Hi all
Who know how convert to target platform (for mobile or TV) from BDMV and VIDEO_TS sources.
or do it in 2 step
- Convert to MKV
- Convert for target platform
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http://makemkv.com/ - Free.
Creates MKV files (as the name suggests) containing a somewhat compatible video and audio stream. BluRays are mostly comprised of x264, AVC video streams with some very knarly VC-1 streams thrown in to confuse the matter. VC-1 streams will most likely require transcoding and not only that are a single threaded operation turning the beefiest CPU into a crying girl scout. For this reason, if your device can’t deal with a VC-1 stream, or your CPU isn’t purpose built with an adequate single thread rating, the most sane approach is to Re-Code VC-1 streams to something more compatible.
Handy Handbrake Guide in my signature.
DVDs mainly contain MPEG-2 video streams. A little more compatible than VC-1 streams, but not much. Slightly more devices can deal with an MPEG-2 stream. If your device can’t they will transcode, or…
Handy Handbrake Guide in my signature.
I have 5 SG-1 Episodes in the Handbrake Queue right now. A few minutes ago I ripped them off that SG-1 disc with MakeMKV. I do a LOT of that. I create material that Direct Plays across my devices both locally and remote so the server can just Direct Play them. I curate a LOT (most) of material in that way. Eventually you will too.
- If you choose, or are able, to use the raw and original products from MakeMKV - these items will Direct Play, in other words - be aware these files and their bit rates will test your network. Bit rates can easily exceed 30Mbps for BluRays, 4K material can laugh, point and shoot spit-balls at 30Mbps, so your network better come big or stay home. In this case…
Handy Handbrake Guide in my signature, but you’re on your own when it comes to 4k material, HEVC and the like, but if you’ve been poking around through the Guide previously you’ll know how to run some tests, try some things, do some research and possibly be able to help yourself create what you need at some point.
At this early stage for 4k and HEVC you should know that Plex doesn’t play well with either. There is a very small window opening through which you can throw some of this material and if you don’t know the exact shape of that window opening and create your material to fit through it, it’ll bounce off, fall back into the room and explode (Plex will try, pitifully, to transcode it, fail, and produce something that’s not even close to the original). Best to find out exactly what your devices require and provide it so Plex can deliver it as is.
- Automatic?
I will now - LOL.
I guess it could be automatic. It depends how much cash you want to throw at your Server Box. A Magnum Server Box can do many things, even if Plex’s transcoder can’t, but if money is no object start throwing wads of cash at the problem until something sticks, or…
Handbrake Guide in my signature.
How’s that? Helpful, at all?
If not, welcome to the forum anyway. If it hasn’t become apparent, it will, but yea… you’re likely going to need some skills one of these days and the sooner you get started the better.
PS:
I do have an automated process that deals with recordings I make via my Antennae and Internal Tuner Card. Windows Media Center handles the scheduling (I do set that up myself manually) and the recording are placed in my Recorded TV Folder. When they arrive MCEBuddy leaps into action converting those MPEG-2 Video streams in WTV containers to x264 video streams in MP4 containers with compatible audio streams, cuts out the commercials, renames and structures the files after matching with the online databases and runs those files into my TV Show or Movie Libraries depending what they are in a completely hands off operation.
It did takes years of experience to figure out exactly what I needed to make happen in order to make it happen and there are other automated processes that can be very helpful, but with 1 post in your backpack talking about those right now would be a waste of both of our time schedules.
You’ll get there eventually.
