Filter Packs Question

BorgmanJayce · 2005-11-29, 11:24

I have a question about Filter Packs.

Basically I was wondering why they aren't recommended, according to the Requirements list on this site and what Codecs are recommended to play files like AVI's, Divx's, WMV's, MOV's and especially in particular the infamous OGM's and MKV's...

Callifo · 2005-11-29, 11:56

Usually they contain more than what you need and tend to disrupt the standard codecs.

Off the top of my head

Divx
Xvid
Real Alternative
Quicktime Alternative
Mpeg2 codecs (Nvidia, Intervideo, etc)
AVI<->AC3 Filter

Should cover most but Im not sure about OGM/MKV as Ive never seen/used them.

BorgmanJayce · 2005-11-29, 12:26

MKV and OGM formats are ones that have certain advantages in that they let you select options such as switching between Japanese and English voices or having subtitles on and off but they're not popular amongst a lot of people as they can't be played on DVD players if burnt to DVD.

http://www.matroska.org/ - Matroska Official Site

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OGM - Wikipedia Entry on OGM

As for the MPEG2 Codecs, I take it you get those with the drivers for the graphics card?

Callifo · 2005-11-29, 12:35

They may be included with the graphics card driver yes, probably a Intervideo WinDVD 6 (or 5 if its older). Media Portal does come with freeware mpeg2 codecs but they arent the best for everyone so your own supplied ones can be used if you have a preference.

TheVideoViking · 2005-11-29, 12:35

I don't know if you question also means that you want to be able to play MKV's. If you do want to use them, there is a topic about this on this forum.

BorgmanJayce · 2005-11-29, 13:04

Callifo, you mentioned that Codecs usually come with programs like WinDVD6 but I take it you don't have to use the actual program itself if you just want to use the Codecs from them?

Callifo · 2005-11-29, 13:40

No. Installing the program just installs the codecs at the same time, and MP uses those codecs. If you can manage to install the codecs without the program then that should be fine (unless codecs are hardcoded to only work when the program is registered).

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2005-11-29, 11:56	#2 (permalink)
Callifo Retired Team Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Adelaide, Australia Age: 22 Posts: 1,444 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 1 Post Country: My System	Usually they contain more than what you need and tend to disrupt the standard codecs. Off the top of my head Divx Xvid Real Alternative Quicktime Alternative Mpeg2 codecs (Nvidia, Intervideo, etc) AVI<->AC3 Filter Should cover most but Im not sure about OGM/MKV as Ive never seen/used them.

2005-11-29, 12:26	#3 (permalink)
BorgmanJayce Portal Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	MKV and OGM formats are ones that have certain advantages in that they let you select options such as switching between Japanese and English voices or having subtitles on and off but they're not popular amongst a lot of people as they can't be played on DVD players if burnt to DVD. http://www.matroska.org/ - Matroska Official Site http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OGM - Wikipedia Entry on OGM As for the MPEG2 Codecs, I take it you get those with the drivers for the graphics card?

2005-11-29, 12:35	#4 (permalink)
Callifo Retired Team Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Adelaide, Australia Age: 22 Posts: 1,444 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 1 Post Country: My System	They may be included with the graphics card driver yes, probably a Intervideo WinDVD 6 (or 5 if its older). Media Portal does come with freeware mpeg2 codecs but they arent the best for everyone so your own supplied ones can be used if you have a preference.

2005-11-29, 12:35	#5 (permalink)
TheVideoViking Portal Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Groningen, Netherlands Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I don't know if you question also means that you want to be able to play MKV's. If you do want to use them, there is a topic about this on this forum.

2005-11-29, 13:04	#6 (permalink)
BorgmanJayce Portal Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Callifo, you mentioned that Codecs usually come with programs like WinDVD6 but I take it you don't have to use the actual program itself if you just want to use the Codecs from them?

2005-11-29, 13:40	#7 (permalink)
Callifo Retired Team Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Adelaide, Australia Age: 22 Posts: 1,444 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 1 Post Country: My System	No. Installing the program just installs the codecs at the same time, and MP uses those codecs. If you can manage to install the codecs without the program then that should be fine (unless codecs are hardcoded to only work when the program is registered).