Im not the smart type on how to figure MKV conversion out...

uchihaclan13 · Post by **uchihaclan13** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 1:16 am

Hi, like many, I need help on how to convert MKV to AVI using VDubMod. BUT...Im not the type whos really great in knowing how to use AviSynth, DirectShow, or whatever straight from its source. I just use XviD, tsunami, and CCCP and toggle the little filters on and off. I seriously need help on how to be able to get MKV compatible with VDM and the only is proabably with a picture guide if u guys could tell me how to convert it cuz Im seriously in a jam here.

RosenRed · Post by **RosenRed** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 7:05 am

Just a little something I found on Doom9 hope it helps

Avalon's little Guide: MKV2AVI/MPEG

PS: No need for avisynth

uchihaclan13 · Post by **uchihaclan13** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:51 am

thx for the great guide, but my problem with that is that VDM won't let me save AVIs cuz it says "...direct steam copy cannot be used with this video stream" in the errors I get when I try to save it.

Qyot27 · Post by **Qyot27** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 2:43 pm

In VDubMod's Open dialog there should be an option that says 'Use AviSynth template' and then a drop-down box. Select DirectShowSource and then choose your MKV - then just proceed as normal converting it to Huffyuv or saving clips, etc. You don't have to mess around with the scripting but make sure that you do have AviSynth installed before trying this.

uchihaclan13 · Post by **uchihaclan13** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 3:31 pm

I try that at sometimes, and got this (actually I get it either way)

Qyot27 · Post by **Qyot27** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 6:02 pm

What version of VDubMod are you using? If it's 1.5.4.x then you actually need to use the 'Open via AviSynth' option in the File menu rather than the Open dialog. Regardless, you still didn't use the DirectShowSource option because it still thinks you want to use VFW. You also need to be able to play the MKV in Windows Media Player.

uchihaclan13 · Post by **uchihaclan13** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 7:48 pm

it's the one in the beta AMVApps vers 1.5

post-it · Post by **post-it** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 8:10 pm

-- howdy -- I'm having the same problem ...

first, the mkv is not listed, then this appears;

?? are you sure the CCCP codec's are working properly for VDmod ?

uchihaclan13 · Post by **uchihaclan13** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 8:20 pm

yeah, CCCP works

Qyot27 · Post by **Qyot27** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:30 pm

Are you trying to open a script with Open via AviSynth? Open via AviSynth is meant for regular files, it just autogenerates a script and opens the script normally - if you've already got a script ready just use the regular Open dialog. Otherwise it should work. The MKV should be listed if you use the All files (*.*) option on the drop-down.

To do it manually, open up Notepad and copy this in:

DirectShowSource("nameofvideofile.mkv") #replace nameofvideofile.mkv with the real filename, but keep the quotes

Save the file with a .avs extension and try opening it in WMP or VDubMod using the regular Open dialog.