I’m an avid user of TMPGEnc authoring works for the last couple of month. I’ve found this tool to be the single best tool out there that can create pro-looking menu and quality settings. It’d so nice if future version would have integration with Photoshop. I’ve created a lot of DVD menus of old and new films.
Anyways my question is there a way to export the custom menus as template.packs so I can share them in here?
I’ve also noticed that the TMPGEnc authoring works projects created in Windows XP does not open in Windows Vista (esp. the menu file). The reason maybe the difference of path (C:\Program Files & C:\Program Files (x86).
Is it possible to keep the linked file in embedded or something?
Thanx in advance!

Ceaser

You can save custom menus as menu templates by clicking on the "Edit menu" button --> "Save the current menu as a new template". Make note of where you saved the template file. That file can then be shared. (I think you know all of this already)

People using your template would just have to put it in the correct directory. I've had no problems putting the template file (.tda4mt) into the Program Files\Pegasys Inc\TMPGEnc Authoring Works 4\Template directory and getting it to work on both XP and Vista.

I've found that people can also use the directory set with the "Application data save folder" setting in the Preferences. Just make a folder in that directory named "Template" and drop the template file in there. The template will then show up in the menu template list in the Menu Wizard.
So as long as the template file is where TAW4 expects template files to be, then it should work.


I don't think motion menus will work in the same way though since I don't think TAW4 will embed the video (used for backgrounds and the like) into the template file.

Project files probably shouldn't be shared since the videos or any files added to the project aren't embedded in the project file.

Environment: P4 3GHz, 1GB RAM, Windows XP SP2 Hungarian language, TAW4
Situation: Batch Authoring Tool, some DivX PAL project (saved). Options/Final task=Shutdown. I start batch generating and leave the computer alone for 24 hours. Expected generating time is about 4 hours.
Symptom: After 24 hours the program still runs, with a question on the screen: "The project file has been modified. Do you want to save?" This is annoying, since the computer ought to have stopped 20 hours before.

After all, when and why has the project file been modified, moreover without my knowledge? Let's suppose, it was an important question, but the requested shutdown is anyway obligatory. In this case the program shall answer, e.g. it saves the project somehow (maybe combined with a timer and displayed countdown), then shuts down. Otherwise there's no sense in "Final task"

Environment: P4 3GHz, 1GB RAM, Windows XP SP2 Hungarian language, TAW4
Situation: DivX PAL project (saved), Output panel, Register to batch.
Symptom: An error message is displayed, if the batch list already contains one or more items, for which the same output directory was defined: "The ... folder already specified in another project in the batch authoring tool. Choose another output location".
Since the batch list contains only DivX projects, this obstructing is unnecessary - the divx files can be safely saved in the same directory.
I hope that the next version of TAW4 will have a smart handling for this case.

Environment: P4 3GHz, 1GB RAM, Windows XP SP2 Hungarian language, TAW4
Situation: DivX PAL project, simple menu, on the Output panel the output file name contains a comma character.
Symptom: The program performs the generating, then displays an error message: "An error occurred in the DivX. (code CW-3). Unable to parse xml file: ...". Of course, divx file can't be found anywhere. 2 hours were wasted. If a program doesn't like a file name, it would be correct for it to give a warning in due time.
Note: If "No menu", no such an issue.

Is there a way to get TMPGEnc 4 to work in windows 7? i keep getting a error and it closes down...

It's possible, but I'm not sure how. A user was able to use the command line to change something. Check out this thread:

http://bbs.tmpg-inc.com/bbs.php?board=en_taw4&page=3&tcnt=101#topic184

>It's possible, but I'm not sure how. A user was able to use the command line to change something. Check out this thread:
>
>http://bbs.tmpg-inc.com/bbs.php?board=en_taw4&page=3&tcnt=101#topic184



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Hi! All:
I have a problem with MPEG4 converter for my HTC HD
HTC HD can support up to 800x480 resolution, but in TMPGEnc MP4 output, I can only set to 720x526, is it possible to set high resolution to 800x480.
And after converter avi to mp4, I found it is quite laggy to play on my HTC HD, seems H264 hardware decode is not used. So I wonder how to get a correct setting for HTC HD to hard decode mp4

Thanks a lot in advance!

