HC: DV to MPEG2

[GeBu]

I captured video from my camera by WinDV to DV 2 (format).
HC is not able to read it. I do not understand why. Can You help me?

[greymalkin]

are you sure it accepts dv video? By clicking on the HC link this is all it says:

"Input can be a d2v project or input using Avisynth"

[GeBu]

Yes, I know. But I do not know what d2v exactly is and how easy create it.

are you sure it accepts dv video?
"Input can be a d2v project or input using Avisynth"

[compuser]

D2V I think is a project script for DVD2AVI (I think). create a AVISynth script....
Here is a very basic one:

DirectShowSource("C:\Path\to\filename.avi")

[manono]

You're right, except these days most people use the much improved version of DVD2AVI called DGIndex. If GeBu wants to use the HC encoder, he'd best learn to use AviSynth if he wants to do any filtering. It only accepts input from D2V Project files and AviSynth script files. Here's a guide:

http://www.doom9.org/mpg/hc.htm

[GeBu]

I know this link. It is written there: If you do not need to perform any special operation on the source, like changing the resolution, perform IVTC or deinterlace, using DGIndex is the best option. When using DGIndex project files as direct input, you have to make sure that you copy dgdecode.dll to your HC directory.
I do not need do anything - only encode. I want use DGIndex, but I did not find the way. I do not like AviSynth scripts.

It only accepts input from D2V Project files and AviSynth script files. Here's a guide: http://www.doom9.org/mpg/hc.htm

[GeBu]

It does not work for me. Is it for DV input? What I need to install to my computer?

Here is a very basic one: DirectShowSource("C:\Path\to\filename.avi")

[compuser]

It does not work for me. Is it for DV input? What I need to install to my computer?

Here is a very basic one: DirectShowSource("C:\Path\to\filename.avi")

1. You need to install AVISynth first. http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=57023
2. After you install AVISynth, open notepad.
3. Type in on the first line

DirectShowSource("R:\eplace\with\your\AVI\file.avi")

4. File|Save As
5. You want to make sure that "Save as Type" is selected to "All files" or *.*
6. In the box to enter your file name add a .avs extension to it
7. close out notepad
8. open up HC and click on open and locate the .avs file that you just created.


AVISynth will serve the DV-AVI file that you captured to HC.

[GeBu]

Thanks for the detailed instructions . I did before.
The problem was version of AviSynth I used 2.5.6a.
Now I use 2.0.8 it looks better: hc reads something but crashes . I will try older version of HC now I have 0.16.

[manono]

If you want to try the D2V method, then open the video file in DGIndex and go File->Save Project. That will give you the Video.d2v for you to open directly in the HC encoder. Don't forget the part about copying the DGDecode.dll into the HC Directory. That .dll comes with the complete DGMPGDec package.

[GeBu]

If you want to try the D2V method, then open the video file in DGIndex and go File->Save Project. That will give you the Video.d2v for you to open directly in the HC encoder.

Are you sure that it works for DV2 (AVI) captured by WinDV? I tried 3 videos and I got errors. It did not work for me before, because it crashed (now I change video). Here is generated d2v (strange Picture_Size=1632x2576):

DGIndexProjectFile12
1
F:\Documents and Settings\Jirka\Dokumenty\pokus1.avi

Stream_Type=0
MPEG_Type=1
iDCT_Algorithm=6
YUVRGB_Scale=1
Luminance_Filter=0,0
Clipping=0,0,0,0
Aspect_Ratio=
Picture_Size=1632x2576
Field_Operation=0
Frame_Rate=0
Location=0,0,0,DEA1

900 5 0 33744046 0 0 d2 00
900 5 0 62123772 0 0 d2 00 ff

FINISHED 0.00% FILM

Don't forget the part about copying the DGDecode.dll into the HC Directory. That .dll comes with the complete DGMPGDec package.

It is funny: "D2V project file opened, DGDecode.dll (project version 12) loaded, error initializing DGDecode, mpeg file opened but can't read specifications"
and the copied DGDecode.dll is deleted.

[manono]

That's strange. Do you have a DV decompressor installed? Something like the Panasonic DV Codec?

[GeBu]

Yes. It is strange. I can play the video. I installed the decompressor and it is the same.

That's strange. Do you have a DV decompressor installed?[/url]?

[GeBu]

I tried AVI2DVD and it works for me. Strange.

[manono]

Hi-

It's probably my fault. Thinking about it again, maybe DGIndex doesn't accept AVI input. Yes, checking the Quick Start Guide, there's no mention of AVI support. Very sorry.

Back to AviSynth. Rather than using DirectShowSource, I'd suggest trying AviSource:

AVISource("C:\Path\To\Your\Video.avi",False)#"Fals e" to turn off the audio

And reinstall the newer version of AviSynth.

[GeBu]

It's probably my fault. Thinking about it again, maybe DGIndex doesn't accept AVI input. Yes, checking the Quick Start Guide, there's no mention of AVI support. Very sorry.

No, problém.

Back to AviSynth. Rather than using DirectShowSource, I'd suggest trying AviSource:
AVISource("C:\Path\To\Your\Video.avi",False)#"Fals e" to turn off the audio
And reinstall the newer version of AviSynth.

Ok. Thanks. I saw it in manual of AviSynth and it little worked, but not super. I will try it again. Maybe AVI2DVD enough for me now.