Hybrid(Windows/Linux/Mac): Input -> x264/x265/Xvid/VP8/VP9

[Selur]

a. current public verison only supports hevc inside mp4 (next public version will support muxing to mkv, if Rovis mkvtoolnix is used), normally latest public Hybrid should throw an error message which states that 'MkvToolnix needs to be 6.5.x+ to support HEVC!'b. will look at the file once I get back home after my vacation, download here is ~8kByte/s, so ~5hrs for your sample
c. DebugOutput, would have been nice
-> will look at it over the weekend, when I'm back home

[deadrats]

ok, i tried with the same source but choosing mp4 as the target container, i chose the divx cli encoder for video (7400 kps) and aac low complexity 128 kps for audio with keep input sample rate.

i tried to add the job to the queue and i get the following message:

Log Messages
Added new job with id 08_21_31_2410
->disabling fhgaacenc support since the supporting libraries are not installed,...
->disabling qaac support since 'Apple Application Support' is not installed,...
Finished initialization,...

Ignoring input,.. since current container is NULL,..
Ignoring input,.. since current container is NULL,..

and it refuses to even add the job to the queue for processing.

i just realized, this latest version of your software seems to have a bug, here's the divx hevc cli command line generated:

DivX265 -i - -s 48x48 -br 7400 -fps 25 -o "C:\Users\NJ\AppData\Local\Temp\Dolphins_1080. 265"

also the fps is wrong, it's not 25 fps it's 23.976 fps.

i also tested with a standard dvd and this it recognizes correctly:

DivX265 -i - -s 720x480 -br 4000 -fps 30000/1001 -o "C:\Users\NJ\AppData\Local\Temp\Alicia Rio.265"

and it actually creates a working mkv that's playable with the divx player. also the divx hevc cli seems to have a properly working rate control mechanism, the hevc profiles within divx converter always undershoot the target bit rate by about 20%.

trying the exact same encode but choosing mp4, which you claim is what's supported in the current version of your software, result in a pop up dialog that says "you mp4box version appears to be too old to handle mpeg-4 avc content!" when i press the "add to queue" button.

[Selur]

Ignoring input,.. since current container is NULL,..

seems like Hybrid doesn't like you input
it might help to extend the supported formats like mentioned under *hidden* Hybrid options,...->extending the number of supported input formats

trying the exact same encode but choosing mp4

The Hybrid version from selur.de does contain a mp4box version which supports the muxing of hevc. (made a silent update shortly after releasing the latest version)

also the fps is wrong, it's not 25 fps it's 23.976 fps.

since the input is not recognized the default fps and resultion is selected in the command line -> problem is that Hybrid doesn't like your source,..

[johns0]

Is there any chance you can add an option into hybrid chapterizing such as put the chapter points on the nearest keyframes ?I tried your program and it's very easy to use but my blu-ray player doesn't go past chapters unless they are on keyframes or played for more than 5 seconds.

I did a post here if there was any such programs but the only one was TDA but it authors to blu-ray which i don't want,i just want to use mkv files on data discs or hdd input.

[Selur]

When reencoding with x264 Hybrid will automatically enforce key-frames on chapter points. (x264->Misc->Automatically->Creat qp file for chapters ; *gig* just realized there's a typo, I wrote 'qt' file )-> if that is what you want, Hybrid already does it


Other than that, when not reencoding but passing through, adding chapter points on key frames (or every X-key-frames) wouldn't be hard to add. It will however increase the time that is spend on analyzing the source since all key frame positions have to be located before.
-> if that is what you want I can implement such a feature next weekend


Cu Selur

[johns0]

Sounds good,I'm not re-encoding,just doing pass through,that's the feature i would like,thanks for the quick response.

[Selur]

No problem, it's an easy to add feature since I already have code for most of the functionality needed in the background to support this.What OS are you using? (so that I can send you a test version, once I have implemented the feature and you can test it before I make a public release with it. )

[johns0]

I'm on win 7 64.

