clever FFmpeg-GUI, small FFmpeg UI, fully portable, no installation.

[ProWo]

...the Rotate (Metadata only) function in Various is missing in the last betas.

The rotate function( metadata only) is only available with
this videocodecs: h264, hevc, mpeg2video
in this containers: 3gp, mp4, mov.

Question about cut.
If I define 3 cup parts and click on Cut, only the first part get saved.
In the Join list appears #1 three times pre-selected.
I would expect #2 and #3 get saved as well and the Join list pre-select #1 #2 #3.

You're right, there are many bugs with multiple cuts, in the join section too.
Will all be fixed in the next release.

[ProWo]

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December 17, 2024 release version 3.3.5.
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Added:
Set npl value for HDR to SDR tonemapping.
aac_mf audio encoder,
h264_mf video encoder (thx to Findu for the latter two hint).
Error check during task processing.
Readded start at last position (request by Findu).
Mux vc1 video to asf, avi, mkv, mov, mp4, wmv.

Fixed:
Bug in HDR to SDR tonemapping (thx to Lathe for the hint).
Bug with multiple cuts in cut and join section.
Bug in audio encoding with keep open checked.
Typo on update message.
Graphical error in the audio encoding grid (thx to Findu for the hints).
Bug in update process.

Improved:
Update process.

Changed:
The whole information system. from messagebox to centered Info window.

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NOTE: If you're already using clever-FFmpeg-GUI, replace the exe only with the new version.
Leave the other files to keep the previous settings.

[Findu]

@ ProWo

Beta (v3.3.5) feedback

> Changed information system from messagebox to centered info window.
Would it be possible to increas the font size and center also two buttoms?
As you can see the "Yes" buttom is centerd.

[Attachment 84180 - Click to enlarge]

The "File already exists!" window is still a messagebox.

[Attachment 84181 - Click to enlarge]

> Bug with multiple cuts in cut and join section.
It's now working as expected. Even none chronologically cuts like #2 #1 #3 are previewed and joined correctly without further interaction. Great!

> The rotate function (metadata only) is only available with dedicated containers.
Thanks for clarification!

> Graphical error in the audio encoding grid.
Thanks for the fix!

> Update process.
Will be checked with v3.3.5 when a new update is availabel.

[ProWo]

Would it be possible to increas the font size and center also two buttoms?

Will increase the fontsize from 8 to 9 and center the two buttons.

The "File already exists!" window is still a messagebox.

I noticed that and will fix it.

Thanks for testing.

[Mariox]

i fix it

[Findu]

@ ProWo

Batch task:
If you enlarge the "Action" column and add one for "Output", the "Batch Task" list would give a better overview.


[Attachment 84194 - Click to enlarge]

[ProWo]

Batch task:
If you enlarge the "Action" column and add one for "Output", the "Batch Task" list would give a better overview.

I will widen the action column, but there is not enough space for an output column. Besides, that wouldn't be any additional useful information.

[ProWo]

Newest beta (v3.3.5.01), online now.

Improved:
DVD Movie rip completely recoded. (unprotected DVD's only).

Changed:
File already exists! messagebox recoded to new type.
Column alignment in batch task grid (thx to Findu for the hint).
New info message system: increased fontsize from 8 to 9, buttons centered now.

[Findu]

@ ProWo

> Update process checked with v3.3.5
The new update process plus the discription makes it easier to update. Thank you.

---

Beta (v3.3.5.01) feedback

> New info message System
So far, all is looking good now. Nice!

---

> Column alignment in batch task grid
Thanks for making the action column wider and adjustable.
But I still have to increase the wide which does not get stored after leaving "Batch tasks". Could this please be implemented if it is not too much work?

Your right. An output column wouldn't give additional useful information.

---

> DVD Movie rip completely recoded
A complete movie rip automatically produce an uncompressed MPEG in a mkv container.
A single vob via multiplex produce a compressed h264.
Is that the intended procedure?

