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post #3691 of 3738
12/26/12 at 10:45am
I found AVS Video editor that does exactly what I need but unfortunately since it's a paid app the demo puts in an audio watermark. Anyone know what other free tool will let me do this?

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post #3692 of 3738
1/2/13 at 11:01am
Anyone have issues with Handbrake lately? I have an MKV that I am converting to an m4V for the iPad. We're going on a trip so I wanted some movies to take with me. I have converted 4 movies fine, but one is a two hour movie of which Handbrake stops at 1hr20 everytime. I can't figure out why, and have never had issues before. I have tried to run it 3x now and each time it says the encoding is finished.
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post #3693 of 3738
1/2/13 at 11:10am
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Originally Posted by Stryker412 View Post

Anyone have issues with Handbrake lately? I have an MKV that I am converting to an m4V for the iPad. We're going on a trip so I wanted some movies to take with me. I have converted 4 movies fine, but one is a two hour movie of which Handbrake stops at 1hr20 everytime. I can't figure out why, and have never had issues before. I have tried to run it 3x now and each time it says the encoding is finished.

What is the media info of the mkv?
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post #3694 of 3738
1/2/13 at 11:35am
Code:
General
Complete name                    : Looper.2012.mkv
Format                           : Matroska
Format version                   : Version 2
File size                        : 5.46 GiB
Duration                         : 1h 58mn
Overall bit rate                 : 6 580 Kbps
Writing application              : mkvmerge v4.1.1 ('Bouncin' Back') built on Jul  3 2010 22:54:08
Writing library                  : libebml v1.0.0 + libmatroska v1.0

Video
ID                               : 1
Format                           : AVC
Format/Info                      : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile                   : High@L4.1
Format settings, CABAC           : Yes
Format settings, ReFrames        : 5 frames
Codec ID                         : V_MPEG4/ISO/AVC
Duration                         : 1h 58mn
Bit rate                         : 5 070 Kbps
Width                            : 1 280 pixels
Height                           : 544 pixels
Display aspect ratio             : 2.35:1
Frame rate                       : 23.976 fps
Color space                      : YUV
Chroma subsampling               : 4:2:0
Bit depth                        : 8 bits
Scan type                        : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame)               : 0.304
Stream size                      : 4.10 GiB (75%)
Writing library                  : x264 core 129 r2230 1cffe9f
Encoding settings                : cabac=1 / ref=5 / deblock=1:0:0 / analyse=0x3:0x133 / me=umh / 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=0 / 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=250 / keyint_min=23 / scenecut=40 / intra_refresh=0 / rc_lookahead=40 / rc=2pass / mbtree=1 / bitrate=5070 / ratetol=1.0 / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=0 / qpmax=69 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / aq=1:1.00
Language                         : English
Default                          : Yes
Forced                           : No

Audio
ID                               : 2
Format                           : DTS
Format/Info                      : Digital Theater Systems
Codec ID                         : A_DTS
Duration                         : 1h 58mn
Bit rate mode                    : Constant
Bit rate                         : 1 510 Kbps
Channel(s)                       : 6 channels
Channel positions                : Front: L C R, Side: L R, LFE
Sampling rate                    : 48.0 KHz
Bit depth                        : 24 bits
Compression mode                 : Lossy
Stream size                      : 1.25 GiB (23%)
Language                         : English
Default                          : Yes
Forced                           : No

Text #1
ID                               : 3
Format                           : UTF-8
Codec ID                         : S_TEXT/UTF8
Codec ID/Info                    : UTF-8 Plain Text
Language                         : English
Default                          : No
Forced                           : No

Text #2
ID                               : 4
Format                           : UTF-8
Codec ID                         : S_TEXT/UTF8
Codec ID/Info                    : UTF-8 Plain Text
Title                            : Forced
Language                         : English
Default                          : Yes
Forced                           : Yes

Text #3
ID                               : 5
Format                           : UTF-8
Codec ID                         : S_TEXT/UTF8
Codec ID/Info                    : UTF-8 Plain Text
Language                         : English
Default                          : No
Forced                           : No

