mainconcept problem (green screen)

[n00bie]

hi im using sefys dvd backup guide to make a svcd. you can find it here:
https://www.videohelp.com/sefy/?id=intro.html

everything is just fine. i rip my dvd with smart ripper, then i use dvd2avi to make d2v and wav, after that i use vfapi to make a fake avi for the frameserving in virtualdub. i have an extra filter for subtitles just like in the guide. but when mainconcept encoder is done i have nothing but green screen and height is bigger than width in winmp. i'm following the guide exactly. i have read about the green screen problem and tried using fcc matrix coeficcents but it gives the same result. can anybody help me out with my problem i don't know what i'm doing wrong. all help is appreciated
thanks in advance,

the n00bie

[Poplar]

I am assuming you are using MCE 1.3.1, which has serious problem with frameserving, at least on my computer (Win98SE). Solution: Link2 AVIWrapper from videotools.net. It works perfectly.

[n00bie]

yes i'm using mainconcept v1.3.1 if that is what you mean.
but i don't know what to do with the aviwrapper . wrap the avi and load into virtualdub? thanks for helping me

[Sefy]

I'm not familiar with any Frameserving problem, atleast not that I ran into or heard of it myself. usually a green screen means the movie VOB's were not ripped properly, the best way to check is to see how the VOB files play using PowerDVD or something similiar.

[jolo]

Sefy,

I think you are right on the money with your analsys.
The green can be from Macrovision. But it also could be a situation of there are some third party codecs being used. I wondr if you are using the Nimo pack or some codecs like that.

Why can't you load the VOBs right into Mainconcept rather using all of the other products.

At this moment I am encoding a AVI with mainconcept with framserving so I can get the source aspect ratio correct using avisynth.

I've done this a awful lot and it works great, I love getting my movies done, split and in my case SVCD complient and rerady to burn in about 90 minutes.

[jolo]

I just did some research on the Main Concept forum and it seems like the green screen problem that was happening there is and I quote


"the solution to my green screens problem was due to an outdated xvid codec. installing a new version and all problems gone! it works like a charm "

"To quote someone else on the MC forum with is something I experience as well "I use FitCD which will generate the Avisynth script for you, then you can open it with MCE. Besides, it will calculate the bit rates needed to maximize the quality on 2 CDs. "

"MC + Avisynth + FitCD, probably the best combo there is."


I second that motion.

Jon

[Sefy]

Hi Jolo,

I Never use NIMO codec, i've found it to be nothing but a troublemaker, so I stick to the good old KristalStudio+DivX+XviD, they work great for me on all movies so far.

I will make sure I add what you wrote as a troubleshooting to the guide, i'm sure alot of people will appriciate it, thanks!

[n00bie]

But it also could be a situation of there are some third party codecs being used. I wondr if you are using the Nimo pack or some codecs like that.

Yes i have got nimo pack installed. Do you think it's the problem?

Why can't you load the VOBs right into Mainconcept rather using all of the other products.

I want to subtitle my movie using VobSub

"the solution to my green screens problem was due to an outdated xvid codec. installing a new version and all problems gone! it works like a charm " .

I've read about that too but i don't understand what it has got to do with it. My source isn't xvid it is a dvd. im not saying that above is irrelevant but could you explain me what it's got to do with it ?

[Sefy]

Nimo codec is known to cause problems, as it interferes with the proper decoding of the AVI and MPG and sometimes even VOB files, that's why you will never see me recommanding it.

I Strongly advice you to uninstall it, and try frameserving your movie again using normal codecs like Kristal Studio + DivX + XviD, and see how it goes.

[jolo]

I would guarantee that the nimo pack is your problem. I one of the ones who have been through nightmares with it.
You might want to check out the forum on Main Concept as well, or write directly to one of the members. But when any kind of encoding, converting of any kind happens, it is usually going to pick one of the non-standard nimo codecs. I "feel your pain".

As soon as something gets upgrated, like directx, it causes a load of difficulties.

for SVCD, I have the ellcard Codec, have made sure I downloaded all of the Microsoft codecs as well. Delete Mr Nimo so you encoding will start picking up the stardard, authentic codecs. I don't know what version of Divx you have, but after sinking "Captain Nimo", you might want to reinstall the latest Divx codec.

If I am not mistaken, I think Sefy posted a guide on codecs to use ?

I encode with output to complient SVCD ot VCD, with a lot of AVI, MPG coming in, a lot of Divx. If I have a 16 by 9 video, I will create a "avs" file by letting FTICD do the math and save to a little avisynth file which has to end with .avs. Then I load that .avs file name into the video file name for main concept, then I'm done.

If there is not a 16 by 9 situation and I want full screen TV type output, then I just input the actual video name, tell Main Concept to automatically split the files click convert, and I'm done. There is are a lot of examples and discussions on this on the Mainconcept forum.

But my advise, keep it simple and Mainconcept will GREAT !!

One more thing, the nimo pack is not just a Main Concept thing, it can screw up all encoders and editors.

Jon

[Sefy]

A Little Correction on my Behalf

I Don't have a guide about Codecs, I think someone else wrote some guide
about it though, although I don't recall his name at the moment, but in my
own new guide (2.2) the main page shows all the codecs I recommand.