How do I encode multiple files simoltaniously?

[Toka]

Hello,

I want to convert avi to vcd. (well I want it to be the size/quality of a vcd on a dvd disc)

I would like to find a program that allows me to have multiple encodings happening simoltaniously, so I can set it to do 10 or so while I am out.

Also another option I would consider is to have it set so once one is finished another automatically begins.

Are either of these possible?





Thanks.

[thecoalman]

I know Ulead Media Studio Pro will do that and I'm sure the other high end editors have the same type of batch operation.

[Toka]

Alright I will give that a try,

thanks!

[Toka]

I find it odd that the other more talked about programs such as TMPGEnc don't have it, or am I doing something wrong?

[redwudz]

At least my version of TMPGEnc encoder (Plus 2.5) has 'Batch encode' which I think is what you mean.

[hetvarken]

I find it odd that the other more talked about programs such as TMPGEnc don't have it, or am I doing something wrong?

Actually, I think TMPGEnc does have that functionality. It's called Batch-encode. You have to make a project file of each file you want to encode, and then you can make a list of projects to encode one after another.

Please correct me if I'm wrong.

[wwjd]

Just for clarity, do you want software that will convert some number of files at the same time (simultaneously) or one file at a time (sequentially) ??

[Toka]

But when I try that I get "the image is invalid".

[Toka]

Just for clarity, do you want software that will convert some number of files at the same time (simultaneously) or one file at a time (sequentially) ??

Either really, if I can go out for the day and have them all finished by the time I get home thats fine, they both provide you will the same result more or less, though I would be happy for any recommendations.

I find it odd that the other more talked about programs such as TMPGEnc don't have it, or am I doing something wrong?

Actually, I think TMPGEnc does have that functionality. It's called Batch-encode. You have to make a project file of each file you want to encode, and then you can make a list of projects to encode one after another.

Please correct me if I'm wrong.

I will try that now, hope it works.


BTW will VCD files work on a dvd dics? I want to watch them on my dvd player.

[redwudz]

VCD files will work, but you should resample the audio to 48Khz instead of the 44.1Khz VCD standard because some DVD players may not like the 44.1Khz audio.

[wwjd]

Toka,

For batch encoding files sequentially you could use CCE Basic. Choose a template, load each file in and then tell it to Encode. It will do one file at a time in the order that you loaded them in into CCE. CCE Basic costs $60.

[Toka]

VCD files will work, but you should resample the audio to 48Khz instead of the 44.1Khz VCD standard because some DVD players may not like the 44.1Khz audio.

Alright thanks for the tip.

What would happen if I opened two TMPGEnc windows and did two in that way? Would probably crash right?

[unclebud]

You can have as many instances of TMPGenc open as your system will handle.
Which ever window is in the foreground will render first.

[Toka]

Alright then.

I think everything is working now in TMPGEnc, I have set up the Batch encode. Will I get better results if I was to use Tmpgenc Xpress instead of plus? I hate feeling that I am wasting my time (and dvds)

[Toka]

Well I have done it and the batch encode seems to work but the down side is TMPGEnc is VERY slow, 23 minute avi file took me about 35min to encode! I was hoping that it would be under the episode length.

[wwjd]

Toka,

That is the reason I suggested CCE Basic! It is faster than most encoders and does a great job. Many tests have been done and it is definetly faster than TMPGenc.

CCE Basic has a trial version, give it a try! Be sure you down load CCE Basic and not CCE SP!

[Toka]

But doesn't less time mean worse quality?
I have been told mainconcept is also very fast, I will give yours and manconcept a try.

[thecoalman]

But doesn't less time mean worse quality?
I have been told mainconcept is also very fast, I will give yours and manconcept a try.

FYI the Ulead editor I mentioned above uses the mainconcept encoder, or a version of it.

[wwjd]

Toka,

That is the surprising thing about CCE, it is fast and the quality of its encodes is up there with the best of them. CCE scares most people away because a full version of CCE SP costs around $2K. CCE Basic is a cut down version but it still does an outstanding job of encoding. The GUI is not flashy but it is simple and easy to use.