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MoonPie2000

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Post Sun Apr 17, 2011 6:22 pm

DVD to MKV using Handbrake

I have been trying to use Handbrake to create MKV files from DVD but I can not get the settings correct. Keep getting file corrupt or unsupported error. Below is my equipment / software setup. Can someone confirm if Handbrake can be used and what the optimial / correct settings are. Also if there is an alternative FREEWARE application that I can use that might be better / easier. Thanks...

Serviio Version: 0.5.2
Blu-ray player(s): Sony 570 / Samsung 5500/6500
Handbrake: 0.9.5

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Post Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:03 pm

Re: DVD to MKV using Handbrake

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Post Tue Apr 19, 2011 12:20 pm

Re: DVD to MKV using Handbrake

I just used Handbrake a couple of days ago to convert to a MP4 using the built in High Profile with no problems and great results.
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Post Tue Apr 19, 2011 2:19 pm

Re: DVD to MKV using Handbrake

Illico - I have tried normal / high and various other profiles at default settings and with various customizations with no joy. I was more looking for specific settings that might be needed to be set or verified as set to insure compatablity.


moltra - I will try the mp4 extension as I have not really tried it. Also which OS are you using (Windows / Linux / ?)

As I am not versed in transcoding / encoding please verify that my basic understanding is correct;

- mkv / mp4 are just 'containers' or wrappers that carry the encoded video / audio data streams
- once the container is opened it exposes the encoded data streams which are sent natively if device supported or transcoded into a understandable format for the device.

My suspicion, from my research, is that it is the libs that are being used to encode the data streams that are not supported or need additional configurations. However from moltra's comments this would / could be not true.
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Post Tue Apr 19, 2011 2:51 pm

Re: DVD to MKV using Handbrake

I used windows that time. I can try with Linux tonight if you want me to.

follow the instructions in this thread on the video that you created.
http://forum.serviio.org/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1123

this will show us what the underlaying streams are.

Yes you are correct the MP4 is just the container.

If you look at http://www.videohelp.com they have alot of great links and guides on how to do this.
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Post Tue Apr 19, 2011 5:25 pm

Re: DVD to MKV using Handbrake

I have the same problem for MKV file which generated by Handbrake.
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Post Tue Apr 19, 2011 6:18 pm

Re: DVD to MKV using Handbrake

Joooom wrote:I have the same problem for MKV file which generated by Handbrake.


Problem is due to Handbrake encoding options used, not serviio.
Serviio simply remux video and audio in another container (mpegts), video/audio encoding and timestamp are provided by Handbrake. Look at Handbrake forum.
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Post Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:31 pm

Re: DVD to MKV using Handbrake

Post screen shots or your handbrake setup or send me a PM and I will send you the profile that I use.
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Post Wed Apr 20, 2011 7:28 am

Re: DVD to MKV using Handbrake

moltra wrote:Post screen shots or your handbrake setup or send me a PM and I will send you the profile that I use.


Here it is, thank you
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Post Wed Apr 20, 2011 7:32 am

Re: DVD to MKV using Handbrake

more screen shots
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Post Wed Apr 20, 2011 7:33 am

Re: DVD to MKV using Handbrake

last screen shot
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Post Wed Apr 20, 2011 7:45 am

Re: DVD to MKV using Handbrake

Illico wrote:
Joooom wrote:I have the same problem for MKV file which generated by Handbrake.


Problem is due to Handbrake encoding options used, not serviio.
Serviio simply remux video and audio in another container (mpegts), video/audio encoding and timestamp are provided by Handbrake. Look at Handbrake forum.


The weird thing is, I used a video converter named "iSkysoft" to convert DVD to MKV before updating to Serviio 0.5.2, and they were pretty good to stream from Serviio to my SONY BDP, but no more MKV files being able to stream after updating Serviio 0.5.2, no matter what video converter I used (iSkysoft, Handbrake, Freemake). I am not blaming Serviio, I just don't know why and wanted to solve the problem.
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Post Wed Apr 20, 2011 8:15 am

Re: DVD to MKV using Handbrake

Joooom wrote:...I used a video converter named "iSkysoft" to convert DVD to MKV before updating to Serviio 0.5.2, and they were pretty good to stream from Serviio to my SONY BDP, but no more MKV files being able to stream after updating Serviio 0.5.2....

OK.
Do you modify the Sony BDP profile 0.5.2?
Do you still have the profile used before updating to 0.5.2 version?
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Post Wed Apr 20, 2011 9:18 am

Re: DVD to MKV using Handbrake

Illico wrote:
Joooom wrote:...I used a video converter named "iSkysoft" to convert DVD to MKV before updating to Serviio 0.5.2, and they were pretty good to stream from Serviio to my SONY BDP, but no more MKV files being able to stream after updating Serviio 0.5.2....

OK.
Do you modify the Sony BDP profile 0.5.2?
Do you still have the profile used before updating to 0.5.2 version?


No, i didn't modify both the 0.5.1 & 0.5.2 profiles, but you get me to the point, so i tried to restore the profiles.xml to previous version, unfortunately, it still failed to stream.
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Post Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:10 am

Re: DVD to MKV using Handbrake

Well, do you read this topic about Sony BDP profile details: viewtopic.php?f=11&t=2004
You could try with the last section example by removing mkv remux option and play natively.
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Post Wed Apr 20, 2011 12:12 pm

Re: DVD to MKV using Handbrake

I did not get a chance to check my handbrake last night, I will check tonight and will export my handbrake profile.
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Post Wed Apr 20, 2011 12:43 pm

Re: DVD to MKV using Handbrake

Joooom wrote:
Illico wrote:
Joooom wrote:I have the same problem for MKV file which generated by Handbrake.


Problem is due to Handbrake encoding options used, not serviio.
Serviio simply remux video and audio in another container (mpegts), video/audio encoding and timestamp are provided by Handbrake. Look at Handbrake forum.


The weird thing is, I used a video converter named "iSkysoft" to convert DVD to MKV before updating to Serviio 0.5.2, and they were pretty good to stream from Serviio to my SONY BDP, but no more MKV files being able to stream after updating Serviio 0.5.2, no matter what video converter I used (iSkysoft, Handbrake, Freemake). I am not blaming Serviio, I just don't know why and wanted to solve the problem.


iskysoft is a nice bit of kit i have used that application in the past with great results.
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Post Wed Apr 20, 2011 12:46 pm

Re: DVD to MKV using Handbrake

Cerberus wrote:iskysoft is a nice bit of kit i have used that application in the past with great results.

But they are on FFmpeg's Hall of shame :-) https://roundup.libav.org/issue927
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Post Wed Apr 20, 2011 1:11 pm

Re: DVD to MKV using Handbrake

zip wrote:
Cerberus wrote:iskysoft is a nice bit of kit i have used that application in the past with great results.

But they are on FFmpeg's Hall of shame :-) https://roundup.libav.org/issue927


lol yer and FFmpeg have a security certificate violation on there website. lolol
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Post Wed Apr 20, 2011 6:10 pm

Re: DVD to MKV using Handbrake

zip wrote:
Cerberus wrote:iskysoft is a nice bit of kit i have used that application in the past with great results.

But they are on FFmpeg's Hall of shame :-) https://roundup.libav.org/issue927


I am new in video stuff, what is the story about?
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