HCbatchGUI - (batch processor for HCenc and Aften). Development Thread.

[freebird73717]

Uploaded some minor updates.
Download Here

Changes made to windows version
# Added ability to customize created avisynth scripts with your own plugins and commands.
# Updated uninstall routine with a message reminding user they will have to manually remove orphaned files with instructions on how to do so.
# I did not include a no install version since the installer lets you place the app in whatever directory you want.

Changes made to linux gtk version
# Added ability to shut down computer after encoding is finished.
# Included instructions for setting up auto shutdown.


I still have some ideas for future improvements but this is what I have for now.

[ron spencer]

hey thanks....somethin' new to try!!!!

[rcubed]

freebird73717,
Thanks for the update, I'll be sure to give it a try.

rcubed

[DKruskie]

cool thanks

[ron spencer]

anthing new on this???

[freebird73717]

Hey ron, how are you doing?

Nothing new at the moment. I was working on some stuff but had a major motherboard crash that took out my C: drive. I learned a very valuable lesson that day. Always back up. I lost some stuff I had been working on and had to download the latest source that I uploaded to sourceforge to get back on track. Everything new that I had been working on was lost. So a minor setback. This project is not dead... It just got slowed down.

While we're talking about it, is there any user request for new features to be added. I am always interested in any ideas others may have to make HCbatchGUI better.

One feature that I'm going to add to the template is Constant Quantization for one pass encoding.

I'm also considering a feature to allow the prog to look into all subdirectories in the working directory and process any files there ( as suggested by ernstblaauw here).

Also crossed my mind to have an option to select individual files to process in a batch format. That way you can process multiple files with different properties (like processing 16:9 and 4:3 material at the same).

Anything else you think needs to be added?

[DKruskie]

Cool, I was going to suggest Constant Quantization for one pass encoding, but had forgotten about it, very glad to see it's going to be implemented.

[ron spencer]

I am all right!!! Thanks...too about about your drive; hope you fix everything up. I was just going to go back and mess with your proggy again (lots to encode now) and just thought I would check out the development thread....will give some input later perhaps.

Glad you are still around!!!

[freebird73717]

Working on an update now. Should be finished in a couple of weeks. Will contain some bug fixes, new features added, and will include the new beta of hcenc_024 that hank315 has released.

Currently only working on the windows build as my linux machine if fried at the moment (sorry. I'm dissapointed as well. I miss my linux machine).

[freebird73717]

Uploaded windows version of HCbatchGUI v14.7

Updated GUI
Added MediaInfo to the GUI (you can now check your files properties right from HCbatchGUI)
Added Constant Quant to both the main interface and the templaate settings
Added One Pass VBR setting to the template (when HCenc 024 is final I will update HCbatchGUI so that you will be able to run One Pass encodes from the main page without having to place it in the template)
Added Intravlc to template
Added Chromaformat to template
DGpulldown is now included in the process log
Added ability to change "Avisource" and the file extension when creating your avisynth scripts
Updated HCenc to the latest beta version 024
Fixed fonts on User Guide tab.

Unfortunately my linux machine is down (yet another motherboard fried) so I can't work on a linux version..

Hank has done a bangup job with the 024 beta release of HCenc. One Pass VBR encoding is pretty nice. When Hank has released a final verion of HCenc 024 I will update this to include any final changes.

Enjoy all!

[ron spencer]

nice....is there a download to noninstaller version?

booyah!!!

[freebird73717]

Yep sorrry. Here ya go.

Also updated the main download page and added the no installer version.

Link to no installer version

[ron spencer]

no intaller version .zip file has an uninstaller .exe in it

LOL


Thanks for new version!!!

[freebird73717]

Hello All,

Just imparting a little bit of information for those interested.

I've got the parts for my new computer on the way from Newegg and should be receiving them soon. When I get this new rig built I plan to get started updating the linux version of HCbatchGUI. ...man I've missed my linux...

I'm pretty well finished with an update to the windows version and have made several additions and improvements. As soon as hank315 releases the final version of HCenc 024 I will release the new version of HCbatchGUI.

Hank315 is doing a great job enhancing his encoder. If at all possible we should consider donating to him as a way of saying thanks.

[freebird73717]

I've been workin on some major updates to HCbatchGUI. The windows version is finished so I'm releasing it today. I'm still working on an update to the linux version but am having problems with compiler errors so there will be a delay in getting a new linux version out.

Lots of new additions and some things have been changed/removed.

Here are the changes
*Added Target File Size as option instead of Average Bitrate - all encoded video files will have the same file size (set in MegaBytes).
*Added Bitrate Calculator.
*Cleaned up and improved batch files.
*Cleaned up Log Window and made it easier to read.
*Reorganized GUI and made tab's a little cleaner and eaiser to read/navigate.
*Added HCenc_024.exe new beta dated 05/17/09 thanks to hank315.
*Added One Pass option on the front tab. Now you can start a one pass encode without having to have the one pass command in the template ini. Just check the 1Pass checkbox on the front tab
*Added DGindex and DGdecode for processing mpeg files to encode.
*Added MPlex to multiplex the elementary audio and video files into a dvd compliant mpg.
*Added MKVmerge to get trackID of MKV files
*Added MKVextract for extraction of tracks from MKV files
*Added AVC2AVI for conversion of raw .h264 files to avi -- Used in conjunction with MKVextract.
*Added support for subfolder processing. You can now set HCbatchGUI to encode all files in the subfolders of a directory (as suggested by ernstblaauw here -- It only took me a year to implement! ).
*Added support for different avisynth resize algorithms in "Avisynth Script Creator".
*Added some comments into source code to make it easier to read.
*Added internal Media Player so you can check your files from within HCbatchGUI
*Added File Mode Processing. Now you can process individual files instead of processing a directory. You can also process some single files and a directory at the same time.
*Removed ssrc.exe and added ssrc to avisynth scripts for audio resampling.
*Removed psshutdown.exe. Using native windows shutdown calls now.
*Removed pskill.exe. Using native windows taskkill calls now.



