MP capture to xvid

johnson636 · 2006-02-15, 21:06

[quote="johnson636"]Area: Media Portal Program
MediaPortal Version: 0.2.0
MediaPortal Skin: BlueTwo
Windows Version: Windows XP (SP2)
.NET CLR Version: 2.0.50727
DirectX Version: 4.09.00.0904 (9.0c)
Audio Codec: MPEG/AC3/DTS/LPCM Audio Decoder
Video Codec: Cyberlink Video/SP Decoder
CPU Type: 3.4
Memory: 1 GB
Motherboard: GIGABYTE 8I915PL-G Intel Socket 775 ATX Motherboard
TV Card Model: Hauppauge PVR500MCE (b)
TV Card Type: Hardware
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Video Card Model: Geforce 7800GT
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Video Card Resolution: 1280x1024
Video Render Type: Overlay
Audio Card Model: ON Board
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Synopsis:: -

I read a couple of posts that mentioned how to get good capture PQ at small output size and it related to installing FFDSHOW.

In VFW configuration of FFDSHOW its as followed:

Encoder-MPEG 4
Fourcc- xvid
mode- one pass constant bit rate

Now I ran a test recoed of about six minutes and came up with a file of 260MB; This can't be xvid :shock: I've created backups of dvds to xvid format that consisted of 1.5-2hrs, 699MB; and excellent PQ. How can I get MP to use ffdshow, or any codec or codec pack to allow me to capture tv to xvid format.

My goal is to output a smaller file with good PQ

Also, can I have advice on how to get better veiw PQ when I'm watching tv on my pc.

If I enable the option to allow ffdshow post processing and try to veiw live tv, MP crashes. When I disable ffdshow postprocessing, I can veiw tv; anyone know why this is?

Khris · 2006-02-15, 21:24

As it stands right now, the Compress feature of MP works.....but not very well. Unfortunately until further development is done on the compress feature, you'll have to use it as is.

johnson636 · 2006-02-15, 21:27

So there isn't a way to get good capture PQ at smaller output sizes?

Asmo · 2006-02-15, 22:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnson636

So there isn't a way to get good capture PQ at smaller output sizes?

I dunno what you mean with PQ but I usually just convert to MP2 and then convert the files in VirtualDubMod to Mpeg4. That also allows me to cut out commercials and so. HTH

johnson636 · 2006-02-15, 23:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asmo

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnson636

So there isn't a way to get good capture PQ at smaller output sizes?

I dunno what you mean with PQ but I usually just convert to MP2 and then convert the files in VirtualDubMod to Mpeg4. That also allows me to cut out commercials and so. HTH

PQ= Picture Quality

Your conversion method will indeed work, but I was looking for a method that did away with the excess time, conversion, and disk space.

Khris · 2006-02-16, 01:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnson636

but I was looking for a method that did away with the excess time, conversion, and disk space.

Not going to happen from with MP at present......sorry. Best bet is to find an external solution that works for you.

johnson636 · 2006-02-16, 14:36

Well is there a way to tweak the mpeg2 settings so the PQ is better; ex. Sharpness, color, contrast, etc?

Paranoid Delusion · 2006-02-16, 14:52

Hi Johnson636

try nvidia purevideo it definately improves the pq on my system.

8)

johnson636 · 2006-02-16, 18:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paranoid Delusion

Hi Johnson636

try nvidia purevideo it definately improves the pq on my system.

8)

Do you mean it improves PQ when it comes to watch movies stored on HDD or signal coming in from an external source (STB, Cable outlet)

I wouldn't mind better PQ for my stored movies, but I'm really after improved PQ for tv capture

Callifo · 2006-02-17, 01:41

Its the decoder used to playback mpeg2, so it will be used for playing back any type of mpeg (including livetv or recorded shows).

2006-02-15, 21:06	#1 (permalink)
johnson636 Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	MP capture to xvid [quote="johnson636"]Area: Media Portal Program MediaPortal Version: 0.2.0 MediaPortal Skin: BlueTwo Windows Version: Windows XP (SP2) .NET CLR Version: 2.0.50727 DirectX Version: 4.09.00.0904 (9.0c) Audio Codec: MPEG/AC3/DTS/LPCM Audio Decoder Video Codec: Cyberlink Video/SP Decoder CPU Type: 3.4 Memory: 1 GB Motherboard: GIGABYTE 8I915PL-G Intel Socket 775 ATX Motherboard TV Card Model: Hauppauge PVR500MCE (b) TV Card Type: Hardware TV Card Driver: - Video Card Model: Geforce 7800GT Video Card Driver: - Video Card Resolution: 1280x1024 Video Render Type: Overlay Audio Card Model: ON Board Audio Card Driver: - Synopsis:: - I read a couple of posts that mentioned how to get good capture PQ at small output size and it related to installing FFDSHOW. In VFW configuration of FFDSHOW its as followed: Encoder-MPEG 4 Fourcc- xvid mode- one pass constant bit rate Now I ran a test recoed of about six minutes and came up with a file of 260MB; This can't be xvid :shock: I've created backups of dvds to xvid format that consisted of 1.5-2hrs, 699MB; and excellent PQ. How can I get MP to use ffdshow, or any codec or codec pack to allow me to capture tv to xvid format. My goal is to output a smaller file with good PQ Also, can I have advice on how to get better veiw PQ when I'm watching tv on my pc. If I enable the option to allow ffdshow post processing and try to veiw live tv, MP crashes. When I disable ffdshow postprocessing, I can veiw tv; anyone know why this is?

2006-02-16, 14:52	#8 (permalink)
Paranoid Delusion Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 139 Thanked 257 Times in 228 Posts Country: My System	Hi Johnson636 try nvidia purevideo it definately improves the pq on my system. 8) __________________ Ray\PD Check your codecs are fine with Filmerit. Upload Logs\Pictures etc, use the "Go Advanced" and select the + feature to upload\attach files.

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2006-02-15, 21:24	#2 (permalink)
Khris Portal Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 449 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	As it stands right now, the Compress feature of MP works.....but not very well. Unfortunately until further development is done on the compress feature, you'll have to use it as is.

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johnson636 Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So there isn't a way to get good capture PQ at smaller output sizes?

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johnson636 Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well is there a way to tweak the mpeg2 settings so the PQ is better; ex. Sharpness, color, contrast, etc?

2006-02-17, 01:41	#10 (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	Its the decoder used to playback mpeg2, so it will be used for playing back any type of mpeg (including livetv or recorded shows).