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Use any (valid) mpeg1 video, like those you can create with tmpgenc.
If you use mpeg tools merge&cut and cut from the middle of a mpeg file to the end tmpgenc does the starting cut right behind the I frame, there is no way to prevent this. I hoped this Bug would "go away on it's own", but it is in there since v 2.2 what I started with.
The resulting mpg should include the I frame, not exclude.
Suggestion: Please add an option to set the frame number instead of the time to do cut & paste, show whether the start of the cut is I/B/P frame. A frame-numbered cut is better to handle than just hangin' round on the time scale.
The Merge & Cut can Only Cut one way and that is on an I frame so no matter were you set the cut it will allways jump to the Closest I frame and it should Include that I frame ....
Do it, cut an mpg from the middle to the end. Play it. You will see artifacts because tmpgenc does not cut it right. Load the file again in an editor (virtualdub will do it) and it will start with an B frame instead of an I frame.
Do it, and THEN tell me whether it is impossible or not.
I'm sorry to disagree, but minion is correct. I have just done as you asked four times with four different files both MPEG1 and MPEG2 and every one begins with an I-frame in Virtualdub and no artifacts whatsoever.
You are either using a corrupt MPEG or you are not clicking the correct button before making the cut.
I have just managed to produce the error you are talking about. When viewing in Virtualdub the MPEG starts from the 2 last B-frames of the previous GOP.
Upon further testing it seems it could be a Virtualdub bug or only Virtualdub which is able to produce it.
No player software shows the corruption caused by the 2 rogue B-frames only Virtualdub.
Also I have several programs which will allow me to see the frame the MPEG starts from and all start with an I-frame and show no corruption.
You can download a more accurate I-frame cutter from the link below.
It is a TMPG compatible MPEG2 codec which comes with it's own MPEG cutter called MME.exe http://www.marumo.ne.jp/mpeg2/
MME.exe also shows the starting frame as an I-frame, the 2 others I used which also confirm the first frame is an I-frame are ReMPEG and Bitrate viewer(full version)
Well, I (allways) use IBBBBPBBBBPBBBB as GOP pattern which makes that bug much more visible (I tried it with standard too like you did).
With that pattern even windows-mplayer (or WinDVD or active movie) shows that artifacts with cutted mpeg1 video. With uncut (or just merged) videos everything is right.
mm2.exe tested, it cuts it right (even with my IBBBBPBBBBPBBBB), tmpgenc cuts it wrong. In that case mplayer/active movie simply jumed over the for 3/5 second instead of showing the artifacts as it does on other times, virtualdubg shows the frames. But 0.666 seconds of a fast-moving musicvideo it a lot.
I would call this now "worksforme" state since the other cutter does it right, but I hope this bug will be solved someday.
Again, big thank you for showing me the other cutter.
Is there a plugin to allow conversion of real files? At the moment I am using EO to convert to AVI and the directly using Nero, but I would prefer to use TMPGEnc.
There are DirectShows-Filters available for RealVideo, but you can't use them directly in TMPGEnc. You have to use AVISynth as a Frameserver. Search on SourceForge or Doom9.org
I have downloaded an AVI file and TMPGEnc will not open it - it says unsupported. I have tried increasing the Direct show to +4 in the enviro settings but it still wont import it. Is there something I am missing?
Thanks for any help
CaTz
I have the Divx codec (the latest one) but when i try to convert an AVI file it says usuported, I even bought the DivX pro codec but that did not work either. Any suggestions.
Download and install FFDSHOW, configure it to decode all MPEG4 codecs. Then in the VFAPI plugins in Enviromental settings change the priority of the Directshow reader to 2
I can't download the trial of TmpGEnc DVD Author... I wanted to try it because I have some VRO files and have been told that this program is the only one that can convert them to a "DVD package" to play on my computer... any help please??
jenn
Anyone know why TMPGEnc 2.521 automatically terminates after encoding an AVI file into MPEG2 (system stream Video+Audio)? I did this in the lower part of the main window (not via the wizard)? Once the encoding is done, the program exited. Is this a bug or feature?