Menu
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00:13:31.686                     : en:00:13:31.686
00:21:22.490                     : en:00:21:22.490
00:26:48.106                     : en:00:26:48.106
00:31:51.201                     : en:00:31:51.201
00:41:28.403                     : en:00:41:28.403
00:49:33.429                     : en:00:49:33.429
00:54:10.414                     : en:00:54:10.414
01:00:35.006                     : en:01:00:35.006
01:08:09.919                     : en:01:08:09.919
01:15:23.352                     : en:01:15:23.352
01:23:57.741                     : en:01:23:57.741
01:34:25.869                     : en:01:34:25.869
01:41:04.433                     : en:01:41:04.433
01:46:29.383                     : en:01:46:29.383

Here you go. I'm running it through Ripbot now to see if it'll go. Not sure why I had issues with Handbrake.
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post #3695 of 3738
1/2/13 at 11:38am
Hmmm ... nothing sticks out, I was wondering if it was an interlaced video. I assume you haven't watched the mkv to see if it is corrupt? Also, did you try different profiles? I forget which version HB i am using but I usually upgrade to the latest overnight build every few weeks.
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post #3696 of 3738
1/2/13 at 11:47am
I didn't watch it yet so I haven't checked the MKV (don't want to spoil anything). I did skip to the end of the MKV to at least be sure the credits were there, which they were. I'm running the latest stable Handbrake 0.9.8.
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post #3697 of 3738
1/2/13 at 11:48am
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Originally Posted by Stryker412 View Post

I didn't watch it yet so I haven't checked the MKV (don't want to spoil anything). I did skip to the end of the MKV to at least be sure the credits were there, which they were. I'm running the latest stable Handbrake 0.9.8.

Maybe test with the latest nightly build (I have never had issues with the nightly builds)

https://build.handbrake.fr/view/Nightlies/
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post #3698 of 3738
1/2/13 at 12:31pm
Worked fine in Ripbot, I'll try the nightly build of Handbrake to see. Thanks.
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post #3699 of 3738
4/10/13 at 3:19pm
Is this guide still the preferred method for ripping and processing bluray? It's been quite a while since i've done this and was wondering if there's been any changes to the software being used today?
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post #3700 of 3738
4/10/13 at 3:31pm
There's 3700 posts in this thread starting 5 years ago.

Basically the simplest thing to use is makeMKV which is good about 98% of the time. When that fails or if you have other issues to deal with then my second thing is to use MKVtoolnix and/or MKVMerge. After that it is ClownBD which pretty much has dealt with everything I need to do.
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post #3701 of 3738
4/10/13 at 11:00pm
Yup, MakeMKV is the tool you should consider first. If it does not work for some BDs, try the method stated in the thread, i.e. Haali Media Splitter + eac3to + mkvmerge with a single GUI such as BluRip.
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post #3702 of 3738
4/11/13 at 5:50am
+1 I have been using the original method for five years. There is a learning curve but once learned it is easy to repeat. There are a small number of blu-rays that are complex or I want everything on the disc and there I use slysoft and rip to an .iso. If there is a problem with eac3to.exe just run eac3to.exe /test and you will get a report on what to fix.
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post #3703 of 3738
4/11/13 at 7:23am
I have not used BluRip. I suppose I should take a gander at that. Is there a link or guide in this thread? I have not read it all so may have missed it.
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post #3704 of 3738
4/11/13 at 7:25am
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Originally Posted by Sammy2 View Post

I have not used BluRip. I suppose I should take a gander at that. Is there a link or guide in this thread? I have not read it all so may have missed it.

Here is my BluRip guide from a while back, not sure if anything has changed since:

http://www.mediasmartserver.net/2010/08/24/mkvmania-ripping-to-mkv-with-blurip/

My go to is still Clown_BD + mkvmerge for mkvs.
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post #3705 of 3738
4/11/13 at 7:55am
Thanks, Damian!
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post #3706 of 3738
4/11/13 at 8:29am
Quick question about file size. The MakeMKV site mentions something to the effect of "For exactly the same content MKV files are roughly 40% smaller than Blu-ray files." I did not notice this when I made an MKV from one of my blu-rays. Does the encryption (in this case lack of it) make the difference?

Thanks.
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post #3707 of 3738
4/11/13 at 8:45am
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Originally Posted by cgmoore View Post

Quick question about file size. The MakeMKV site mentions something to the effect of "For exactly the same content MKV files are roughly 40% smaller than Blu-ray files." I did not notice this when I made an MKV from one of my blu-rays. Does the encryption (in this case lack of it) make the difference?

