HCbatchGUI - (batch processor for HCenc and Aften). Development Thread.

[freebird73717]

For example, an option NOT to convert to YV12 could be very useful if the AVI file in question already is in that color space (you can check via GSPOT). This would speed up encoding.

According to AviSynth documentation

If the video is already in the specified format, it will be passed through unchanged.

Have you tested to confirm the process is faster without it, if the video is already in the YV12 colorspace?

That's a good point. I think I'm going to leave converttoyv12 in the script unless it can be shown to me that there is a significant speed increase by removing it. HCenc requires yv12 input so I think it is good practice to leave that line there.

Tomorrow I will upload version 13.3 which will fix the "bug" in the radio buttons of the avisynth generator and also fix the wav extract portion of the audio tab.

[ron spencer]

Hi....that is great about the fixes.

In terms of AVISynth and YV12 and do not know if it passes it through if already YV12. I know that HC needs YV12, I was just trying to speed up the encoding....not a big deal though. I will try to test later.

[freebird73717]

If it offers a significant speed increase I will add a "remove convertyv12" check box. I may test some tomorrow myself.

This is good stuff guys. Thanks!

[ron spencer]

ok I did a test on a DV file....I converted it to YV12 first....took 8 mins to encode with converttoyv12 in the AVIsynth script; then took it out....still 8 mins. So it SEEMS like AVISynth ignores the convert if already in YV12....maybe someone else can test.


Dunno what to say now LOL!!!!

How much DV is YV12 anyway?????

[freebird73717]

Thanks for checking that out Ron. That seals if for me. Converttoyv12 stays in.

I know very little about DV so I can't help you there.

[ron spencer]

that is ok I think....none of my DV are native YV12 anyway.

My codecs are not either.


Looks good!!!!

[ron spencer]

I can only find 2 codecs that are YV12...they are alparysoft and a version of quicktime.....so all ok anyway.

[freebird73717]

Uploaded v13.3

Fixed bug in radio button of Avisynth Script Genereator.

Made Export Wav button more user friendly.

[ron spencer]

thanks.....it all seems to work perfectly!!! Love it.

Only one other final suggestion from me (not really THAT important). I usually have a folder I put all my AVIs in to encdoe. Then I have a folder the encodes are put in. Is it possible to have a .ini file for HCBatch GUI to remember the prefered source and desination folders? If not no biggee. Oh yah....it may be nice to have the lastiframe option available in the template for some...again no biggee.


That is final suggestion for now....nice work!!!!

[freebird73717]

Is it possible to have a .ini file for HCBatch GUI to remember the prefered source and desination folders?

While I'm sure there is a way I really don't know how. I like the idea though. That might be a feature I add to a future release after I do some research on how to accomplish it.

[ron spencer]

cool....thanks again (this is 100th reply I think) LOL!!!!

[ron spencer]

just have done 6 encodes....all perfect!!! thanks

[freebird73717]

In a future release I am going to add Presets for the Convolution3D noise filter. Also hoping to add "remember working directories" but so far thats a no go.

[freebird73717]

Released v13.4

#Changed layout of the front page of the GUI
#Added "advanced avisynth filters" groupbox
#Added Convolution3D video noise filter

Couple of side notes: Convolution3D works in the yuy2 colorspace so you will change the color space twice (once to yuy2 and then back to yv12 for hcenc.)

Also Convolution3D is kind of slow an will add extra time to your encodes.

[gadgetguy]

Just curious, what values do you use for Convolution3D?

[ron spencer]

you can use thsee values:

Movie Hi Quality (good DVD source) then use:
Convolution3D (0, 3, 4, 3, 4, 2.8, 0)

Movie Low Quality (noisy DVD source or most captures) then use:
Convolution3D (0, 6, 10, 6, 8, 2.8, 0)

VHS capture Bad Quality (some captures) then use:
Convolution3D (0, 32, 128, 16, 64, 10, 0)


HCBatch Gui seems to use the second one.....can a tick box be added for choice? It would be useful....for example, DV from a DV camcorder may not need as aggresive a cleaning.

[freebird73717]

Yep i use Convolution3D (0, 6, 10, 6, 8, 2.8, 0) Movie Low Quality

I will probably add a way to choose your values later. Just used those values because they are kind of middle of the road.

[ron spencer]

there is room in the GUI....the space for bitrate has extra space there to give up.....then you could put 3 tick boxes in the AVISynth section....unless you want to make a whole new AVISynth tab and have a bynch of popular filters there. Makes sense to have convultion up front though as a noise reducer.

[freebird73717]

there is room in the GUI....the space for bitrate has extra space there to give up.....then you could put 3 tick boxes in the AVISynth section....unless you want to make a whole new AVISynth tab and have a bynch of popular filters there. Makes sense to have convultion up front though as a noise reducer.

I think I'll add some checkbox's to choose your preset. Right now I have no plans to add anymore filters though. I'm no avisynth guru and honestly don't use any other filters except convoution3d.

[ron spencer]

we too be honest...neither do I....just not that much time for me. I do think that most people only care about noise reduction...altering color balance, etc. can be a pain. The presets I posted I think would cover the spectrum...unless we can dig up some others...not sure if people use ones different than those.

[ron spencer]

I had seen these on Doom9

Convolution3D(1, 16, 32, 16, 24, 2.8, 0) #For noisy DV
Convolution3D (1, 6, 10, 6, 8, 2.8, 0) #For good DV source

these may be handy

[ron spencer]

actually, the following would be good (how is that for gaul LOL)

Movie Hi Quality (good DVD source) then use:
Convolution3D (0, 3, 4, 3, 4, 2.8, 0)

Movie Low Quality (noisy DVD source or most captures) then use:
Convolution3D (0, 6, 10, 6, 8, 2.8, 0)

VHS capture Bad Quality (some captures) then use:
Convolution3D (0, 32, 128, 16, 64, 10, 0)

For Noisy DV then use:
Convolution3D(1, 16, 32, 16, 24, 2.8, 0)

For Good DV then use:
Convolution3D (1, 6, 10, 6, 8, 2.8, 0)


I think 5 settings may fit....and would cover the basis for everything....whadda think?

[ron spencer]

also...user guide tab needs to be updated for current version

[freebird73717]

Yeah those look like they would cover just about anything.

also...user guide tab needs to be updated for current version

Yeah... On my list of "Things To Do"...

With Christmas coming up wont get much done. Going to be spending time with my family. Probably update the app after the first of the year.

[ron spencer]

yep...those 5 settings would cover everything!!!

Hey....no worries if you have no time....enjoy the holidays....thanks for the proggy!!!

[freebird73717]

Released v13.5

#Added presets for convolution3d filter.

Choice of several different values.

Added a popup messagebox describing presets.

You can also enter your own values in the text box as long as you surround them in parentheses like this (1, 6, 10, 6, 8, 2.8, 0)


I'm done for a while now....

[ron spencer]

wow thanks!!!!

will give it a whirl...enjoy holidaze!!!!

[freebird73717]

HCbatchGUI now has it's own page in the tools section! Thanks Baldrick!

[ron spencer]

it is about time!!!....this tool has really matured....curious though, what else are you looking to add?

I have just done 7 encodes with 13.5, all have come out perfectly. That should be enough testing before Christmas I think.

Best tool in a loooooooooooooooooong time.

[freebird73717]

For now I think I'm done. If anyone has any more feature request I will always listen. If someone wants something and I know how to do it then I will try my best to add that feature. Chances are if you want a feature then someone else does too.

BTW have you checked your PM?