Search found 2697 matches

by Smithcraft
Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:40 am
Forum: General Questions
Topic: A 3-pass encoding?
Replies: 4
Views: 1692

Re: A 3-pass encoding?

Wouldn't the answer be in the log for the encode?

SC
by Smithcraft
Fri Mar 19, 2021 7:59 pm
Forum: Mac
Topic: Modifications of GUI and info.plist
Replies: 5
Views: 1565

Re: Modifications of GUI and info.plist

Oh how I miss ResEdit!

SC
by Smithcraft
Thu Mar 04, 2021 1:03 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: 4K HDR10 Encoding?
Replies: 19
Views: 4257

Re: 4K HDR10 Encoding?

Ritsuka wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:38 pm Nightly builds have a 10bit pipeline (if you don't enable any filter on the filters tab), so it will better preserve the original video. 1.3.3 did 10 bit -> 8 bit -> 10 bit.
This is super awesome news!
by Smithcraft
Sat Oct 10, 2020 9:38 am
Forum: Mac
Topic: How to read the readme on mac
Replies: 2
Views: 1336

Re: How to read the readme on mac

I just right clicked and opened it with TextEdit.

Why not just use the .txt suffix, instead of the markdown suffix?

SC
by Smithcraft
Sat Oct 10, 2020 9:24 am
Forum: Mac
Topic: Call for help: VideoToolbox and constant quality
Replies: 14
Views: 3479

Re: Call for help: VideoToolbox and constant quality

The nightly crashes after/while scanning the source. However - Version 1.3.1 (2020010400) does not let me select CQ when selecting the H.264 (VideoToolBox) encoder. Just updated to - Version 1.3.3 (2020061300), and it also does not let me select CQ with the VideoToolBox encoder. The system is a 2011...
by Smithcraft
Thu Mar 15, 2018 11:39 am
Forum: Windows
Topic: Temp files not being deleted
Replies: 4
Views: 3378

Re: Temp files not being deleted

It was only 11 GB. And growing.

SC
by Smithcraft
Fri Mar 02, 2018 12:26 am
Forum: Windows
Topic: Temp files not being deleted
Replies: 4
Views: 3378

Re: Temp files not being deleted

Nothing?

SC
by Smithcraft
Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:16 pm
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Need help choosing a CPU build.
Replies: 2
Views: 2034

Re: Need help choosing a CPU build.

You really could go either way with the i7 or the E5 systems. I think if you're going to go with the E5, you might want to consider something like FreeNAS and PLEX. That way, where ever you have a data connection, you have your library of media. You can still use your portable storage for when you d...
by Smithcraft
Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:04 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: copying a DVD-ROM
Replies: 1
Views: 1514

Re: copying a DVD-ROM

I don't think that Handbrake is the tool that you want to use to copy a DVD-ROM. Handbrake is designed to convert video files from one format to another format, not disc copying.

SC
by Smithcraft
Mon Feb 12, 2018 11:55 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Temp files not being deleted
Replies: 4
Views: 3378

Temp files not being deleted

Description of problem or question Handbrake Regular, and Nightly, are not deleting temp files. Steps to reproduce the problem (If Applicable) Encode a file, shutdown, and then upon the next start up, the temp files are still there. or Open Handbrake, and then close Handbrake. You get a folder that...
by Smithcraft
Mon Feb 12, 2018 11:48 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: OPUS seems out of synchronization?
Replies: 2
Views: 1579

Re: OPUS seems out of synchronization?

It's considered bad form to crosspost threads in the Handbrake forums.

SC
by Smithcraft
Sun Jan 07, 2018 10:35 am
Forum: Windows
Topic: Matching my x264 Settings with H265
Replies: 4
Views: 2222

Re: Matching my x264 Settings with H265

Fast encoding time of x265?

SC
by Smithcraft
Sun Jan 07, 2018 10:31 am
Forum: Feature Requests
Topic: Global tags in MKV files?
Replies: 7
Views: 24694

Re: Global tags in MKV files?

What are these tags? I've noticed them when I've had to mux in subtitles, but noting seems to come up when I select them.

