I need script for MPEG2 & AC3 in one step.

clearvu wrote on 4/2/2003, 3:40 PM
I've searched for some info, but for the life of me I can't seem to find it.

I'm trying to find a script that will do the following in one step:

Render video as a MainConcept MPEG-2 file using the DVD-Architect NTSC video stream template and then the Sonic Foundry AC-3 using the 5.1 Surround DVD template.

I also want to export the chapter points too.

Any direction on this would be most appreciated.

Comments

jetdv wrote on 4/2/2003, 9:26 PM
How about something like:

http://www.sonicfoundry.com/forums/ShowMessage.asp?ForumID=21&MessageID=157932
clearvu wrote on 4/3/2003, 6:37 AM
http://www.sonicfoundry.com/forums/ShowMessage.asp?ForumID=21&MessageID=157932

The above link is exactly what I'm looking for except it seems to have a couple of problems with it as follows:

I did a test run and found that the three files created (MPG, AC3, SFL) end up with names that I believe are causing problems. For example:

When the MPG file is brought into DVDA, the audio does not come along with it. I think the problem is because the AC3 file includes two "." (dots) within the name and DVDA doesn't recognize it. As a result I have to tell DVDA where the audio file is.

I've tried renaming the MPG, AC3 and SFL files to something more standard. This does correct the audio problem above, however, a new problem arises in that the "markers" no longer get imported.

Perhaps the script has to be adjusted so that it doens't name the files the way it does?

I looked at the script, for a bit, and gave up. It's quite detailed.

Am I doing something wrong?

Udi wrote on 4/3/2003, 8:52 AM
The markers are in an sfk file - so you need to change its name too.
The scripts create file names that contain the renderer and template name - the easiest way is to comment the lines (91 to 93) in my version :
// filename.Append(renderer.FileTypeName);
// filename.Append("_");
// filename.Append(renderTemplate.Name);
This way all files will have the same base name and dvda will be ok.
clearvu wrote on 4/3/2003, 10:06 AM
Tried the suggestion, and it worked! Thanks big time.

I wonder why the script was written the way it was in the first place if the results really did not end up working properly.

Since you seem to have figured this issue out before, do you know if the "BatchRenderGUI.js" will render absolutely everything (ie. effects etc...) from Vegas?
Udi wrote on 4/3/2003, 10:51 AM
From my experience, it render everything - same as selecting the render manualy.