Can't add a video file to AVStoDVD

[Requiemsallure]

I have two problems in adding a video file to AVStoDVD in order to author it. I searched the forums for sometime for a solution to this problem however i did not find one. If the solution exists please point me to it.

The first problem that I encounter is Mediainfo.dll is not found.

I know this file is there because I can see it there, I have also verified it should be the correct one. When it isn't the correct file the error I receive is AviSynth 2.5.8 is not installed (correctly). It is also the newest version from the website itself. I downloaded it twice to make sure I didn't receive a corrupted file.

Also to ensure that AviSynth was installed correctly I re installed that later on as well.

My second problem is a lot less descriptive, it simply states: Error 76 Path not Found.

I have additionally installed the entire software suite and mediainfo at least two times each.

The file in question is an mkv file that uses AVC, AAC, and ASS for its video, audio and subtitle tracks.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

thanks

[theewizard]

you talked about doing everything
EXCEPTthe first thing I would do
which is uninstall avs2dvd and then reinstall it

the installation ( regestry) entry tells avs where to find its components

[Requiemsallure]

I have additionally installed the entire software suite and mediainfo at least two times each.

I tried to do that too, unfortunately there was the same result.

I'm not sure what exactly is wrong with this one. i can do any other file i've tried except this one.

[_MrC_]

1. Uninstall AVStoDVD
2. Uninstall AviSynth
3. Make sure that the following registry key has been fully deleted: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AVStoDVD
4. Reinstall AVStoDVD using the Installer package (http://sourceforge.net/projects/avstodvd/files/latest/download)



Bye

[Requiemsallure]

I followed your instructions exactly, I am receiving the following errors.

error reading". Please check the following list and then retry:

- AviSynth is not (correctly) installed
- MediaInfo.dll is not found
- Filename Contains non-standard characters.

this is exactly how the error appears. the following seemed off with the error I just noticed.

error reading".

[Requiemsallure]

I figured it out. It is something that could be considered a Bug. my filename did not contain non-standard characters, it did before however. It was named with Japanese kana. however after I changed it the file still received the same errors. it wasn't until I realized the folder that contained the file was also written in Japanese kana and changed that file name to roman characters did the program work. just because a file is in a folder that is named in a different language shouldn't mean that it should be rendered unusable, I don't know what it would take to add that functionality, but at least I let you know it exists.

[Cornucopia]

This wouldn't really be considered a bug. It is a fairly well-known (but still often-forgotten) fact that when you "rename" a file, you aren't just renaming the final name+extension, you are in fact renaming the whole path as well. If that path STILL includes characters that can cause trouble (such as yours) or STILL has too many characters in total, it would follow that either explorer (substitute your own filemanager here) and/or other apps will not be able to work with them, unless they have been SPECIFICALLY written to accommodate such things.

Scott

[Requiemsallure]

ok, so while i have been able to add the file to start burning i am unable to finish an encoding job. I have searched the forums for my specific problem however i was unable to find the solution.

while the audio and video encoding seem to finish just fine the subtitle conversion does not finish correctly. additionally it seems that even though I am using a 1080p file, the software is trying to convert it to 480p. If anyone knows about either of these issues I would appreciate the help.

Below is attached the log for my last failed attempt.

<4/5/2013 2:24:28 PM>
START PROCESS
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<4/5/2013 2:24:28 PM>
PROJECT SETTINGS

DVD Video Standard: NTSC
DVD Titles number: 1
DVD Size: 4449/4450 MB (100%)
DVD Output Setup: ISO UDF Image
DVD Label: DVD
DVD Menu: Static Menu
Output Folder: C:\Users\Scott\Videos
Delete Temp Assets Files: Yes
Delete Temp Working Files: Yes
Edit Command Parameters: No
Post Process Task: Show Progress Status window

