Convert .vob into workable formats

[DeadSerious]

I'll try the tip on merging the VOB files. Just tried using VirtualDubMod. Same results. I can demux them (I also tried saving as .wav) but when I go back to TMPGEnc, no luck. Invalid MPEG stream, or something like that.

[ashy]

Have you simply tried just renaming the .VOB to .MPG?
Many times this will work, but not always. If not there is a much simpler method of demultiplexing the VOBs than what is being advised here.

Use VOBedit.
Load your VOB or if you wish to demultiplex all VOBs then load the first in the set.

Now click the 'Demux' button. You will be presented with a set of options for demuxing.
I usually select DEMUX all Video, Audio and Subp to demux all streams or if you wish to demux only certain streams then simply select the one you require.

To load MPEG2 streams into TMPG you need to install a compatible MPEG2 codec or download the PLUS version of TMPG which has it's own.
You can use the very good codec below with either version:

http://www.marumo.ne.jp/mpeg2/

[Froggy_doddy]

Oh yeah Ashy, This is more like it. I'm trying it now. But when loading your vob file how do you know what's what? I have 5 clips on my dvd but like 40 names to choose from in vobedit (for example 000234 [video pack], 7 sec ---> How do I know what this is?)

[DeadSerious]

Thanks, Ashy, but I already tried it. VOBedit demultiplexes fine, as (I think anyway) every other method I've tried had. It's when I try to load the streams into TMPGEnc that I run into the problem. I've been using PLUS, but I'll try the codec you mentioned anyway. Froggy, please let me know if it works for you.

[DeadSerious]

I don't know if this might help, but when I try to enter the demuxed files separately into DVD author, I get this message about the audio file:

Illegal audio format
for a standard DVD you can only use the following audio formats
Dolby Digital (AC-3), MPEG-1 audio layer-2, or Linear PCM.

Of course, it IS an ac3 file, so why isn't it recognizing it? I've also tried re-ripping the VOB with DVDshrink, and even tried with Smart Ripper.

[sfheath]

clutching at straws here but have you looked at 'file information' in VDub with your file loaded?
If as I half hope it comes up with 'tag 8192' I think you need another codec, http://forum.digital-digest.com/show...light=tag+8192

[ormonde]

"I've also tried re-ripping the VOB with DVDshrink, and even tried with Smart Ripper."

Did you also try the method that I outlined in my 6th post? (Re-author with DVDShrink, then "merge" VOBs). After that, try and drop the "newly" created VOB directly into DVD Author–output to test and see if the audio is present.

[ormonde]

Sorry a correction:

(Re-author with DVDShrink, BUT FIRST "merge" VOBs–if more than 1)

[DeadSerious]

Sfheath:
Here's what the file info says--
48KHz Stereo, 192kbps AC-3
# of frames 1315
total 987k
(I just used a very small clip for testing purposes)

I did happen to try to load the VOB into an old, unmodded version of Vdub by accident, though, and it said
MPEG import filter: pack sychronization error

does that mean anything, or just a result of an old version?

Ormonde:
I thought I tried what you suggested, but let me run it by you just to make sure I understood.

I put the DVD in the drive, bring up DVDshrink. hit 're-author' button. Then I've either chosen my start and end frames, or selected an entire chapter (neither way ended up working). Then I hit backup. The clip was only one chapter, so there was only one VOB file, and I didn't need to use any compression. Then I have been using the resulting VOB file on my drive to work with.

Is that correct?

I know I'm being kind of a pain with this problem, but it's frustrating because there doesn't seem to be any problem with the audio (until TMPGEnc that is) stream. Could I be missing a codec?

Anyway, I really appreciate all the help

[ormonde]

"Is that correct?"

Sounds right. Now open "TMPGEnc DVD Author" and open
"File" not open "DVD" and load your VOB file. Then make your menu or whatever and do a test output to see if the audio is there.

"Could I be missing a codec?"

You could be. Download a utility called "Gspot". Run the VOB file and the program will tell you if a particular codec is missing. It will also tell you which codecs (both video and audio) that you have installed on your machine.

[sfheath]

"Could I be missing a codec?"

I was hoping the VirtualDubMod info would answer this one but I gather from screenshots I've seen recently that GSpot is a bit better at this. I think I need it to sort out a problem I have!

If you are missing an AC3 codec my earlier link indirectly refers to one.

[ashy]

Originally posted by Froggy_doddy
Oh yeah Ashy, This is more like it. I'm trying it now. But when loading your vob file how do you know what's what? I have 5 clips on my dvd but like 40 names to choose from in vobedit (for example 000234 [video pack], 7 sec ---> How do I know what this is?)

You are looking at the wrong part. Ignore what you see in the main window, it doesn't concern you.

If you re-read my post you will see that you need to click the 'demux' button. This will give you the option to demux the streams you require.

You will not be able to demux certain clips from a VOB. You can only demux the whole VOB or the whole set of VOBS.

As for problems with loading AC3 audio into TMPG, you need AC3fix and it's GUI to fix the header and any corrupt frames. It should then get accepted.

http://www.roderz.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/euro2/

[Froggy_doddy]

EASY: USE DVD MOVIE FACTORY BY ULEAD. Done deal!

[Ryo94]

If what you want is extract all streams of a vob file use VobEdit:
- Open your vob in VobEdit and press "demux" then check "demux all video streams" and "demux all audio streams" and press ok, done. You will get an mp2 file (can be handled by Tmpgenc) and a couple of ac3 files (audio streams that can be handled/converted using Beswet)

VobEdit: http://mpucoder.kewlhair.com/derrow

[ashy]

Originally posted by Ryo94
If what you want is extract all streams of a vob file use VobEdit:
- Open your vob in VobEdit and press "demux" then check "demux all video streams" and "demux all audio streams" and press ok, done. You will get an mp2 file (can be handled by Tmpgenc) and a couple of ac3 files (audio streams that can be handled/converted using Beswet)

VobEdit: http://mpucoder.kewlhair.com/derrow

I suggest next time you read through the other posts. This was suggested about 10 posts back.