[ProWo]

Thanks for making the action column wider and adjustable.
But I still have to increase the wide which does not get stored after leaving "Batch tasks". Could this please be implemented if it is not too much work?

I'll make the wide autosize to fit the content.

> DVD Movie rip completely recoded
A complete movie rip automatically produce an uncompressed MPEG in a mkv container.
A single vob via multiplex produce a compressed h264.
Is that the intended procedure?

The individual vob file is just like any other video file.
However, the complete DVD movie title set consists of several files that must first be joined together. The result is then available as a normal video.

[ProWo]

A single vob via multiplex produce a compressed h264

I checked that and it really is encoded to h264. Of course this should not happen and will be fixed.

[Findu]

> New update process - suggestion

For Windows 11 you could add a new file to your zip like Update_W11.bat containing

taskkill /IM "clever FFmpeg GUI.exe"
tar -x -f clever_ffmpeg_gui_newest_beta.zip "clever FFmpeg GUI.exe"

This will close the app and extract only the exe and override the old one.

This could be executed when you klick on the close buttom in your update dialog window.
It might need modifications for older OS like W10 or W7.

[ProWo]

> New update process - suggestion
taskkill /IM "clever FFmpeg GUI.exe"
tar -x -f clever_ffmpeg_gui_newest_beta.zip "clever FFmpeg GUI.exe"

Using Tar is a good idea, I will work on it. Should also work under Windows 10.
Earlier versions have to be updated manually.

[Findu]

curl https://files.videohelp.com/u/292773/clever_ffmpeg_gui_newest_beta.zip -o clever_ffmpeg_gui_newest_beta.zip

This will download and replace the zip. Works under W11 & W10.

[Findu]

@ ProWo

Complete update script for W11 & W10

taskkill /IM "clever FFmpeg GUI.exe"
curl https://files.videohelp.com/u/292773/clever_ffmpeg_gui_newest_beta.zip -o clever_ffmpeg_gui_newest_beta.zip
tar -x -f clever_ffmpeg_gui_newest_beta.zip "clever FFmpeg GUI.exe"
del clever_ffmpeg_gui_newest_beta.zip
start "" "clever FFmpeg GUI.exe"


This will close the app,
download and replace the zip,
extract and replace only the exe,
delete the zip,
close cmd while starting the appp.

It will work as long as a permanent download link will keep the newest version of the app.

[Findu]

@ ProWo

Suggestion about an update process. (If you want to spend more time on this!)

You recommend to always use the latest version, as the latest known bugs have been fixed.

But not all users want to update, or use the latest version, or want a reminder each time the app is starting when using an older version.

A drop down list on the landing page could handle his and contain: (or something similar)
- No update check
- Check for updates (check and open reminder to update or not)
- Check for latest updates (check and open reminder for latest version to update or not) (default)
- Automatic update W11/10 (automatic update at startup without further user interaction) (could cause start problems!)


What do you think?
But please don't waste your time if you have better things to do!

[ProWo]

Newest beta (v3.3.5.02), online now.

Added:
New automatic updater (for Windows 10 & 11, thx to Findu for the hints).
Batch grid: Action column fits content now.

Fixed:
Bug with streams detection in VTS_vobs.
Bug in mux code.
Bug with automatic correction of start position values out of screen bounds.

Improved:
Update info for earlier Windows versions.

[Findu]

@ ProWo

Beta (v3.3.5.02) feedback

> New automatic updater
Seams to be like v3.3.5 for W11/10

> Action column fits content now
Yes

> Bug with automatic correction of start position values out of screen bounds.
Working for left and right out of screen bounds. Below positions stay untouched.

> Bug with streams detection in VTS_vobs. Bug in mux code.
Singel vob rip now work as expected for multiplx and extract streams.

This error appears when aborting a whole vob movie rip:

Informationen über das Aufrufen von JIT-Debuggen
anstelle dieses Dialogfelds finden Sie am Ende dieser Meldung.

