I am using the tmpgen source creator to make the mpeg files then using dvd lab pro to author them onto a dvd but it tells me that there is some open gops in the files. How do I close them and what software do i need to make my movies play correctle (the video and menu plays fine but the audio is out of sync. I have read that the problem could be the open gops. But i cant figure out how to close them. I would appriciate any help that you can give me thank you aka jondalar.
DVDLab should not have a problem with Open GOPs. It warns you about them, but every movie I have made with open GOPs works fine. Generally Open GOPs should be used because they result in higher picture quality. However, if you wish to close the GOPs, there should be an advanced section or settings etc... Look through all the options and there will be one to close the GOPs. Which version of TMPGEnc are you using? I only have the older version (2.5xxx). I do not like the newer one too much. If I know the version you have, I can do some research and find the exact option for you. If the audio is out of sync, you can try right clicking on the audio stream in DVDLab and there is an option to correct this. If it is badly out of sync, then there may be a different problem and DVDlab may not correct it.
Hi, its me again. I have been trying to put 4 vcd's onto a dvd. The vcd's was made with dvd ripper v2.36. When i import them to the assets and I get the following message: ERRORS AND WARNINGS C:\Documents and Settitngs\Administrator\Desktop\Files to Burn\Movies\Bench Warmers.mpv - Open GOP's were detected in the file - The file will play fine but chapter points may not start accurately. - In your encoder always select close GOP's to avoid such problems. C:\Documents and Settitngs\Administrator\Desktop\Files to Burn\Movies\Bench Warmers.mpv - Cause:Wrong FPS - Size:352x240 FPS:23.98 Aspect: - To add 24fps frames you need to enable 2:3 pulldown first C:\Documents and Settitngs\Administrator\Desktop\Files to Burn\Movies\Bench Warmers.mpa - Cause: Wrong frequency, DVD supports MPEG audio 48 kHz. - File frequency: 44.1kHz - You can resample the file with 'Transcode Audio' in 'Tools'. - MPEG Audio -> MPEG Audio 48kHz. I then hit ok. and it does its stuff. I then create menu 1 and link each movie to it appropriate name. Complie it then burn it. The menu and video works great but the sound is lagging on all the movies right from the start. I did try to right click the audio sream but it just show a choice of english and ect. I did find and area in the tools - audio delay - and can advance the sound but i don't know how much to advance it. I must be missing a step or something. Can someone please give me a step by step instruction on this procedure. By the way the vcd's play fine sound and all. It just is messed up in the dvdlab software. I have wasted alot of dvd's trying to fix this problem.
You may have to re-encode the audio. You can use something like besweet. Convert it to 48khz stereo ac3 at 192kbps. However, I found that the ac3.dll from the Besweet site does not work correctly. I just download avi2dvd and take the besweet from there. I then download the besweet GUI from the Besweet site. The open GOPs are not a problem. I will take a look at DVDlab tomorrow and see about the 24FPS thing.
I also have another question-- I have noticed my hard drive filling up. used 30 gigs already how do i erase the others to reclaim my space.
What do you mean by erase the others? Other hard drives or files? Let me know more specific, and I can give you better help, but for now, here is some general advice. And after any major deleting of files or installation, always defragment your hard drive. For Hard Drives, a quick format is good enough. [bold]This will erase everything on the hard drive/partition[/bold] though, so make sure you want to get rid of everything. Right click on the drive letter and select format. Then choose Quick Format. While this does empty the hard drive, it does not actually delete anything. If you have something you want to permanently get rid of, use a wiping tool like Eraser or Destroy It. If you want to delete files, this can be tricky. Programs usually leave tons of garbage in your temp folders. First, open a window and go to "folder option=>view" and choose to "show hidden files and folders". While you are there, also UNCHECK "Hide extensions for known file types". The first will unhide your hidden files and the latter will show extensions of files like "mymovie.mpg" vs. "mymovie". Now, browse to the following location: x:\documents and settings\xxx\local settings\ ("xxx" represents any user of your PC) Note that in the "Default User" directory, there are some files which cannot be deleted. These are files used by Internet Explorer. Windows will tell you if you try to delete them. Delete the contents of the following folders (use shift + delete to delete files rather than send to the recycling bin: Temp History Temporary Internet files Next go to: x:windows\temp\ and delete the contents of that folder Now, right click on the recycling bin and empty it. This can free anywhere from 10MB to 1GB depending on how many programs you install and run. Now, after you get that taken care of, you should look for files to transfer to cd/dvd. Look for your music, videos, etc... Burn them all on high quality media. The best CD-R is made by Mitsui. Get the MAM-A Gold for anything important. They run about $1.50 per disc, but last over 300 years. If that is too much, Verbatim (Blue Back) and Taiyo Yuden (made in Japan) are also very good. For DVD, Taiyo Yuden is the best. They are priced the same as any other DVD. First, organize all the files into folders. If you are burning 700MB CDs, made several folders and name them Disc1, Disc2, etc... or something that is convenient to you. If there is something you do not want to have evidence of being on your PC, use Eraser to safe move the files and then after you burn them, rather than deleting, wipe them using at least the DoD standard. Next, look at the software you have installed. There are many occasions where people have a software suite installed and only use one small application and then have another suite installed for another small application. You can save lots of space by organizing and using Freeware + a small commercial app. For example, rather than installing Nero, I use DVD Decrypter, ImageBurn, DVD Shrink, and DeepBurner Portable (free and under 2MB). They take up about 5MB vs. maybe 300MB of Nero and do exactly the same thing and more... This can save upto 5GB on the average PC. Games also take up a ton of space. Uninstall any games that you do not play any more, but make sure you have the original disc, otherwise make a backup (you can do this without having to download anything or having the disc). Games take up so much space that this can literally free up an entire Hard Drive... Also, whenever working on a project like a movie, make sure you are very organized. I always create many folders for my larger projects and keep everything very close together. For example, d:/movies/Benchwarmers/ Then in this folder, I may have the original file. Then have a subfolder for individual streams called "project files". However, NEVER delete any original files until you have a 100% functional completed project. If you screw something up, you can always start over as long as you have the originals. After you finish making your movie, you can then delete or wipe everything (do not use more than 3 passes for files super large files as that can take ages).
