Folks:

Just upgraded to TMPGEnc VMW5, from Xpress 4.0.

Besides not being able to force use of Cuda during filtering (regardless of whether it is faster or not), I have also noticed that AVI files (from my NTSC MiniDV cam, which I processed a ton with Xpress 4.0) show MISSING frames (or are shown with a strange cadence, 1-2, 1-2, etc.) right on the clip/edit preview of VMW5 (with NO filters or ANY other processing).

In contrast, when opening the very same AVI file in CyberDirector 10, and advancing in the exact same manner (frame-by-frame, clip inspection, no effects or editing), the resulting pre-view is much smoother and shows each individual frame.

I have also noticed that ANY ENCODING I choose with VMW5, from these AVI files, render choppy, not-true-to-original motion fluid, as clearly seen in a sample video from my fish-pond. In ocontrast, PowerDirector 10 output (e.g. AVCHD) is buttery-smooth and gorgeous, true to the original motion-flow of the master AVI file.

Something (somewhere) seems WRONG with my VMW5, which I never had before with Xpress 4.0.

THANKS, in advance, for any help or light on this subject!

You

What file reader is being used to open the file in TVMW5? The clip properties screen shows the file reader being used under video properties. You may need to use a different file reader, as it sounds like TVMW5 is using a different codec than CyberDirector/PowerDirector to read the file.

To use a different file reader, go to Options-->Preferences-->Input/Output Format List-->File Input Plug-in and uncheck the file reader being used to open the file. This will force TVMW5 to use a different file reader and thus, a different codec.

If that doesn't work, you'll need to find out what is the codec being used for your AVI. Use MediaInfo to get video info and post it here.

UPDATE (#1):

1. THANKS for your quick response.
2. It seems that default reader (in CLIP-preview) is "Media Foundation".
3. If I un-check TMPGenc5's Media Foundation, it *WILL NOT* open my AVI file.

On my next update:

1. I will test additional .AVI clips (just in case).
2. I will Extract/review clip info. with Mediainfo and post here.

NOTES:
1. NO PROBLEMS if my .AVIs are played on either PowerDirector 10 & WMP.

2. I did notice that (mysteriously) my prior Xpress 4.0 recently stopped opening my AVIs, showing the exact same message as TMPGenc VMW5, and could not figure exactly why.

UPDATE #2:

(Short-version: AVI reading is broken in my VMW5's install and need help.)

TESTS:

1. Additional .AVI files captured from Sony TRV27 MiniDV Cam. (by using both Windows library-capture tool, and VMW5's own capture). Did not matter.

2. All these samples show "missing frames" in a 1-2 cadence, when inspected in VMW5's clip review (no effects or filters applied).

3. All these samples show CORRECTLY (and smoothly), frame-by-frame, on either PowerDirector or Windows Media Player.

4. PowerDirector has the ability to edit-and-save the .AVI file back on its .AVI format, either type I or II. Tried this, and then inspected on VMW5 and it still shows the 1-2 missing-frame cadence.

5. The AVI file-reader being used by VMW5 is "Media Foundation". When unchecking this reader in the Filter/Plug-in list, VMW5 *WILL NOT* read any of my .AVI FILES.

6. Attached is a sample of what MediaInfo reports from my .AVI clips:

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General
CompleteName : C:\Users\Ferko\Videos\FERKI-2012-MiniDV-StarWars-1.avi
Format : AVI
Format/Info : Audio Video Interleave
Format_Commercial_IfAny : DVCPRO
FileSize/String : 27.3 MiB
Duration/String : 7s 908ms
OverallBitRate_Mode/String : Constant
OverallBitRate/String : 28.9 Mbps
Recorded_Date : 2012-03-10 20:25:49.000