Pictures of new tabs

Main Page


MPlex


MKVtools


DGindex


Media Player


Kind of hard for me to believe that this project is now over one and a half years old. Certainly has changed alot from it's inception. Thanks to all those who supported this project with testing and suggestions.

[DKruskie]

Holy cow thanks, now thats what I call an update

[gadgetguy]

This sure has come a long way. Very impressive. Good job.

[ZQX]

Thanks for the nice GUI!

But I have to ask, why are you using Convolution3D? This is oooold and gives blurry results, and has been far surpassed by a whole new generation of "processing suites", eg MC_Spuds, MVDegrain, HybridFUPP, dfttest, fft3dfilter...

Personally I find MC_Spuds(frames=3, strength=5) gives quite remarkable results.

[freebird73717]

I don't know... Old habits I guess. Convo3d is just what I've used for a very long time and I have never thought to change.

You can add MC_Spuds to your scripts easily enough by entering it into the custom filter tab.

If MC_Spuds is really that much better then I will surely look into adding that as well.

[freebird73717]

For those interested I've updated the windows version of HCbatchGUI to version 14.9

* Added a Simple User Interface (set as default)
* Added Advanced User Interface
* Added new file menu
* Added Crop function avisynth in Advanced User Interface
* Added updated HCenc 024 beta dated 10-20-2009
* Added different mux settings for mplex (defaults at 8)

The biggest change is the new user interface selection. The app now defaults to Simple User Interface with several options removed for simplicity sake. The user also can also choose the Advanced User Interface which is the same interface as before with a few new features added.

Simple User Interface should make it easier for new users to use the tool while Advanced User Interface will keep things the same for current users.

http://hcbatchgui.awardspace.com/
For the latest download links.

[DKruskie]

Cool thanks freebird. Any idea when the new linux will come out?

[freebird73717]

I'm working on a complete re-write of the linux version. It will be written in Gambas Basic and will make installation easier across the various distros as the gambas ide makes it so much easier to create installation packages for the various distros.

Still have a ways to go I'm afraid. Probably at least another month or two. Sorry for the delays.

[DKruskie]

No prob just wondering.

[txporter]

I just started using HCenc and found this excellent utility! Thanks for your work.

I have a "feature" request of sorts. Can you enable or allow some more options in your DGIndex tab? Specifically, I would like to have DGIndex output the audio stream along with the .d2v index file when processing .mpg files. I might also be interested in the avs script generation using a template function of DGIndex. I haven't used it, but most of my encodes are NTSC film content which can use the same basic avisynth script.

[freebird73717]

Thanks. Glad you like it.

I have a "feature" request of sorts. Can you enable or allow some more options in your DGIndex tab? Specifically, I would like to have DGIndex output the audio stream along with the .d2v index file when processing .mpg files.

Shouldn't be to hard to add that. I'm currently working on the linux version right now but will try to add that to the windows version when I get the chance.

[txporter]

Thanks. Glad you like it.

I have a "feature" request of sorts. Can you enable or allow some more options in your DGIndex tab? Specifically, I would like to have DGIndex output the audio stream along with the .d2v index file when processing .mpg files.

Shouldn't be to hard to add that. I'm currently working on the linux version right now but will try to add that to the windows version when I get the chance.

Don't spend a whole lot of time on this if it is difficult. I just built my own batch files to process my videos since I tend to do the same type of conversion over and over. Got a lot of ideas from your work though. Thanks!

[freebird73717]

Oh it shouldn't be to hard to add. It's just finding time to work on it.

I will add it for you when I get the chance. It would be a useful added feature. I will post here when I get it updated so you should get an email notice when it's ready.

[dkazaz]

Hi,I have a problem with the MKVExtract function.

I've been trying to batch-extract some subtitle streams. I set up the correct directory contsining the MKV's, checked the track ID's and framerates, and click the "Extract Files from MKV" button and...nothing happens! No files extracted, no error message, nothing.

Any tips on what could be wrong?

[freebird73717]

Well this is embarrassing but it looks like I forgot to include a needed dll library.

Download libmatroska.dll below and place it in your HCbatchGUI directory.

I'm supprised it didn't throw an error though. With out the dll it should throw an error about missing the dll.

Anyway see if it fixes your problem

libmatroska.zip

[hemivision]

Hi freebird73717, i tryed using HCbatchGUI V.1409 & v.1408 but a box pops up saying class not registered. dont have that problem with v.1407 so just wondering if anyone else has come across this or is it on my end? would really like to try the most recent version if possible. thank you for your time , cheers!!