Convertxtodvd 3.6.4.158 beta to download [updated 28/05]

admin · Site Admin Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 16777215

Hi,

long time we didn't push a beta, and here you go, it is really a beta, so please don't give it away in pirate boards and forums and news and blogs

the main "big" difference in this version is a new scaler... what is the scaler ? , it is the part where we need to resize the picture ( so frame by frame ) to adapt to the DVD resolution ( PAL and NTSC are different resolution ), where we need to downscale or upscale the picture to fit the only possible resolution of the DVD.
in this part, which can be very important and cpu consuming, we also need to make some color convertion ( RGB to YUV which is the standard for video on tv ), this step and the rescaler has been completely rewritten, and that's why it is a beta version.

speed and color should be better and faster, your comment on this part will be welcome.

Note : you may check and try to rename swscale.dll to swscale.old to be sure to use the new scaler. If you do not know how to do, just do a clean install using cleanvso.exe.

Download link :
Download ConvertXtoDVD 3.6.4.158 beta version

I will complete the post later with the change log of the other correction.

ConvertXtoDVD - 3.6.4.158 - released 28th of May 2009
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- Fix a problem with some CPU instruction ( AMD Phenom for example ) in trial mode, preventing to convert.
- updated translations.
- vsoscaler.dll is not required anymore and has been removed from the package ( vsoscaler was actually Intel IPP scaler )
- setup script updated.

ConvertXtoDVD - 3.6.3.156 - Released 25th of May 2009
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- to be completed soon

ConvertXtoDVD - 3.6.2.153 - Released 25th of May 2009
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Integration of optimized routine of VSO scaler for up to SSE4 processor. On some computer, this may result in a slight gain of speed. To be sure to use the newest VSO's internal scaler, rename swscale.dll to swscale.old

- 0002722: [Bug] [REGRESSION] Avi files, with uncompressed RGB24 video stream, are badly encoded (wesson) - resolved.

ConvertXtoDVD - 3.6.1.148
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snapshots for menu issue solved (rounding problem)

- 0002711: [Bug] With ImageWall Template, using a custom video background, I get video noise on menu load (wesson) - resolved.

ConvertXtoDVD - 3.6.0.147
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- 0002707: [Crash] Regarless of filter used, it will CRASH when it's time to render menu using IMAGEWALL TEMPLATE (wesson) - resolved.
- 0002706: [Crash] set output video resize method settings (wesson) - resolved.
- 0002704: [Bug] Highlight out of position for ALL menu templates (wesson) - resolved.
- watermark workaround
- small optimization , still work in progress

ConvertXtoDVD - 3.6.0.146
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BETA BUILD: Integration of new scaler interface, able to work with the 3 possible scalers/color converter

* Intel performance primitives based scaler (optionnal)
* FFmpeg swscale (optionnal)
* VSO internal scaler (mandatory

At this moment, our internal scaler is not optimized for speed, so its speed is below IPP and SWS. This is to change in the future versions

- 0001734: [Bug] Main window not updated after deleting subtitle(s) (wesson) - resolved.
- 0002224: [Bug] Selecting "No Menu" template does not enable [X] Play videos one after an other (wesson) - resolved.
- 0002599: [Information] Bad conversion on some MP4 Files - Framerate mismatch (wesson) - resolved.
- 0002558: [Bug] Bad conversion on some MOV Files - Framerate mismatch. (wesson) - resolved.
- 0002659: [Bug] The list of files in the 'about' window is editable. (wesson) - resolved.
- 0002623: [Suggestion] vsoscaler.dll does not appear in the Help --> About window (wesson) - resolved.
- 0002671: [Feature Request] LGPL compliance: remove any reference to postproc.dll and eventually swscale.dll, and correct case (wesson) - resolved.
- 0002660: [Bug] Bad colours when converting an avi with dvvideo yuv411p video stream, with vsoscale.dll (wesson) - resolved.
- 0002676: [Bug] Some avi files (with xvid video stream) are no longer loaded by convertxtodvd (wesson) - resolved.
- 0002657: [Bug] Some Xvid avi files (with mpeg4 videostream and mp3 audiostreams) are partially badly converted. (REGRESSION) (wesson) - resolved.
- 0002678: [Bug] Movies with msvideo rgb555 video stream, and with vsoscale.dll loaded, won't convert (wesson) - resolved.

ConvertXtoDVD - 3.5.3.139
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- Compiled with new VSO updater
- updated EULA

Cougar_II · Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 9:30 pm Post subject:

Here are 2 quick tests I did between v3.6.1 & v3.6.2 on my i7-920 Computer:

Test 01:

Conversion Priority on PC: HIGHER
Template: Black Mirror (With Chapter Text)

2009-05-16 09:26:08 Info Encoding quality: High
2009-05-16 10:01:37 Info Video processing: Linear (VSO) resampler (604*328)->(704*464)

2009-05-16 10:01:37 ---- ************ Source file #1 END DETAILS ************
2009-05-16 10:01:37 Info AUDIO Stream #2 : Audio: mp3, 48000 Hz, stereo, s16, 112 kb/s
2009-05-16 10:01:37 Info VIDEO Stream #1 : Video: mpeg4, yuv420p, 624x328 [PAR 1:1 DAR 78:41], 23.98 FPS

Version : 3.6.1.148
2009-05-16 10:00:43 Info Conversion completed in 00:34:34

Version : 3.6.2.153
2009-05-16 10:24:15 Info Conversion completed in 00:22:38

DIFFERENCE OF: 12 minutes (36% Faster)

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Test 02:

Conversion Priority on PC: HIGHER
Template: NO MENU

2009-05-16 09:26:08 Info Encoding quality: High
2009-05-16 11:28:51 Info Video processing: Linear (VSO) resampler (1108*528)->(720*408)