Video
ID/String : 0
Format : DV
Format_Commercial_IfAny : DVCPRO
Duration/String : 7s 908ms
BitRate_Mode/String : Constant
BitRate/String : 24.4 Mbps
Width/String : 720 pixels
Height/String : 480 pixels
DisplayAspectRatio/String : 4:3
FrameRate_Mode/String : Constant
FrameRate/String : 29.970 fps
Standard : NTSC
ChromaSubsampling : 4:1:1
BitDepth/String : 8 bits
ScanType/String : Interlaced
Compression_Mode/String : Lossy
Bits-(Pixel*Frame) : 2.357
StreamSize/String : 27.1 MiB (99%)
Encoded_Library_Settings : ae mode=manual / wb mode=automatic / white balance= / fcm=manual focus

Audio
ID/String : 0-0
Format : PCM
MuxingMode : DV
MuxingMode_MoreInfo : Muxed in Video #1
Duration/String : 7s 908ms
BitRate_Mode/String : Constant
BitRate/String : 1 536 Kbps
Channel(s)/String : 2 channels
SamplingRate/String : 48.0 KHz
BitDepth/String : 16 bits
StreamSize/String : 0.00 Byte (0%)
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

Thanks, in advance, for any help!

Quick follow-up...

...Any update? I can't process any .AVi file correctly on TMPGenc VMW5.

Case details loaded above.

Thanks!

The software was just updated yesterday. Try and download the latest version to see if it solves the problem.

THANKS!

I am on the road (traveling) now, but I will be testing this coming Friday.

Hopefully it should now work.

UPDATE III:

.AVI reader now works PERFECTLY in 5.2.3.66!

Thanks for your support. One last (and simple) question:

Any way to FORCE CUDA usage for Filtering (noise-reduction, sharpening)?

This is valuable in cases where I am willing to trade compression time for less load / cooler cpu (and less overall heat on my notebook, especially during occasional over-night work). Maybe a small toggle/variable in Windows Registry (or extra "force" option in CUDA settings may suffice).

NOTE that Xpress 4.0 DID ALLOW for this happen, and VMW5 does not (don't know why, maybe because of differences in the CUDA inspect/optimzer routines).

Once again, THANKS!

I'm using Windows XP and have a weird problem. When encoding and choosing an Output folder, I am not seeing the "project_1" folder in Windows Explorer.

It shows up in TMPGEnc's folder list but when I try to open it I get a "refers to location that is unavailable".

The folder is missing from Windows Explorer. When doing a Browse For Folder within TMPGEnc the folder is there and the files within the folder are correct.

I just can't open the folder, and it's missing from Windows Explorer.

I'm stummped.

Now it's working. This is too weird. Thanks anyway. Problem solved for now.

How can I import a project from my Newtek (5) into TMPGEnc Video Mastering Works 5? I can in Plus 2.5

Hi - sorry for the duplicated topic - can the mods delte the earlier one please?

OK - I've just bought TMPGEnc 5 and have loads of encoding to do.
I have approx 40 AVIs to encode to MP4 and WMV. They all need the same encoding, all to the same output files.

My problem is I can't work out a way of getting this done without taking each source AVI in individually, picking an encode preset and specifying the output name.

Is there an easier way please? if not, then all the batch processor is is a way of delaying encoding - and where's the point in that if it works in the background anyway?

Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks

I don't think you need to use the batch encoder for this.

Choose Normal mode instead of timeline mode.
Drag all 40 of your clips into the Source stage.
In the Format Stage, select your output format and for "File Output Mode", select "Output each clip as a separate file".
Then simply go to the Output stage and output to your desired folder.

Before you output, you may want to check the naming preferences in Options-->Preferences-->Output folder/file. You can set it to output with the same name as the source file (but with the new extension of course).

Thanks for the hint - I'll try this today!

Cheers

This worked great - thank you!

