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!

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This happens when trying to open the help file? Am I the only one this is happening to?

Xpress 4 Help file was created with Adobe Acrobat technology,
so you may need to update your Acrobat Reader to newest version.
good luck

Hi there,

a maybe stupid Question ...
I have a DVD-Menu, created from a template with 12 chapters, so the menu contains 3 pages.
Now i added a Text on the first Menu page, no problem.
But, this text has been added only on the FIRST page, i wanted it to be viewed on ALL pages!
Is ther a possibility to do so ?

On the left hand side of the main SOURCE page is the track you've created. Click on "Settings" and rename the TRACK NAME to your movie name. Works 4 will now put that name at the top of all of your menu pages.

Thanks, i will try it this evening!

Since upgrading to Version 4 I am having constant problems with disk finishing. The TS directories and files are completed properly but when writing the disk, the program claims it is done but it is not completely written and won't play. Sometimes it works right. I get one good disk out of 5 to 10 attempts. Because I'm sure that "it's my computer" causing the problem, I'm not even going to attempt to get Version 4 working.
I decided to go back to Version 3 since I never had problems with that version. But you can't run Version 3 on a computer with Version 4 on it. So I tried to uninstall Version 4 but there is something left over because Version 3 still won't register. Very simply, how to I get rid of Version 4 without having to reformat my hard drive?
Look, I bought this software. I should be able to use it as I see fit. Is it now only necessary to protect the software publisher? I am vehemently against software piracy but almost as vehemently for my rights as a legal owner.

If you used the upgrade option to purchase Authoring Works 4, your license for DVD Author 3 was "retired" so to speak.

Here is the warning they state during the upgrade process:
By upgrading to a "TMPGEnc Authoring Works 4 （EN） Special Upgrade" user license your current " TMPGEnc DVD Author 3 with DivX Authoring （EN）" license is automatically revoked.

Not a problem. I'll just buy another copy of Version 3. Version 4 is worthless. The lesson is not to upgrade thereby retaining ownershipr of what you paid for.

Hello,
I'm using a 'track menu only' setting, one track and a few clips. Furthermore I have a chapter page and wonder how I can make each chapter return to the chapter menu after being played. Now it just plays the next chapter.. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Rob

I don't think that's possible with chapters. It is possible with tracks though, so you can try using the "top menu only" setting and put each chapter into it's own track (you'll have to split your clips at the chapter points). Then you can select "Display the top menu" for the track playback end action.

Okay thanks

Can somone please help me figure out how to output WMV HD 1080p keeping the 5.1 audio?

I cannot seem to dint any settings to so this?

As far as i know, 5.1 audio output is not possible with TMPGEnc 4.0 Xpress.

I create Windows Media Video output files in High Def (1920 X 1080) with AC3 5.1 audio using Xpress all the time. You might want to consider installing AVISYNTH, K-Lite Codecs Package, and Windows Media Encoder. All of these are free and support numerous codecs that may not be available in the standard installation of Xpress 4.0. Then you can output all types of video resolutions and audio configurations.

I have created over 20 HD-WMV movies from Bluray titles and stream them to my XBOX 360.

Here are same general steps I take to create a HD-WMV from a Bluray title:

1. TMPGenc Express works best using MKV video files for HD video
2. You can also import a standard DVD and Xpress will keep the 5.1 audio for you to encode into at least a WMV file - Other output formats may not allow 5.1 audio – Try them to see before encoding
3. AVISYNTH, K-Lite Codecs Package, and Windows Media Encoder must be installed
4. Extract HD video and audio files using EAC3TO. Be sure to convert the video to an MKV file during extraction.
5. Import the MKV video and AC3 5.1 audio into Xpress 4.0
6. Create chapters if you want (5 min per chapter or whatever you want)
7. Import a subtitle if you want using the “Filters” tab
8. Under the “FORMAT” Tab, select Windows Media Video File Output as the output format
9. Make sure that “Video and Audio” is selected for the output stream type
10. Under the “Video” tab, choose “Windows Media Video 9 Advanced Profile” for the video codec
11. Then choose the options you want for the video format and file size you want – the file size is displayed in the lower right hand corner of this page
12. To speed up the encoding process, select 75 for Video Quality
13. Under the “Audio” tab choose “Windows Media Audio 10 Professional” for the audio codec
14. Select audio encoding type and audio format
15. Under the “Other” tab, select the first position to the right of the +Speed indicator. This will speed up the encoding process.
16. Under the “Options” tab, select “Preferences” to identify default output folder – this is also where you can select to “shut down” when finished
17. I’ve been told by Xpress tech support that enabling “multithread” options may cause your system to run out of memory during the encoding process.
18. Under the “Encode” tab, make sure the output file name is where you want the output to go
19. Move your mouse over the far left Icon and click it to start the encoding.

