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  • blutach
    Not a god of digital video
    • Oct 2004
    • 24627

    #46
    Professional Edition Version 1.26.5

    Below is a summary of the changes/updates associated with this version (Pro release):
    Code:
    October 7th, 2007 (v1.26.5)
    CHANGES MADE TO PRO VERSION
    
    - Added a REDISTRIBUTION threshold test that limits the
      amount of low-side deviation allowed in the calculation of
      redistribution.  The default value of .5 limits a bitrate
      reduction (in redistribution) to half what would have been
      given in a standard DVD-RB encode.  This dramatically
      reduces the likelihood of getting values that are too low
      in dark scenes.  The threshold can be adjusted via a 
      hidden setting in the OPTIONS area of REBUILDER.INI. The
      value (REDIST_LOW_THRESHOLD=) must fall in the range of
      0 to 1.  Any other value results in the default of .5 
    
    - Added a "hidden" setting called "REDIST_USE_FINAL_Q".  If
      set to 1 (REDIST_USE_FINAL_Q=1) in the "[Options]" area of
      REBUILDER.INI, a set of prediction passes are run on the
      main-movie VTS (largest) to determine a Final_Q value
      that is used for REDISTRIBUTION rather than the standard
      Base_Q.  This will add a little time to the PREPARE phase
      and some reports have been made of improved quality based
      upon subjective analysis.
     
    - Corrected an error in which pushing the ABORT button could,
      under certain circumstances, leave an encoder executing in 
      the background until it completes its current task.  It
      might also result in a "Could not clear output..." error
      if an attempt to restart encoding happens too soon.
    
    - Updated "Batch Mode" so that it will, when appropriate,
      write to blank disc.   Note that you must (obviously) 
      change discs between writes in order to write more than 
      one during the batch process.
    
    - Added a separator bar to the FILE menu to distinguish the
      "Shutdown on REBUILD" functions from those related to
      Batch.
    
    - Added code to limit the sample size to 1% when performing
      REDISTRIBUTE_FINAL_Q analysis.  Any more is simply a waste
      of time.  Note this does NOT affect the percentage used for
      determining REDISTRIBUTION -- only determining FINAL_Q.
    
    - Corrected two bugs that were introduced in v1.26.4 (which
      was released as a beta only).
    
    - Other minor and cosmetic changes.
    Thanks to jdobbs for more outstanding work.

    Regards
    Les

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    • UncasMS
      Super Moderator
      • Nov 2001
      • 9047

      #47
      Professional Edition Version 1.26.6

      Professional Edition Version 1.26.6


      CHANGES MADE TO PRO VERSION

      - Corrected a bug in which the MPEG2DEC_OPTS parameters were
      not being applied during Q analysis. This could, in some
      cases, result in an error.

      - Added code to MOBILE encoding to prevent identical PGCs
      from being reencoded redundantly (duplicates).

      - Added more granularity to the matrix selections. Now you
      can choose matrices for High (4000Kbs), MedHigh (3500),
      Med (3000) in addition to those already selectable.

      - Corrected an error in which having CCE SP2 installed by
      itself did not activate the "CCE Mode" under the ENCODERS
      menu.

      - Fixed an error in which loading a project file would not
      reset the "HC_FOR_REDIST" flag.

      - Fixed a bug in which the OPV subroutine could cause a size
      error caused by an incorrect maximum bitrate. This could
      also cause anomalies in REDISTRIBUTION passes.

      - Added code to adjust for an issue in which audio sync could
      be off for MOBILE encoding for some oddly formatted discs.

      - Changed the MOBILE settings so that any specified bitrate
      less than 50 is considered a Q value rather than 31 (for
      compatibility with H264 Q values). Illegal values on codecs
      that accept no more than 31 are automatically limited.

      - Added NicMP4Box.exe to the full (MOBILE) installer package.
      This allows DVD-RB to create H264 files (using FFMPEG) in
      the MOBILE encoding mode that are compatible with the IPOD.
      NicMP4Box is called automatically when the IPOD_H264 codec
      is selected.