2009-05-16 11:26:18 ---- ************ Source file #1 END DETAILS ************
2009-05-16 11:26:18 Info AUDIO Stream #2 : Audio: ac3, 48000 Hz, 5.1, s16, 640 kb/s
2009-05-16 11:26:18 Info VIDEO Stream #1 : Video: h264, yuv420p, 1280x528, 23.98 FPS

Version : 3.6.1.148
2009-05-16 11:31:42 Info Conversion completed in 00:05:23

Version : 3.6.2.153
2009-05-16 11:37:33 Info Conversion completed in 00:04:04

DIFFERENCE OF: 1 minutes (20% faster)

hansK · Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 10:51 pm Post subject:

Hi,

admin · Site Admin Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 16777215

whatever I would say people would like to "share" it, I just outline this version is really a beta, and it is just stupid to post it in newsgroup and so on.

Coral · Joined: 06 Feb 2009 Posts: 252 Location: Malta

Please let me add this to what hansK wrote:
It is becomeing very common that software is being reverse engineered and repacked with trojans and viruses. A new version number will be used to make it more attractive.

I have had friends that have fallen for the trap and have asked me to help remove the malware. Most of the times it is not easy at all to remove such dirt and also most of the time the operating sysyem will suffer to a point where reinstasllation will have to take place.

Beware of trojans bearing gifts !! In this case this is the perfect saying Wink

admin · Site Admin Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 16777215

so it let me think, if you are speaking about these "side" topic, it means you didn't find any problem yet with the new version, which is pretty encouraging.... Smile

Slickinator · Joined: 11 May 2008 Posts: 21

just so you know i did not write the keygens or serials they are floating out there no matter what i just post files and some people request with educational usage and i have made guides too help people install convertx also i don't get any red cent for anything i do just so you know where i am coming from if this has upset you i am sorry i just share files like anyone else

calcu007 · Joined: 18 May 2007 Posts: 136

madden2k5 · Joined: 23 May 2009 Posts: 32

Well i notice after installing this version, and then reinstalling it wiping everything for fresh install. Both times i still got the problem after loading file to convert in, and then hitting convert.. it would load all settings, and say converting but never does the encoding frames and etc start, then after a short peroid of time maybe 1-2 minutes it says done. But file folder is empty, and also notice after starting it and stoping it by myself it gives error saying file im trying to convert is empty, and that not true.

Adam A. Wanderer · Joined: 22 Dec 2007 Posts: 23 Location: Arkansas

I've tried the new beta version. The picture is clearer now and seems to have better color. The only problem relates to "options and settings". No matter what combination I use, I can't get the converted tracks to play one after the other. It simply goes back to the menu. Is there a way to solve this?

Cougar_II · Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 10:41 am Post subject:

Hi,

To be able to confirm those are bugs, we would at least need your conversion logs, older version if a file worked and the new Beta that shows it won't load.

This way we can see what streams may be causing the issue.

As for the menu issues, again it would be nice to see all your settings to see if I can reproduce it.

Worse case, do a CleanVSO and test with a 100% clean installation, see if the issues still exists.

admin · Site Admin Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 16777215

we are not supposed to have changed anything in the menu behaviour, as Cougar said, we need at least to know the DVD menu template you have used.

madden2k5 · Joined: 23 May 2009 Posts: 32

Well how do i can a snapshot of the correct log to show yall? btw as i said before, when i hit the convert button it act as if its going to work with all the settings being loaded to the small log below, but never does the encoding frames start or the progress bar on how much longer it will take to convert. Then if i wait it will say its completed withen a few minutes but the file folder for that convert will be empty still.

Anyways i have did the cleanvso and all installs, and i installed the older version to make sure it wasn't a computer problem and it works fine, but this beta version, wont start converting for me.

madden2k5 · Joined: 23 May 2009 Posts: 32

here is new detail with snapshot of the problem im seeing with it. I dunno if this has to do with vista related or not.

Btw another thing i forgot to mention is, after loading a file to convert, i cant remove the file, it acts as if nothings there, then i cant even close convertxtodvd without atl+ctrl+del and closing the process. As you see in one of the pics i even get a access error sometimes.

Cougar_II · Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 1:58 pm Post subject:

HI,

This file has an AC3 and MPEG4 streams which should not be a problem, I've converted several MPEG4 video streams without a problem.

Noticed you use "NO MENU" I will test that.

I suggest you try again with a 100% clean installation, so deinstall ConvertXtoDVD with CleanVSO and try again please.

Maybe the issue is THIS specific file also.

Keep us posted.

madden2k5 · Joined: 23 May 2009 Posts: 32

well i will try with a menu, and i have tryed these same files on the older stable version without problem.

I have did the clean install with vsoclean, and restarted pc and ran a new install without any luck. I am running vista 32bit.

EDIT: tryed menus no luck either.

Cougar_II · Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 3:17 pm Post subject:

Hi,

Thank you for trying the CleanVSO.

I guess, the only way to reproduce the issue, is you will have to send that specific file to VSO so they can see what makes it crash, since it worked on older versions.

madden2k5 · Joined: 23 May 2009 Posts: 32

well its all files i have tryed, and there all .avi files. so its not the file and they work fine on the stable version. I dunno what it could be, ut i just wanted to give the heads up.. So coders or whatever still know there is issue's with this beta.

helloworld123 · Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 10

How do I change my scaler? Is there an option on the program to choose fast bilinear to other type of scaler? If yes, where can I find it? Will there be a lanczos3 resizer?

toaddub · Joined: 26 Jan 2008 Posts: 547

The instruction to use the new scaler is in the first post.