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I am trying to convert some vcd files to dvd using TMPGEnc 2.5 wixard but have encountered 2 particular problems. Firstly, some files converted lose the right channel audio(only allows left channel audio). The original vcd files allow both left & right channel options. Video is fine. Secondly, some files completely lose all audio. Any suggestions as to what I might try please?
Why are you converting?
Just author the files as they are. There is no need to re-encode anything as they are already DVD compatible and you will maintain quality.
I have no problems using TMPGEnc1.6 for most of my vcd files burning them onto a dvd disc with options for selecting left or right channels available as in the original vcd. I am converting some vcd files because these particular ones have errors in them like "A video sequence header is necessary for every GOP in standard DVD. The video sequence header is incorrect....." and "There is no audio." Using TMPGEnc 2.5 allows me to burn these onto a dvd but that's where the problems arise.
>"A video sequence header is necessary for every GOP in standard DVD. The video sequence header is incorrect....."
No need to re-encode for that either.
Just simply load the MPEG into the 'merge&cut' tool in the MPEG tools, select 'MPEG1 VCD' and run it.
TMPG will add the required sequence headers automatically.
>"There is no audio."
No need to re-encode the video for that.
Normally TMPG DVD author will give you the option to re-encode the audio to a suitable format. If not then just use TMPGenc to encode the audio only to MP2 and then mux with the video using the 'simple multiplexer'
I have a avi movie that I'd like to put on DVD. The framerate is 23.9, and the length is 1:39:4. When I go to encode using the project wizard the file is too large for DVD so I chose to compress the audio and do the whole (ES)Video only thing. The problem is when I want to choose the framerate there is no 23.9 framerate (internally 29.9) as there was in the project wizard. After encoding the file at just 23.9, it can't open in DVD Author. I figured that since I am not using the project wizard I'm not able to specify that it is a film file instead of a video file. I;ve searched the BBS and couldn't find anything so please let me know if I can get around this without having to convert it to a diff. framerate. (I'm sure I'm just overlooking some small thing)
i have a movie file that is 640x272... when i play it in my dvd player it doesnt show up in the middle of the screen.. it shows up at the top..
.. i was wondering why its not showing up in the center. when i view it on my computer it shows up fine but there i cannot figure out how to make it work on my dvd player. i have used 1:1 // also 16:9 // i set the motion search precision to highest(best quality)..
640x272 is far away from the standards (720x480 in NTSC). And you can not compare a PC to a standalone.
Your Player is showing you, what you tell it to show: Only a part of the full screen.
Hi
If you are using the Wizard, in the third or fourth step there is a button named "Expert". Click it (if you're not, just click the "Setting" button on the bottom of the screen). Go to the "Advanced" tab and in the "Video Arrange Method" change to "Center - Keep Aspect Ratio".
This should solve it.
;-)
The DVD is MPEG1 and therfore will likely use PCM or MP2 as the audio.
If it's MP2 which is most likely then have a look in the ''streams.txt' file that Smartripper created. Find the number of the audio track you require then in DVD2AVI select that track number then under 'channel format' select 'MPEG audio' then under 'MPEG audio' select 'Demux all tracks'.
Then run as normal. You can then just mux the audio with the re-encoded video using the MPEGtools.
I did not notice the dates on the posts, but have seen a few posts here regarding choppy playback of (S)VCD and DVDs on a DVD Player after using TmpgEnc to create the files for them.
Well, I had that problem myself, but no more. Here is how I got rid of it; Basically, I created my own templates - I seems as though the default settings result in a GOP that is way too big (Group Of Pictures)basically, use the same settings as the default ones, with the exception that under GOP Structure, specify the MAX number of frames in a GOP. Setting that to 16 has made it acceptable, but I am considering trying an even lower number.
>Why am I getting an error message every time I try to encode?
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>It says, "Can not load P3Package.dll"
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>The P3Package.dll file is located in the same directory as the TMPGEnc.exe file.
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>Any help will be appreciated.
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>Thanks.