Thanks.

If you leave behind all the audio languages and subtitles you don't need as well as the extras it can be smaller, but 40% smaller seems to be a reach.
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post #3708 of 3738
4/11/13 at 11:26am
Hey guys,

Having an issue with MakeMKV ripping Rock of Ages. I have tried two different times and have been unsuccessful in getting a GOOD rip. Both times I get an error message saying it Failed.
What are my options to get this movie ripped to MKV format?

I have only used MakeMKV and it has worked flawlessly until now......anyone have some suggestions?

Thanks,
Toys
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post #3709 of 3738
4/11/13 at 12:33pm
Try ClownBD.
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post #3710 of 3738
4/11/13 at 1:40pm
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Originally Posted by Sammy2 View Post

Try ClownBD.

That requires AnyDVD in order to get a MKV rip correct? Trying to stay on the FREE side of things if possible......

Toys
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post #3711 of 3738
4/11/13 at 1:52pm
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Originally Posted by Sammy2 View Post

If you leave behind all the audio languages and subtitles you don't need as well as the extras it can be smaller, but 40% smaller seems to be a reach.

Well, that's just the thing. It claims the 40% reduction "for exactly the same content".

I do rip out the audio languages, menus, etc I don't need with tsMuxer and turn them to ISO with ImgBurn. I've been using that process for a long time and it all works fine. I was looking for some way to save space without having to go through any extra steps for compressing the video and came across that claim. I thought it was odd because I understood MKV was just a wrapper for the content, essentially.
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post #3712 of 3738
4/11/13 at 3:29pm
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Originally Posted by Toys7505 View Post

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Originally Posted by Sammy2 View Post

Try ClownBD.

That requires AnyDVD in order to get a MKV rip correct? Trying to stay on the FREE side of things if possible......

Toys

I use ClownBD and don't have AnyDVD (HD).
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post #3713 of 3738
4/11/13 at 4:03pm
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Originally Posted by Sammy2 View Post

I use ClownBD and don't have AnyDVD (HD).
k

Yes but you must be using other software to remove the encryption from your disk as clownbd does not do this.
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post #3714 of 3738
4/11/13 at 4:22pm
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Originally Posted by Sammy2 View Post

I use ClownBD and don't have AnyDVD (HD).

Do you use DVDFAB instead to remove the encryption? If not, then what do you use?

Toys
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post #3715 of 3738
4/11/13 at 5:28pm
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Originally Posted by Toys7505 View Post

Do you use DVDFAB instead to remove the encryption? If not, then what do you use?

Toys

For the issue disc try using MakeMKV to do a full disc backup instead of creating an mkv (curious if it would work). AnyDVD and DVDFab would be the other two programs you would use to remove the encryption.
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post #3716 of 3738
4/11/13 at 6:57pm
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Originally Posted by dbone1026 View Post

For the issue disc try using MakeMKV to do a full disc backup instead of creating an mkv (curious if it would work). AnyDVD and DVDFab would be the other two programs you would use to remove the encryption.

In the process of doing that right now. Didn't know this was a function until today! Will let you know how it goes......
Thanks,

Toys
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post #3717 of 3738
4/11/13 at 7:13pm
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Originally Posted by Toys7505 View Post

In the process of doing that right now. Didn't know this was a function until today! Will let you know how it goes......
Thanks,

Toys

Didn't work.....got an error saying Backup Failed with a BIG Red X

Toys
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post #3718 of 3738
4/11/13 at 8:26pm
Ended up watching the disc - it gets stuck at chapter 5.........BAD disc, no wonder why it wouldn't rip. And there are no signs of damage or scratch.
Going to return it........

Thanks,
Toys
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post #3719 of 3738
4/11/13 at 11:52pm
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Originally Posted by dbone1026 View Post

k

Yes but you must be using other software to remove the encryption from your disk as clownbd does not do this.

Not if someone else has removed the encryption wink.gif
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post #3720 of 3738
4/12/13 at 8:34am
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Originally Posted by steelman1991 View Post

Quote:
Originally Posted by dbone1026 View Post

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Originally Posted by Sammy2 View Post

I use ClownBD and don't have AnyDVD (HD).
k

Yes but you must be using other software to remove the encryption from your disk as clownbd does not do this.
Not if someone else has removed the encryption wink.gif

Huh? eek.gif
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