[Selur]

Okay, will send you a link to a test version on Friday or Saturday, depending on how exhausted I'll be from my journey back home tomorrow.

[johns0]

Ok,thanks for doing this.

[Stears555]

Where can I find the Periodic Intra Refresh (instead of keyframes) in the x.264 options? Is it better than keyframe based coding?

[Selur]

Where can I find the Periodic Intra Refresh (instead of keyframes) in the x.264 options?

"x264->Frames->Advanced Frame Settings->Intra refresh" (if it's disabled, read the tool-tip for it's requirements; iirc it requires b-pyramid to be active)

Is it better than keyframe based coding?

unless you use a real streaming environment, I would say: No
(wouldn't normally encourage anyone to use it)

[Stears555]

And How?

Where can I find the Periodic Intra Refresh (instead of keyframes) in the x.264 options?

"x264->Frames->Advanced Frame Settings->Intra refresh" (if it's disabled, read the tool-tip for it's requirements; iirc it requires b-pyramid to be active)

Is it better than keyframe based coding?

unless you use a real streaming environment, I would say: No
(wouldn't normally encourage anyone to use it)

[Selur]

I forgot to write into the tool tip, that intra refresh requires 'Maximum number of reference frames' to be one. (since there are no idr frames that could be used as reference )

[Selur]

@deadrats: I had no problem loading your sample (post #270) into Hybrid and reencoding it. -> Please create a debug output (level 1) of the source analysis.
@johns0: made a test version with a 'Set chapters every X key-frames' option (requires: Config->Internals->Handling->Collect key frames to be enabled before the input is loaded to work), haven't tested it much, but seems to work.
@Stears555: extended the tool-tip for the next public release to include the " 'Maximum number of reference frames' needs to be one"

n8, going to bed now after 23hrs awake

[Leo99]

I use Win x86, after removing refalac64 and copy refalac.exe taken from your site (qaac_1.47.zip), but the log '->disabling qaac support..' still showed me. How do I fix it..?

[Selur]

ince that it what the message is complaining about: Is the 'Apple Application Support' installed ?
Also Hybrid should neither need refalac64 nor refalac.

[Leo99]

So... what should I do to eliminate the alert log? Should I ignore it..?

[Selur]

Either you install the "Apple Application support", which comes with itunes/Quicktime (sadly afaik Apple doesn't offer a separate installer)
or you tell Hybrid to not tell you that qaac can't be used (*hidden* Hybrid options,... -> "misc.ini options" -> "disable warnings about missing tools")
or you ignore the warning/info.

[Marchand]

Selur

I did a test with Hybrid / Hevc / Divx last movie Goku and I was impressed with the image quality between the original film, then compared with the conversion by Hybrid / Hevc / Divx. I know it is a simple visual test but has demonstrated a gain in quality altissimo, compression and vivid colors.

I'm looking forward to testing the new variants of filtering that will come around, where the end user will surely be amazed with this new phase of this beautiful encoder (Hybrid / Hevc).

Here's the info and screens tests obtained:

Video Original:

General
Unique ID : 251218736407740906940699690233381826377 (0xBCFEF7FCFA38B7F780D262E626F8AF49)
Complete name : C:\Users\Marchand\Videos\Dragon Ball Z Battle of Gods (2013) 720p WEB-DL 600MB Ganool\Dragon Ball Z_ Battle of Gods (2013) 720p WEB-DL 600MB Ganool.mkv
Format : Matroska
Format version : Version 2
File size : 601 MiB
Duration : 1h 25mn
Overall bit rate : 986 Kbps
Movie name : Dragon Ball Z The Movie Battle of Gods BluRay 720p x264 ganool
Encoded date : UTC 2013-09-14 09:27:24
Writing application : mkvmerge v5.7.0 ('The Whirlwind') built on Jul 8 2012 20:08:51
Writing library : libebml v1.2.3 + libmatroska v1.3.0

