problem ripping into a single .vob

[GH]

somehow that was already in the .avs file, maybe because i used it from the amvapp, except i don't believe the "dgdecode_" was included.

mpeg2source("C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\ef d1.d2v",cpu=6)

then i loaded that in avsp, then through that i loaded it into virtual dub, and i can see my dvd footage; it all looks pretty clean.

the guide says:

Is it Interlaced?

You probably know this already because DGIndex generally tells you if it is or not (Frame Type: Interlaced or Progressive). It is very important to look closely at the frame type when DGIndex previews and when it creates your project file as this will tell you a great deal about the way the footage is encoded. You will need this information to understand a lot of the things below as we will be comparing this information to what you can see in VirtualDubMod.

dgindex originally told me it was interlaced, but in virtual dub i don't notice any interlacing at all.

it seems the rest of the guide focuses on getting rid of problems with the footage like blending, interlacing, and telecined footage; what should i do after if my footage is already cleaned?

[Mister Hatt]

Leave out the CPU argument. The guide is actually HORRIBLE at explaining these things, but it sounds like you have progressive footage. If there are defects, fix them, otherwise leave it alone. You don't HAVE to filter it, it's a very optional thing. As far as organising stuff, leave your VOBs however, and just encode a nice fat lossless file to organise. You can then load it into your NLE in some shape or form.

[GH]

. As far as organising stuff, leave your VOBs however, and just encode a nice fat lossless file to organise. You can then load it into your NLE in some shape or form.

i have 5 episodes in one .avs, because that's how much was on one disk, was too lazy to make them all separate.

but how exactly would i go about encoding them into a lossless?

[mirkosp]

Import the avs into virtualdub and make a YV12 lagarith, for example. Another solution which might actually turn out better for editing is making a lossless x264 and mux it into an m2ts.

[Mister Hatt]

Depends entirely on what editing app you use, but assuming it can handle lossless AVC, making a lossless m2ts file is a really good idea. Otherwise a lossless mp4 would do ok with x264, or YV12 lagarith AVI if your app uses VFW.

Nothing wrong with having your stuff in a single avs file; I have some 280GB y4m files with an intro, OP, 6 hour long OVA episodes, and the ED all together. RawSource() handles it really well and seeking is limited only by disk IO \o/