Dolby Vision now possible through MP4 Mux.

[speeddemon]

Ok thanks I’ll do that I have a i7-13700k so it takes about a day but it works.

The part RESET mentioned about knowing your way around x265.exe is critical. I've found the following would be a good starting place:

Non-grainy live action sources:

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--crf 12 --preset slower --output-depth 10 --rskip 2 --rskip-edge-threshold 3 --ctu 32 --aq-mode 2 --hdr10-opt --repeat-headers --deblock -1:-1 --selective-sao 2

Grainy live action sources:

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--crf 12 --preset slower --output-depth 10 --rd 4 --psy-rd 4 --psy-rdoq 8 --rskip 2 --rskip-edge-threshold 2 --ctu 32 --aq-mode 4 --aq-strength 0.8 --ipratio 1.1 --pbratio 1 --hdr10-opt --repeat-headers --deblock -1:-1 --selective-sao 2

Don't forget to add-in/tweak the following for Anime:

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--bframes 16 --tskip --tskip-fast

I’ve just used the script before can I still use the DV Script or is it better now to use h265.exe

It's best to use 7-1 worflow, edit the AVS FEL file to remove the text overlay so it looks something like this once edited:

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LoadPlugin("C:\DoVi_Scripts\tools\DoViBaker_x64.dll") 
LoadPlugin("C:\DoVi_Scripts\tools\dgdecnv_242\DGDecodeNV.dll") 
bl = DGSource("D:\DoVi_Scripts\Movie\Movie_BL.dgi") 
el = DGSource("D:\DoVi_Scripts\Movie\Movie_EL.dgi") 
DoViBaker(bl, el, rpu= "D:\DoVi_Scripts\Movie\Movie_RPU_FEL.bin") 
ConvertToYUV420(matrix="2020")

Then import the AVS file into Staxrip and use the settings I shared above (tweaking as you see fit based on your level of expertise). I'd always recommend checking VUI details and its critical to set the MaxCLL, MaxFALL, and Mastering Display values in Staxrip to match the FEL's RPU's values. Then don't forget to inject the original FEL RPU (coverted to Profile 8.1) back into the HEVC file output from Staxrip/x265.exe after that compression process is complete.

[RESET_9999]

I’ve just used the script before can I still use the DV Script or is it better now to use h265.exe

The script uses ffmpeg/x265 but the parameters are hardcoded. If you use at least the slow preset + CRF17 or lower, it should give decent quality but you should do as @speeddemon said.

[quietvoid]

Then don't forget to inject the original FEL RPU back into the HEVC file output from Staxrip/x265.exe after that compression process is complete.

Huh? No, you're supposed to be using a profile 8.1 RPU in the final video.

[RESET_9999]

right and no need to inject it after the encoding. Just import the P8 rpu in the cmd.

--dolby-vision-profile 8.1 --dolby-vision-rpu "E:\RPU backup\dovi.bin"

[widezu69]

Hi all,

Apologies if I'm posting in the wrong place.

I've been having some trouble with converting all my MKV remuxes to DV MP4s playable via the internal player on my LG GX TV.

My process is as follows:
- Extract RPU from MKV and converting to profile 8.1 discarding the EL using HDR Multi Tool.
- Extract the HEVC from MKV using mkvextract.
- Inject new 8.1 RPU.bin into HEVC using dovi_tool.
- Remux into new MKV using mkvtoolnix and verify audio sync chapters & subs.
- Convert new MKV to MP4 using ffmpeg with -strict unofficial.

Every file I've created in this way has been verified to contain only BL+RPU and all play fine on my PC triggering HDR10 fallback.

However, when played on my TV shared via DNLA using LG SmartShare, a handful of files won't play at all giving the error "This file cannot be recognised."

All other behaviour is normal including:
- Any DV in MKV only triggers HDR10
- DV BL+RPU+EL in MP4 only triggers HDR10
- DV BL+RPU in MP4 triggers Dolby Vision (but only in some files)

When the EL is stripped out, the TV will play some files triggering Dolby Vision mode while refusing to even open others, even in HDR mode. However the files that don't play, will play if the video stream has the EL but it will only trigger HDR10.

I'm genuinely at a loss here.

I'm going to try loading the file on a USB stick and to see if it's a Smart Share issue.

Anyone have any thoughts?

[speeddemon]

Then don't forget to inject the original FEL RPU back into the HEVC file output from Staxrip/x265.exe after that compression process is complete.

Huh? No, you're supposed to be using a profile 8.1 RPU in the final video.

Correct, small mistake in my instructions above. I've edited. I meant to say inject the original Profile 7 FEL's RPU converted Profile 8.1...

right and no need to inject it after the encoding. Just import the P8 rpu in the cmd.

