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[Findu]

@ ProWo

Beta (v3.3.6) Feedback 2

Simple remux -> To Batch, not working.

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Answer YES:

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Answer NO:

[AVFormatContext @ 000001c415de3140] Unable to choose an output format for 'dn'; use a standard extension for the filename or specify the format manually.[out#0 @ 000001c415de3040] Error initializing the muxer for dn: Invalid argumentError opening output file dn.
Error opening output files: Invalid Argument

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Coincidental I run into this:

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This is already working for video and audio encoding. And should work for simpel remux.

But to make users aware of this usefull function, you should use a txt line like this on the grid:
Drag & drop files to replicate Batch 0.

[ProWo]

After click on cut at the main page, the join list get reset and instead of the source file, only the following cuts get transfered to the join list.
Would it make sense to keep all cuts since app start in the join list and preselect the last cuts?
It would make it easier joining cuts from multible sources.

Will be done.

I can add multible file selections via drag and drop to the join list. Good!
As discribed, the "Add file" button can only add single files. Can this be changed to multible files "Add files" too?
It's the same with multiplex.

Will be done.

Bug in cutted parts overwriting.
If I cut several parts and repeat it with the same source, the previous files get overwritten. For example you cut #1 #2 #3, then #4 #5, #1 will be overwritten with #4 and #2 with #5.
If I cut only one in between multible, none will be overwritten. For example you cut #1 #2 #3, then #4, then #5 #6, all is fine.

I confirm the bug. Will be fixed.

Thx for testing.

[rd0591]

Can a batch of .mp4 video files be loaded and have all the .aac audio streams be extracted all at once?

[ProWo]

Can a batch of .mp4 video files be loaded and have all the .aac audio streams be extracted all at once?

atm, no.

[ProWo]

Simple remux -> To Batch, not working.

Will be fixed.

Coincidental I run into this:
This is already working for video and audio encoding. And should work for simpel remux.
But to make users aware of this usefull function, you should use a txt line like this on the grid:
Drag & drop files to replicate Batch 0.

Will be done.

[neptune84]

[Attachment 84395 - Click to enlarge]Hello, I have a few ideas to find out what you think.

1. Can the application name and window be simplified? Remove the part that says GUI. The application name can be just “clever FFMpeg” (I think it would be more universal.) (when you click on info, a window opens and shows the application version and developer as in the image)

2. Fast Start can remain on by default when muxing mp4 files (even the box can be removed and every file is written as fast start by default)

3. There may be a bug: When muxing mp4 file, the Title part looks empty, but the title of the track of the source file is written to the destination file.

[ProWo]

1. Can the application name and window be simplified? Remove the part that says GUI. The application name can be just “clever FFMpeg” (I think it would be more universal.) (when you click on info, a window opens and shows the application version and developer as in the image)

There is no advantage to this. I also like the name and that's why it stays that way.

2. Fast Start can remain on by default when muxing mp4 files (even the box can be removed and every file is written as fast start by default)

I will leave the checkbox as it is, but set it to checked by default.

3. There may be a bug: When muxing mp4 file, the Title part looks empty, but the title of the track of the source file is written to the destination file.

There are two places where you can enter the video title in multiplex. Once at stream level, in the title column, and once at container level under other settings, Movie Title.

[Findu]

@ ProWo

Beta (v3.3.6) Feedback 3

Thank you for taking care of my previous findings!

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> Simple remux -> To Batch, not working.
Your code contains just a simple error as the syntax is -dn instead of dn, that's all.
Drag and drop for Batch Tasks is working afterwards.

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Drag and drop for Batch Tasks:
Is also working for Stream cut!
Therefore, the same cut points get used for new video streams, but it is working well. Although these cut points are not confirmed/checked individually. So I would keep it as it is

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Bug after Batch Tasks processing:
The automatic import to the associated grids are
- Video and Audio to Multiplex
- One Stream cut to Main
- Several Stream cuts to Join
- Simple remux to Main and reset of the source
As it should be!

If the Batch Tasks also contain several stream cuts, the Join grid opens after the end of Batch Tasks processing. Good.
But if you leave Join without joining, only Multiplex is availabel on the Main grid and not Join as well. You need to open a source file to be able to go back to Join.
Could you please enable that?

This does not happen if the Batch Tasks only contain several stream cuts.

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Batch Tasks grid, small text update:
After Batch processing, the processed streams are automatically imported into the Multiplex/Join grid for further use.

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As you know, Drag and drop for Batch Tasks only works if all existing batch tasks are from the same type (Video, Audio, Stream cut or Simple remux).
Why does this limitation exist?
The replication of Batch 0 also works as expected if you swap Batch 0, like from Video to Audio, and drop files afterwards.