"Anyone know why TMPGEnc 2.521 automatically terminates after encoding an AVI file into MPEG2 (system stream Video+Audio)? I did this in the lower part of the main window (not via the wizard)? Once the encoding is done, the program exited. Is this a bug or feature?"
if ur video encodes is it really that much to worry about?
wnen demuxing a set of vobs (within mpeg tools) is there a way of selecting more than one file at a time?
if not, is it possible to write a script of some sort to batch process a number of files?
When you Ripped the Vob files off the DVD you should have Demuxed the audio Tracks then and Killed 2 Birds with One stone...Programs Like Smartripper and DVD Decryptor have the Option to extract the Vob files as seperate AC3 and M2V files and even as a Single Long Movie instead of a Bunch of 1gb VOB files...
Explain what DRM is an we may be able to tell you.
Don't just go posting acronyms and expect everybody to know what you are talking about. It's just lazy and presumptuous.
No. You can't use TMPGEnc to bypass the DRM. You have to legally own the WMV clip in order to watch it (meaning you have to have the license registered to your computer). DRM is very restricting.
I thought MPEG file is MPEG standard file. Are you implied that TMPG has its own standard/variance?
If "TMPG doesn't support any other MPEG files", then a nice feature would be to include a MPEG tool to make 'other MPEG files' TMPG MPEG compliant, so that TMPGEnc Plus or DVD Author would not reject 'other MPEG files'
Yes, Tmpgenc encoded Files are a Little Bit differant than some others ,Actually a Lot of encoders have a Little Bit different way of compileing the File that make it structurally different than other Mpeg files..Some Programs notice this Too Like when Burning a VCD made by tmpgenc with VCDEasy ,VCDEasy will Give an Error and then say that that it is OK because it is Just as sign that the File was encoded by tmpgenc..There is actually a Little utility out there(I don"t remember what it is called) that can actually analize a Mpeg file and tell you what encoder created the File....
The Only way to actually Fix Corrupted Frames in a Mpeg files is to remove the Frame which can cause Other Problems like Sync problems and Jumpy Playback ,If the error in the File is Just audio or Video PTS Time code errors or non compliant Gop structure then that can be fixed useing a tool like the "Gop Fixer" in "Mpeg2VCR"....Cheers
I think DVD Author should re-encode the mpeg file if the mpeg is slightly corrupted or damage.
I have some MPEG files can be played by WinDVD or RealPlayer but are refused by TMPGEnc DVD author. TMPG DVD Author would stop encode if there is a slight mpeg error. When tried to use the TMPGEnc Plus' mpeg tool to multiplex/demultiplex the mpeg file, it also stoped at the same place.
Hi everyone, question...........when i convert avi to mpeg (ntsc)the file comes out perfect. Im using a LG cd burner to burn the cd with Roxio 5 software, so i must split the file. Im using avi-mpeg-asf-wmv splitter. here is the problem....... after i split the file(usually in two equal parts) the file has a break point in it. Roxios software keeps hitting me with errors............file is not vcd compliant, and in the window that tells you about the mpeg, the audio is not being read correctly on the second half of the two files, and when i burn it anyway it doesnt play on my dvd player. when i re convert it to mpeg(even tho its still mpeg)its fine. i find this a waste of time, and was wondering if there is a workaround to correct this, or if im missing something? i love roxio for the other work i do with music, maby im not giving NERO a fair chance. ty dave
You don't need a seperate program to split your file.You can do this in Tmpgenc.When setting up Tmpgenc to encode your avi to mpeg,use the Source Range function.With this,you can select the start and end points for each half of the film,and correct audio lag too.I don't use Nero,but I'm told the resulting files work fine.You could try VCD Easy to burn your discs too,it gives you some good options.Hope this helps.
ok ill give NERO a fair chance. you arent the only 1 who said this about NERO,and personally ive seen roxio get even worce over the years. thank you all again.