AVISynth -> MPEG-4?

[Bushido Philosopher]

I'm sure a lot of you are wondering "Why?" when I ask how to convert something from AVISynth to MPEG-4. My answer is the iPod. I want to get something on an AVS script to an MPEG-4 stream (since that's what the iPod uses). Also, I would like the audio to be converted to AAC for the same reason. So, anyone know how I would go about do that?

Before you answer, I would like to say I have tried the following:
- Conversion within iTunes
- Cucusoft
- Videora

Most of the reason is because they aren't versatile enough for me. Videora has been good to me, but now that the iPod can go up to 640x480 resolution, it's gotten outdated. I want the versatility of AVISynth or VirtualDub, only I want a true MPEG-4 output stream. (Not MPEG-4 put into an AVI container like DivX does.)

Thanks for any help.

[Ch3aLs3A L!n@]

So, anyone know how I would go about do that?

Before you answer, I would like to say I have tried the following:
- Conversion within iTunes
- Cucusoft
- Videora

Most of the reason is because they aren't versatile enough for me.I want the versatility of AVISynth or VirtualDub, only I want a true MPEG-4 output stream. (Not MPEG-4 put into an AVI container like DivX does.)

Thanks for any help.

I would say did you try this Elecard MPEG Player v 4.5 it's a streamer and a player also so you can change it for MPEG4 if you want I did try this it's pretty gud though my laptop can't hold many work program so I have to find like Blaze Media Pro but I can't change my .avi to MPEG4 in here so I have to be it.

Hope I do make sense to you

[Kariudo]

I hate dialup...but I'll get links...
meGUI is what you want.

it requires that the video input be an AviSynth script, and also can encode your audio to AAC.

IIRC, you'll need to get x.264

if for some reason meGUI doesn't work for you (doesn't work on my laptop...haven't tried it on my desktop) then you can use x.264's CLI (guide to using the CLI...not mine)
you can "transcode" the audio as AAC using Winamp and the AACout plugin (I don't know of any other free AAC encoder that doesn't need compilation)

to mux the video/audio you'll use a program called MP4box
and it's usage (among other things) are discussed in this thread

[Willen]

Videora has the option of opening AVS files. So if you really want to tweak the video, you can call the video file via AviSynth, apply filters, etc. and then open the AviSynth file instead of the actual video when you click on the Transcode button.

You can also set up custom profiles in Videora to output in specific resolutions, bitrates, to use an AviSynth script, and codecs (MPEG-4 SP or MPEG-4 AVC/H.264).

MeGUI is more powerful, but some people have problems with the added complexity. IIRC, if you get the correct version of MeGUI, you don't need to get x264 separately. For iPods with 1.2 firmware and above, you'll need a specific build of MP4box installed for muxing a compatible MP4. Guide to using MeGUI to convert videos for iPod.

[Bushido Philosopher]

Well, yeah, the problem is that Videora doesn't encode 640x480, which is now supported in iPod 1.2. I'd much rather have the higher resolution, so I have to resort to something else. I love Videora because of the fact it supports AVS files. The trick is that the GUI doesn't support the later formatting options... not yet anyway.

[Willen]

Well, yeah, the problem is that Videora doesn't encode 640x480, which is now supported in iPod 1.2. I'd much rather have the higher resolution, so I have to resort to something else. I love Videora because of the fact it supports AVS files. The trick is that the GUI doesn't support the later formatting options... not yet anyway.

Actually, it can. But there are a few additional steps needed. This post may help. Basically, create a new profile and manually type 640x480 for the resolution. Add the custom FFMPEG flag -vlevel 30, adjust anything else you want, then type a nice descriptive name for the new profile and click Apply. Convert the video, then remux it with NicsMP4box (either by itself or with Yamb) to add the proper atom.

[Bushido Philosopher]

Hm, well I'm having problems with both. In Videora, it simply won't process the new script now for the profile I made for it. And in MeGUI, it does make an MP4 file, but like the other thread mentioned, it won't sync to the iPod unless I convert it within iTunes. I'd prefer to do everything in one or two convenient steps, but if I have to, I guess I'm stuck.

Thanks Kariudo and Willen.
BTW Willen, love the Haruhi avatar.

[Bushido Philosopher]

Scratch that...
For some reason, Videora wouldn't change my profiles even after I clicked Apply. It's all good now and they're syncing well.

Still can't get MeGUI to work though. I've changed nothing in the profile set up and am using the MP4Box mod as well.

Oh well, as long as one of them works, I'm happy.