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I have a problem that seems to crop up once in a while with other users, but I have never seen a solution which works.
My .avi file renderer out at 720x480 NTSC standard digital, DV Type 1, is read into TMPGenc as 360x240. The same files are seen by Widows Media Player as 360x240.
I tried ALL the suggested fixes - none work and changing the size in WMP 6.4 refuses to save.
Okay, frankly I don't care if the file displays at 360x240, if it encodes properly. It seems it won't do that, though, as all the parameters are also incorrect - it says progressive, etc. instead of lower field first interlaced. I rendered out an uncompressed .avi and it reads in fine.
Can you help at all? I have been going nutso trying to fix this... I need to author this feature length DVD asap!
Good morning, i have downloaded the rel. 4.6.2.266 of TMPGenc Xpress4, but the Cuda doesn't work. I don't know if it's a bug or what. The Cuda toolkit and the drivers work, the SDK browser send me a message like this "Application not initialized (0xc0000135) press OK to continue".
I have 2 GPU 8800 GTS in SLI on an Asus Extreme Striker II, CPU QCore Qx 6700, DDR2 2 Gb COrsair Dominator 1066 Mhz and alot of space on the hard disks (6).
If anyone can help me can write here in forume or send me a meil to pasquale.dereviziis@tin.it.
Tnx a lot all, best regards
I also have a GTX 8800 and CUDA is not supported, will this chip be supported in the future as it is a CUDA chip ? so it seems a bit strange that we loyal GTX 8800 owners are left out !
I have a 8800 Ultra (also using the good old G80 core) and I can't use CUDA either, although every GPU in the 8000 series is officially CUDA-ready. I wonder why they didn't add support for the G80... Anyway, I hope they will support it soon.
I'm wondering if this is a limitation of TMPGenc or of Nvidia? Can't G80 cores normally support CUDA?
And here's on big suggestion to TMPGenc 4.0... Give us the option of removing CUDA from the deinterlacing filter and just using the CPU for deinterlacing. CUDA is helping some of my filters, but is slowing things way down on deinterlacing.
I ended up turning off CUDA support because it makes encodings take longer on my system! lol My specs: QX9650 quad at 3.83 ghz and XFX 8800 GTS-512 G92 (2xSLI) with driver 180.43. Oh well.
Also, most of the time with CUDA on I keep getting an "Invalid sample format. (error code 0x80048002)" at 99% done of an encoding (any source file type) when it goes to use the video fade-out filter at the end!
Something to do with Cuda 2.0 SDK. "Unfortunately Cuda 2.0 only supports Cards that have the compute capability of 1.1 and higher"
Computing capability 1.0 - it won't run
G80:
Geforce 8800 GTS - 320/640M - 96 shader units
GeForce 8800 GTX - 768M - 128 shader units
GeForce 8800 Ultra - 768M - 128 shader units
I have Windows Vista 64-bit and it works fine on my computer. I've never seen the program using more than 200MB of memory ever, even with 4 threads runnings, so it won't use the >4GB of a 64-bit system...
I have both the new i7 = Quad Core MultiThreaded (4 core CPUs x 2 = virtual threaded CPUs) with 12GB of RAM running Vista 64 bit Ultimate ... and a Dual Quad Core Xeon (8 actual cores) with 12GB of RAM on 64 bit. (not kidding).
When rendering video, After Effects, or 3d animation, the more threads the better. 64bit also takes advantage of allocated RAM (unlike 32 bit where you're limited to 3 out of 4 GB) where the ceiling is the amount you have available.
I use XPress nearly every day. It runs decent on a 32 bit system, but would absolutely benefit SUBSTANTIALLY from a multi-threaded 64 bit OS. Mac's and most Linux are all onto the 64 bit system and benefiting from it. Yet, it's all the thousands of video maker "wannabe's", that are complaining about their piddley 2 - 4GB systems that are holding this program's (and others) potential back.
In the video industry, time is money and your hardware and programs have to keep up. Squeezing every bit of performance from your system and software gives you the flexibility to try different things, and get the job done on time.
XPress is really good software. Otherwise, I wouldn't use and rely on it every day. If TMPGEnc is listening ....Make the move to 64bit!!! ... and get this program updated to take advantage of it! Help cut my day back to 8 hours from 12.
I'm encoding a progressive DVD from a 23.976 project (DVX-100 24pA) and the very first menu asks for screen - I noticed that for both 4:3 and 16:9 there are two versions. Pixel (NTSC) and Display. I thought NTSC would be the one, but that looks stretched so I chose display and it seems right.
