I have been converting some wmv files to MPEG-1 and resulting file is always much smaller than the original and of a lower quality.

Is there any setting in TMPEG that allows the quality to remain the same?

No, that's not possible, because it's a completely different format.
But of course you can change the resolution and raise the bitrate for better quality.

Dear Community, Develeopers,

I use the latest TMPGEnc to convert DV videos to MPEG-2, but it seems for me that TMPGEnc generates a nonstandard stream (according to MPEGValidator 1.4). Being nonstandard caused by field order (Bottom field first) that is standard at DV. This means a problem when importing these clips into video editors like Adobe Premiere CS2. TMPGEnc only offers the setting of field order of input videos. Could you implement a feature enabling users to swap fields or change OUTPUT field order separately from INPUT field order?

Thanks
str4ngS

I'm trying to automate the batch file process by generating a "tbe" file using a number of standard settings without having to go through the Wizard on each pass. I know others have done something similar but I want to control the Start an End frame on each pass, which I don't believe these other programs handle.

However the "tbe" file stores the Start/End Frames in a 10 byte binary time format which apears to be rather obscure. Does anyone know how this data is coded?

Thanks

Hi...

I need to multiplex 4 mpeg2 files and 1 audio file into a single MPEG2 Transport Stream. Is this possible? If not, can anyone recommend a software that can? I am using a Cineview Quad mpeg decoder card from Vela to playback the videos on 4 screens.

Thanks,
Jeff

Hi, everyone:

I wanna re-encode a mpeg-file. If i open a mpeg-file as 'Video source',
it works. But if i wanna open a mpeg-file as 'Audio source' it don't
works. If i only open a mpeg-file as 'Video source' and i encode it, i get
a new mpeg-file with a video-stream, but without an audio-stream.
What can i do? Why i can't open a mpeg-file as 'Audio source'? This file-type
is shown as an option in the file-type-list of the 'Audio source'. Or what
file should i open to get an audio-stream in the new mpeg-file after re-encoding?
Please answer as fast as possible!

Thank you so much!

I have been using TMPGenc 2.5 Plus for some time, and it converted MP4 files with no problem. However recently I upgraded to Windows 7, and some programs seem to have been changed a bit during the upgrade.

I don't know if the following is directly related to the upgrade or not. I recently installed a few other video editing programs and uninstalled them after trying them, so may be related to an uninstall...

Now, when I try to convert an MP4 to MPEG1 or 2 using TMPGEnc Plus, I get a message that infomrs me the file cannot be opened because there is no MP4FileLibU.dll installed.

I searched for such a file and found it in my Pinnacle program, copied and pasted it directly into the folder for TMPGEnc with the rest of the .dll files. Still same message. Is this supposed to be placed in another file for TMPGEnc, or installed elsewhere? I cannot get as good quality control of the output for MP4 to MPEG with the opther programs I have.

Any ideas?

Regards,

Seizan

Added...

A friend told me to ask if someone who is using TMPGEnc 2.5 PLUS would please do a search for the MP4FileLibU.dll on their PC and post the locations. I can then just copy and paste the file into the same places, reboot, and see what happens...

That might just do it, maybe.

Regards,

Seizan

Copy the file to the system32 directory, then go to start, execute and type
"regsrv32 mp4filelibu.dll" without the quotes and press enter, this should solve the problem

Seems like that should have worked but I get a message that it is an invalid entry. Doesn't work.

Using tmpgenc 2.525 free trial.
I ripped a disc containing 100 or so individual vob files and proceeded to do a batch conversion outputting each file as seprate m2v and wav files (deinterlaced-with noise reduction.)
At the end of the process, ALL of the vobs under 1MB in size produced a 32kB m2v/ 7KB wav ; tmpgenc says conversion successful, but the m2v and wav is blank/empty. All of the other vobs above 1MB worked fine.
Perfoming a conversion not in batch mode produces the same results.
I skimmed the FAQ but im not sure how to word my query.
Anyone have any ideas?

I have prepared a tutorial for editing and converting .MTS files with TMPGenc2.5

http://sites.google.com/site/electricfarm/mtsvideo/mtsvideo-edit

I downloaded the free version of TMPGEnc 2.5 (TMPGEnc-2.525.64.184-EN.zip).
I unzipped the files to a working directory and started the program (TMPGEnc.exe) and tried to encode an AVI file.
However when I press start a dialog is displayed with the message "MPEG-2 Encoding function has expired".
The text on the dialog explains that the free version can supply only 30 days limited MPEG-2 Encoding.