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Is there a code difference to Simple remux and the Multiplex button?

[ProWo]

> Simple remux -> To Batch, not working.
Your code contains just a simple error as the syntax is -dn instead of dn, that's all.

It's already fixed in my actual beta.

But if you leave Join without joining, only Multiplex is availabel on the Main grid and not Join as well. You need to open a source file to be able to go back to Join.
Could you please enable that?

It's already fixed in my actual beta.

Batch Tasks grid, small text update:
After Batch processing, the processed streams are automatically imported into the Multiplex/Join grid for further use.

Will be done.

As you know, Drag and drop for Batch Tasks only works if all existing batch tasks are from the same type (Video, Audio, Stream cut or Simple remux).
Why does this limitation exist?
The replication of Batch 0 also works as expected if you swap Batch 0, like from Video to Audio, and drop files afterwards.

The limitation is that the command line is adopted exactly during replication, i.e. stream 2 (audio) to mp2 etc.
From every added video, stream 2 is adopted, even if it does not exist. This can lead to errors. That is why I did not advertise this additional function better.
BTW
Replicate video cuts makes no sense.

Is there a code difference to Simple remux and the Multiplex button?

There are big differences. With simple remux, the video is remuxed as it is with streamcopy.
With normal multiplexing, you can change the tracks, add tags such as language and title or attachments such as images or fonts, specify a different delay for each audio stream, etc.

[Findu]

Originally Posted by Findu View Post
As you know, Drag and drop for Batch Tasks only works if all existing batch tasks are from the same type (Video, Audio, Stream cut or Simple remux).
Why does this limitation exist?
The replication of Batch 0 also works as expected if you swap Batch 0, like from Video to Audio, and drop files afterwards.
The limitation is that the command line is adopted exactly during replication, i.e. stream 2 (audio) to mp2 etc.
From every added video, stream 2 is adopted, even if it does not exist. This can lead to errors. That is why I did not advertise this additional function better.
BTW
Replicate video cuts makes no sense.

You're right!

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Originally Posted by Findu View Post
Is there a code difference to Simple remux and the Multiplex button?
There are big differences. With simple remux, the video is remuxed as it is with streamcopy.
With normal multiplexing, you can change the tracks, add tags such as language and title or attachments such as images or fonts, specify a different delay for each audio stream, etc.

Yes, of couse.
I mean if you do no other changes for normal multiplexing, even not the new default for Fast Start.
So you select the source, click on Multiplex on the Main grid, then on Multiplex on the Multiplex grid.
Compared to selecting Simple remux and click on Remux.

[ProWo]

I mean if you do no other changes for normal multiplexing, even not the new default for Fast Start.
So you select the source, click on Multiplex on the Main grid, then on Multiplex on the Multiplex grid.
Compared to selecting Simple remux and click on Remux.

There are many background checks and alignments wint normal multiplex, missing in simple remux.

[neptune84]

Thank you for Fast Start default on option.

Other subject: I'm not talking about the movie title, it's smooth. Video and audio tracks appear blank on the Multiplex screen. But it is copied from the source file to the target.

[ProWo]

Thank you for Fast Start default on option.

Other subject: I'm not talking about the movie title, it's smooth. Video and audio tracks appear blank on the Multiplex screen. But it is copied from the source file to the target.

Could be a subtitle stream.

[ProWo]

Newest beta (v3.3.6.01), online now.
(Changelog will follow in the next full release).

[Findu]

@ ProWo

Beta (v3.3.6.01) Feedback

> Change to "Add files" button.
Working

> Bug in cutted parts overwriting.
Solved

> Keep all cuts since app start in the join list and preselect the last cuts.
Not implemented.
Joint cuts get deleted after joining. So cutted parts could only joined once. Might be okay!

> Join grid
It would be consistent to hide the "Clear cuts" button if the list is empty like for "Swap files" and "Join" when nothing is selected.

The colum Type has a sort funktion, which could be usefull. But if the join list is empty and you add multible cuts from the Cut grid, the first entry starts with a blank instead of "Steam cut…".

> Simple remux -> To Batch, not working.
Solved

> Add text: Drag & drop files to replicate Batch 0.
The & is not visible.

> Change text: Multiplex/Join
Done

> Leaveing Join without joining, only Multiplex is availabel.
Solved

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For better understanding, I would rather use text instead of a gear symbol on the settings button.

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These various "Batch Tasks" also get processed without error:
Change video DAR
Change Profile Level
Rotate Video
Crop video (MD only)
Fix framerate

Good!

