WinAVI output file size

[Akusai]

Hi,

I had been using WinAVI for awhile. I understand that there's an option which i could enter to indicate the maximum output size i desired. I had been converting rmvb files to DVD setting a limit of 4.7gb. However, lately i had been converting new files which exceeded the limit, instead of creating just one folder "DVD_01_1", it creates another folder "DVD_01_2".

Is there any ways i can keep it within the 4.7gb limit? It kept exceeding :\

Any help will be appreciated. Thanks

[guns1inger]

Stop using WinAVI and use something better like AVStoDVD. WinAVI is a toy, and why people keep using it is beyond me. The quality is very average and the reliability is variable.

[Akusai]

Can AVStoDVD disable dvd menu?

[guns1inger]

Can you produce a DVD without a menu with AVStoDVD ? Yes. You can also produce mpg or elementary streams for authoring elsewhere.

[Akusai]

Hmm, i tried the prog. Placed the videos there but the resulting output exceed 4.7gb as well..

[Forum Troll]

Erm, i tried the prog. Placed the videos there but the resulting output exceed 4.7gb as well..

Use DVD Shrink to pull it down to the required size. You might lose a bit of quality doing so, but since you are going from one compressed format to another with your original conversion, it really doesnt matter.

[_MrC_]

Hmm, i tried the prog. Placed the videos there but the resulting output exceed 4.7gb as well..

How many hours did you put in the project?



Bye

[guns1inger]

What are you trying to burn with ?
How are you measuring the size ?

[Akusai]

Hmm.. each file is around 300MB, 43mins. I placed 6 files in. Previously i had been using Convertxtodvd, it worked pretty well for 1yr+ or so but now i can't convert the rmvb files with them now.. Thus i tried out WinAVI but it kept exceeding 4.7gb.. so i'm trying to find a new prog which is able to replace them

[_MrC_]

More than 4 hours. It's a lot. But we can come out using AVStoDVD.

1. Go to 'Preferences'/'AudioVideo'
2. Change 'Video Lower Avg BitRate' from 2500 to 500 kbps
3. Press OK (save as default if you want)
4. Load your 6 titles
5. Encode

Let me know



Bye

[Akusai]

<10/1/2009 9:36:30 PM>
START PROCESS
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<10/1/2009 9:36:30 PM>
PROJECT SETTINGS

DVD Video Standard: PAL
DVD Titles number: 6
DVD Size: 4435/4435 MB (100%)
DVD Output Setup: DVD Folder
DVD Label: DVD
DVD Menu: No Menu
Output Folder: C:\Documents and Settings\Akusai\Desktop
Save Log file: Yes
Delete Temp Process Files: Yes
Delete Working Files: Yes
Edit Command Parameters: No
Post Process Task: Show Progress Status window

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<10/1/2009 9:36:30 PM>
TITLE 1 SOURCE FILES
Video: D:\yyzf1\7.rmvb
Info: RealVideo 4 - 864 kbps - 512x384 - DAR 1.333 - 25 fps - - 43:41 minutes - 65541 frames
Audio: D:\yyzf1\7.rmvb
Info: AAC-LC - 96 kbps - - 44100Hz - 2ch - 43:41 minutes
Subs:
[MediaInfoLib - v0.7.19]
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<10/1/2009 9:36:30 PM>
AVISYNTH SCRIPT
Import("C:\Program Files\AVStoDVD\Lib\A2DSource.avsi")

Video = A2DVideoSource("D:\yyzf1\7.rmvb", CacheFolder = "C:\DOCUME~1\Akusai\LOCALS~1\Temp")
Audio = A2DAudioSource("D:\yyzf1\7.rmvb", CacheFolder = "C:\DOCUME~1\Akusai\LOCALS~1\Temp")

Video = Video.ConvertToYV12
Video = Video.Lanczos4Resize(720,576)

Audio = Audio.SSRC(48000)

