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by pbarker1701
Mon Jun 26, 2023 12:12 pm
Forum: Mac
Topic: Wierd compression question
Replies: 9
Views: 873

Re: Wierd compression question

For me, that would create an artificial and unnatural result since I wouldn't use a 265 preset for a blu-ray.

I'm satisfied that this was an anomalous occurrence and consider the matter closed.


Thank you for your attention.
by pbarker1701
Mon Jun 26, 2023 8:19 am
Forum: Mac
Topic: Wierd compression question
Replies: 9
Views: 873

Re: Wierd compression question

Here are the results of my updated test results. So that rodeo doesn't get all saddle-burned on his high horse, I used the Apple presets (both the 2160p60 4K HEVC for the 4K version, and the 1080p60 Surround for the blu-ray version). The results were consistent with what I originally saw with my cus...
by pbarker1701
Sun Jun 25, 2023 6:33 am
Forum: Mac
Topic: Wierd compression question
Replies: 9
Views: 873

Re: Wierd compression question

I've decided in the interest of good sportsmanship, I will accept rodeo's challenge and run a new set of transcodes, using built-in presets for both 4K and blu-ray media.

I will advise what the results are when finished.

In the words of the late, great Stan Lee...EXCELSIOR!
by pbarker1701
Sun Jun 25, 2023 4:36 am
Forum: Mac
Topic: Wierd compression question
Replies: 9
Views: 873

Re: Wierd compression question

There are two different media being transcoded. One is a 4K disc, the other is a blu-ray of the same title. Normally I wouldn't even bother with the blu-ray, but I thought I would need to copy the movie to a tablet while I'm waiting to have my car serviced. Turns out I didn't. I just think it's weir...
by pbarker1701
Thu Jun 22, 2023 10:51 pm
Forum: Mac
Topic: Wierd compression question
Replies: 9
Views: 873

Wierd compression question

Description of problem or question: A wide variance in transcode compressions between a 4K and blu-ray version of the same movie. John Wick Chapter 4, has an 4K mkv file of 70.1GB, sized down to 5.96GB The same movie in blu-ray has an mkv file 34.4GB, sized down to 12.61GB Both mkv files were creat...
by pbarker1701
Tue Sep 20, 2022 5:36 am
Forum: Mac
Topic: mac OS Ventura testing
Replies: 5
Views: 1189

Re: mac OS Ventura testing

Nothing in general.
Just curious if any issues have arisen.
I have seen instances where some software have been cranky with beta os versions,
but smoothed out in golden release versions.
by pbarker1701
Mon Sep 19, 2022 8:28 am
Forum: Mac
Topic: mac OS Ventura testing
Replies: 5
Views: 1189

mac OS Ventura testing

Description of problem or question: Has anyone used HandBrake with Apple's upcoming OS Ventura yet? I know it's still in beta form so no snarky comments necessary about that. I was curious as to how HandBrake behaved in it so far? Steps to reproduce the problem (If Applicable): N/A HandBrake versio...
by pbarker1701
Mon May 02, 2022 9:14 am
Forum: Mac
Topic: Default Save To option missing
Replies: 0
Views: 1647

Default Save To option missing

Description of problem or question: The preference to select where files get saved to is missing. Steps to reproduce the problem (If Applicable): HandBrake version (e.g., 1.0.0): Version 1.5.1 (2022011000) Operating system and version (e.g., Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, macOS 10.13 High Sierra, Windows 10 Cre...
by pbarker1701
Wed Jan 05, 2022 5:20 am
Forum: Mac
Topic: No Subtitles - what am I doing wrong?
Replies: 9
Views: 1081

Re: No Subtitles - what am I doing wrong?

I had a similar problem with Shang-Chi not giving me subtitles from the 4K version. I tried eliminating the Forced Subtitles and tried the English 1 only. I got what amounts to closed captioned. EVERYTHING was subtitled. I then tried the English (3) version along with the Forced Audio Search and all...
by pbarker1701
Sat Dec 18, 2021 10:13 am
Forum: Mac
Topic: Unable to find activity logs...
Replies: 2
Views: 662

Re: Unable to find activity logs...

Try using this path instead:
Users/username/Library/Containers/HandBrake/Data/Library/Application Support/HandBrake/EncodeLogs
From what I'm seeing on my Mac with Monterey installed, the fr.Handbrake.HandBrake just leads down a rabbit hole of eventual aliases.

Hope this helps.
by pbarker1701
Fri Dec 03, 2021 6:15 am
Forum: Mac
Topic: No subtitles with Marvel's Shang-Chi
Replies: 5
Views: 846

Re: No subtitles with Marvel's Shang-Chi

OK...final update. Forced Audio Search with English (3) worked perfectly. Why I needed it in the first place is beyond me, since the blu-ray didn't require it. Go figure. For what it's worth, English (0) by itself sort of worked, but it was basically high-tech closed captioning. EVERYBODY's dialogue...
by pbarker1701
Fri Dec 03, 2021 1:08 am
Forum: Mac
Topic: No subtitles with Marvel's Shang-Chi
Replies: 5
Views: 846

Re: No subtitles with Marvel's Shang-Chi

Tried it with Forced Audio Search and English (0) no forced option. Tried it with just English (0) no forced option. Tried it with Forced Audio Search and English (3) no forced option. A cursory exam seems to indicate that the Force Audio Search w/English (3) no forced option seems to be working. Wi...
by pbarker1701
Fri Dec 03, 2021 12:21 am
Forum: Mac
Topic: No subtitles with Marvel's Shang-Chi
Replies: 5
Views: 846

Re: No subtitles with Marvel's Shang-Chi

I may have already tried that option but I'll give it a go.
An interesting side note...I tried transcoding the blu-ray version and it DOES have the subtitles right where they belong.
With only the default Forced Audio Search.

