
Go to Audio>Select your .mp2 file created by Headac3he.
Go to Bitrate and make sure your max bitrate is correct for the
resolution you picked (e.g. 352x240 with max bitrate 1800)
Go to Space>select how many CD's your using
Uncheck>Prediction only and No Encoding.
Click on Start.

When finished view directory where your movie.mpg's were created. You’ll notice
their numbered, e.g. movie00.mpg, movie01.mpg, etc. bbMPEG split
the movie and created files according to the file size 794MB for each CD.
Play the movie.mpg to see if audio and video is in sync. I use Zoomplayer,
Bsplayer or Radlight. If you don’t have any of these, use Windows Media
Player (WMP). Next, your ready to burn this great creation.

Step 3 (Burning your movie to CD)

I prefer VCDEasy, but Nero is also a good choice :D

-black prince

Ok, I don't know alot bout ripping, but recently, my tmpg doesn't want to pick up my .d2v, from DVD2AVI. I don't know if anyone uses it, but if someone does, and could know what my problem is, thanks. The error message reads: 'Error; <filename> is not supported or cannot be opened'.
I've used different versions of tmpg, but none work. If someone could give me a pointer er something, thanks.

Another question I have, is also with tmpg. Again, I have tried to use different versions, but when I load any movie, whether it be a .avi or a .mpg, to convert to a better reso. or different filetype, it estimates it to be like 250 mins, and like 1.5 gigs. I know tmpg's estimate is off, but one part, of a 55 min avi, came/comes out like 600 megs, without audio (that was used with a kvcd template). And when you try and play it, it says like 235 mins, when its only like 55 mins. Anyone have any advice on either of these, that'd be great!

P.S - You guys seem to know what you're doing, so thats why I'm asking you! Anyways, hard for a 14 year old to figure some of this shit out.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by WOWIEGURL

when you do the

Quote:

f. Select File--> Save as AVI?, select a file name and click okl

in the virtual dub of the guide. I need more than five gigs to save it and this is without audio. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong? My movie is about 1hr & 45 mins long and 10 mins is already taking about 7 gigs. I'm guessoing if I do the whole movie it will take up 70 gigs? or am I overestimating?

What are your trying to do?
Reencoding video or extracting video without reencode?

Uh, ok . . . so I guess nobody can answer my question, huh, lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcshoekid1

Uh, ok . . . so I guess nobody can answer my question, huh, lol.

I answered on another post.

-kwag

Hehe, yeah, sorry. Jus saw that, Thanks.

HI Black Prince,

I've used your guide and am up to the last stage: ready to burn :D . However when I play my movie in the wmp that Tok created when it opened TMPGENC by itself, the sound and pictures are not in sync. Whe sound comes on earlier than the picture. What can I do? Do I need to feed it through TMPGENC again to have it encoded? because according to your guide I was to uncheck no encoding. I assume you meant click encode? anyway here is my script after using TOK

AviSource("D:\Incoming\movie.Xvid.avi",false)

BlindPP(cpu=4)
Blockbuster(method="noise",detail_min=1,detail_max =3,variance=0.1,seed=1)
Convolution3D(1, 6, 12, 6, 8, 2.8, 0)
GripCrop(352,240,overscan=1, source_anamorphic=false)
GripSize(resizer="LanczosResize")
Undot()
TemporalSoften(2,7,7,3,2)
DCTFilter(1,1,1,1,1,1,0.5,0)
GripBorders()

AssumeFPS(25.000)

please give me some suggestion to improve it.

Thanks WOWIEGURL :lol:

Alright, looks like this guide is pretty thorough...
But I got kind of stuck.
I've done everything correcty in the guide so far, up until Use MovieStacker. I'm not quite sure exactly what I'm supposed to do with it...
Guide seems to kind of leave you hanging there...
Oh yeah BTW I'm a totaly newbie if you haven't figured it out. :o
LOL Anywho...maybe I'm posting this in the wrong section, or this same question has been answered before, please forgive meh.
So..yeah. If someone knows how to help me, or can redirect me to where I can get help, it'll be mucho appreciated. :D

.:EDIT:.
Well, seems I'm the most stupid person on earth.
*shakes head in dissapointment*
LOL I found the idiots guide in the parent thread...
Maybe I'll go take a look at that one. Thanks anywho people. :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by CNightWolf

So..yeah. If someone knows how to help me, or can redirect me to where I can get help, it'll be mucho appreciated. :D

I suppose you are using a script, right ?
I suppose also you are using the optimal script I provided for avi->kvcd convertion, right ?
(they are here : http://www.kvcd.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7223)
Then you don't need to use moviestacker : it is used to compute the resize/crop parameters but the script uses "gripcroop/gripresize" for taht and all is automatic.

For your first KVCD it will be enought like this.

Where can I find the WLA path for Tok? I'm trying to convert an divx to kvcd.

Can someone help me out, I'm having problems.