Saving a *.avs fie in VirtualDubMod?

[hacker_on_fire]

I have set my encoding parameters in Gknot, and created an *.avs. I then opened the file in VirtualDubMod where i have added the filters i want.

The question i ask is how do i save this *.avs, so i can then let Gkot do the encoding?

Thanks
HoF

[BoF]

functions used into an avs aren't those you find when applying filters with vdub: you can't save vdub properties into avs. use the "defer processing option" to add and save your presets into the vdub job control.

[hacker_on_fire]

thanks for sorting that out.

But how would i make VDub recalculate the bitrate for the 2nd pass (like Gknot does)?

Thanks again.
HoF

[BoF]

vdub doesn't calculate any information, it just applies filters and codecs. during the 1st pass, your codec (xvid/divx) generates a stats file that 'll be used for the 2nd one.

[hacker_on_fire]

thanks you have really cleared things up for me.

also i am encoding a music vid and would like to know how to make an image appear (for about 3 sec) before the video play, just to display info such as the artist, track name, release date etc... this would prevent me from using a logo which would spoil the music vid.

thanks a lot

[The Edge]

Originally posted by hacker_on_fire
also i am encoding a music vid and would like to know how to make an image appear (for about 3 sec) before the video play, just to display info such as the artist, track name, release date etc... this would prevent me from using a logo which would spoil the music vid.

thanks a lot

Use Don Graft's logo filter. You can specify how many frames it displays for and also fade in/out too. Select where on screen. Has a preview option so it's very easy to confgure. Even an animation sequence can be used (bitmaps). Donald does some of the best filters so check 'em out.

Edge

[hacker_on_fire]

I have used this filter before, but the problem is it displays the image during the playback of the music vid. However i want it to appear before the video like an intro as it will take up the whole screen.

So what would you suggest?

Thanks so far. Also i won't be able to reply in the next 4/5 days cos i am going on holiday. So don't think i am giving up. also please dont think i am ignoring you.

When i come back from holiday i will take any new advice and tell u how it goes.

Thanks
HoF

[The Edge]

Are you familar with AVISynth?

Edge

[hacker_on_fire]

I know of it, but have not really used it as such to be familiar with it.

However i am willng to learn so i dont mind any suggestions.

Thanks
HoF

[The Edge]

Sorry for late response.
Try the following:

Blankclip(175)
bicubicresize(352,288)
Subtitle("U2 - The Best Of 1990-2000", text_color=$00FF00, x=010, y=260)
Subtitle("With Or Without You", text_color=$00FF00, x=10, y=275)
Fadein(15)
Fadeout(20)

Save the above in a txt file and save with an AVS extension.

So what do wh have here?
Blankclip(175) <-- Creates a blank clip with 175 frames. At 25fps, that 7 seconds.
bicubicresize(352,288) <-- Just whatever rez you what. I went for VCD PAL
Subtitle("U2 - The Best Of 1990-2000", text_color=$00FF00, x=010, y=260)
Subtitle("With Or Without You", text_color=$00FF00, x=10, y=275)<-- two lines of text. Colour, position (font can be selected too
Fadein(15)
Fadeout(20)<-- 15 frames to fade in and 20 frames to fade out.

This results in a 7 second clip like the attactment.
hope this helps.

Edge

[BoF]

The Edge, are those functions "default avisynth functions" or do we have to load a .dll at the head of the script?

[The Edge]

There all default BoF.

Edge

[hacker_on_fire]

Sorry it took me time so long to reply.

I have done what you said and it works perfectly!!

Its just what i wanted. Thanks a lot man, i owe you a lot.

I would like to know what code/command you would use to change the font?

Also, could you lead me to a guide/website that i could learn or know more about avisynth, as it seems very very versatile and useful.

Thanks again
HoF

[The Edge]

Glad it worked out dude
www.avisynth.org is where you start. There's a far bit of reading but as you said, a very versatile tool.
Manual here.
Subtitles here.
Good luck dude.

Edge

[hacker_on_fire]

Thanks again, as i said you have really helped me.

HoF