I've recently switched from Handbrake to AVS video converter
because the end result didn't look super on my 47" TV
(not sharp, some artifacts & blocks in shadows)

I've been having constant problems with the completed files.
Input file: BD-map or DVD map
End file is: MP4 - H264 - AVC 9900kbps(BD) or 7400kbps(DVD)

but when i open it there is no video window, no sound.
I tried various players (VLC, Quicktime,...) And jailbroken Apple TV
All the same.

and i can't figure out what went wrong.

I selected the standard Apple TV HD profile, i just changed the FPS to be the same as the source and added bitrate.

appreciate the help,
thanks

To: mysteryliner


Hello,

Please try to convert video keeping the default settings. Specify whether the issue repeats when you convert not Blu-Ray/DVD files.

Best regards.

To: Lex


ok, that got my end file to work, but then i'm stuck with horrible quality. 720p @ 3200kbps.
And When i use a source files other then BD or DVD the output is fine.

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- First i extracted the dvd or BD with software to get rid of the encryption algorithms.
- So i end up with BDMV + certificate or VIDEO_TS + Audio_ts
- If i then convert with handbrake i no longer get errors/ warnings... (so encryption worked)

-If i convert with AVS instead, (and default settings) everything plays

but when i change a value, (e.g. more kbps) I end up with 8GB file, no video, no sound.

To: Lex


Hello,

Please note, when you convert Blu-Ray you should open the BDMV folder and select the index.bdmv file. Should you convert DVD open the VIDEO_TS folder and select the VIDEO_TS.IFO file.
Specify what software you use to remove encryption. Specify to which format you convert and which presets you select.

Best regards.

To: Lex


I just tried a few movies like you suggested, with direct opening of index.bdmv and video_TS.IFO.
Didn't work.
I use apple tv profile (included in software) i only change the bitrate since 3200kbps is waay to low.

For dvd, I always used DVD shrink.
For BD, I use AnyDVD HD.

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i think i found it,
in <<Advanced,
Next to video codec -Advanced-
... The bitrate slider over here is maxed out at 5000kbps.

When i choose below 5000, i have video.
when i manually insert a bitrate, i have no video.

So, what setting should i use to maintain a bitrate above 5000?

To: mysteryliner


Hello,

Before conversion select Advanced/ Split/ Limit file size and choose 4096

Please inform us about the result.

Best regards.

To: Lex


Yep, that worked. Thx allot!

Any hints on how to get it all in 1 file?
Every movie will end up in 3-4 pieces

To: mysteryliner


Hello,

Unfortunately, there is no possibility to merge these files.

Best regards.