How do I import the standard DVD using Xpress? I cant seem to find how to do this with the program? DO I need to import it wet another program first? It will not read .VOB files?

I stand corrected.

Waxings, to import a DVD, use the Source Wizard; there is an option specifically for importing the contents of a DVD.
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Ok, Thanks! I see this option but when I do this it gives me all these chapters? The first one is over 2 hours and the other are short. Is the first one that main movie? Do I need to select the other ones and if so will the be in order?

Another thing that I noticed is the Audio pull down does not have a 5.1 option. Only mono and 2ch stereo?

>I create Windows Media Video output files in High Def (1920 X 1080) with AC3 5.1 audio using Xpress all the time. You might want to consider installing AVISYNTH, K-Lite Codecs Package, and Windows Media Encoder. All of these are free and support numerous codecs that may not be available in the standard installation of Xpress 4.0. Then you can output all types of video resolutions and audio configurations.
>
>I have created over 20 HD-WMV movies from Bluray titles and stream them to my XBOX 360.

Yes you may be able to choose 5.1 surround under Audio and selecting WMA 10 Pro, but when you check it in any audio receiver it will only register as 2 channel/stereo. They need to fix this issue as everything now days is in surround sound. What good is ripping your Blu Ray, and only to get it played back in stereo. That's a joke...

I'm getting this error when try to convert flv to divx using multipass. Get about 98% done when i get the error. Have even reinstalled the program.

Are you talking about Authoring Works 4 or XPress 4.0? Authoring Works 4 can't import flv files.

All,

I have TMPGen 4 Express and want to convert video from my HD cam (Sony HDR SR12E) video format mts / mt2s ... once loaded in step one it does not show the video (just gray area) when I play it i hear the sound but no video!!! even after convert I got only the gray video !!! Any idea why I do have this?

Thanks

>All,
>
>I have TMPGen 4 Express and want to convert video from my HD cam (Sony HDR SR12E) video format mts / mt2s ... once loaded in step one it does not show the video (just gray area) when I play it i hear the sound but no video!!! even after convert I got only the gray video !!! Any idea why I do have this?
>
>Thanks

Hi I also have a Sony HDRSR10E 40gb hd and i am having the same problem. Have you or anyone else been able to advise on how to fix this problem as TMPENC 4.0 XPress indicates that it can be done.Help required ASAP.

i wana add 150 clips in one track but programs says its allow only 99 clips in one track..plz help

and my 2nd question is how can i attach perminant subtitle in video ?

i hope u rply soon
thanks
raza

As the program states, you can only have up to 99 clips per track. You will just have to add another track and put your remaining clips in there. In the Menu Stage (in the Menu Wizard or in the Global Settings), you can set your tracks to play one after the other.

can u tell me..........
i wana if i press next button on no.99 clip its ...move to directly on no of 100 clip plz tell me........

{You will just have to add another track and put your remaining clips in there. In the Menu Stage (in the Menu Wizard or in the Global Settings), you can set your tracks to play one after the other)



u says this..i cd't understand can u post picture tuter for this...

After you've added 99 clips to a track, click on the Add a Track button:
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You can then add your remaining clips to the second track.

In the Menu Wizard, select "Play the next track" as in the picture:
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This will play the second track immediately after the first track ends.

I have recently purchased an external storage device and would like to move my DVD Import files. I can't find any documentation to tell me how to do this so I can point my Projects to the new locations. Also, why is it a new Project cannot 'recognize' already uploaded DVD Import files? By their size and time to upload, they appear to be a full import. Thanks!

To change where your DVD import files are saved, change the path in Options-->Preferences-->Work Folders.

I can only theorize why projects can't share DVD Import files. I'm guessing they are linked somehow to the project they are created with.

I'm running Ver. 4.6.3.268 and I'd like to know what the best quality settings would be for me to input into the various fields of TMPGEnc for playback.

I'm a mobile Disc/Video Jockey and normally will play my videos through a 2,300 lumens projector and on a 10' x 10' projector screen.

Thank you.

I think the best settings depend on the source file's properties, how big you want the output file to be and what type of device you're outputting it through.

I'm definitely not an expert when it comes to tweaking the format settings, but hopefully this will help.

For rate control mode, choose "2 pass variable bitrate". This will give you the best video quality depending on the complexity of the scene.

For Average and Maximum bitrate settings: If you're storing the videos on a high capacity hard drive and/or space isn't an issue then you can raise the max bitrate pretty high. I believe DVDs have a max bitrate somewhere in the 9000's so going any higher than that will probably not help much since your source files were in the DVD format. Then again, mp4 AVC is much better at compression so you could probably use a much lower maximum bitrate and still retain the original quality of the source file. I'm not an expert in this area so you may just have to play with the numbers and see if you like the results.

Thank you for the response. ;-)

I'm sorry I haven't been able to get back on the site in a while.

Thanks again and yes, the information you provided does help.