Editing / Spliting and re-encoding h264 .ts files (1 Viewer)

[kiwijunglist]

Hi

I have several h264 .ts files from HDTV. They are from the music channel, and I have been spliting music videos and re-encoding them. The current method i have been using is to

1. Re-encode the .ts file using handbrake into a mkv file
Settings: Decomb = yes, 2 pass, h264 (x264), Avg Video bitrate = 1500kbps, Stereo AAC 160kbps
2. Split the file using mkvmerge

Problem is that it takes about 20-30minutes to re-encode an hour long .ts file, when i only use about 5 minutes for the video.

Is it possible to split the .ts file prior to re-encoding, this would be a lot faster?
Is anyone currently spliting first the re-encoding later?

 

[rekenaar]

Hi

I am cutting recordings on a regular basis before re-encoding (also with handbrake ).
At first I tried the VideoEditor in MediaPortal, but I was not quite happy with it.
Now I am using TVRedo TV Suite and I am very very satisfied with it.

Unfortunately it is not free...

 

[kiwijunglist]

thanks, what is the problem with videoeditor?

 

[rekenaar]

My main problem was the fact that I struggle to set start/end point on specific frame. But it is a long time ago. Did not retest recently but I also did not notice any work on it.

With TVRedo you can select on a frame level and it will also show the audio profile.
Example, you have a music video that starts with 2 seconds of black frames while the audio already started. This will be visible and you will thus know to include those black frame if you want all audio.

 

[kiwijunglist]

it would be cool if mediaportal could automatically re-encode the .ts recordings at night, since handbrake is free possible integration into a mediaportal process plugin would be cool.

 

[rekenaar]

I agree.

There's some nice possibilities if you are using ForTheRecord plugin. Have not used it myself though.
For The Record - View topic - Postprocessing including comskip and compression

 

[kiwijunglist]

I tried VideoRedo TVSuite, when i open h264 .ts recording i get the following error.
"H264/AVC Streams are not yet supported."

This is with latest trial version from the website.

 

[rekenaar]

That's a pity. I just assumed if it is working with my ancient analog recordings it will work with H264 as well. Sorry for sending you on the wrong track then.

 

[kiwijunglist]

np, according to the forums there is a beta version that you can apply for that can work with h264.