Anyone know what the two choices are about? THANKS.
Doesn't matters what I try to do, even the source audio been 5.1 (DVD source, wmv source, wma, avi, etc.), always I get just 2 audio channels at source selection screen. The import screen NEVER shows 5.1. Is it a bug? Or I am missing something?
Got to Options->Preferences->Input/output format list
At "MPEG settings" check the box "Decode Dolby Digital in multichannel"
The same for "Windows Media Settings"
It seems I have the same issue with TMPG Express 4.
I took a look at Options->Preferences->Input/output format list and at "MPEG settings" the box ("Decode Dolby Digital in multichannel") was checked as was the "Windows Media Settings" box.
When I set the format, there are no 5.1 audio settings on any of the formats.
Maybe I am missing something else. What I want to do is set up a HD mp4 finished product that has the 5.1 audio as the original did.
Similar question as Ender I think. Am I missing something?
Hi,
I've seen that whenever i try to convert more than 1 file thru this App it crashes with a "don't send" followed by "runtime error 204" message box. any clues ? I have xp.
Hi,
I've seen that whenever i try to convert more than 1 file thru this App it crashes with a "don't send" followed by "runtime error 204" message box. any clues ? I have xp.
Try to run the application as Administrator, also check about your codecs, its possible that you have broken one, XPress 4 reads all codecs installed in your PC so when one is broken, corrupted, limited edition, weird, or not compatible such crash tents to come out.
So try by uninstall codecs pack or trial codecs, those sometimes brings trouble.
good luck
I have found this one site to help me with allot of my questions when it comes to dvd quality and conversion.
www.digitalfaq.com/dvdguides/basics/dvdintro.htm
This site has been up since 2005 and it still holds true to this day.
DVD BASICS
- Introduction to DVD-Video
- Quick suggestions and concepts
- Video tips weblog
- Blank DVD/CD/VHS media guide
CAPTURING
- Introduction to video capturing
- Understanding your source
- Playback hardware suggestions
- Capture MPEG with ATI AIW cards
- Capture AVI with ATI AIW cards
- Audio sync and dropped frames
EDITING
- Removing commercials in MPEG
- Edit disc from DVD recorder
- Edit with Adobe Premiere
RESTORING QUALITY
- Introduction to restoring video
- Hardware video filters
- TMPG software video filters
- Introduction to restoring audio
- SoundForge software audio filters
ENCODING & CONVERTING
- Introduction to video conversion
- Encode MPEG with TMPGEnc
- Convert VCD to DVD
- Convert PAL/NTSC standards
AUTHORING/BURNING
- Introduction and authoring FAQ
- Make menus in Photoshop
- Blank DVD media quality guide
- Author with Sonic DVDit!
- Author with Ulead DVD Workshop
- Author with TMPGEnc DVD Author
- Burn DVD files: Nero
DVD COPYING
- Introduction to copying discs
- Copy a DVD5 with DVD Decrypter
- Copy a DVD9 with DVD Shrink
- Copy to VCD/SVCD/DVD by Sefy
BUYER'S GUIDE
- Introduction to buying video stuff
- DVD recorder reviews and tips
- Where to buy DVD cases/storage
- Where to buy DVD media
MISC VIDEO INFO
- Make DVD cases in Photoshop
- DVD player troubleshooting
- DVD burner troubleshooting
This will get you to reading allot. But it is worth it.
does anyone know why the bitrate in the bluray output file is limited to a max of 25000 ? I have several bluray videos with over 35000 in bitrate.. so the quality is pour when I encode the videos! I have found out that the AVC codec/output is good but then the sound is OFF !?
I do not know the reason but may be its because its the limit standard?, I dont know, but you can try by MPEG-2 Video, NTSC, 1920x1080, then you can set 32000 as max. bitrate at the tamplate "Settings" button,
give it a try.
About the AVC its very weird, what could be the reason?, I also wonder, may be your source file is broken?, try to multiplex it at MPEG Tools.
Hi
You are right we can encode upto 32000 only. How to encode at 35000?
.mp4 is not a bluray compliant file. we need .avc only. How to get these ?
Thanks
Chandna
If you file is a standard mpeg video try the following:
-1 Open the MPEG Tools, and input directly your mpeg file.
-2 If it could be correctly input, click the "Start" button to
Demultiplex your file (the output file must be in the same folder).
-3 You will get a separated .ac3 file from demultiplexer.