Automating KVCD encoding?
 

Kwag,

Not certain where to post this, but have you given any thought
about automating KVCD encoding process. I viewed some post
where DVD2VCD was being used, but Tmpgenc settings for
CQ_VBR were not allowed. Maybe others are looking into doing this.

Thanx

Without reinventing the wheel, the best hope is that CQ_VBR and 704x480 resolutions will be added to future versions of dvd2svcd. The program already does everything else that is necessary from ripping the DVD down to creating image files - and after so much development it would be potentially a waste of time for someone to try and duplicate the effort. I know Kwag has asked for CQ_VBR to be added, and was given a hopeful response.

Automating KVCD Plus
 

Again Thanks Daagar, your right. When Kwag's KVCD templetes
were using CQ only, I managed to make DVD2SVCD work with
that. I like to start a movie at night and in the morning wake to find
my PC shut off. I am sure they will make modifications for KVCD Plus. :D

Check this thread :
http://www.kvcd.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=822

Cheers.

Automating KVCD Plus
 

Hi Graal_Cpm,

I'll give your method a try. I'm an old DOS batch programmer.
D2S has some very nice automated features besides auto
shutoff. :D

automating KVCD
 

Hi Graal_CPM,

Your automated method for D2S encoding of Tmpgenc cq_vbr
using KVCD Plus templetes works. I created a swap.bat file
with an additional loop step to replace the .avs file when it appears
during the process. This means I can check no edit .avs. There
is one problem. D2S is creating an default.ini file for bbMPEG
to multiplex with. It's settings are wrong. (i.e. program stream type
defaults to mpeg-1 and not vcd, vbr is not checked, and force frames
is 3258 instead of 0) How can I over ride D2S settings for bbMPEG. :?:

Thanx

Hi Black Prince,

Somehow I have missed your last post. Sorry!

Concerning bbmpeg, D2S offers the possibility to edit default settings (provided that it is set to "advanced" mode, otherwise you don't have access to bbmpeg advanced settings)...
Just check VBR and is should be ok.


Cheers!

PS : swapping avs file is nice. I love Fitcd too :lol:
And I keep dreaming of a version of D2S where you can edit everything before pressing GO... :wink:

Hi Graal_CPM,

I am working on an automation of DVD2KVCD using "Autoit".
I use 1) DVD2AVI batch version, 2) Tmpgenc batch version where the
project file is commandline input, 3) bbMPEG using my own ini file,
and VCDEasy (not finished with this yet). So far it works if you rename
your vob's to my naming convention (i.e. vts_01_1.vob, etc.). I want to
intergrate FitCD somehow, add ChangeCD after first mpeg of 2, and
possibily automate making a menu. Steps 1, 2 work fine. I feel the
same as you, press GO and next morning mpegs and menu are done.

-black prince :D