AudioDub(Video, Audio)
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<10/1/2009 9:36:30 PM>
START VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
Encoding Profile: HCenc VBR 2-pass
Target Video FileSize: 590.4 MB
HCenc Parameters: -ini "C:\DOCUME~1\Akusai\LOCALS~1\Temp\DVD_0_Title_01_7 .HCenc.ini"
HCenc ini file:
*INFILE C:\DOCUME~1\Akusai\LOCALS~1\Temp\DVD_0_Title_01_7. avs
*AVSRELOAD
*OUTFILE C:\Documents and Settings\Akusai\Desktop\DVD_0_Title_01_7.m2v
*LOGFILE C:\DOCUME~1\Akusai\LOCALS~1\Temp\DVD_0_Title_01_7. HCenc.log
*MAXBITRATE 9000
*BITRATE 1889
*PROFILE BEST
*ASPECT 4:3
*PROGRESSIVE
*BIAS 20
*DC_PREC 8
*MATRIX MPEG
*AQ 1
*LUMGAIN 0
*SMP
*PRIORITY IDLE
*WAIT 2
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<10/1/2009 9:37:04 PM>
PROCESS ABORTED DURING TITLE 1 VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS.

CHECK LOG FILE <C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\AKUSAI\DESKTOP\DVD_0.LOG> FOR MORE INFO.
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<10/1/2009 9:37:04 PM>
Log file created by AVStoDVD Release 2.2.1
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It fails to convert.. any idea why?

[_MrC_]

Do you have installed a proper directshow codec to decode the rmvb file? If you can play the file with Windows Media Player (or the internal AVStoDVD 'Preview Clip'), you had, if not, you should do.



Bye

[Akusai]

I can view the vids using MPC but not WMP. Hmm.. any idea where to download the codec? I have the k-lite codec pack installed..

[Noahtuck]

I can view the vids using MPC but not WMP. Hmm.. any idea where to download the codec? I have the k-lite codec pack installed..

Yeah, use the links in the menu on every page of this site, specifically "TOOLS" then "CODECS"

[Akusai]

I re-dl klite codec pack and now is able to view the vid in WMP, but the same thing occurs.. conversion fails..

[_MrC_]

If you use the AVStoDVD built-in player (Preview Clip) you should get the error message that AviSynth outputs. What does it say?



Bye

[Akusai]

Hmm.. i can't really view the vids using the in-built player. I can hear the audio but the screen remains grey..

[_MrC_]

Ok, we are reaching the goal (maybe)

Go to 'Preferences'/'Encoding'/'AVS Source Filter' and select 'DirectShowSource' instead of 'A2DSource'. Try again with built-in player. If you can see the video, go with the encode.



Bye

[Akusai]

Hmmm.. it says,

"DirectShowSource: I can't determine the frame rate of the video, you must use the 'fps' parameter.

(C: DOCUME~1/myusername/LOCALS~1/Temp/AviSynthP.avs, line 1)"

[_MrC_]

Ok, let's stay with DirectShowSource.

Now go to 'Edit Title'/'AviSynth' and toggle off 'Auto AviSynth Script'. Locate line with DirectShowSource function call. It should be something like:

Video = DirectShowSource("D:\yyzf1\7.rmvb", convertfps=true, audio=false)

and replace it with:

Video = DirectShowSource("D:\yyzf1\7.rmvb", fps=25, convertfps=true, audio=false)

Script will become red because of editing. Press OK and try again with built-in previewer.



Bye

[Akusai]

^Yup it works now, and i'm able to convert the vid, thanks so much!!

Just another question, do i have to keep editing the avisynth all the time whenever i'm converting the same types of rmvb files?

Edit: There are several rmvb files that i tried using the above method, it gave the following error msg:

"Directshowsource: RenderFile, the filter graph manager won't talk to me

(COCUME~1/myusername/LOCALS~1/Temp/AviSynthP.avs, line 2)"

[_MrC_]

^Yup it works now, and i'm able to convert the vid, thanks so much!!

Just another question, do i have to keep editing the avisynth all the time whenever i'm converting the same types of rmvb files?

Until AVStoDVD next release, yes.

Edit: There are several rmvb files that i tried using the above method, it gave the following error msg:

"Directshowsource: RenderFile, the filter graph manager won't talk to me

(COCUME~1/myusername/LOCALS~1/Temp/AviSynthP.avs, line 2)"

Usually that type of error happens when codecs are missing or when there is a codec conflict (i.e. when more than one directshow decoder is installed).



Bye