PREFERENCES

MultiThread: 1
AVS Source Filter: A2DSource
AVS UpSize/DownSize Filter: Lanczos4Resize/Spline16Resize
Frame Adjust Strategy: 1
PAL SpeedUp: 0
Video Resolution: 0
Video BitRate Min: 2500
Video BitRate Level 1: 6500
Video Profile Level 2: 4500
Video BitRate Max: 8500
Keep DVD Compliant Video: 1
AC3 Audio Encoder: 0
Force FFmpeg for Long Audio: 1
DVD Audio Format: 0
DVD Audio BitRate: 192
Keep DVD Compliant Audio: 1
Normalize Audio: 0
Auto Delay Audio: 1
DVD Audio Language (Primary): EN - English
DVD Audio Language (Secondary): EN - English
DVD Subs Language (Primary): EN - English
DVD Subs Language (Secondary): EN - English
DVD Subs Font: Tahoma 18pt (255,255,255)
Chapters Interval: 5
Use Source Chapters: 1
DVD Burning Drive: D:\
DVD Burning Speed: 4x
Auto Erase DVD RW: 1
Save Log file: 1
Unload ActiveMovie library: 0
Adjust ffdshow at runtime: 1
Save General Settings: 0
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<4/5/2013 2:24:28 PM>
TITLE 1 SOURCE FILES
Video: F:\Media\Anime\xxxxx\xxxxx.mkv
Info: AVC - 0 kbps - 1916x1076 - DAR 1.781 - 23.976 fps (CFR) - Progressive - 1:57:01 hours - 168336 frames
Audio 1: F:\Media\Anime\xxxxx\xxxxx.mkv
Info: AAC LC - 0 kbps - CBR - 6 ch - 48000 Hz - 1:57:01 hours (0 ms delay) - Internal
Subs 1: F:\Media\Anime\xxxxx\xxxxx_EN.ass
[MediaInfoLib - v0.7.61]
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<4/5/2013 2:24:28 PM>
AVISYNTH SCRIPT
Import("C:\Program Files (x86)\AVStoDVD\Lib\A2DSource.avsi")

Video = A2DVideoSource("F:\Media\Anime\xxxxx\xxxxx.mkv", CacheFolder="C:\Users\Scott\AppData\Local\Temp", FrameRate=23.976, VFR=false)
Audio = A2DAudioSource("F:\Media\Anime\xxxxx\xxxxx.mkv", CacheFolder="C:\Users\Scott\AppData\Local\Temp")

Video = Video.ConvertToYV12()
Video = Video.Spline16Resize(720,480)
#Using DGPulldown/HCenc to upsize FPS

AudioDub(Video, Audio)
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<4/5/2013 2:24:28 PM>
START VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
Encoding Profile: HCenc VBR 1-pass
Target Video FileSize: 3951.3 MB
Encoding Parameters: -ini "C:\Users\Scott\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_2_xxxxx.HCe nc.ini"
HCenc ini file:
*INFILE C:\Users\Scott\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_2_xxxxx_1.av s
*AVSRELOAD
*OUTFILE C:\Users\Scott\Videos\DVD_2_xxxxx.m2v
*LOGFILE C:\Users\Scott\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_2_xxxxx.HCen c.log
*MAXBITRATE 9000
*1PASS
*BITRATE 4721
*PROFILE BEST
*ASPECT 16:9
*PROGRESSIVE
*TFF
*PULLDOWN
*BIAS 50
*DC_PREC 9
*MATRIX MPEG
*AQ 1
*LUMGAIN 1
*SMP
*PRIORITY IDLE
*WAIT 2
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<4/5/2013 3:00:56 PM>
END VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
Video Source Filter: A2DSource (FFmpegSource2 (cache off))
Created File: C:\Users\Scott\Videos\DVD_2_xxxxx.m2v (113.7 MB)
OUTPUT VIDEO INFO: MPEG-2 Video - 135 kbps - 720x480 - DAR 1.778 - 23.976 fps (CFR) - Progressive (2:3 Pulldown) - 1:57:00 hours - 168335 frames
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<4/5/2013 3:00:56 PM>
START AUDIO ENCODING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
Wavi+Aften Parameters: "C:\Users\Scott\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_2_xxxxx_1.a vs" - | "C:\Program Files (x86)\AVStoDVD\Aften\aften.exe" -b 448 -pad 0 -dynrng 5 -bwfilter 0 - "C:\Users\Scott\Videos\DVD_2_xxxxx_1.ac3"
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<4/5/2013 3:02:56 PM>
END AUDIO ENCODING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
Audio Source Filter: A2DSource (DirectShowSource)
Created File: C:\Users\Scott\Videos\DVD_2_xxxxx_1.ac3 (375 MB)
OUTPUT AUDIO INFO: AC3 - 448 kbps - CBR - 6 ch - 48000 Hz - 16 bit - 1:57:01 hours (0 ms delay)
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<4/5/2013 3:02:56 PM>
START SUBS ENCODING OPERATIONS (Track 1)
SSA/ASS to SRT conversion routine applied (40 subtitles converted)
SubtitleCreator Parameters: "C:\Users\Scott\AppData\Local\Temp\DVD_2_xxxxx.srt " -p4 -i"C:\Program Files (x86)\AVStoDVD\SubtitleCreator\Examples\VTS_01_1.I FO"
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<4/5/2013 3:04:07 PM>
PROCESS ABORTED DURING TITLE 1 SUBS (TRACK 1) ENCODING OPERATIONS.

