ffdshow/Haali (2 Viewers)

[the1]

Just a quick question regarding these two codecs.

With ffdshow installed.. will MediaPortal play x264 or does only Haali play x264?

Or do I need both installed?

Thanks

 

[Spragleknas]

FFDShow will decode x264, but if it is in a .mkv (Matroska) container you need Haali.

IOW:
FFDShow --> decoder
Haali ---> Media Splitter

x264 --> encoding type
Matroska (.mkv9 ---> container ("several files - audio+video (like x264)+? - wrapped togheter")

It's early, but I hope that made sence

 

[the1]

So will I need to install both ffdshow and Haali or just Haali.

The file types that I will be viewing are: XviD, DivX (AVI) and x264 mkv. Maybe even ISO's.

 

[Spragleknas]

I'd say there are two good alternatives:

1: FFDShow + Haali + VobSub(subs) (+ optional DXVA decoder like CyberLink)

Easier way:

2: SAF


3. alternative (just in case I-loop reads this ) Drop FFDShow and use DivX etc. + Haali etc.


Using alt 1 ATM, but cinsidering making the switch to SAF



(Btw: I updated first post)

 

[the1]

In the post for SAF it says I have to install Haali?

EDIT - If I choose option one is it best to install them before I install MediaPortal or after?

 

[Spragleknas]

1-You need Haali for SAF, yes.

2- Does not matter.

 

[the1]

Thanks for all the info mate!

 

[the1]

I installed ffdshow and Haali and .mkv isnt playing it MediaPortal?

 

[Spragleknas]

Got logs?

Btw: You did ofc select a HD decoder in config?

 

[the1]

I'll get my logs up ASAP.

When you say HD decoder do you mean the H.264 spot?