Steve

Using the source wizard, and I select "Copy the selected titles to the hard disk drive", I am getting this error:

An error occurred while canceling the title copy to the hard disc drive. Please refer to the details below. Data error (cyclic redundancy check). (error code 0x80070017)

Any idea what that means? MovieStyle is useless to me now...

Stiv

There are times when DVD-video format files (.VRO, .BUP, .IFO, VOB, ) have
special build structure or has weird data or broken, in case of import
directly from a DVD-video there are broken sectors or problems in files
specially in the .IFO files.
Please check if it happens the same with other DVD-videos.

Also try with another media disc, there are times when some data is
being ignored by some media readers.

At Windows, My computer, please try to copy the DVD (VIDEO_TS)
folder to your HDD, if it becomes a reading error it means that the
recording(copying to disc) is bad, or your DVD media is corrupted, weird,
has some kind of protection, or was wrong or special created data.

- Or... try to drag & drop the .VRO or .IFO file manually and check
about it.

-Or... please try this:
-At Source stage click "Add" button.
-From the file browser choose the folder where your .VRO file is
and select "All files (*.*)" option.
-Choose a > .VRO file and click "Open".
-There will come out a warning message, please click "No".
-then try again to convert it.

- Or... you could try to use an "IFO repair software", search or it
with this keywords in Google or other portal.

Hello,

I am trying to write a DVD using TMPGEnc 4. The problem is that once the software created the DVD files the voice no longer matches the video and has a lag of 2 to 3 seconds. However, the voice is matching in the original video.

What can I do to solve this problem?

Thanks in Advance

-D

You must be using .AVI right?...convert it to .mpeg...if the .mpeg is in sinc...build the dvd and it will be ok...

Wondering if anyone else has had this strange issue.

I am in the process of encoding my whole movie collection and there are two movies giving me the same issue.

I use anydvd and clonedvd to make a copy of the movie in DVD file structure format, I then import the VOB's into TMPGEnc 4.0 express 4.6.3.268 and with both of these movies I get the error code, "Unsupported file. (error code 0x80048003)".

Mind you, I've imported over 100 movies the same exact way and its only these two. They are both Jason Statham movies (War and Transporter 3).

Just happened again with "The Condemned" and "Hancock". Has anyone else run into this issue?

Good luck. it happens to me too sometimes. Not sure why. 1 out of 30 movies.

Maybe try a different method.

Use DVD Shrink to rip the DVD and remove copy-protection. Import that backup into XPress.

I installed the trial of works 4 and I can open it and make menus but when I try to create the dvd it get to around 5% of encoding and then my computer crashes and turns off. I have adobe sofdtware as well as nero 8 and tmpgenc express 4 installed, I am also using the k-lite codec pack. Here are the 2 application events that happen before the computer restarts. Please help me out as I really like tmpgenc's dvd encoder software.

Event Type: Information
Event Source: Bonjour Service
Event Category: None
Event ID: 1
Date: 3/12/2009
Time: 10:28:30 AM
User: N/A
Computer: B-H3SEQR0WTY2EI
Description:
The description for Event ID ( 1 ) in Source ( Bonjour Service ) cannot be found. The local computer may not have the necessary registry information or message DLL files to display messages from a remote computer. You may be able to use the /AUXSOURCE= flag to retrieve this description; see Help and Support for details. The following information is part of the event: mDNSResponder started
.
Event Type: Information
Event Source: avg8emc
Event Category: None
Event ID: 1
Date: 3/12/2009
Time: 10:28:33 AM
User: N/A
Computer: B-H3SEQR0WTY2EI
Description:
The description for Event ID ( 1 ) in Source ( avg8emc ) cannot be found. The local computer may not have the necessary registry information or message DLL files to display messages from a remote computer. You may be able to use the /AUXSOURCE= flag to retrieve this description; see Help and Support for details. The following information is part of the event: Service started.

Try disabling AVG and Bonjour before you start up Authoring Works 4 and see if that stops the crashes.

