Can I use TMPGEnc 2.5 to encode an mkv file???

[jwmghf]

Hey Guys:

I use TMPGEnc for all my encodings and I would like to learn how to do it with an mkv file. Is it possible to do?

Thanks,

jwmghf

[DrinkOrDie]

I use TMPGEnc for all my encodings and I would like to learn how to do it with an mkv file. Is it possible to do?

I don't think so. I suppose I could be wrong because I rarely use TMPGEnc anymore. It's not possible to use it for "All my encodings", but it's good for certain things like splitting Mpegs. In my experience it only handles certain types of files. All you have to do is try it. I'm assuming you tried it and it didn't work. If that's the case then obviously it won't do it.

Your MKV file is probably in HD. I say that because I have not encountered an MKV file that wasn't in HD. I converted a MKV file to Xvid avi using Pinnacle Studio 10. Of course, when you do this, you lose the HD and it becomes an ordinary quality avi.

Are you trying to use a MKV file for your source, or are you trying to make a MKV file? If you're trying to use MKV as the source, then what format do you want the output file to be?

[paglamon]

I use TMPGEnc for all my encodings and I would like to learn how to do it with an mkv file. Is it possible to do?

Yes. But you may need to install a Matroska Splitter first

[jwmghf]

Hi paglamon:

That's great. Is that all I have to do is install Matroska Splitter? I don't know if there are any special settings I need to do or not? Is there a thread around I could read up on? I don't mind doing the reading.

Thanks

[paglamon]

You may not even need the Matroska Splitter if you have any other MKV decoder already installed. I tried to open(and encode) a MKV sample in both TMPGEnc Plus and TMPGEnc Express. The former opened it readily without Matroska Splitter installed. But the latter required that Haali's Splitter be installed before. Try it.

[jwmghf]

Ok, I got the file to load up in TMPGEnc 2.5. That's a start!!! However, the mkv file doesn't specify the fps? (when I right click it, Properties/Summary) Not sure if I should be using the Project Wizard or not. (Or what settings to use)

Its got AC-3 audio. I tried to load the same file in Virtualdub to create a .wav file to run through TMPGEnc with the mkv, but I got..., "It cannot detect file type of xxxxx.xxxxxx..mkv.

(I am using Matroska Splitter and ffdshow on my computer to try to accomplish this.)

Thanks

Also, if there is a more efficient or cleaner way to accomplish this procedure please feel free to elaborate. My goal is to get these mkv files with the AC-3 audio in tact to dvd folders, ready for burning.

[paglamon]

However, the mkv file doesn't specify the fps

Use Mediainfo for file information.
The previous sample has Real Video in mkv container. That is an old sample. Nowadays mkv will usually contain H264. Here are a few other samples(different codecs in mkv container):http://www.bunkus.org/videotools/mkvtoolnix/samples/

I tried to load the same file in Virtualdub to create a .wav file to run through TMPGEnc with the mkv, but I got..., "It cannot detect file type of xxxxx.xxxxxx..mkv.

Yes. That Real Video file is causing problems.But the other samples should open fine.However they may not open directly in VD. You may have to open them via directshow filters using the Avisynth script e.g.DirectShowSource("C:\Documents and Settings\**********\Desktop\aac.mkv")

Also, if there is a more efficient or cleaner way to accomplish this procedure please feel free to elaborate. My goal is to get these mkv files with the AC-3 audio in tact to dvd folders, ready for burning.

Try AVIDemux.

[jwmghf]

Mediainfo gave me the fps. That was great.

I just installed Avisynth. I have never done this before, so I am not sure how to open them with the directshow filters using Avisynth. Can you direct me through this in laymens terms? After I do it one time, I will be good to go.

Thanks again

[paglamon]

I am no expert with Avisynth either. But I know some very basic scripts. Suppose your .mkv file is in Drive D. Open Notepad. Write DirectShowSource("D:\xxxx.mkv") and save it as xxxx.avs. Now drag this .avs file in Virtualdub and the xxxx.mkv file will be open in it.

[jwmghf]

Ok, that's cool, I'll go on a hunt for some Avisynth info and let you know how I make out.

Thanks for all your help so far!!

[MilesAhead]

There are sites with synth scripts, tutorials and filters out there. I haven't delved into it as much as I should. (I usually "cheat" by taking a script generated by a converter and sticking a line or 2 into it to get the result I want, like a hard sub or whatnot.) One thing I have found with .avi larger than 720x480(from an HD source iow) is that LanczosResize(720,480) seems to downsize it without everything going all fuzzy. I haven't tried it with H264, afaicr anyway.

[DrinkOrDie]

Bottom line is, it still doesn't work.
OK, so at least I don't feel like a total ass... Yet.