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lowlands. i have a new tutorials that'll be in your alley.
how to desqueeze(de-squeeze) decompress 1.33x Anamorphic aspect ratio borderless videos with HandBrake.
핸드브레이크를 사용하여 1.33배 아나모픽 종횡비 테두리 없는 비디오를 압축 해제하는 방법: https://youtu.be/sFa4ILR9auw
be safe.
oh happy happy joy joy
PepsiMan
'garbage in garbage out'
Hi Willie (saw that on your shirt),
Just watched your tutorial. This looks like a great solution. Pitty PD18 can't do this internally but this looks like the next best thing. Thanks for all your efforts. I will give this a go this week.
Regards,
Theo
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lowlands. i have a new tutorials that'll be in your alley.
how to desqueeze(de-squeeze) decompress 1.33x Anamorphic aspect ratio borderless videos with HandBrake.
핸드브레이크를 사용하여 1.33배 아나모픽 종횡비 테두리 없는 비디오를 압축 해제하는 방법: https://youtu.be/sFa4ILR9auw
be safe.
oh happy happy joy joy
PepsiMan
'garbage in garbage out'
Hi PepsiMan,
I had my computer updated. Next my data drive crashed. Now everything is fixed again including a GTX 1060 card. Only problem now is that my pc does not see my external drives. We'll get that fixed in the next couple of days.
In the mean time I'll have a look at your new tutorial,
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may i suggest GTX 1060 6GB and iff(if and only if) you will save money to buy then GTX 1660 series... ^^
CPU - fastest, you can afford without breaking the bank.
memory - ≥16GB RAM 3200MHz
GPU - ≥2GB VRAM; speed check it out at cpubenchmark ≥5000. (ex. GTX 1660 2GB+)
Best NVMe M.2 SSD -> http://www.pcgamer.com/best-nvme-ssds/ ≥ 500GB
Best SATA III SSD -> http://www.pcgamer.com/the-best-ssd-for-gaming/ ≥ 500GB
HDD -> 7200RPM 128MB cache 6G SATA III 1TB or bigger
Hi PepsiMan,
Thanks for the recommendations.
If I stick with the pc when it has had it's update and the issues are solved, I should be able to pick up a second hand GTX 1060 6gb for somewhere around € 150.
If I do need to get a new machine this is what I think of getting:
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It doesn't work anymore in PD18, I have tried it on my older laptop with Fermi gen nVidia card.
However, the OP's GTX760 is kepler based, GK104, so it has some degree of NVENC (only H.264 (AVCHD) YUV 4:2:0, no H.265).
The GTX 960 on the other hand, has an NVENC capable up to H.265 (HEVC) 4K YUV 4:2:0.
https://developer.nvidia.com/video-encode-decode-gpu-support-matrix
Wow PepsiMan and SoNic67 that is a lot of geek talk that does not connect in my non-geek brain.
What I gather is that my GTX 760 video card is no good with H.265 HEVC. Sooooo ... if on wednesday my computer is up and running again with Wx and YouTube does not stall anymore, I have a good machine that is capable of doing editing in PD18 and rendering in H.265 HEVC, except for the video card.
If my pc is working fine again I am willing to invest in a new (second hand) video card. Because a new video card is cheaper than a € 1.600 laptop. Being self employed I would rather go the cheap route in these trying Corona times. If I need to get a new (second hand) video card which one should I get to get a (very) good performance out of my pc with pd18 and H.265 HEVC and be somewhat future proof.
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Hi.
My computer guy can install Wx for me. I also have customer that wants me to get Wx. I have implemented ISO 27001 (data security) for him. So I can not really work for him with an operating system that is no longer supported ![]() .
I have already spent quite some time freeing up space on my data drive (F![]() . Before Wednesday I will clean up my C: drive.
I did have PD14 and in an earlier post I said I was contemplating getting PD18. In the meantime I went ahead and got it anyway.
If Wednesday evening no "happy happy joy joy" this old pc will be retiring and I will have to get me a new machine. I no longer want a desktop because I travell regularly. At the moment I use an old banger of a laptop of my client. If I really need to replace my pc I am getting a laptop to be more flexible. I will then also get a docking station so I can hook it up to my monitors at home.