Video
ID : 1
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : High@L3.1
Format settings, CABAC : Yes
Format settings, ReFrames : 4 frames
Codec ID : V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC
Duration : 1h 25mn
Nominal bit rate : 920 Kbps
Width : 1 280 pixels
Height : 720 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16:9
Frame rate mode : Constant
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.042
Writing library : x264 core 125 r2208 d9d2288
Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=3 / deblock=1:-1:-1 / analyse=0x3:0x113 / me=umh / subme=9 / psy=1 / psy_rd=0.00:0.00 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=32 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=2 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=0 / deadzone=21,11 / fast_pskip=0 / chroma_qp_offset=0 / threads=12 / lookahead_threads=2 / sliced_threads=0 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / interlaced=0 / bluray_compat=0 / constrained_intra=0 / bframes=3 / b_pyramid=2 / b_adapt=2 / b_bias=0 / direct=3 / weightb=1 / open_gop=0 / weightp=2 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40 / intra_refresh=0 / rc_lookahead=60 / rc=2pass / mbtree=1 / bitrate=920 / ratetol=1.0 / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / aq=1:1.00
Default : Yes
Forced : No

Audio
ID : 2
Format : AAC
Format/Info : Advanced Audio Codec
Format profile : HE-AAC / LC
Codec ID : A_AAC
Duration : 1h 25mn
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Channel positions : Front: L R
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz / 24.0 KHz
Compression mode : Lossy
Default : Yes
Forced : No

Video Converted:

General
Unique ID : 172308177774227825978036091237302549401 (0x81A15911890DC307AAF78A6363943B99)
Complete name : C:\Users\Marchand\Videos\Dragon Ball Z Battle of Gods (2013) 720p WEB-DL 600MB Ganool\Dragon Ball Z- Battle of Gods (2013) 1280x720p.WEB.Hevc.DivX.mkv
Format : Matroska
Format version : Version 4 / Version 2
File size : 409 MiB
Duration : 1h 25mn
Overall bit rate : 671 Kbps
Encoded date : UTC 2013-09-22 12:18:52
Writing application : mkvmerge v6.2.0 ('Promised Land Rovi v1.0.4') built on Aug 29 2013 13:59:38
Writing library : libebml v1.3.0 + libmatroska v1.4.0
Encoding Gui : Hybrid 2013.09.17.1

Video
ID : 1
Format : V_MPEGH/ISO/HEVC
Codec ID : V_MPEGH/ISO/HEVC
Duration : 1h 25mn
Width : 1 280 pixels
Height : 720 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16:9
Frame rate mode : Constant
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Default : Yes
Forced : Yes

Audio
ID : 2
Format : AAC
Format/Info : Advanced Audio Codec
Format profile : LC
Codec ID : A_AAC
Duration : 1h 25mn
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Channel positions : Front: L R
Sampling rate : 44.1 KHz
Compression mode : Lossy
Default : Yes
Forced : No

[Leo99]

or you tell Hybrid to not tell you that qaac can't be used (*hidden* Hybrid options,... -> "misc.ini options" -> "disable warnings about missing tools")

I have added in misc.ini: ignore=tool1;tool2, but the warning still shows me. I don't know what's wrong... Ok never mind, I ignore it. Anyway, thanks for your help, Selur.

[Selur]

your misc.ini looks like:

[general]
ignore=qaac

right?

[Leo99]

Too bad, I've tried, but still in vain.. well nevermind, let ignore it!

[Selur]

*gig* found the problem with the ignore list, will work in the next public release. (made a stupid typo)

[Leo99]

*gig* found the problem with the ignore list, will work in the next public release. (made a stupid typo)

[Marchand]

Selur.

Hybrid downloaded Windows Packages *: (not needed if the installer is used) rev 2013.10.02.1 (32 and 64 Bit) and both were static / stationary when the test went.

