Ok, I need a converter for MKV.

[ronyap]

hi,

Sorry if this has already been asked. But...

I need something like VirtualDub that takes MKV files, and converts them. Coz my current VD/VDM doesnt work with MKV. VD gives me error, and VDM goes 'oops, sorry VDM has crashed'. I've got Avisynth installed. I just need something that can convert my MKVs to lossless Lagarith/Huffyuv so I can edit them into my AMV! (Sony Vegas)

Thanks.

[Inan]

make a script

Directshowsource(my anime.mkv")


and load that intro vdub mod, it works fine for me.

[Inan]

make a script

Directshowsource(my anime.mkv")


and load that intro vdub mod, it works fine for me.

this is to either make lossless files, or create clips but the file size will be pretty big.


if you dont mind loosing a little of the quality you could try Alltoavi its a converter that will convert out of mkv to avi

[ronyap]

Sorry, I'm not very Technical, I don't understand what you mean. Would it be possible if you could guide me through exactly what to do? I'm a fast learner

Also, I said in my first post that I would be using Lagarith and HuffyYuv, those are lossless codecs right? I made my first AMVs with avi files, and usually the total amount never usually exceeds 3GB right? Thats when Im doing clips. Besides, I've got a 1.5TB spare space anyways .

Thanks!

[Kariudo]

You're going to have to use avisynth to import your footage into virtualdub/mod

If you didn't install the amvapp, you'll probably need to google Avisynth and install it.
If you can play mkv files, then you might be able to use directshowsource() to import your footage.

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open notepad
type the following:
directshowsource("<path to your file here>")

then file->save as
give your file a name, and put .avs at the end of it (get rid of the .txt part, you just want .avs)

replace <path to your file here> with the filepath (look at my post in this thread if you need help with that)

You then drag/drop the .avs file into vdub/mod...and it should work.
If you get an error, go get ffmpegsource (a filter for avisynth) from here

you then put ffmpegsource.dll into avisynth's plugins folder (usually C:\program files\avisynth2.5\plugins). This autoloads the plugin so you don't have to use loadplugin()

replace directshowsource with ffmpegsource in your avisynth script, save and drop into vdub/mod. It should work now

Answering your other question, yes, Lagarith and Huffyuv are both lossless codecs.

[ronyap]

OMG! It works! So easy as well. Thank you. Just one thing, the AVI created cannot be played by both WMP and VLC Player, but it can be played by Mplayer. When I mean can't be played, I mean cant be played properly

WMP 11: Audio and Video Stutters
VLC : Audio perfect, but video freezes on one frame, then after like 10 seconds, freezes onto the frame at that time.

MPlayer: Perfect....

Ill assume this is normal?

One more thing, HuffyYuv or Lagarith for Sony vegas?

Thanks!

[Inan]

i would say lagarith

[ronyap]

Thanks. One more problem sorry.

Some of my Videos play perfectly in VDM, namely FMA 2. But my Dragonball Kai Mkvs, the video plays faster than the audio. Any fix?

Thanks

[ronyap]

No edit button?

Anyways, I just realised that I won't need sound for my AMV lol. But the thing is, the video is not very smooth.... it kinda stutters, well, Ill try it out in Vegas and let you guys on the news.

[Kariudo]

Not all computers are capable of playing back lossless footage in real time, but it should be fine when you edit with it in Vegas