      - Added two new profiles to the MOBILE.INI file. These allow
      you to take advantage of the H264 (high quality) format when
      creating output for the IPOD. Say "yes" to overwriting your
      MOBILE.INI file in order to see the new profiles.

      - Updated the installation package to include HC Encoder v0.22
      which includes several improvements over previous versions.

      - Updated the installer to include ECLPRO v1.11.

      - Other minor and cosmetic changes.

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      • UncasMS
        Super Moderator
        • Nov 2001
        • 9047

        #48
        Professional Edition Version 1.27.0

        Professional Edition Version 1.27.0

        CHANGES MADE TO PRO VERSION
        - Fixed an error in which the path for NicMp4Box.exe was not
        being automatically detected.

        - Updated routines so that when DVD-RB is running multiple
        instances of HC Encoder the "*NOSMP" setting is used. This
        has been tested to show faster processing on DVD-RB -- as
        it already takes advantage of multiple processors.

        - Update the HC interface so it specifically indicates whether
        a file should be encoded as "*PROGRESSIVE or "*INTERLACED".

        - Modified the REDISTRIBUTION and OPV prediction code for HC
        Encoder. It should now take fewer passes for prediction in
        most cases.

        - Added a check for illegal characters in VOLUME_ID. This
        condition could cause a failure to create an ISO image.

        - Updated the "Close DVD-RB at batch completion" function so
        it "sticks" between runs. Now the setting remains in
        effect until reset.

        - Wrote code to circumvent a source of "Runtime Error 52"
        errors during the file copy section or "Buffer Overflow 0003"
        in the REBUILD phase on certain types of corrupt sources.

        - Made handling of certain sources that fall outside standards
        more robust.

        - Updated D2V creation routines to assume BT.601 colorimetry
        where no SEQUENCE_DISPLAY_EXTENSION is present. Added a
        "hidden" option called "BT601_DEFAULT=0" to the "[Options]"
        area of REBUILDER.INI. This option can make DVD-RB assume
        all unspecified streams to be BT.709 instead. This is
        mainly for non-DVD sources. The default value is "1"
        (BT.601 is the assumption).

        - Added an additional filter prefix. When prefixed by "b:" a
        filter is added only when the source colorimetry is BT.709
        (including SMPTE 240M). This enables cases where you wish
        the output to be converted, for example to BT.601. This
        option is similar to "c:" but has an opposite effect.

        - Corrected an error in which One Pass Encoding could, under
        certain rare circumstances, select an incorrect Q/CQ value
        and as a result over or undersize.

        - Corrected an issue that could slow processing considerably
        when a combination of encoding and extracting is occurring.

        - Cleaned up a cosmetic glitch in which sometimes the "Overall
        Progress" bar didn't correctly show status during ENCODE.

        - Fixed an error in which Final_Q could not be calculated with
        QuEnc or a command line encoder (that supports CQ).

        - Improved the interface for CMDLINE encoding -- now the CQ is
        passed as a floating point variable for more accurate sizing
        during one-pass and REDISTRIBUTION.

        - Modified the default values for PFactor and BFactor when
        running HC Encoder in One Pass CQ mode.

        - Improved the CMDLINE encoder interface so that it now also
        passes "Closed GOP" (for ILVU) and "Bottom Field First"
        (for interlaced encoding) information to the encoder.

        - Made some small changes to the QuEnc interface to restore
        FreeEnc compatibility.

        - Added multiple threading capability to the MOBILE encoding
        command line. This will speed up processing substantially
        for those with multiple processors (e.g. dual/quad cores).

        - Added additional checks to for encoders. Prevents encoders
        from being enabled when they don't really exist.

        - Other minor and cosmetic changes.