Is there a way to batch encode 40 files and only select a filter once? It seems you have to apply the filter to each file.

fdg

is there an easy way to convert a bluray hd project to a dvd sd project, so that chapter marks and menu information is retained?

i often create both types of project from the same material. i start by using vmw5 to create the hd and sd mpeg files. then amw4 to create a bluray hd project. am trying to avoid the pain of recreating the chapters and all of the menu text.

thanks in advance,

les

It depends on your definition of easy.

Easiest way might be to export/save the chapters as a keyframe list and then import the keyframe list into your DVD project. I don't think there's an easy way to retain the chapter names in the menu though.

>It depends on your definition of easy.
>
>Easiest way might be to export/save the chapters as a keyframe list and then import the keyframe list into your DVD project. I don't think there's an easy way to retain the chapter names in the menu though.

Thanks, I will give that a try. While I will still have to redo the menu text, if this preserves the chapter marks (i don't care about the chapter names) then it will be a big help.

Les

Another way, albeit it not as convenient, would be to temporarily rename the bluray source file and then rename the sd source file to match what the bluray source file was. Assuming both source files are the same length, I would think all the chapter marks and names will be retained. Of course, you then have to adjust the output settings to match the new source. I think tkrave's suggestion is the best though...I have exported keyframes before and the imported them and it worked great.

TMPGEnc can't open the audio side of an MKV so the final file goes without sound!!!

When the sound is 6 channel.
That is not good.

is there any fix for this? i also tried to convert mkv to avi and the output has no audio just an annoying sound

Hi there!

How does the performance setting in format stage (Fastest, Fast, Somewhat fast, Normal, Somewhat slow, Slow, Very slow) correlates - if at all - with the x264.exe --preset setting (ultrafast, superfast, veryfast, faster, fast, medium, slow, slower, veryslow, placebo)? In x264.exe each of the respective options corresponds to a set of encoder options (see e.g. http://encodingwissen.de/x264/referenz). What are the encoder options for the performance setting in TVMW5?

Thanks,
Indy

Could we have a selection as Squeeze has to be able to set at the encoder that the file is 601 (16-235 levels) so it will be processed right.
As it is now it will remap the levels of 601 (assuming it is RGB) and the blacks are greys.

Could this request be passed to the team in some way?

When the QuickTime reader obtains the video format as YUV, the video will be handled as Compressed Range.

I think this is it!!!

Hi George, where does this sentence come from ? in the doc (where) ?
How do you work around it ?
In my case, I am stuck with 5.0.5.32: http://community.avid.com/forums/p/96567/618853.aspx#618853

That's from the revision history for the just-released update 5.2.3.66
http://tmpgenc.pegasys-inc.com/en/download/tvmw5_rireki.html

Sverkalo, did the update fix the problem?

Does anyone know how to remove audio commentary from a "mkv" file using Video Mastering Works 5?
Thank You

Hi, i have Auth works 4 and was wondering if the offer of free Auth works 5 extends to existing customers of your product as there seems no mention o this in emails?

if not do we get anything?

Thanks in advance

My impresson is that it is free for folks who buy AW4 on/after Feb 24. Likely a paid upgrade for others
See http://tmpgenc.pegasys-inc.com/en/press/12_0224.html
FWIW AW4 was a $60 upgrade for prior version owners.

Well I can tell you one thing I bought my version of AW4 9 days before the 24th Feb and they won't budge on me asking if they will reduce the cost when the time comes that AW5 is out, It's not like I bought it 18 months ago seems a bit unfair.

Looks like a $59.95 upgrade for AW4 owners who bought prior to Feb 24.

>Well I can tell you one thing I bought my version of AW4 9 days before the 24th Feb and they won't budge on me asking if they will reduce the cost when the time comes that AW5 is out, It's not like I bought it 18 months ago seems a bit unfair.

I purchased mine almost the same day as you and feel the same way. I emailed them about my feelings and, as yet, have received no reply. From the bad reviews on this latest version I probably won't upgrade anyway.

"File Segment size" option good for Divx but is very good if this option add for all format.