transfer to slow!!!

[rob0762]

how do i make the transfer from dvix to mpeg-2 faster? (so i can make a vcd) like u have to do something with the template? how so i do that? i'm lost please help
-rob-

[rob0762]

it takes 230 hours to do one complete movie....i don't think theres a right setting.....i jsut got a new computer....pentium 4....1.4
i'm using the TMPGEnc

[Vejita-sama]

First, VCD is MPEG1 and SVCD is MPEG2. You said you wanted to make a VCD. You didn't say what program you are using but I'll assume TMPGenc.

1) Load the standard VCD template and your video source. Encoding MPEG1 is faster than encoding MPEG2.

2) Use an external audio encoder (eg. tooLame) to encode the audio seperately from the video (this saves a lot of time). http://www.vcdhelp.com/tmpgenc.htm#toolame (scroll down some for info, can d/load tooLame at http://www.doom9.org)

3) Get a faster CPU. Encoding is a VERY CPU dependant. HD/ram doesn't really matter. Right now the AMD XP CPUs are you best bet (http://www.pricewatch.com)

4) Try encoding w/ CCE (if you can afford it) or Ulead's DVD Movie factory. Demos at http://www.doom9.org and http://www.ulead.com

[rob0762]

what do these 2 programs do?--CCE and Ulead's DVD Movie factory? is it like this TMPGEnc and it does it all for u or something????-rob-

[rob0762]

its still at 208 hours......what can i do to speed this up?

[JJamez]

What the hell are you using, a 286??

No, seriously, what kind of CPU are you using? Thats about the only reason I can imagine that would push an encode to 230 hours... Thats like a week and a half!!! LOL.

JJ

[Vejita-sama]

CCE and Ulead DVD Movie factory are like TMPGenc, then encode source -> MPEG1/2. 208hrs huh? I don't know what your source is or what your system is, but if I had to guess less an 100Mhz Time to upgrade, cause the suggestions I gave above save time, but won't fix your slow CPU.

Do a search for encode times, but here's some numbers to think about. I had a K6-2 500Mhz it took me ~12x the source runtime to encode. Now I have a Tbird 1.2Ghz and it takes me ~1x the source runtime to encode.

Take a look at PC-kits at http://www.pricewatch.com you can get a MB/CPU/case AMD XP 1700+ for ~$200.

BTW - what kind of system do you have? No insult, it's just I can't even imagine what would give #'s like this. You've clearly got a HD big enough to rip/encode so...

[rob0762]

what the hell every1! i got a ******* betta computer than most of ya...pentium 4/1.4 proccesser......i don't know whats taking it so long......the settign must be wrong.....but i made sure they were the same as the site said for vdc with TMPGEnc. who has a aol instant messanger sn? i.m. at mrrrobby09
thanx
-rob-

[JJamez]

I know of no settings in TMPG that would push an encode even close to ~200 hours on a P4.

Try downloading a different version of TMPG and just load the default VCD settings - see what happens.

JJ

[vhelp]

rob,

only thing I can suggest is try OLDer versions of tmpg and use their templates
and then, see what you time is. Remember, just bcuz the timer sez 208 hours
doesn't always mean 208 hour, try waiting for 5 minues or so. And, if that doesn't
work, then you have other options

OPTIONS 2:
-------------
* give us more details about your FAST system, ie, bios setgs/windos ver./and
other apps running in the background.
* if you have ms office, turn off FASTfind!
* turn off any virus apps
* look inside your trask tray, tell us how many apps R N there.
* ram size / video card, etc.
.
.
. . .Oh, the options. . .
.
* try simmering down on the filters (if you're using any)
* ie, start w/ just a plain VideoCD template with NO filter or any settings
changes
* etc, etc.

However, if you are STILL getting huge hours then YOU MUST TRY THIS:
* can you capture something in AVI? Do that! Nothing too big, just try it.
* then, see how long it takes to process with the settings/templates you
have ben using for your first 208 hours encoding project of yesterday.
.
.
or. . .
OPTION 2:
---------
* for the divx, if you're using tmpg, then do this:
* open tmpg (with your divx file) and then select the
Advanceds Tab and in the filters area, select the
[x] Source and dbl-click it, then go to any section
of the clip or from the start is best, and move the
progress bar to the right, and try just encoding on
say, 1000 frames. Time it!!
* NOW, do the same with your captured AVI file. I
hope you have a capture card. I'll assume you do.
Assuming you do, do the same thing as you did in the
above. ...encode 1000 frames, and time it!

My point is, if your captured AVI file, at 1000 frames
encodes WAY faster then the divx 1000 frames did, then
their's your problem, and NOT your FAST system, he, he...
I'll let other fill in the blanks here about the divx
file.

* then, get back to us with your results!

Chances are, that divx file was jimmied or was really don bad, or was/is
corrupt but some apps will open even these, ie, Virtualdub, but tmpg
and other encoders will have a hard time encoding the mess. You may
have a really tuff divx file.
IMO, DON'T bother with divx stuff you get off the net. IS IT REALLY WORTH IT?
. . .I guess so. to you that is.
GIGO, that's what I say! He, he....

help us to help U!

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: vhelp on 2001-12-21 18:39:55 ]</font>

[rob0762]

o wait....u knwo the template part......were u press load and u gots to find the template......i skipped it cause i couldn't find the templates......is this y its so slow???

-rob-

[vhelp]

rob,

Yes, maybe. just maybe, but don't forget the above!

[rob0762]

some1 tell me how to open the template thing......???? did they come with TMPGEnc? or do i gots to download them???

[mfarmarco]

It's not your cpu it's your wonderful mastery of the English language.
Anyone that writes so eloqently as yourself must have a have been smacked in the cranium with a mother board.
Check your head not your cpu you moron.

[rob0762]

i got windows ME.....that help ne?

[sean madison]

OK, this is how to speed it up. Although with winME it may crash since winME sucks with video editing and stuff like that-
Put motion search precision to lowest quality and then go into options and go to priority.
Make sure active and non active are set to normal.

[rob0762]

where do i find the "templates" when i press load????

[HillJack]

Uhm, perhaps in the "c:\program files\tmpgenc\Template" directory? Just a guess.

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: HillJack on 2001-12-11 19:35:28 ]</font>

[kinneera]

Also, are you starting it, looking at the encode time and immediately stopping it? TMPGEnc gives some pretty outlandish encoding times initially (800 hours on my PIII, even though it only ends up being 10), but refines it when it puts more data through.

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: kinneera on 2001-12-11 20:08:48 ]</font>