2. Flask Encoder
Install the DIVX Codec by running "Register_DivX.exe" and the
Radium MP3 codec and REBOOT before proceeding with Flask. Remember
to save the URL to this page somewhere!
Welcome back.. (if you bothered to reboot that is).
Please READ the DOCS Section or the readme.html file. I suggest
reading also the news and everything you can on the site to
gain more knowledge as to how the program works. You may see
a solution for a problem that you can avoid. Also, run the Flask
version that is Optimized for your processor.
DVD Mode
This is the mode I recommend, the encoding process is done
by the timing indicated in the IFO file. To use this option
you should used "Movie" mode in SmartRipper.
Now you must copy the proper IFO file from the DVD itself
to the location where you ripped the movie. It should be named
just like the Vob's that were ripped. For example, Vts_01_0.ifo
belongs to Vts_01_1.vob thru Vts_01_5.vob.
Startup Flask and go to File, Open DVD and find the IFO file
you just copied to your HD, NOT on the DVD! A menu will come
up, choose the Movie which should be the longest one. The
Audio track language and Subtitles if you wish. Press Flask
this DVD!
File Mode
Flask DOES have the ability to see all the files in the directory
and treat it as one file. This removes the need to merge.
When you go to File -> Open, select the FIRST 1gig VOB of
the series which should be the very first vob SmartRipper ripped.
It will then auto detect the other ones and say something
like "Vts_01_1.vob thru Vts_01_5.vob found and will be treated
as one logical file." Then select your audio track (numbered
in the way they are presented in the movie usually).
Now, remember to choose DiVX AVI as your Output Format.
Now it's time to do some CALCULATING! You can skip this part
if you do not wish to target the filesize of your DiVX AVI file.
Run the bitcalc.exe you downloaded from bitcalc.zip. Now...
set the desired filesize to about 635-640 for 1 CD, or 1280-1285
for 2 CDs only to allow for error. I strongly recommend not
going below 128 bitrate for audio. The value of multilanguage
is 1. Remember the bitrate you get or just leave the damn program
open :)
Now in Flask go to Options -> Output Format Options. Under Video,
click select Codec and choose DiVX Low-Motion and click Configure.
Here you set your Video quality options. You should always use
keyframe 10secs and crispness 100%. For video quality, using
the preset 910 is ok, but remember, the higher you go, the more
CPU power it will require to create/playback. Slide the bar
with left and right arrow to get it exact if you're trying to
target 1/2 CD's to the bitrate the calc quoted. Click ok when
done.
For Audio Codec, now you may choose MPEG1 Layer 3 and directly
encode into that. 128kb quality with 48khz is recommended for
DiVX. If you do not see MPEG1 Layer 3, you may need to un-install
Radium's codec and re-install again. (Note: You must
use 48khz with the Radium codec otherwise you risk insanely
huge desync problems. If you do not see the 48khz Option,
first go to Options -> Global Project, click on the audio tab
and select Decode Audio with 48000khz sampling rate. Now go
back to Output Format Options. If it is not there now, your
sound card does not support 48khz sound.)
Start playing with your Global settings. You can use any resolutiuon
you wish with DiVX since there is no standard. Full resolution
for DVD is 720x480 NTSC and 720x576 PAL. That may be a bit high
for some people. So really just pick what you want. Also change
the "Time Base" settings to 29.97 for NTSC and 25
for PAL. Now go to the select "Decode Audio" from the Audio
Tab and be sure to keep "Same as Input" below that. Finally,
select your file destination. Remember to choose a drive with
enough free space on it. (Note: no extension like .avi is needed,
as it is done automatically). Press OK to proceed.
Start the conversion process by going to the "Run" menu and
selecting the "Start Conversion!" option.
And anywhere from 8 to 14 hours later (depending on your processor)....
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