VideoHelp.com Forum http://forum.videohelp.com/ This forum will help you with all your video and audio questions! en Mon, 28 May 2012 03:14:48 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forum.videohelp.com/images/misc/rss.png VideoHelp.com Forum http://forum.videohelp.com/ Been a while, new technology for capturing (various sources)? http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346500-Been-a-while-new-technology-for-capturing-%28various-sources%29?goto=newpost Sun, 27 May 2012 22:46:19 GMT It's been over 6 years since I've been involved, so I need a refresher and update on the new technology. Currently for capturing, I have a theater 550 pro card (hardware MPEG-2 encoding) w/ s-video and composite inputs. For VHS playback, I have a the following:
JVC HR-S9911U
Datavideo TBC-1000
Elite Video BVP4+
Studio 1 Proc Amp

What is the best method for me to capture from VHS? Should I use that setup into a capture card or into a DVD recorder or something else? Can I upgrade any of the devices or should I add something to the mix? Is my order correct on the hardware?

Second question: If I am capturing from digital cable today, what is the best option to go with assuming standard def programs?

Thanks for the help. ]]> Capturing CaZeek http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346500-Been-a-while-new-technology-for-capturing-%28various-sources%29 Audio Issue (example included) http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346499-Audio-Issue-%28example-included%29?goto=newpost Sun, 27 May 2012 20:16:35 GMT Sorry if this is the wrong section.

I'm having bad audio issues and I need someone knowledgeable to kindly take a look. There's no sound that the mic should be picking up to cause this so I'm at a loss.

Example of issue: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omJeBUfz2FI

Thank you so much. ]]> Newbie / General discussions SKU http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346499-Audio-Issue-%28example-included%29 split m4b file based on metadata/chapter marks http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346498-split-m4b-file-based-on-metadata-chapter-marks?goto=newpost Sun, 27 May 2012 20:01:13 GMT Is it possible to split an audiobook (.m4b) based on the 'chapter marks' in the file rather than on the output length or size? Both of these are options within MP4Box. In other words, split an m4b file into individual chapters based on the metadata in the m4b file.

Thank you! ]]> Audio graysky http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346498-split-m4b-file-based-on-metadata-chapter-marks How do you store your audio/video cables? And computer cables as well? http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346497-How-do-you-store-your-audio-video-cables-And-computer-cables-as-well?goto=newpost Sun, 27 May 2012 18:47:17 GMT So I've been doing a little reorganizing lately and I'm trying to pack up cables and stuff that I'm not using.

I have a few large clear bags that I've used for storing audio/video and computer cables - separately though - audio/video in one and computer gear in the other - you know usb cables and power cords that sort of thing.

I guess what I'd really like is to have some modular system that would let you coil them up like a garden hose. However I guess for some cabling that would probably shorten the life of the cable if it got pinched or something.

Anyhow what are your techniques for cable management?

Edit - Oh and I'm not really interested in buying anything elaborate or anything in particular - homemade is good for me :) ]]> Newbie / General discussions yoda313 http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346497-How-do-you-store-your-audio-video-cables-And-computer-cables-as-well How well can you type? http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346496-How-well-can-you-type?goto=newpost Sun, 27 May 2012 17:36:36 GMT I can type just a little better than one hand pecking,two hand pecking. I can type just a little better than one hand pecking,two hand pecking. ]]> Polls johns0 http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346496-How-well-can-you-type PC Video to TV http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346495-PC-Video-to-TV?goto=newpost Sun, 27 May 2012 17:25:24 GMT What is the simplest and cheapest way of playing the videos from my PC's Internal HDD on my TV set?

Many Thanks

Ramosis ]]> Newbie / General discussions ramosis http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346495-PC-Video-to-TV Transcoding to AVC MKV Using BD Compliant Settings http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346494-Transcoding-to-AVC-MKV-Using-BD-Compliant-Settings?goto=newpost Sun, 27 May 2012 16:39:33 GMT I have recorded many TV shows via DVB in MPEG 2 video and MPEG 1 Layer 2 audio. The video bitrate was very high so I thought it would be best to transcode the video to AVC, leaving the audio as-is, and then authoring the result to BD Video. I used MeGUI (http://www.videohelp.com/tools/MeGUI) to... I have recorded many TV shows via DVB in MPEG 2 video and MPEG 1 Layer 2 audio. The video bitrate was very high so I thought it would be best to transcode the video to AVC, leaving the audio as-is, and then authoring the result to BD Video. I used MeGUI to perform the transcoding, but it did not multiplex the audio because MP2 is not allowed in an M2TS container. I had no choice but to use the MKV container and decided that I would eventually just copy the MKV files to the BD, knowing that I would not be able to use it as a Video BD.