Then reverted to the version of the executable Hybrid (09/17/2013) and it started functioning normally. I do not know what's wrong with the new version? Still have not tested the version with automatic Installer, but I believe that also will give error.



In reversing the executable, this message appeared:

Hybrid: homepage
Forum: public forum
Regarding problems please read: needed infos
Donate: via PayPal
Saved GlobalDataModel, base version: 130724
Saved ChapterModel, base version: 111007
->disabling fhgaacenc support since the supporting libraries are not installed,...
->disabling qaac support since 'Apple Application Support' is not installed,...
Finished initialization,...

You must change avisynth Extension to 20130927 ?
I do not know if this is happening to me that freezing new version?

PS: I downloaded and tested the automatic installer and was also static in the new version. Updated avisynth and nothing?

Selur

I did a quick test and the Hybrid version (17.9.2013) (+) update avisynth Extension to 9/27/2013 and their settings (+) mkvtoolnix 6.2.0 v1.0.4 rovi promised land, is working perfectly.

SCREENS:

SetMemoryMax(768) SetMTMode(3,0) # change MT mode
LoadPlugin("C:\Program Files\Hybrid\avisynthPlugins\ffms2.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\Program Files\Hybrid\avisynthPlugins\AGC.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\Program Files\Hybrid\avisynthPlugins\mt_masktools-26.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\Program Files\Hybrid\avisynthPlugins\RemoveGrainSSE2.dll")
LoadPlugin("C:\Program Files\Hybrid\avisynthPlugins\warpsharp.dll")
Import("C:\Program Files\Hybrid\avisynthPlugins\LimitedSharpenFaster. avs")
# loading source
FFVideoSource("C:\Users\Marchand\Videos\00200~1.M2 T",cachefile="C:\Users\Marchand\AppData\Local\Temp \95057076m2ts_deb1536f480475f7d593219aa1afd74c_41. ffindex",fpsnum=24000,fpsden=1001)
# color modifications
SetMTMode(2) # change MT mode
HDRAGC(avg_lum=128,max_gain=3,min_gain=1,coef_gain =1,max_sat=9,min_sat=0,coef_sat=1,protect=2,passes =4,black_clip=0,shift=0,shift_u=0,shift_v=0,correc tor=0,reducer=0.5,shadows=true,avg_window=25,respo nse=100,debug=0,freezer=-1)
ConvertToYv12(interlaced=false, matrix="Rec709")
Tweak(hue=0,sat=1,bright=0,cont=1,coring=true,star tHue=0,endHue=360,maxSat=150,minSat=0,interp=16,di ther=false)
Levels(0,1,255,0,255,false,true)
# sharpening
LimitedSharpenFaster(ss_x=1.5,ss_y=1.5,Smode=3,str ength=100,Lmode=1,wide=false,overshoot=1,undershoo t=1,soft=0,edgemode=0)
return last

[Selur]

1. try if it helps to delete the Hybrid settings folder:

• Win7: C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\hybrid
• WinXP: C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Application Data\hybrid

before you start the current 20131002 version (also wait a bit on the first start, it might take a while, all following startups will be faster)
2. if you use the current 20131002 version you need the current avisynthExtension (20131002) you can download from http://www.selur.de/downloads

Cu Selur

[Selur]

uploaded a new version which hopefully fixed the startUp problem,..

Hybrid rev 2013.10.03.1:

*added*

• x264: option to limit the number of threads to: 'input height'/40 + 'maximum number of b-frames'
  see: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?p=1646307#post1646307[/*]

*fixed*

• ui: startUp didn't work if some tools were missing (hopefully fixed now)
• jobs: .sup subtitle were accidently marked unsupported

-> downloads: http://www.selur.de/downloads

Cu Selur

[Stears555]

Te new version of Hybrid was unable to start after installation. (OP SYSTEM: Win7 SP1 x64)

The problems were caused by:

CUETools.FLACCL.cmd.exe KERNELBASE.dll

[Selur]

argh, delete the CUETools.FLACCL.cmd.exe