I understand that, but I receive this message at the first day I try to use the software.
What am I doing wrong? Do I need to run an installation program or do I need to register the software?

Any help appreciated.

Have you downloaded it before? If so, there is probably a file somewhere that it checks.

I accidently downloaed TMPFEnc 2.5 Plus, installed, and then the unit expired. I uninstalled and tried to install the free version. However, I keep getting and invalid install, please install again. Any advise on uninstalling the original version? TIA

Try re-downloading the free version installer; maybe it was corrupted somehow.

Is there any way to import chapter markers from an AVI file when encoding?

Probably a silly question but........

I have an old, free version of TMPGenc 2.5 but with new software, which produces the input files, png appears to be the format of choice. Cause I can't open the free download software for TMPGenc 2.5 (Cause my old one expired and there's a registry entry preventing me from re-loading!!) can anyone tell me if the newer or paid version can support/read png files?

Many thanks in advance,

Harry

I've been able to load a png into TMPGEnc Plus 2.5, so it should work on the free version too.

PNG wasn't listed in the available file types when using the file browser, so you need to select "All files" as the file type.

Hello,

While I have found several mentions of 3:2 pulldown, and have read a number of posts about it, I am not sure how to proceed. I have some footage a friend shot using a DV AVI camera using 24f mode - but when captured using firewire, has a frame rate of 29.97. If I want to make an MPEG file with a 23.976 frame rate, I am pretty sure I should use inverse telecine on the footage - but am not sure of the proper settings in TMPG to do this. But if I want to make the footage into a regular 29.97 interlaced MPEG, do I use the reverse 3:2 pulldown? Again, not sure about the proper settings for this?

I have also read about flags marking where the pulldown is located - will TMPG pick these up, or do I have to set them manually? And if so, is there a way to know you are using the right settings by looking at the footage? I have found almost nothing explaining what to do with 24p footage. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

hello - this may have been asked before but how do you restore the video settings menu (ie stream type, apsect ratio, frame rate, rate control mode, etc) - these functions are blanked out now and i can't access them - i tried using the wizard once and after that i lost the settings button functionality on the main window - crazy but true - thanks for any help - B

The settings may have become locked somehow. Try right-click over each setting and select "unlock". Maybe that will do.

If I'm encoding video to play on an HTPC hooked up to a widescreen TV (1920 x 1080 pixel-matched), do I use the same methods of AR encoding as if I were burning to a DVD to be played in a DVD player, or does my AR methodology need to change?

In other words, a 16:9 encoded video looks odd before being burned, but looks fine when played on the DVD player. I'm worried that any work I do prior to my HTPC build may have to be redone if I just stick with the old methods.

Thanks!

I guess it depends on what type software you're using for playback. If it can adjust the pixel aspect ratio like a DVD player, then you shouldn't have to change your encoding method.

[Sorry for cross-posting...not sure where this goes..]

Hello All,
I currently you MovieStyle to do Divx conversion from DVD (VOBs, etc) and am very satisfied with the quality. However, I also am converting to the iPhone mp4 format (to a much smaller file of course).
But maintaining two sets of files is tiresome and I don't mind loading large files of 1-2 gb per movie onto the iphone since I don't carry so many files around at once anyway.
My question is: what is the best format for this: i.e. as good as Divx for display on my large HD screens in the house (42" LCD and 67" DLP) as well as on the tiny screen on the iPhone.
Unfortunately, the iPhone doesn't play Divx or I would be all set! ;->

Thanks for any advice,
Stuart

Concerning the BACKUP CD for TMPGEenc 2.5, I see that was not available as a completely standalone item , however , is a second software order required to obtain that disc if not selected with the first download purchase ?

i make kvcds so i encode the audio and video separately then multiplex the two together, but when i encode the audio to mp2 it plays but has no sound. i thought the problem was with tmpeg but same thing with two other encoders i tried.

so as of now i have no way to complete my movies. been doing this successfully for years and have never come across this problem.

any help is greatly appreciated.

Also, I'm operating a basic M.S. browser ( Explorer Seven ) .

Not able to finish the download with install wizard due to a feature transfer error ( 1610 ) . This appears saying "The configuration data for this product is corrupt" . I have Not been having download issues with other software products on my PC , nor is there any firewall or anti-virus blocking the process .
Please Advise next step - Thank You .

Are you talking about the free version or 2.5 Plus? If you're talking about the free version, you can try downloading it at download.com:

http://www.download.com/TMPGEnc/3000-2194_4-10353608.html?tag=mncol