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Isn't it better to stay in the Multiplex grid instead of leaving it when using "Del PS"?

What about moveing the buttom to the top right next to "Swap streams" as it is list related?

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Multiplex grid text Change (cause of funktionality):
Delete files after muxing (Caution!)
If checked, all selected files excepte the source file are deleted after muxing.

New:
Delete processed streams after muxing (Caution!)
If enabled, only the selected processed streams from the grid and their corresponding files will be deleted after muxing.

[videoAI]

@ ProWo
for Cutting, Joining video files, may I suggest you look at LosslessCut.
check out the validate option when joining.

[ProWo]

> Keep all cuts since app start in the join list and preselect the last cuts.
Not implemented.
Joint cuts get deleted after joining. So cutted parts could only joined once. Might be okay!

That seems logical to me.

> Join grid
It would be consistent to hide the "Clear cuts" button if the list is empty like for "Swap files" and "Join" when nothing is selected.

Will be fixed.

The colum Type has a sort funktion, which could be usefull. But if the join list is empty and you add multible cuts from the Cut grid, the first entry starts with a blank instead of "Steam cut…".

The sort function is incorrect and will be removed.
I cannot reproduce the blank here.

> Add text: Drag & drop files to replicate Batch 0.
The & is not visible.

Will be fixed.

For better understanding, I would rather use text instead of a gear symbol on the settings button.

Will be done.

Isn't it better to stay in the Multiplex grid instead of leaving it when using "Del PS"?

Will be done.

What about moveing the buttom to the top right next to "Swap streams" as it is list related?

In addition to the Del PS, there is also the Del BS button.
They stay where they are. But I will change their behavior.

New:
Delete processed streams after muxing (Caution!)
If enabled, only the selected processed streams from the grid and their corresponding files will be deleted after muxing.

The text should refer to the deleted files, not streams. However, I will improve the tooltip for this checkbox.

[Findu]

@ ProWo

>> If the join list is empty and you add multible cuts from the Cut grid, the first entry starts with a blank instead of "Steam cut…".
> I cannot reproduce the blank here.
My fault!
The text in the Type column is centered and not left-aligned.

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Extract streams grid:
The colums Stream, Resolution and Bitrate are also sortable.

[Findu]

@ ProWo

Multiplex grid clean up

Ill tested again and I was wrong before!
They don't do the same.

Basis

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After Multiplex

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After "Del BS" button and going back to the Multiplex grid

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[ProWo]

Newest beta (v3.3.6.02), online now.
(Changelog will follow in the next full release).

[Findu]

@ ProWo

Beta (v3.3.6.02) Feedback

> Join grid, hide "Clear cuts" when required
Working

> Remove sort function in table Extract steams
Removed
Could you please center the text in the column headers.
For a uniform look -> headers and content should have the same alignment.
But that is not important.

> Add text: Drag & drop files to replicate Batch 0.
Okay

> Use text on the settings button.
Thank you

> Stay in the Multiplex grid when using "Del PS"
Working

> Improve tooltip for Checkbox "Delete files after muxing (Caution!)"
There are two blanks after except.

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Today, I did not get a reminder/notification in v3.3.6.01 about the new version v3.3.6.02
<upd_reminder>27.12.2024?0</upd_reminder>

When opening the Audio Encoder grid, always the source FPS values are preselected. Is that intentional?

[ProWo]

Today, I did not get a reminder/notification in v3.3.6.01 about the new version v3.3.6.02

I have removed the automatic update check because it was too annoying for many users. Now you can check manually in the settings at any time to see if a newer version is available.

When opening the Audio Encoder grid, always the source FPS values are preselected. Is that intentional?

Yes, that is the intention. But since many users do not know that there are only 3 different audio lengths for commercial videos, namely PAL (25, 50 fps have the same length), NTSC (23.976, 29.97 fps have the same length) and 24 fps, it can be confusing.
I will rewrite this into a selectable preset that is adapted to the video source.

[Findu]

@ ProWo

> Now you can check manually in the settings at any time to see if a newer version is available.
I've already seen it!

> I will rewrite the audio source FPS values into a selectable preset that is adapted to the video source.
Great! Thanks for clarification.

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Beta (v3.3.6.02) Feedback 2

Multiplex grid clean up behavior:
The "Task successfully completed." notification window only appears when I unselect a preselected processed or batch stream.
Is that the Intention?

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Multiplex grid Tooltip small text change:
Del PS tooltip: Delete all processed streams from the grid and the related files too.
Del BS tooltip: Delete all (processed) batch streams from the grid and the related files too.
I think it becomes clearer if the text in the brackets get deleted.
I did'nt know about Del BS before. Thanks for the hint!