Disabled avg and bonjour and it did not solve the problem. Right when the computer restarts I am getting an application event security center started, then system events Event
Type: Information
Event Source: Service Control Manager
Event Category: None
Event ID: 7036
Date: 3/12/2009
Time: 3:54:37 PM
User: N/A
Computer: B-H3SEQR0WTY2EI
Description:
The IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service service entered the stopped state.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

fallowed by Event Type: Information
Event Source: Service Control Manager
Event Category: None
Event ID: 7036
Date: 3/12/2009
Time: 3:55:32 PM
User: N/A
Computer: B-H3SEQR0WTY2EI
Description:
The Telephony service entered the running state.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
fallowed by Event Type: Information
Event Source: Service Control Manager
Event Category: None
Event ID: 7035
Date: 3/12/2009
Time: 3:55:32 PM
User: B-H3SEQR0WTY2EI\b
Computer: B-H3SEQR0WTY2EI
Description:
The Remote Access Connection Manager service was successfully sent a start control.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
fallowed by Event Type: Information
Event Source: Service Control Manager
Event Category: None
Event ID: 7036
Date: 3/12/2009
Time: 3:55:33 PM
User: N/A
Computer: B-H3SEQR0WTY2EI
Description:
The Remote Access Connection Manager service entered the running state.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

and then the computer restarts, I think it might be an encoding problem in genral but am not sure, gonna do some tests, any ideas?

used cs3 cleaner and removed all adobe software and now it works so their is an issue with adobe software and tmpgenc works4. I did also disable my computer browser but I am sure that was not the problem, I will test it though.

So does anyone know about issues with adobe cs3 software and works 4?

I don't know about CS3 specifically but I have never had an issue with Adobe software and TMPGenc software. I've used multiple apps and the CS2 and CS4 (current) suite of programs with no problems whatsoever.

I had the same issue, found it was becuase the northbrdieg on the motherboard was overheating.

thankfully most of the system was watercooled, so i simply watercooled the northbridge which took the temp from 71* to 21

sorted

Is it possible to edit the premade templates ? How can we unlock the menu item ?

It's not possible to edit the premade templates.

that, doesnt make any sense... whats the purpose then, having a menu saying top menu, title this title that, whats the problem resizing the frames, or changing the text...

Well you can change the title and chapter names, but you can't move around the buttons and resize thumbnails for premade templates.

Just create a custom menu if you want full control over everything.

Thats really bulls... For what are the Templates good if we cannot edit them? Are they just for saying "hello, yes you cannot!" ?

This is truly outrageous. This alone makes me question if I will EVER buy another TMPGEnc product. Believe this also. I will be advising all of my friends and business acquaintances of this horrible decision of TMPGEnc's. I will also be making doubly sure that I make an effort to inform all persons frequenting the forums I visit and those include a heck of a lot of video enthusiast boards. I repeat. This is an outrageously flawed decision (and it IS a decision) and will cost this company dearly in the pocket book. To insult the user by trying to make people believe they can't correct this is frankly ludicrous. I's obviously a control issue and a lame attempt to have people buy more of their incredibly lousy templates that have the aesthetic taste only a blind man could appreciate. I just can't believe it. I spend all this money on a program only to be jacked in the end.

I agree. Menu Templates should be editable.

Or, don't call them "templates", because templates are supposed to be edited. A template is a base design to start building a menu, you must have the option to move buttons as pleased.

W.

Do you guys really like the premade templates?

Because honestly, I don't think they're THAT good. It's like crying over spilled milk that's gone sour.

If you want to make a specific menu layout, just use the custom menu feature. Key word there is CUSTOM. Seriously. If you have no graphic skills, just go on the web and find some cool desktop backgrounds and use them as menu backgrounds. That alone would be loads better than the premade templates. Set your own custom layout, move shit around wherever you like. Is that so hard?

I only use the premade templates when I need to make a menu in 1 or 2 minutes, which I believe is what they're intended for--a quick and dirty menu solution if you don't have time or know-how.

That's just me though. If you think they're awesome then I can see why you'd be upset.

What is normal for time for creation of a proxy file from an H.264 base file? I have a recording of approximately 2.5 hours and it has taken up to 6 hours to create a proxy file for editing. This seems extraordinarily long and I am concerned that I am doing something wrong.

skip the proxy, not needed, just add the file to the project!