************** Ausnahmetext **************
System.IO.IOException: Der Prozess kann nicht auf die Datei "M:\DVD_movie_01_ripped.mkv" zugreifen, da sie von einem anderen Prozess verwendet wird.
bei System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath)
bei System.IO.File.InternalDelete(String path, Boolean checkHost)
bei clever_FFmpeg_GUI.Form2.VB$StateMachine_178_Button 3_Click.MoveNext()
--- Ende der Stapelüberwachung vom vorhergehenden Ort, an dem die Ausnahme ausgelöst wurde ---
bei System.Runtime.ExceptionServices.ExceptionDispatch Info.Throw()


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************** JIT-Debuggen **************
Um das JIT-Debuggen (Just-In-Time) zu aktivieren, muss in der
Konfigurationsdatei der Anwendung oder des Computers
(machine.config) der jitDebugging-Wert im Abschnitt system.windows.forms festgelegt werden.
Die Anwendung muss mit aktiviertem Debuggen kompiliert werden.

Zum Beispiel:

<configuration>
<system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>

Wenn das JIT-Debuggen aktiviert ist, werden alle nicht behandelten
Ausnahmen an den JIT-Debugger gesendet, der auf dem
Computer registriert ist, und nicht in diesem Dialogfeld behandelt.

[ProWo]

> New automatic updater
Seams to be like v3.3.5 for W11/10

You can only test this when a newer version is available.

This error appears when aborting a whole vob movie rip ...

Tested, you're right.
(Strange, the error does not occur in the debug environment).
But I have already discovered the reason, will be fixed.

[Findu]

> You can only test this when a newer version is available.
Your righ

> Raw streams
Is there a reason why raw streams like .h264 does not automatically apper in multiplex after extracting streams?

[ProWo]

> Raw streams
Is there a reason why raw streams like .h264 does not automatically apper in multiplex after extracting streams?

Because raw streams are missing important info like duration and framerate.
They have to be opened first in the select source grid, then you're asked for the framerate (FPS), then they are copied in a mp4 container.
In this step the missing informations are added. After that the stream can be used like any other videofile.

[ProWo]

Newest beta (v3.3.5.03), online now.

Added:
Update reminder (if update wasn't done).

Fixed:
Bug with DVD rip aborting (thx to Findu for the hint).

[ProWo]

Hi. It is unfortunate that since the version above 3.1.2.02, Audio Volume Detection does not work. Is it possible to restore the correctness of this function?

Works fine here, could you explain more details?

[ProWo]

Attention!
There was a bug in the latest beta v3.3.5.03.
It has already been fixed.
If you have updated before 13:09 CET 21 December 2024, please download the latest beta again.

EDIT:
If you have an error message at startup, open the portable.config file with a text editor, delete the line
<upd_reminder>...</upd_reminder>
and save the file.

[Findu]

@ ProWo

>> Is there a reason why raw streams like .h264 does not automatically apper in multiplex after extracting streams?
> Because raw streams are missing important info like duration and framerate.
They have to be opened first in the select source grid, then you're asked for the framerate (FPS), then they are copied in a mp4 container.
In this step the missing informations are added. After that the stream can be used like any other videofile.

Good to know how to handle this correctly!
As I can add such streams in multiplex, would it make sence to aks for the framerate as well or tell the user to use select source?

---

> New automatic updater
Works well! Makes life much easier

---

> Bug with DVD rip aborting
Works now without error.

[ProWo]

As I can add such streams in multiplex, would it make sence to aks for the framerate as well or tell the user to use select source?

I will add a check that prevents the addition of raw streams.

[Findu]

@ ProWo

> I will add a check that prevents the addition of raw streams.
Cool, thanks.

---

Suggestion: ffmpeg folder buttom
A "Set ffmpeg folder" buttom on the "select source file" grid would also be helpfull.
To easily change between ffmpeg versions, for example when new versions get published.
I always keep the folders after unpacking the ffmpeg zip versions, like
ffmpeg-7.1-full_build (for my Ryzen 5 7530U)
ffmpeg-7.0.2-full_build
ffmpeg-5.1.2-full_build (for my old GTX 660 Ti, using HW acceleration)

With the buttom, there is no need to edit or delete portable.config any longer what I usualy do.

