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

ron spencer · Posted: Dec 12, 2007 16:47

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.
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freebird73717 · Posted: Dec 12, 2007 16:59

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!
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ron spencer · Posted: Dec 12, 2007 17:10

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?????
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freebird73717 · Posted: Dec 12, 2007 17:16

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.
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ron spencer · Posted: Dec 12, 2007 19:37

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

My codecs are not either.

Looks good!!!!
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ron spencer · Posted: Dec 13, 2007 07:05

I can only find 2 codecs that are YV12...they are alparysoft and a version of quicktime.....so all ok anyway.
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freebird73717 · Posted: Dec 13, 2007 07:48

Uploaded v13.3

Fixed bug in radio button of Avisynth Script Genereator.

Made Export Wav button more user friendly.
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ron spencer · Posted: Dec 13, 2007 08:07

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!!!!
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freebird73717 · Posted: Dec 13, 2007 08:12

ron spencer · Posted: Dec 13, 2007 08:37

cool....thanks again (this is 100th reply I think) LOL!!!!
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ron spencer · Posted: Dec 17, 2007 13:24

just have done 6 encodes....all perfect!!! thanks
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freebird73717 · Posted: Dec 17, 2007 14:30

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.
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freebird73717 · Posted: Dec 19, 2007 08:45

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.

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Just curious, what values do you use for Convolution3D?
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ron spencer · Posted: Dec 19, 2007 09:44

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.
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freebird73717 · Posted: Dec 19, 2007 10:08

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.
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ron spencer · Posted: Dec 19, 2007 10:14

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.
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freebird73717 · Posted: Dec 19, 2007 10:27

ron spencer · Posted: Dec 19, 2007 10:43

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.
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ron spencer · Posted: Dec 19, 2007 10:46

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
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ron spencer · Posted: Dec 19, 2007 10:54

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?
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ron spencer · Posted: Dec 19, 2007 11:09

also...user guide tab needs to be updated for current version
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freebird73717 · Posted: Dec 19, 2007 11:18

Yeah those look like they would cover just about anything.

ron spencer · Posted: Dec 19, 2007 19:48

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

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