I used the same BD compliant settings for both containers, but because I will not be able to play the disc on a BD Player as a Video BD, is it necessary to keep the video BD Compliant? Will it be better to change some options to make the video compression more efficient? Here are my settings, which were taken from www.x264bluray.com:
Quote:
x264 --bitrate XXXXX --preset veryslow --tune film --bluray-compat --vbv-maxrate 40000 --vbv-bufsize 30000 --level 4.1 --keyint 25 --open-gop --slices 4 --tff --colorprim "bt470bg" --transfer "bt470bg" --colormatrix "bt470bg" --sar 12:11 --pass 1 -o out.264 input.file
]]> Video Conversion Agent 5 http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346494-Transcoding-to-AVC-MKV-Using-BD-Compliant-Settings Instable frame rate in h264-encoded avi files at 18 fps? http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346493-Instable-frame-rate-in-h264-encoded-avi-files-at-18-fps?goto=newpost Sun, 27 May 2012 15:17:41 GMT Hi, is this some known problem about encoding/playback in certain h264 avi files: It seems several players (latest vlc (http://www.videohelp.com/tools/VLC-media-player), latest k-lite (http://www.videohelp.com/tools/K-Lite-Codec-Pack), ffdshow (http://www.videohelp.com/tools/ffdshow), windows... Hi,
is this some known problem about encoding/playback in certain h264 avi files:

It seems several players (latest vlc, latest k-lite, ffdshow, windows media..) can't play a constant frame rate, at least at 18fps?
Instead the fps seems to fluctuate - overall keeping roughly an average of 18fps - but it doesn't look so good obviously.
Only MPlayer (MPUI) so far plays the files perfectly smooth.
The faulty playback becomes pretty obvious in slow motion - e.g. at 1/8 speed - where some frames are displayed much longer than others.

All players and other tools say the files are 18.0 fps, so I can't see a problem why players just cant't play them with constant rate. The processor load (double-core) keeps below 20%.

In case it matters:
I encoded the files from single (jpg) frames from mjpg, using mencode, then from mjpg to h264-avi using virtualdub. No audio stream. ]]> Newbie / General discussions streamsaver http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346493-Instable-frame-rate-in-h264-encoded-avi-files-at-18-fps How do I re-author DVD on a Mac without recompressing/transcoding? http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346492-How-do-I-re-author-DVD-on-a-Mac-without-recompressing-transcoding?goto=newpost Sun, 27 May 2012 11:26:10 GMT I've got a DVD made on a DVD recorder of 2 x 30 minute segments. I want to put each of the 2 segments on its own disc without recompressing or transcoding the VOB files.

Is this possible on a Mac? What software should I use?

I've already done the first step of using MacTheRipper to get the DVD onto my HD. What's next? ]]> Mac http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346492-How-do-I-re-author-DVD-on-a-Mac-without-recompressing-transcoding <![CDATA[what's the easiest way to burn .srt subtitles for an flv/.264 video file?]]> http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346491-what-s-the-easiest-way-to-burn-srt-subtitles-for-an-flv-264-video-file?goto=newpost Sun, 27 May 2012 10:54:44 GMT Hello all, I have an flv file which I need to add subtitles to. All the tutorials I find online, seem to be for avi videos or they talk about converting the video from flv to avi. Following one of the tutorials I found on this site, I used FLV_extract but when the file comes out, the... Hello all,

I have an flv file which I need to add subtitles to.

All the tutorials I find online, seem to be for avi videos or they talk about converting the video from flv to avi.

Following one of the tutorials I found on this site, I used FLV_extract but when the file comes out, the output file is NOT avi, but .264.