[ProWo]

Suggestion: ffmpeg folder buttom
A "Set ffmpeg folder" buttom on the "select source file" grid would also be helpfull.

I'll implement this.

[ProWo]

Newest beta (v3.3.5.04), online now.

Added:
Audio volume detection result info.
Check for raw videostream adding in multiplex grid; it's blocked now (thx to Findu for the hint).
Settings button in select source grid; you can now change target folder and ffmpeg bin folder locations (thx to Findu for the hint).

Fixed:
Bug in update reminder.
Bug in wrong start position values automatic correction.

[Lexi]

[Attachment 84272 - Click to enlarge]Hello ProWo,

i have a problem while cutting. I try to cut a mp4 file which i have downloaded from a mediathek. I insert cutting time an d perform a check. all fine. I press cut and cleverffmpeg says after ~1 secound task succesfully completed but the file has zero bytes. i tryd different versions of clever and different versions of ffmpeg.

You can download the file for testing here:
https://pdodswr-a.akamaihd.net/swrfernsehen/marktcheck/sendungsmitschnitt/2159243.xxl.mp4

i will add some screenshots and mediainfo.


General
Complete name : C:\Users\user\Videos\frontal\MARKTCHECK-Marktcheck_ Sendung vom 10. Dezember 2024-1137418527.mp4
Format : MPEG-4
Format profile : Base Media
Codec ID : isom (isom/iso2/avc1/mp41)
File size : 1.14 GiB
Duration : 46 min 1 s
Overall bit rate mode : Variable
Overall bit rate : 3 538 kb/s
Frame rate : 50.000 FPS
Writing application : Lavf58.59.100

Video
ID : 1
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : High@L4.2
Format settings : CABAC / 4 Ref Frames
Format settings, CABAC : Yes
Format settings, Reference frames : 4 frames
Codec ID : avc1
Codec ID/Info : Advanced Video Coding
Duration : 46 min 1 s
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 3 403 kb/s
Maximum bit rate : 5 000 kb/s
Width : 1 920 pixels
Height : 1 080 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16:9
Frame rate mode : Constant
Frame rate : 50.000 FPS
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.033
Stream size : 1.09 GiB (96%)
Writing library : x264 core 161 r3018 db0d417
Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=3 / deblock=1:0:0 / analyse=0x3:0x113 / me=hex / subme=7 / psy=1 / psy_rd=1.00:0.00 / mixed_ref=1 / me_range=16 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=1 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=0 / deadzone=21,11 / fast_pskip=1 / chroma_qp_offset=-2 / 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=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=1 / weightb=1 / open_gop=0 / weightp=2 / keyint=100 / keyint_min=50 / scenecut=40 / intra_refresh=0 / rc_lookahead=50 / rc=crf / mbtree=1 / crf=22.0 / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=0 / qpmax=69 / qpstep=4 / vbv_maxrate=5000 / vbv_bufsize=5000 / crf_max=0.0 / nal_hrd=vbr / filler=0 / ip_ratio=1.40 / aq=1:1.00
Color range : Limited
colour_primaries_Original : BT.709
transfer_characteristics_Original : BT.709
matrix_coefficients_Original : BT.709
Codec configuration box : avcC

Audio
ID : 2
Format : AAC LC
Format/Info : Advanced Audio Codec Low Complexity
Codec ID : mp4a-40-2
Duration : 46 min 1 s
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 128 kb/s
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Channel layout : L R
Sampling rate : 48.0 kHz
Frame rate : 46.875 FPS (1024 SPF)
Compression mode : Lossy
Stream size : 42.1 MiB (4%)
Default : Yes
Alternate group : 1

Other
ID : 3
Type : Time code
Format : QuickTime TC
Duration : 46 min 1 s
Frame rate : 50.000 FPS
Time code of first frame : 10:00:00:00
Time code of last frame : 10:46:01:45
Time code, stripped : Yes
Language : English
Default : No