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Multiplex grid delay playback:
What about the idea that if there is a value in a selected delay field, a playback button will appear to check if video and audio are in sync before muxing begins?
Or it could be multiplexed multiple times with changed delay values ​​using the “Stay Open” function. When active, the grid and files remain untouched and you open the various editions yourself.

[neptune84]

Track titles appear blank on the Multiplex screen. But it is copied from the source file to the target.
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[ProWo]

Track titles appear blank on the Multiplex screen. But it is copied from the source file to the target.

This is because the title has non ASCII conform characters, like |, and the grid font isn't able to display it.
Will see what can be done.

EDIT:
I'll change the grid default font to Segoe_UI (unicode aware), so the tags are shown.
But the problem is, that FFmpeg isn't able to write unicode metadata, and this has to be fixed by the FFmpeg guys.

EDIT2:
Researched again. FFmpeg has nothing to do with the problem, it is due to Windows and the codepage used, which is not utf_8 compatible.

[ProWo]

Multiplex grid clean up behavior:
The "Task successfully completed." notification window only appears when I unselect a preselected processed or batch stream.
Is that the Intention?

This message should appear, if there are unmuxed streams (other the source streams) in the grid.

Multiplex grid Tooltip small text change:
Del PS tooltip: Delete all processed streams from the grid and the related files too.
Del BS tooltip: Delete all (processed) batch streams from the grid and the related files too.
I think it becomes clearer if the text in the brackets get deleted.

Will remove it.

Multiplex grid delay playback:
What about the idea that if there is a value in a selected delay field, a playback button will appear to check if video and audio are in sync before muxing begins?
Or it could be multiplexed multiple times with changed delay values ​​using the “Stay Open” function. When active, the grid and files remain untouched and you open the various editions yourself.

On processed streams there should be no need for any audio delay value, because this is already checked in the background.
I'll change the grid behavior to stay open until the mux grid is empty. Muxed streams (source and added too) will be removed after muxing.
A Stay open button is not necessary in my opinion.

[Findu]

@ ProWo

>> The "Task successfully completed." notification window only appears when I unselect a preselected processed or batch stream.
> This message should appear, if there are unmuxed streams (other the source streams) in the grid.
Makes sense. So far it does'nt work for added streams.

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>> Del BS tooltip: Delete all (processed) batch streams from the grid and the related files too.
> Will remove text in the brackets.
Thanks

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> A Stay open button in Multiplex grid is not necessary in my opinion.
I would really benefit from a stay open button that keeps streams and files untouched after muxing.
I collect old black and white movies older than 1950. These TV streams vary in resolution, quality and length depending on the country of broadcast, often with national opening/ending credits and cuted scenes, meaning streams of different lengths.
It always requires manual alignment muxing such singel audio and video streams.
Muxing a sample doesn't help here.

After muxing a sample, streams get cleared up as well.
Would'nt it be better to keep all untouched?

[ProWo]

I would really benefit from a stay open button that keeps streams and files untouched after muxing.
I collect old black and white movies older than 1950. These TV streams vary in resolution, quality and length depending on the country of broadcast, often with national opening/ending credits and cuted scenes, meaning streams of different lengths.
It always requires manual alignment muxing such singel audio and video streams.
Muxing a sample doesn't help here.

Why? That's exactly what it's designed for.

After muxing a sample, streams get cleared up as well.
Would'nt it be better to keep all untouched?

This is a bug and will be fixed.

[Findu]

@ ProWo

>> After muxing a sample, streams get cleared up as well.
> This is a bug and will be fixed.
Good

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Crop
Can you please write, that only even numbers are allowed here.
Can odd values ​​be changed automatically?
Otherwise there are error messages:

[vost#0:0/copy @ 0000022524176d00] Error initializing bitstream filter: h264_metadata

[h264_metadata @ 000001f55be50d40] Invalid value for crop_top: must be a multiple of 2.[vost#0:0/copy @ 000001f55c296d00] Error initializing bitstream filter: h264_metadataError opening output file C:\Users\Findu\Downloads\input2_cropped_#2.mp4.
Error opening output files: Invalid argument

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Tables (not important)
If you deselect the last stream manualy, could you also deselect (switch) "De-/Select all Tasks"?
And accordingly by select.

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Extract streams
Could you please widen the bitrate or make the column wide autosize to fit the content?

The type column in the Multiplex grid is also too small to show Subtitle.

[videoAI]

@ ProWo
In settings, you can check the GUI ver, status, and update if necessary.
can you do that to FFmpeg as well?? That would be really great ..