Veeeery Slow encoding in XP

[JackT]

Hi there.

Up until 2 weeks ago I was still using WinMe, but now, I've bought a new HD and I installed WinXP.

The problem is that I'm trying to encode a DivX from a DVD and it's way slower than it used to.

Ok, so it wasn't very fast in the first place, around 6fps, but I still use Divx 3.11 and Flask .594 and I put all the settings to get the max quality, but now its at 2,5fps!!!

Did anyone ever had this problem?

Is there some optimization for XP that I'm missing?

Should I try a newer version of Flask?

Thanks!

Jack

[Enchanter]

"Is there some optimization for XP that I'm missing?" "Should I try a newer version of Flask?"

You can optimise things by ditching Flask completely. Use GordianKnot and/or DVX instead. They (literally) wipe the floor clean with Flask.


Regards.

[UncasMS]

are you using a newer divx version than before?

[JackT]

UncasMS: No, I installed the same versions from Nimo Codec Pack. I'll try your DVX guide to see if I can use it instead.

Enchanter: I've tried GordianKnot today but I can't fix the aspect ration nor rip the subtitles. Do you know how to do it?

[JackT]

ok, so now I've got another problem.

I've read your GordianKnot guide, folowed everything you say (I think), but I got an error during the encoding. it only did the first pass but then i thing it couldnt find the avi to do the rest.

Should I post the log file so you can see what's wrong?

[Enchanter]

"I got an error during the encoding"

What does the error message say?

[JackT]

the error mesage is:

avisynth open failure
VobSub: Can't open "E:\video_ts\vts_01"
(e:\video_ts\GatoBW.avs, line 66)

this appeared right after a "wrong version" error of some sort.

The log says:
20:27:36: *************************************
20:27:36: EXCEPTION: I/O error 103
20:27:36: EXCEPTION: Encoder Thread Terminated.
20:27:36: *************************************

I was using Divx 3.11

[Enchanter]

Post the contents of the file "GatoBW.avs". You can use Notepad to open it.

[JackT]

It's very long, so i'll attach it

[Enchanter]

"avisynth open failure
VobSub: Can't open "E:\video_ts\vts_01" "

Ensure that you have installed Vobsub into your system and the required "VSFilter.dll" plug-in is in \Windows\System32 folder.


"this appeared right after a "wrong version" error of some sort."

Check too that the Avisynth plug-ins you are using is compatible with the Avisynth version installed in your system. For example, plug-ins meant for Avisynth 2.07 won't work with Avisynth 2.5, and vice versa.


"I was using Divx 3.11"

Try using the more updated DivX 5 or XviD codecs.


Cheers.

[JackT]

It worked!

Basically I uninstalled the whole thing and reinstalled it.

Took 7 hours, which i less than it used to and the quality is not bad.
I think it is really quite good for 1 CD. I never understood how you can find some movies that fit on one CD and still have very good quality.

Well, thanks a lot!

[Enchanter]

You're welcome.