[Dan Asselin]

Ok so here’s what I do. i have a small program off the web (ReJig) which allows me to demux vob’s into m2v’s and AC3’s (in file mode).
Once i have them I use a utility to change the AC3 file into a wav and play with the wav to my hearts content. As long as you are just cleaning the audio and not changing any timing there are no synch issues. (cut pieces out just leave everything in their proper position before re-inserting the fixed areas) You then create a new project in Encore import the m2v file as a timeline, import the cleaned wav file as an asset and place it below the M2V file in the timeline. Encore will synch to the zero second point. You then retranscode the audio and voila. Same Video,
different audio on different DVD. I can’t see a loss in video quality when I do it. The secret is that Encore will accept the file and bring it in as something which carries the tag “Don’t Transcode” as the M2V file is already compatible with DVD production. Good luck.

[Dan Asselin]

Thanks Joe……Makes sense…I’ll try it at my earliest opportunity.

Dan

[Dan Asselin]

Encore 1.5. My system is P4 2.8 1.5 Gig Ram and i am burning using a sony dual layer drive.

TNX…..Dan

[Dan Asselin]

Try a 5.5 VBR (Max 6 Min 4.5). The easiest way to figure out if you are right, without doing a lot of math, is to look at how much of the DVD you are filling with your setting. When I first started authoring I would go for high quality settings and was always having problems because some of the crappy players out there (and even some of the good ones) couldn’t handle the rate. I use Encore and it has a nice graphic to show you how much of the DVD you will be filling with your rate. To make it short if you have a 30 minute video you should aim to be filling about 1/4 of a 2 hour dvd. Any more and you are looking for trouble…..any less and you might be sick looking at the quality. P.S…to anyone who has more experience than me I know there are many variables to encoding and that limits can be pushed but this basic calculation seems to work for me.
Dan

[Dan Asselin]

I also used a small expression on the brightness to give me a flickering effect like an old neon sign. Use something like
“random(1,50)” (That may not be exactly right) and you’ll find it much more realistic. I also managed to find a neon font which really helped. Dan

[Dan Asselin]

I also used a small expression on the brightness to give me a flickering effect like an old neon sign. Use something like
“random(1,50)” (That may not be exactly right) and you’ll find it much more realistic. I also managed to find a neon font which really helped. Dan

[Dan Asselin]

Thanks Matt. I’m getting that feeling myself. Oh well one of the great things about being in this business is that you MUST learn something every day.

Thanks Again

Dan

[Dan Asselin]

This may sound very Anti-Mac but here goes. If you convert the file to an AVI there are tons of free demuxers on the internet which will allow you to strip the AC3 file out. I use ReJig and it is really easy.

Good Luck;

Dan

[Dan Asselin]

Fantastic Jeff. Thanks so much. That is exactly what I needed to know. Your Help is Greatly Appreciated.

Dan

[Dan Asselin]

I should probably do the mix at another facility because I am not set up to do a great job. Thanks for your input. Dan