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        • UncasMS
          Super Moderator
          • Nov 2001
          • 9047

          #49
          Professional Edition Version 1.27.1

          Professional Edition Version 1.27.1

          CHANGES MADE TO PRO VERSION
          - Corrected an error introduced in version 1.27 that would
          cause serious audio muxing problems.
          - Fixed a source of a possible "Runtime Error 6"

          CHANGES MADE TO PRO VERSION (v1.27)
          - Fixed an error in which the path for NicMp4Box.exe was not
          being automatically detected.
          - Updated routines so that when DVD-RB is running multiple
          instances of HC Encoder the "*NOSMP" setting is used. This
          has been tested to show faster processing on DVD-RB -- as
          it already takes advantage of multiple processors.
          - Update the HC interface so it specifically indicates whether
          a file should be encoded as "*PROGRESSIVE or "*INTERLACED".
          - Modified the REDISTRIBUTION and OPV prediction code for HC
          Encoder. It should now take fewer passes for prediction in
          most cases.
          - Added a check for illegal characters in VOLUME_ID. This
          condition could cause a failure to create an ISO image.
          - Updated the "Close DVD-RB at batch completion" function so
          it "sticks" between runs. Now the setting remains in
          effect until reset.
          - Wrote code to circumvent a source of "Runtime Error 52"
          errors during the file copy section or "Buffer Overflow 0003"
          in the REBUILD phase on certain types of corrupt sources.
          - Made handling of certain sources that fall outside standards
          more robust.
          - Updated D2V creation routines to assume BT.601 colorimetry
          where no SEQUENCE_DISPLAY_EXTENSION is present. Added a
          "hidden" option called "BT601_DEFAULT=0" to the "[Options]"
          area of REBUILDER.INI. This option can make DVD-RB assume
          all unspecified streams to be BT.709 instead. This is
          mainly for non-DVD sources. The default value is "1"
          (BT.601 is the assumption).
          - Added an additional filter prefix. When prefixed by "b:" a
          filter is added only when the source colorimetry is BT.709
          (including SMPTE 240M). This enables cases where you wish
          the output to be converted, for example to BT.601. This
          option is similar to "c:" but has an opposite effect.
          - Corrected an error in which One Pass Encoding could, under
          certain rare circumstances, select an incorrect Q/CQ value
          and as a result over or undersize.
          - Corrected an issue that could slow processing considerably
          when a combination of encoding and extracting is occurring.
          - Cleaned up a cosmetic glitch in which sometimes the "Overall
          Progress" bar didn't correctly show status during ENCODE.
          - Fixed an error in which Final_Q could not be calculated with
          QuEnc or a command line encoder (that supports CQ).
          - Improved the interface for CMDLINE encoding -- now the CQ is
          passed as a floating point variable for more accurate sizing
          during one-pass and REDISTRIBUTION.
          - Modified the default values for PFactor and BFactor when
          running HC Encoder in One Pass CQ mode.
          - Improved the CMDLINE encoder interface so that it now also
          passes "Closed GOP" (for ILVU) and "Bottom Field First"
          (for interlaced encoding) information to the encoder.
          - Made some small changes to the QuEnc interface to restore
          FreeEnc compatibility.
          - Added multiple threading capability to the MOBILE encoding
          command line. This will speed up processing substantially
          for those with multiple processors (e.g. dual/quad cores).
          - Added additional checks to for encoders. Prevents encoders
          from being enabled when they don't really exist.
          - Other minor and cosmetic changes.

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          • UncasMS
            Super Moderator
            • Nov 2001
            • 9047

            #50
            Professional Edition Version 1.27.2

            Professional Edition Version 1.27.2

            CHANGES MADE TO PRO VERSION
            - Added a new hidden setting called "HC_NOSMP" to the
            REBUILDER.INI file. Setting "HC_NOSMP=1" (the default
            setting) disables the use of SMP when multiple instances
            are used. "HC_NOSMP=0" will allow SMP to run. Generally
            the default (No SMP) is faster when run with multiple
            processes, the parameter is provided to let the user
            make the ultimate choice.

            - Added a "Use *AVSRELOAD Parameter" option to the
            "HC OPTIONS" menu which will add that value (useful for
            certain scripts) to the INI files passed to HC encoder.