Thanks for the advice. If the new situation is there (either a working desktop or a new laptop) I will open a new thread.
Have a good weekend and stay healthy.
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The CPU test did happen the first time I started PD18.
I am now the proud owner of a CBS.log and a CheckSUR,log. I have been looking at these files "like a monkey looking at a rusty watch" as we say in our country. I have also waisted a couple of hours of my life looking at mostly silent YouTube videos about the subject, but I gained no usable insight. So ... I haven't got a clue what to do. I phoned my computer guy and he is going to do a format and a fresh install of Windows 10 on wednesday. When that is done I will have to see if this solves my issues.
If problems are not solved I still consider to get a laptop. You remarked that laptops sometimes have trouble running PD. Is there a specific cause for this problem. I would like to know so I can figure this in to the specs if I decide to get a laptop.
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Well this isn't the best computer for editing video, but you should be ok using VDub2 and producing HD clips.
The video driver you have installed for your GTX760 was released in 2013(!), so you should probably download and install the currrent version which was released just this week.
As long as you're using PD18 (and not PD16 or earlier), everything should be fine with the new driver, and you may even notice a marked improvement in your system's performance.
Thanks. I installed the new driver. I had only just yesterday installed the video card. Got a left over of my son because of my YouTube/video issues. But it didn't solve the problem. I don't expect the driver will solve it either. I suspect it is some other problem and not so much the video card.
At the moment looking at laptops suited for video editing. Pricey ![]()
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lowlands, let's see your DxDiag results. This is where the Read Me thread describes the steps to run the test and attach the results.
Hi, here is my DxDiag. FYI I do have problems with my pc when watching YouTube vids. These vids stop playing very frequently. I then have to pause the video. Sometimes when I hit play it will start playing again. Sometimes I have to click on the timeline? playline? just before the point the video stopped and it will play again. When I am listening to a talking head video/news program and play a game of spider solitair at the same time, I have to close spider before I can restart my video. Just so you know I have a pc with an attitude.
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Please upload both your source clip and the one you made with VDub2 to pcloud so I can check them out. Also, there's a brand new version of VDub2 (44282) that just came out today!
Hi,
I am strugling a bit with getting the right footage and with my computer. I am afraid I will first need to get a new computer before I can get any edditing done. Right now the video just stalls in the preview window. I'll get back to you once I have things sorted. A lot of thanks for the help sofar.
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So after playing around with this, it looks like there are going to be 3 steps needed. I think the easiest way to go about this to use VirtualDub2 to desqueeze the source clip before importing it into PD. The VLC route mentioned in the other linked post would likely also work, but I haven't tested that yet.
You just need to download and install the free VirtualDub2 app (click on the Dowload Latest Version button here) and install it. You will also need to download the 3 attached files and copy the contents of the 5148x2880 Intermediate Profile.ini file to the end of the existing Profile.ini file for PD and save it.
Now follow these steps to desqueeze your source clips:
- Open up VDub2 and go to File > Load Project... and load the 5148x2160 1.33 desqueeze project file
- Use File > Open video file.. to open your original clip then use File > Save Video... and choose the output name and location.
- Import the desqueezed clip(s) into PD and make all your desired edits
- When you're ready to produce, use the custom 2bskyhi intermediate profile under the HEVC/Custom dropdown list to produce a perfectly proportioned, but letterboxed, video
- Open up VDub2 again and go to File > Load Project... and now load the 5148x2160 Post PD project file
- Use File > Open video file.. and browse to your produced PD clip, then use File > Save Video... to complete the process
The finished video will be 5148x2160 with no black edges and no squeezed dimensions:
You can download the produced clip from here ![]()
I tried the Optodata workflow. Looks easy enough. So I'm happy. But alas when I try to save the video in VirtualDub (step 2) I get an error (see screenshot). For reference I have enclosed a link to a testvideo (1.33 Beastgrip lens).
<video controls="controls" width="300" height="150">
<source src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/lxmueemhyb91zy2/VID_20200325_183442.mp4?dl=0" type="video/mp4" />
</video>
Any suggestions?