Will let you know what happens.

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by pbarker1701
Thu Dec 02, 2021 11:59 am
Forum: Mac
Topic: No subtitles with Marvel's Shang-Chi
Replies: 5
Views: 846

No subtitles with Marvel's Shang-Chi

Description of problem or question: After successfully transcoding Marvel's Shang-Chi movie, no subtitles appear on screen. Steps to reproduce the problem (If Applicable): Using an mkv file created with MakeMKV (all other language subtitles besides English were turned off), I used HandBrake to tran...
by pbarker1701
Sun Sep 12, 2021 11:56 am
Forum: Tiki Bar
Topic: New Features for HB 1.0 [Joke Thread]
Replies: 39
Views: 95737

Re: New Features for HB 1.0 [Joke Thread]

Make my whites whiter and my brights brighter!
by pbarker1701
Sun Jan 10, 2021 7:02 am
Forum: Mac
Topic: Can HandBrake handle Dolby Atmos
Replies: 3
Views: 1488

Can HandBrake handle Dolby Atmos

Description of problem or question: If I convert an mkv file of a movie with Dolby Atmos (lets say Captain Marvel), will HandBrake handle properly so that an Apple TV 4K set up for Dolby Atmos will send that signal to a Dolby Atmos AV receiver? (Do I get a prize for using the term Dolby Atmos the m...
by pbarker1701
Tue Dec 22, 2020 4:44 am
Forum: Mac
Topic: How to keep audio without having to select it everytime?
Replies: 5
Views: 883

Re: How to keep audio without having to select it everytime?

You might try tossing the preference file for HandBrake. It might be corrupt.
I might even suggest tossing Handbrake itself, and download a new version to get a fresh install.
by pbarker1701
Mon Dec 21, 2020 4:38 pm
Forum: Mac
Topic: Larger transcoded files than expected
Replies: 25
Views: 2834

Re: Larger transcoded files than expected

I'm normally not concerned about file size, but the radical reduction between a 16/fast (49GB) and a 22/ultrafast (4GB) makes me wonder what is coming out that I might miss. I might stick with 16/ultrafast for "current" product, and go 22/fast for older, grainy stuff.
by pbarker1701
Mon Dec 21, 2020 2:10 pm
Forum: Mac
Topic: Larger transcoded files than expected
Replies: 25
Views: 2834

Re: Larger transcoded files than expected

I did that (went from 16 to 22, with ultrafast speed) and the size went down ALOT. Maybe too much. Like from 49GB at 16/fast to about 4GB at 22/ultrafast. HandBrake Activity Log for Session: 2020-12-21T03:35:07Z Handbrake Version: 1.3.3 (2020061300) Air Force One_v22ultrafast.m4v Preset: 4K UHD (che...
by pbarker1701
Mon Dec 21, 2020 8:09 am
Forum: Mac
Topic: Larger transcoded files than expected
Replies: 25
Views: 2834

Re: Larger transcoded files than expected

Riddle me this Batman: Why did changing the speed setting from fast to ultrafast result in a file about 1/3 the size? What did I loose in the process, if anything? A cursory examination doesn't reveal anything significant in terms of quality video or audio wise. Here is the base log at fast speed: H...
by pbarker1701
Mon Dec 21, 2020 5:38 am
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Audio settings
Replies: 1
Views: 524

Audio settings

Description of problem or question: If I have configured the Audio Selection Behavior settings as such: Codecs for TrueHD passthru, DTS-HD passthru, DTS passthru and AAC (CoreAudio), as well as selected AAC, DTS, DTS-HD and TrueHD for Auto Passthru, https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZkpf8XZM...
by pbarker1701
Sun Dec 20, 2020 4:46 pm
Forum: Mac
Topic: Not so much 4K video compatible.
Replies: 76
Views: 11245

Re: Not so much 4K video compatible.

Did it impact video quality or overall file size?
by pbarker1701
Sun Dec 20, 2020 4:35 pm
Forum: Mac
Topic: Not so much 4K video compatible.
Replies: 76
Views: 11245

Re: Not so much 4K video compatible.

Have you used the ultrafast speed? Any significant difference in transcoding speed?
by pbarker1701
Sun Dec 20, 2020 4:28 pm
Forum: Mac
Topic: Not so much 4K video compatible.
Replies: 76
Views: 11245

Re: Not so much 4K video compatible.

I'm running a comparison test between an RF 16 and an RF 22 to check for video quality and size differentials.

Am also testing fast vs ultrafast transcoding speeds as well. Wondering what the trade-offs are.
by pbarker1701
Sun Dec 20, 2020 4:19 pm
Forum: Mac
Topic: Not so much 4K video compatible.
Replies: 76
Views: 11245

Re: Not so much 4K video compatible.

These are the setting I got courtesy of user archer: Matroska 2160/60 preset, change format to MP4. Dimensions - auto crop. Leave filters as is. Video Encoder - h.265 10bit Framerate - same as source, variable framerate Constant quality - 18 for 1080, 16 for 4k. Encoder preset - fast Encoder tune - ...