            - Reversed the v1.27.0 implementation that waits for an
            encode to complete before extracting. It appears to slow
            down encodes on some systems. Go figure. You can still
            enable this feature, however, by adding the hidden option
            "WAIT_FOR_EXTRACT=1".

            - Corrected an error in which the new matrix types were not
            being saved in template files.

            - Made adjustments to the sizing mechanism for Movie Only
            encodes to prevent certain circumstances from resulting
            in undersizing on seamless branching sources.

            - Updated the SCR insertion routine to handle exceptionally
            high SCR values.

            - Updated code to make it more compatible with emulation
            such as running under Linux/WINE.

            - Adjusted build options to correct for a "crash" that was
            reported by some users on the previous release.

            - Other minor and cosmetic changes.

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            • blutach
              Not a god of digital video
              • Oct 2004
              • 24627

              #51
              Professional Edition Version 1.27.3

              Below is a summary of the changes/updates associated with this version (Pro release):
              Code:
              CHANGES MADE TO PRO VERSION
              - Added a "Use *LOSSLESS Parameter" option to the 
                "HC OPTIONS" menu which will add that value (useful for 
                speeding up certain scripts) to the INI files passed to 
                HC encoder. Note: Only works with HC v0.22.1 or greater.
              
              - Updated the ISO creation module so that now the ISO will
                be created by ImgBurn rather than MKISOFS if ImgBurn is
                installed and is of a high enough version to support it.
              
              - Modified the HC calling module so that encoder priority
                is set explicitly (based upon the option) in the HC.INI
                file (HC v0.22 and higher).
              
              - Corrected so that REDISTRIBUTION doesn't take effect
                when "MOBILE Only" encoding is selected (it is not used
                in that situation).
              
              - Changed the "CORRUPT SOURCE" error message to a warning 
                and removed the annoying popup message.  Some rippers 
                remove CELLs as needed from the VOB (usually junk cells
                related to protection) without removing the reference to 
                the CELLS in the IFO(s).
              
              - Built a workaround for movie-only PGC selection in discs
                that have incorrect information in PGC tables.
              
              - Corrected an error in which the batch shutdown had stopped
                working since v1.27.0. Note also, that the setting for batch
                shutdown is also now saved in the INI and will "stick"
                between runs.  Older version required setting it before all
                batch runs.
              
              - Corrected an issue related to Vista in which running in
                "Multiple Encoder Processes" mode could cause HC and other
                encoders to fail with "Failed to find and run encoder..."
                This was caused by Vista's "improved" security.
              
              - Modified loop checks during ILVU extraction in MOBILE
                encoding so the extraction stops more quickly if "Abort"
                is selected.
              
              - Changed the actions for unload queries to make DVD-RB a bit
                more robust in the event of problems.
              
              - Added additional checks to ensure CCE paths are correctly
                configured.
              
              - Updated the codes so that NICAUDIO.DLL doesn't have to be
                explicitly called out in the REBUILDER.INI file for use in
                MOBILE encoding.
              
              - Other minor and cosmetic changes.
              If you are a registered user of DVD Rebuilder Pro you can always download the latest version at this link.
              Les

              Essential progs - [PgcEdit] [VobBlanker] [MenuShrink] [IfoEdit] [Muxman] [DVD Remake Pro] [DVD Rebuilder] [BeSweet] [Media Player Classic] [DVDSubEdit] [ImgBurn]

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              [What's bitsetting?] [Burn dual layer disks safely] [Why not to burn with Ner0] [Interpret Ner0's burn errors] [Got bad playback?] [Burner/Media compatibility]

              Cool Techniques - [2COOL's guides] [Clean your DVD] [Join a flipper] [Split into 2 DVDs] [Save heaps of Mb] [How to mock strip] [Cool Insert Clips]

              Real useful info - [FAQ INDEX] [Compression explained] [Logical Remapping of Enabled Streams] [DVD-Replica] [Fantastic info on DVDs]


              You should only use genuine Verbatim or Taiyo Yuden media. Many thanks to www.pcx.com.au for their supply and great service.