CHECK LOG FILE <C:\USERS\SCOTT\VIDEOS\DVD_2.LOG> FOR MORE INFO.
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<4/5/2013 3:04:07 PM>
Log file created by AVStoDVD Release 2.6.0
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[Kerry56]

it seems that even though I am using a 1080p file, the software is trying to convert it to 480p

AVStoDVD produces dvd-video, which will be either 720 x 480 or 720 x 576 resolution, depending on whether you are making an NTSC or PAL dvd video.
In your case, you've got it set for NTSC, so the program is doing exactly what it is designed to do.

Don't know what is going on with the subtitles however.

[Requiemsallure]

is there anyway to keep it in 1080 format? EDIT: another program perhaps one that supports that format?

[_MrC_]

while the audio and video encoding seem to finish just fine the subtitle conversion does not finish correctly

Could you please attach here or send me (avstodvd@gmail.com) the ASS subtitles file?

additionally it seems that even though I am using a 1080p file, the software is trying to convert it to 480p.

That's normal: DVD video standard does not accept 1080p resolution.



Bye

[_MrC_]

@Requiemsallure

there could be a potential issue in video encoding: the output video size and bitrate are too low:

<4/5/2013 3:00:56 PM>
END VIDEO ENCODING OPERATIONS
Video Source Filter: A2DSource (FFmpegSource2 (cache off))
Created File: C:\Users\Scott\Videos\DVD_2_xxxxx.m2v (113.7 MB)
OUTPUT VIDEO INFO: MPEG-2 Video - 135 kbps - 720x480 - DAR 1.778 - 23.976 fps (CFR) - Progressive (2:3 Pulldown) - 1:57:00 hours - 168335 frames
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Please, make sure you have:

- installed Haali Media Splitter
- installed ffdshow 32bit
- selected ffdshow as primary 32bit directshow decoder using Win7DSFilterTweaker



Bye

[Requiemsallure]

Attached is the .ass file in the zip container.

[Requiemsallure]

I verified all Haali Media Splitter and ffdshow 32bit are installed. however within the program i could not find the settings for Win7DSFilterTweaker, is there anyone that can point me in the correct direction for this setting?

[Requiemsallure]

I figured out the Win7DSFilterTweaker, I'm going to try AVStoDVD again, and try to see if it works.

[usually_quiet]

is there anyway to keep it in 1080 format? EDIT: another program perhaps one that supports that format?

If you want to play 1920x1080 video from a DVD, you need to author an AVCHD disc, or burn the file as data. Look here for AVCHD and Blu-Ray authoring software: https://www.videohelp.com/tools/sections/blu-ray-to-blu-ray-avchd.

However, because DVD is limited to 720x480, 720x576 and some lower resolutions (See WHAT IS DVD on the left side of any VideoHelp page), there are no DVD players that can play such a disc. You would need to use a Blu-Ray player instead, but be aware that not all Blu-Ray players can play AVCHD discs or HD video files burned on DVDs as data.

[theewizard]

1080HD
really simple author a Bluray disc,
need a bluray burner and a bluray player

or connect your pc to the tv via hdmi and play file using vlc player

[Cornucopia]

Your are trying to get the software to do something it wasn't designed to do! Either use different (more appropriate) software that supports HD output (BD, AVCHD, or generic HD data file), or change your expectations.

Scott