dvd2avi/avs cannot determone file error

StarMasayume · Post by **StarMasayume** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 6:53 pm

When I finally figured out how to get the other thing to work, I got a new computer and am not sure what's wrong or really even what I did the last time that got it working since so many different things were wrong.

I'm not getting the unrecognized exception error-- it just tells me that -

Cannot determine file type of "F:\AMVsource\FruitsBasket1_1.vob"

Any suggestions? >,<

Zarxrax · Post by **Zarxrax** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 7:06 pm

Are you trying to load the vob from in avisynth? You have to load the d2v file, not the vob.

StarMasayume · Post by **StarMasayume** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 7:27 pm

yeah, I'm trying to load the d2v... =/

Corran · Post by **Corran** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 7:36 pm

Could you post your script please?

StarMasayume · Post by **StarMasayume** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 7:58 pm

I'm using the following script----

MPEG2Source("F:\AMVsource\FruitsBasket1_1.d2v")

I've tried to change it around some, like adding the loadin code just in case (I have the amvapp pack so I figured I didn't need it), but nothing changes.

Akashio · Post by **Akashio** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 10:04 pm

I have the same problem! My script simply reads:
MPEG2Source("C:\AMVapp\test.d2v")
And Windows Media Player says:

UNRECOGNIZED EXCEPTION!
(C:\AMVapp\test.avs, line1)

ARGGG! Nothing is wrong!

billy_wires · Post by **billy_wires** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 11:15 pm

To Akashio: Check out the sticky at the top, they might be able to help.

To both: My success story goes as follows: I deleted the AMVapp, Avisynth, and, just for good measure, both the Gordian Knot Rippack and Codec pack (why I did I won't know). I then downloaded the AMV app again, then Avisynth version 2.5.2, then the packs. I installed them in that order. Then, I re-ripped the .vob, and made the following script:

LoadPlugin("C:\AVSFilters\MPEG2DEC.dll")
MPEG2Source("C:\My Documents\Boy's Stuff\Video production\RahXephon\RahXephon ep 23.d2v")

I used MPEG2DEC.dll because MPEG2Dec3.dll was the reason (I figure) for my problems. Perhaps it will work for you, but who knows. After that script was made, it loaded flawlessly into Virtual Dub.

Kalium · Post by **Kalium** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 11:24 pm

Hm....
Here's what I did, and it mostly[1] works. I Installed the AMVapp, then I downloaded and installed AVIsynth 2.5.4 over the version in ther AMVapp. Then I downloaded the plugin pack. I also downloaded the latest VDubMod. I ripped with SmartRipper, which eliminates the need to use DVD2AVI manually[3]. The Premiere plugins work nicely, too.

This isn't neccessarily the best way, but it certainly works. And it looks good, too.

Script:
#This is the MPEG2Source plugin
LoadPlugin("C:\Program Files\AMVapp\Installed Files\Avisynth\plugins\MPEG2Dec3 v1.00\MPEG2Dec3.dll")

#This is the IVTC plugin
LoadPlugin("C:\Program Files\AMVapp\Installed Files\Avisynth\plugins\decomb406b6\Decomb.dll")

#Actual import
MPEG2Source("C:\Documents and Settings\Kalium\Desktop\RAW\BGC1\BGC1.d2v")

#IVTC
Telecide()
Decimate(cycle=5)

[1] Except that it kills WMP[2], but whatever.
[2] As in WMP refuses to play the file.
[3] Because SmartRipper does it for me.

Bakadeshi [AuN Studios] · Post by **Bakadeshi [AuN Studios]** » Wed Mar 24, 2004 10:43 pm

ok I had same problem as Akashio did, and I will post how I got it to work in case it helps any of you. I tried uninstalling all my codecs and AMVapp, reinstalled AMVapp. tried it, same error. Then I noticed my HD that the .d2v file is on was full, so I cleared space and re-exported and it worked. DVD2AVI did not report an error of full HD or anything like that, and it apeared to export properly, so check your HD space Akashio, if thats not it, try what I did before (uninstall codecs and AMVapp, reboot, then reinstall just AMVapp, reexport the file, then test it. )

If that don't help, then probably different problem than me.

Bakadeshi [AuN Studios] · Post by **Bakadeshi [AuN Studios]** » Thu Mar 25, 2004 12:05 am

hmm this is weird, its working kinda now, but when I export it using adobe media encoder, it looks like a bunch of banded lines instead of footage. Same thing if i preview it in primeire without rendering first. If i render work area though, it plays back fine. I have a feeling it has something to do with the interlacing. i'll keep messin with it, just posting here incase someone here already knows of the top of their head how to fix it.