              Explore the sites and the programs - there's a gold mine of information in them

              Don't forget to play the Digital Digest Quiz!!! (Click here)

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              • blutach
                Not a god of digital video
                • Oct 2004
                • 24627

                #52
                Professional Edition Version 1.28.2

                Below is a summary of the changes/updates associated with this version (Pro release):
                Code:
                CHANGES MADE TO PRO VERSION
                - Made numerous changes to make DVD-RB more sensitive to
                  the security environment of Vista.
                
                - Made changes to make DVD-RB more compatible with some
                  windows emulators.
                
                - Added support for the HC adaptive quantization (*AQ)
                  function.  This setting can improve picture in flat
                  parts.  A default value of "2" is used, but can be 
                  changed by setting "HC_AQ=n" in the "[Options]" area 
                  of REBUILDER.INI.  "n" can be any integer value between 
                  0 and 4.  "0" disables AQ and "4" results in lower 
                  quants. Note: Keep in mind that due to virtualization 
                  associated with VISTA, your most current INI may be 
                  located in the VISTA VirtualStore.  One easy way to 
                  get to it (if you are using VISTA), is to create a 
                  shortcut on your desktop that points to it.
                
                - Added a parameter to the HC SETTINGS menu that enables
                  and disables LOGGING when encoding with HC encoder. The
                  log will be written to a file named "HCLOG.TXT" in the 
                  working directory.
                 
                - Included HC Encoder v0.23 in the installation packages.
                  This version includes extended features and bug fixes.
                
                - Added ability to have different 1st and 2nd passes when
                  using MOBILE encoding (see the MOBILE.INI template under
                  the AVCHD beta for an example.
                
                - Added a "hidden" option called "ImgBurnDest" that, when
                  added to REBUILDER.INI will force the write to a specific
                  drive.  This is expecially useful when working on a
                  computer that has more than one writable drive.  As an
                  example, to force output to the "F:" drive you would add
                  "ImgBurnDest=F:" to REBUILDER.INI.
                
                - Modified the TEMPLATE commands so they automatically
                  look in the VirtualStore for templates.
                
                - Corrected "35601" error that could happen (very rarely)
                  on sources with no audio.
                
                - Added a parameter to the REBUILDER.INI file so that an
                  alternate AVISYNTH resizing algorithm can be used for
                  certain functions (e.g. converting from 4:3 widescreen
                  to 16:9 anamorphic).  The default is "LanczosResize".
                  Example usage: "RESIZE=Spline36Resize"  Note: Adding
                  an incorrectly spelled resize parameter will cause your 
                  encoding to fail.
                
                - Other minor and cosmetic changes.
                If you are a registered user of DVD Rebuilder Pro you can always download the latest version at this link.
                Les

                Essential progs - [PgcEdit] [VobBlanker] [MenuShrink] [IfoEdit] [Muxman] [DVD Remake Pro] [DVD Rebuilder] [BeSweet] [Media Player Classic] [DVDSubEdit] [ImgBurn]

                Media and Burning - [Golden Rules of Burning] [Media quality] [Fix your DMA] [Update your Firmware] [What's my Media ID Code?] [How to test your disc]
                [What's bitsetting?] [Burn dual layer disks safely] [Why not to burn with Ner0] [Interpret Ner0's burn errors] [Got bad playback?] [Burner/Media compatibility]

                Cool Techniques - [2COOL's guides] [Clean your DVD] [Join a flipper] [Split into 2 DVDs] [Save heaps of Mb] [How to mock strip] [Cool Insert Clips]

                Real useful info - [FAQ INDEX] [Compression explained] [Logical Remapping of Enabled Streams] [DVD-Replica] [Fantastic info on DVDs]


                You should only use genuine Verbatim or Taiyo Yuden media. Many thanks to www.pcx.com.au for their supply and great service.

                Explore the sites and the programs - there's a gold mine of information in them

                Don't forget to play the Digital Digest Quiz!!! (Click here)

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