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AMVapp

NOTE: A newer version of AMVapp can be found here.

The AMVapp is basically just a package containing most of the software used in these guides. Because we use a lot of different software, it could be very time consuming to track it all down individually. Also, by using AMVapp, you ensure that you have the same versions of the software that are used in the guides. I will try to keep the AMVapp reasonably up to date.

Previous versions of the AMVapp contained one installer that installed EVERYTHING. While this had some advantages, it also had a lot of disadvantages. The primary disadvantage being that it was really hard to update and maintain. So for that reason, the AMVapp is now simply a zip file containing everything. Unfortunately, this means you will have to install each item individually, but it shouldn't take too long!

Downloading AMVapp

AMVapp can be downloaded right here: AMVapp 2009-05-28 (20MB)

Unpacking the AMVapp

After downloading the AMVapp from the link above, you should open it and see a whole bunch of files inside. Each of these is an installer for a component of the AMVapp. Don't just go installing them randomly though, because some of them may need to be installed before others. You may not even need some of the applications. I'll give you a rundown of what each thing does below.

If you have installed a previous version of the AMVapp, or any of the individual applications contained in it, then I highly recommend that you uninstall all of it before you begin!

AviSynth 2.5.8

Official Website: http://avisynth.org
Filename in AMVapp: Avisynth_258.exe
Requirements: No other requirements.
You should install it if: AviSynth is one of the core applications that everyone should install. Other software may rely on it, and besides that it is incredibly useful. You should definitely install it.
Installation Instructions: This one is pretty straightforward. I recommend just installing with all of the default settings.

AviSynth Plugin Pack

Filename in AMVapp: AVSPluginPack.exe
Requirements: Requires AviSynth to be installed.
You should install it if: This is a collection of AviSynth plugins and functions that I have put together for this guide. There are so many things included that it would take a lot of time and effort for you to track them all down individually. Some of the included functions cannot be found elsewhere. Definitely install it.
Installation Instructions: If you already have other AviSynth plugins installed, then I highly recommend you remove them and start over from a fresh new installation of AviSynth, because otherwise conflicts may occur between your existing plugins and the plugins contained in this pack. If you don't want to lose your existing plugins, you can move them to a different folder and then copy them back later, as needed. Otherwise, the installation process should be straightforward.

AvsP 2.0.2

Official Website: http://avisynth.org/qwerpoi/
Filename in AMVapp: AvsP_202.exe
Requirements: Requires AviSynth to be installed.
You should install it if: This is an editor for AviSynth scripts which makes working with AviSynth much easier and faster. It is highly recommended, but not required.
Installation Instructions: Just install it, no special instructions needed.

DGMPGDec 1.5.4

Official Website: http://neuron2.net/dgmpgdec/dgmpgdec.html
Filename in AMVapp: DGMPGDec154.exe
Requirements: Requires AviSynth to be installed.
You should install it if: If you want to use video footage from DVDs, you will need this.
Installation Instructions: Just install it, no special instructions needed.

VirtualDub 1.8.8

Official Website: http://virtualdub.sourceforge.net/
Filename in AMVapp: VirtualDub_188.exe
Requirements: No other requirements.
You should install it if: This is a very handy tool for viewing and compressing AVI files. Highly recommended.
Installation Instructions: Just install it, no special instructions needed.

Xvid 1.2.1

Official Website: http://www.koepi.info/xvid.html
Filename in AMVapp: Xvid-1.2.1-04122008.exe
Requirements: No other requirements.
You should install it if: This is the Xvid codec for compressing your videos. You only need it if you plan to encode your final video as an Xvid. It's handy to have around though, in any case.
Installation Instructions: When installing, I recommend unchecking the box labeled "Decode all supported FourCCs".

Huffyuv 2.1.1

Filename in AMVapp: HuffyuvSetup.exe
Requirements: No other requirements.
You should install it if: This is a lossless codec. You should install at least one. I like Lagarith better than this one, but it doesn't hurt to have both.
Installation Instructions: Just install it, no special instructions needed.

Lagarith 1.3.19

Official Website: http://lags.leetcode.net/codec.html
Filename in AMVapp: LagarithSetup_1319.exe
Requirements: No other requirements.
You should install it if: This is a lossless codec. You should install at least one. I highly recommend this one.
Installation Instructions: Just install it, no special instructions needed.

Lame ACM Codec 3.98.2

Filename in AMVapp: LameACMsetup.exe
Requirements: No other requirements.
You should install it if: This lets you compress audio to the MP3 format from within VirtualDub. Only really needed if you plan to encode your videos with the Xvid codec. I would still recommend installing it though, as it can come in handy.
Installation Instructions: Just install it, no special instructions needed.

Zarx264gui 1.16

Official Website: http://amvhell.com/stuff/zarx264gui/
Filename in AMVapp: Zarx264gui_116.exe
Requirements: Requires AviSynth to be installed. Also requires Microsoft .Net framework. If you have Microsoft Vista or higher, you already have this framework. If you are using XP however, you may need to install it. The best way to check whether or not you have it is to install Zarx264gui and see if it works. If the application wont start, then you don't have the .Net framework. .Net can be downloaded from here.
You should install it if: This lets you compress your video to MP4 with the x264 codec. Highly recommended.
Installation Instructions: Just install it, no special instructions needed. Just make sure you have the .Net framework, or it wont run.

Adobe Premiere AVS Plugin

Filename in AMVapp: PremiereAVSPlugin-v1.95a.exe
Requirements: Requires AviSynth be installed. Requires Adobe Premiere 5.x/6.x or Adobe Premiere Pro (any version) or Adobe After Effects CS3 or later. It may with with Premiere Elements, maybe not.
You should install it if: If you use Adobe Premiere or After Effects and would like to load AviSynth scripts directly into it, then get this. Otherwise you should skip it.
Installation Instructions: The installer should automatically find your plugins folder if you have a compatable application.

After installing, it will ask you if you would like to configure the plugin. You can choose No for now, as we will be covering those options later on in this guide.

Pismo File Mount & AviSynth Virtual File System

Filename in AMVapp: pfmap-050.exe & AVFS_setup.exe
Requirements: Requires AviSynth be installed.
You should install it if: These will let you open AviSynth scripts in any application that accepts AVI Files. Handy, but not required. Useful if you want to load AVS script into editing applications other than Premiere.
Installation Instructions: First, install Pismo File Mount (pfmap-050.exe). This should require no special instructions. Next, run AVFS_setup.exe to install the AviSynth Virtual File System.

Zarxrax - May 2009