I did more googling and then it says you can use ffmpeg to extract the flv file, but after reading and reading, this seems to be complicated, at least for me.

Do you guys know of an easier way to add .srt subtitles to an flv file? ]]> Newbie / General discussions opp2012 http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346491-what-s-the-easiest-way-to-burn-srt-subtitles-for-an-flv-264-video-file (NTSC) VCR + (PAL) VHS | Any Solution For This? http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346490-%28NTSC%29-VCR-%28PAL%29-VHS-%7C-Any-Solution-For-This?goto=newpost Sun, 27 May 2012 09:43:40 GMT Hi.

I recently bought a JVC HR-S7600U VCR for capturing purposes. It was very expensive and the shipment to my country was expensive too.

When I got the VCR, I tried to play some of my VHS tapes, but the screen was very noisy and the colors were black & white. The sound was unclear too. It was simply terrible.

My initial guess was that the heads are not clean, but I knew later that the reason is that my VHS tapes are all recroded in PAL signal, while my VCR is NTSC, and they don't work in harmony.

The reason I bought that good VCR is as an investment, it turned out to be a big loss. It's impossible to even sell it here in this region because of this issue. Not possible to even sell it abroad because of our international high shipment costs.

I feel bad because of that. Although I read a lot of articles here about capturing, I didn't find any caution about this issue. I really hope someone would help me to find a solution other than buying another VCR. ]]> Capturing mctoom http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346490-%28NTSC%29-VCR-%28PAL%29-VHS-%7C-Any-Solution-For-This authorizing LG DP1W to my home network http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346487-authorizing-LG-DP1W-to-my-home-network?goto=newpost Sun, 27 May 2012 09:03:03 GMT if this is in the wrong spot, i apologize in advance. anyway. my WD media live player wouldnt play my new 3TB hard drive.. so i took it back and exchanged it for a LG DP1W. it kept saying USB device not recognized. so, i thought id connect it to my home network and see if i can play videos... if this is in the wrong spot, i apologize in advance.

anyway. my WD media live player wouldnt play my new 3TB hard drive.. so i took it back and exchanged it for a LG DP1W. it kept saying USB device not recognized.

so, i thought id connect it to my home network and see if i can play videos off my laptop.. it is connected and i chose my PC, but the first choice had no files the 2nd one said i needed to authorize this device to my computer


how do i go about this? i have already put in my password for the wireless network.. just need it to be able to read my computer

will this device be able to play videos off my external hard drive via my laptop or am i dreaming? ]]> Media Center PC / MediaCenters angryassdrummer http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346487-authorizing-LG-DP1W-to-my-home-network VirtualDub freezes during a capture http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346486-VirtualDub-freezes-during-a-capture?goto=newpost Sun, 27 May 2012 07:42:43 GMT Hi,

I've been using VirtualDub for captures and it worked well but suddenly, it freezes during the capture - the frames captured number etc don't change.

Are there any suggestions how to diagnose the problem? Could it be connected with resolution/yuy2/codec?

Thanks. ]]> Capturing alesco http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346486-VirtualDub-freezes-during-a-capture need a compact portable player for m4v videos to play off the CD or DVD http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346485-need-a-compact-portable-player-for-m4v-videos-to-play-off-the-CD-or-DVD?goto=newpost Sun, 27 May 2012 04:59:39 GMT Is there a small portable freeware that i can include on a dvd media that will allow the reciver to play the included m4v video files (also on the DVD) as the concerned person does not have any knowledge about codecs etc and does not have Wn7 either on this PC Is there a small portable freeware that i can include on a dvd media that will allow the reciver to play the included m4v video files (also on the DVD) as the concerned person does not have any knowledge about codecs etc and does not have Wn7 either on this PC ]]> Newbie / General discussions perfection http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346485-need-a-compact-portable-player-for-m4v-videos-to-play-off-the-CD-or-DVD CPU useage? http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346484-CPU-useage?goto=newpost Sun, 27 May 2012 02:22:23 GMT Speedfan shows CPU useage and during BR encoding my useage is over 90% on all 8 cores on my I7 running XP But on my AMD 1090T it's only about 50% on four cores with almost no useage on the other two cores running W7. ]]> Computer wulf109 http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/346484-CPU-useage