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Ooops, sorry guys. I had the editor for my latest post open and hadn't seen your posts. I will study but it is getting a tad too complicated for me. I will see if the workflow suggested by optodata using Virtualdub is something I could do.
I am also thinking about getting the free version of Davinci Resolve and see if that brings any joy. Although I am not looking forward to the learning curve which is quite steep I think. It is a terrible shame though that PD does not offer this functionality where all the other reputable softwares do and have done for some time. I know I know ... there is a hefty price to pay when you want to use Premiere or Final Cut Pro.
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I got myself PD18 and followed the intstruction video of PepsiMan. Alas not happy happy joy joy.
I got a popup that said: "Production failed. Make sure that the driver of your video card is up to date, and install the latest version of Windows Media Player. You can also try to produce in a different video format".
I already have the latest driver and Media Player version. I have not tried different format.
I have attached a screenshot of my produce panel and the profile.ini
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PD doesn't have that native ability, although as I mentioned earlier, there are other options. I'd need to some actual media clips to suggest the editing steps, however.
You might want to look at this post and this one to gain an overview. Once I have the actual clips, it would be easy to create a custom profile for the second post's workflow. You can also do it yourself if you're comfortable trying out a few settings in PD and VirtualDub or VLC.
I don't have any squeezed media clips at the moment becaus FilmicPro desqueezes the footage for me. It is more getting prepared for the new camera. I will have a look at your links though. I will also have a clooser look at the suggested workflow of PepsiMan's workflow. If this is just a one time effort that you can keep using It may be the solution.
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Hi Pepsy Man,
I had already seen your video. But to me that is a bit of a complicated and rather technical work around. I had hoped that in the mean while PD would have come up with a more easy process.
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Hi,
Thanks for the reply.
At the moment I am shooting anamorphic footage with my Samsung Note 9 using FilmicPro and the Beastgrip Pro 1.33 anamorphic lens. The footage I shoot is automatically desqueesed in FilmicPro when I activate the "1.33 Anamorphic Adapter" under the Hardware menu option. So far so good.
Now I am in the proces of buying a Sony A6400 camera. I also want to get the Sirui anamorphic lens that is just out. Unlike some other brands (Panasonic, Black Magic) the Sony A series does not have an in camera desqueeze option.
Desqueezing in for example Premiere Pro is built in and it's a three click operation. So I am trying to find out if something similar can be done in PowerDirector. Presently I have PD 14 and I am willing to upgrade to PD18 if desqueezing anamorphic video is easy enough.
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Is there an easy way to desqueeze anamorphic video in PD 18?
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I am contemplating getting the Director Suite because I want the latest Powerdirector and Audiodirector. If I choose upgrade it says that you can upgrade from Photodirector V2/3 not from Photodirector V4 and - Suite. Obvious reason is that Photodirector V 4 and Colordirector are included in the upgrade and you already have these when you have Photodirector V4 Suite.
To be honest I feel a bit short changed that I - as an existing customer - can't get a deal on Powerdirector 11 and Audiodirector + some nicities. Or is there some package that I do not know of.
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So I contacted support.
Alas we have a policy that states you can upgrade within 30 days of purchase. You contacted us after 40 days. So you will have to pay 70% of the new price. But you are eligible to buy any of our other fine products such as the Photodirector Suite we just released. For the full upgrade price of course.
That is what the answer boiled down to. Not just a refusal. But a refusal together with a sales pitch. Now I am the kind of guy that likes to pay fol legal use of software. But this really makes me think ......
It also seems that Adobe has some nice software. Might take a look at that. In any case Cyberlink just lost a customer.
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OK, will try that. Thanks for the reply.
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Not even two months ago I purchased Photodirector 3. Upon starting the program today I get a message that Photodirector 4 has arrived. O.K. so let's upgrade.
But the price of an upgrade turns out to be 70% (!!!!) of the price of a new complete version.
Now if Photodiretor 4 had been a complete overhaul of the previous version that would be a price to give some consideration. But for an upgrade with a few new features for a two months old package, that is waaaaay too much.
A not very happy nor statisfied customer
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