SC
by Smithcraft
Mon Dec 25, 2017 10:25 am
Forum: Windows
Topic: Jacket
Replies: 2
Views: 1484

Re: Possible Passthru of Atmos Audio

DTS and Dolby are two different companies that do things in two different ways. I don't know if the specs are out for Atmos, in a manner that is applicable to independent developers like the Handbrake crew, so that would have a significant impact on whether or not it can be implemented in Handbrake....
by Smithcraft
Fri Dec 22, 2017 4:34 am
Forum: General Questions
Topic: x265 Settings for Grainy Content
Replies: 3
Views: 2466

Re: x265 Settings for Grainy Content

Just to specify, that's the Film tune in the Filters / Denoise / NLMeans options, and not in the Video / x265 / Encoder Tunes.

SC
by Smithcraft
Wed Nov 29, 2017 10:22 am
Forum: Tiki Bar
Topic: Suggestions for x265 settings
Replies: 3
Views: 7379

Re: Suggestions for x265

The workstation is beyond laggy with the encodes going so it's a bit of pain to grab the log right now. Upgrade to an OS with a working scheduler. Having all the files working under one file system seems to make things easier. So Windows 7 Pro 64bit remains as the workstations OS. Thanks though. SC
by Smithcraft
Mon Nov 27, 2017 2:22 am
Forum: Tiki Bar
Topic: Suggestions for x265 settings
Replies: 3
Views: 7379

Suggestions for x265 settings

Hello! So now that it's getting a bit chilly I figured I'd heat things up with encoding a bit. I grabbed the nightly a few days ago and started with some grainy movies. The first is the Criterion Le Samourai, which after ~20 hours (1.9 fps), looks great! But it's a bit bigger than I was hoping for. ...
by Smithcraft
Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:44 am
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Ripping Blu Ray collection to the same specs as iTunes store HD movies
Replies: 19
Views: 8099

Re: Ripping Blu Ray collection to the same specs as iTunes store HD movies

I'll add my two cents, and recommend using MakeMKV to pre-rip your source files. This is beneficial because it lets you fine tune your encodes without putting unneeded wear and tear on your optical drive. It also lets you rerun the encode if there is an issue with the final file. Case in point, ther...
by Smithcraft
Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:41 am
Forum: General Questions
Topic: How to not lose any video quality?
Replies: 3
Views: 3909

Re: How to not lose any video quality?

Or you could use MKVtoolnix to set a subtitle stream to 'Forced' and call it good.

SC
by Smithcraft
Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:41 am
Forum: General Questions
Topic: How to not lose any video quality?
Replies: 3
Views: 3909

Re: How to not lose any video quality?

Or you could use MKVtoolnix to set a subtitle stream to 'Forced' and call it good.

SC
by Smithcraft
Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:27 am
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Where can I download MakeMKV?
Replies: 6
Views: 4569

Re: Where can I download MakeMKV?

I noticed that when I was searching and saw that there were forum posts from a day or two ago.

SC
by Smithcraft
Thu Aug 31, 2017 9:07 am
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Where can I download MakeMKV?
Replies: 6
Views: 4569

Re: Where can I download MakeMKV?

I just went to use it on my Mac and found that it was substantially obsolete, and discovered the same thing!

This link gives you 1.10.6 -> http://download.cnet.com/MakeMKV/3000-2 ... 76559.html

SC
by Smithcraft
Sat Jul 08, 2017 9:20 am
Forum: Benchmarks
Topic: Request for (cpu-)benchmarks
Replies: 25
Views: 70837

Re: Request for (cpu-)benchmarks

I think it's best to benchmark using not setting up custom settings and just using a built-in preset.

Also, with people using different verisons of HB, you can expect different results with identical hardware/OS.

SC
by Smithcraft
Sat Jul 08, 2017 9:16 am
Forum: General Questions
Topic: What's your video format preference?
Replies: 12
Views: 6681

Re: What's your video format preference?

I use Plex and VLC on my Mac.

MKV - Because why be limited by silly board room decisions?

264 for the video, until 265 is considered good to go.

Primary audio is left in the original highest quality format, while commentary is redone in AAC.

SC