If you are using a shortcut to launch tmpgenc than it is possible that it is not set to start in the proper directory. Go to the directory that the actual program file is located in and launch it from there. If that works, edit the start in line on the properties for your shortcut, so that it starts in the directory that the program (and the dll) is in, that way it will be able to locate all its dependent files. If this isn't it, it could be that there is another progam using that dll, or maybe another instance of tmpgenc running in the background. Use the task manager to shut down all nonessencial programs, if that works start them agin on at a time until you find the problem. Hope this helps.
I am new to the TMPG products and have some basic questions. I have a Digital Camcorder (Sony Handycam) that I have used to create home movies. I now essentially want to create a DVD of this home movie with menu and chapters (just like in DVD movies from the store) so that I can see it on my DVD player and surf to any point using the menu/chapters.
I have all the hardware (fast computer, DVD burner etc) and have even used the TMPG DVD AUthoring 1.6 tool. The problem is how can I do the following:
1. How do I get the footage out of the computer in a form suitable for TMPG Authoring? (I have Firewire connection setup etc). What software do I need to use for capturing the footage out of the computer?
2. What are the right set of tools for me to use from the TMPG suite?
I know these are basic questions, but a quick help in the right direction is much appreciated?
I bought an ILO standalone dvd recorder on eBay for $99. Using the input jacks of the recorder, I've recorded all my HI 8 video footage onto DVD-RWs. I take the DVD-RWs and splice them into separate DVD files using DVD Shrink (free software). I find DVD Shrink easier and faster to use than the TDA Edit tool. Once these have all been split into their own files, I import them into TDA for menus/tracks/chapters etc... and go through the re-author process. I'm very pleased with the results and the DVD-RWs can be reused over and over. Also, in your case, ILO has a DV link input for high resolution camcorders as well.
For me this is much easier than going out and purchasing a video capture card for you computer, not to mention learning the process of compression, bitrate, etc...
Will TMPGEnc DVD Author include AAC 5.1 support in the future?
I have an HE-AAC 5.1 file which I want as AC3 5.1 so I can put it on DVD. My AAC file has a 44100Hz sampling rate. I used FAAD2 to decode the AAC file to a 6-channel WAV (does this alter any sound/sound directionality?). Then I used BeSplit to split it into six mono WAVs (again, does this alter sounds?). Then I inputted them one by one into Soft Encode to create the AC3 5.1. However, it is still 44100Hz so I used BeSweet to convert it to 48000Hz. I tested it and the gun sounds has lost impact. I'm not sure how it was in the original since I don't own the DVD but all the gunfire sounds are in the center channel.
Also, there's a click at the start of the AC3 file due to an incorrect WAV header (as I'm told) made by FAAD2 and BeSplit. I was taught how to fix it but the HEX program, Winhex, won't let me fix it because the trial version only accepts WAVs below 200KB. Mines are 700KB+. Any help would be appreciated.
But my main question I want answered is whether doing this alters the sound quailty and sound directionality. I don't see how people would want to use AAC when the surround sound doesn't even sound as it is supposed to. :(
Yes you can just create an ISO and burn with another program.
I always have the option to change the write speed when I use this program. Maybe you should try updating firmware on your DVD drive, or reinstalling the program. Or maybe try different DVD-R/DVD+R discs. Some drives don't like certain discs.
Is Pegasys working on an update or a new version of DVD Author? It's been a couple of months since the front page of Pegasys-inc have been updated. Last update was for the older TMPGENC 2.5 encoder.
I would like to see more templates and buttons and more features for DVD Author.
Is Pegasys working on an update or a new version of TMPGENC 3.0 Express? It's been a couple of months since the front page of Pegasys-inc have been updated. Last update was for the older 2.5 encoder.
I would like to see some speed improvements in the next version.
TMPGEnc 3.0 XPress Ver. 3.1.5.82 - March 23 2005
Fixed [Batch Encoder]: Some problems occurring during the Batch Encode have been fixed.
Fixed [others]: Some minor problems have also been corrected.
>Looks like they upgraded it today.
>TMPGEnc 3.0 XPress Ver. 3.1.5.82 - March 23 2005
>Fixed [Batch Encoder]: Some problems occurring during the Batch Encode have been fixed.
>Fixed [others]: Some minor problems have also been corrected.