I have prepared a tutorial for editing and converting .MTS files with TMPGenc2.5

http://sites.google.com/site/electricfarm/mtsvideo/mtsvideo-edit

I downloaded the free version of TMPGEnc 2.5 (TMPGEnc-2.525.64.184-EN.zip).
I unzipped the files to a working directory and started the program (TMPGEnc.exe) and tried to encode an AVI file.
However when I press start a dialog is displayed with the message "MPEG-2 Encoding function has expired".
The text on the dialog explains that the free version can supply only 30 days limited MPEG-2 Encoding.

I understand that, but I receive this message at the first day I try to use the software.
What am I doing wrong? Do I need to run an installation program or do I need to register the software?

Any help appreciated.

Have you downloaded it before? If so, there is probably a file somewhere that it checks.

I accidently downloaed TMPFEnc 2.5 Plus, installed, and then the unit expired. I uninstalled and tried to install the free version. However, I keep getting and invalid install, please install again. Any advise on uninstalling the original version? TIA

Try re-downloading the free version installer; maybe it was corrupted somehow.

Is there any way to import chapter markers from an AVI file when encoding?

Probably a silly question but........

I have an old, free version of TMPGenc 2.5 but with new software, which produces the input files, png appears to be the format of choice. Cause I can't open the free download software for TMPGenc 2.5 (Cause my old one expired and there's a registry entry preventing me from re-loading!!) can anyone tell me if the newer or paid version can support/read png files?

Many thanks in advance,

Harry

I've been able to load a png into TMPGEnc Plus 2.5, so it should work on the free version too.

PNG wasn't listed in the available file types when using the file browser, so you need to select "All files" as the file type.

Hello,

While I have found several mentions of 3:2 pulldown, and have read a number of posts about it, I am not sure how to proceed. I have some footage a friend shot using a DV AVI camera using 24f mode - but when captured using firewire, has a frame rate of 29.97. If I want to make an MPEG file with a 23.976 frame rate, I am pretty sure I should use inverse telecine on the footage - but am not sure of the proper settings in TMPG to do this. But if I want to make the footage into a regular 29.97 interlaced MPEG, do I use the reverse 3:2 pulldown? Again, not sure about the proper settings for this?

I have also read about flags marking where the pulldown is located - will TMPG pick these up, or do I have to set them manually? And if so, is there a way to know you are using the right settings by looking at the footage? I have found almost nothing explaining what to do with 24p footage. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

hello - this may have been asked before but how do you restore the video settings menu (ie stream type, apsect ratio, frame rate, rate control mode, etc) - these functions are blanked out now and i can't access them - i tried using the wizard once and after that i lost the settings button functionality on the main window - crazy but true - thanks for any help - B

The settings may have become locked somehow. Try right-click over each setting and select "unlock". Maybe that will do.

If I'm encoding video to play on an HTPC hooked up to a widescreen TV (1920 x 1080 pixel-matched), do I use the same methods of AR encoding as if I were burning to a DVD to be played in a DVD player, or does my AR methodology need to change?

In other words, a 16:9 encoded video looks odd before being burned, but looks fine when played on the DVD player. I'm worried that any work I do prior to my HTPC build may have to be redone if I just stick with the old methods.

Thanks!

I guess it depends on what type software you're using for playback. If it can adjust the pixel aspect ratio like a DVD player, then you shouldn't have to change your encoding method.

[Sorry for cross-posting...not sure where this goes..]

Hello All,
I currently you MovieStyle to do Divx conversion from DVD (VOBs, etc) and am very satisfied with the quality. However, I also am converting to the iPhone mp4 format (to a much smaller file of course).
But maintaining two sets of files is tiresome and I don't mind loading large files of 1-2 gb per movie onto the iphone since I don't carry so many files around at once anyway.
My question is: what is the best format for this: i.e. as good as Divx for display on my large HD screens in the house (42" LCD and 67" DLP) as well as on the tiny screen on the iPhone.
Unfortunately, the iPhone doesn't play Divx or I would be all set! ;->

Thanks for any advice,
Stuart

Concerning the BACKUP CD for TMPGEenc 2.5, I see that was not available as a completely standalone item , however , is a second software order required to obtain that disc if not selected with the first download purchase ?

i make kvcds so i encode the audio and video separately then multiplex the two together, but when i encode the audio to mp2 it plays but has no sound. i thought the problem was with tmpeg but same thing with two other encoders i tried.

so as of now i have no way to complete my movies. been doing this successfully for years and have never come across this problem.

any help is greatly appreciated.

Also, I'm operating a basic M.S. browser ( Explorer Seven ) .