--dolby-vision-profile 8.1 --dolby-vision-rpu "E:\RPU backup\dovi.bin"

The only reason I typically don't do it like this is because I often want to manually edit the L5 to 0 since I'll typically also crop with Staxrip (I'm not encoding for Blu-ray so why not) and I find it just easier to let DoVi_Scripts handle the L5 cropping & P8 conversion while injecting.

[Iam2smart]

The part RESET mentioned about knowing your way around x265.exe is critical. I've found the following would be a good starting place:

Non-grainy live action sources:

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--crf 12 --preset slower --output-depth 10 --rskip 2 --rskip-edge-threshold 3 --ctu 32 --aq-mode 2 --hdr10-opt --repeat-headers --deblock -1:-1 --selective-sao 2

Grainy live action sources:

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--crf 12 --preset slower --output-depth 10 --rd 4 --psy-rd 4 --psy-rdoq 8 --rskip 2 --rskip-edge-threshold 2 --ctu 32 --aq-mode 4 --aq-strength 0.8 --ipratio 1.1 --pbratio 1 --hdr10-opt --repeat-headers --deblock -1:-1 --selective-sao 2

Don't forget to add-in/tweak the following for Anime:

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--bframes 16 --tskip --tskip-fast

I’ve just used the script before can I still use the DV Script or is it better now to use h265.exe

It's best to use 7-1 worflow, edit the AVS FEL file to remove the text overlay so it looks something like this once edited:

Code: Select all

LoadPlugin("C:\DoVi_Scripts\tools\DoViBaker_x64.dll") 
LoadPlugin("C:\DoVi_Scripts\tools\dgdecnv_242\DGDecodeNV.dll") 
bl = DGSource("D:\DoVi_Scripts\Movie\Movie_BL.dgi") 
el = DGSource("D:\DoVi_Scripts\Movie\Movie_EL.dgi") 
DoViBaker(bl, el, rpu= "D:\DoVi_Scripts\Movie\Movie_RPU_FEL.bin") 
ConvertToYUV420(matrix="2020")

Then import the AVS file into Staxrip and use the settings I shared above (tweaking as you see fit based on your level of expertise). I'd always recommend checking VUI details and its critical to set the MaxCLL, MaxFALL, and Mastering Display values in Staxrip to match the FEL's RPU's values. Then don't forget to inject the original FEL RPU (coverted to Profile 8.1) back into the HEVC file output from Staxrip/x265.exe after that compression process is complete.

Thanks I’ll try what you said

[Gatorman]

It's best to use 7-1 worflow, edit the AVS FEL file to remove the text overlay so it looks something like this once edited:

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LoadPlugin("C:\DoVi_Scripts\tools\DoViBaker_x64.dll") 
LoadPlugin("C:\DoVi_Scripts\tools\dgdecnv_242\DGDecodeNV.dll") 
bl = DGSource("D:\DoVi_Scripts\Movie\Movie_BL.dgi") 
el = DGSource("D:\DoVi_Scripts\Movie\Movie_EL.dgi") 
DoViBaker(bl, el, rpu= "D:\DoVi_Scripts\Movie\Movie_RPU_FEL.bin") 
ConvertToYUV420(matrix="2020")

Then import the AVS file into Staxrip and use the settings I shared above (tweaking as you see fit based on your level of expertise). I'd always recommend checking VUI details and its critical to set the MaxCLL, MaxFALL, and Mastering Display values in Staxrip to match the FEL's RPU's values. Then don't forget to inject the original FEL RPU (coverted to Profile 8.1) back into the HEVC file output from Staxrip/x265.exe after that compression process is complete.

How would I import the AVS file into StaxRip? Can I add it to an existing preset?

[Iam2smart]

The part RESET mentioned about knowing your way around x265.exe is critical. I've found the following would be a good starting place:

Non-grainy live action sources:

Code: Select all

--crf 12 --preset slower --output-depth 10 --rskip 2 --rskip-edge-threshold 3 --ctu 32 --aq-mode 2 --hdr10-opt --repeat-headers --deblock -1:-1 --selective-sao 2

Grainy live action sources:

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--crf 12 --preset slower --output-depth 10 --rd 4 --psy-rd 4 --psy-rdoq 8 --rskip 2 --rskip-edge-threshold 2 --ctu 32 --aq-mode 4 --aq-strength 0.8 --ipratio 1.1 --pbratio 1 --hdr10-opt --repeat-headers --deblock -1:-1 --selective-sao 2

Don't forget to add-in/tweak the following for Anime:

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--bframes 16 --tskip --tskip-fast

I’ve just used the script before can I still use the DV Script or is it better now to use h265.exe

It's best to use 7-1 worflow, edit the AVS FEL file to remove the text overlay so it looks something like this once edited:

Code: Select all

LoadPlugin("C:\DoVi_Scripts\tools\DoViBaker_x64.dll") 
LoadPlugin("C:\DoVi_Scripts\tools\dgdecnv_242\DGDecodeNV.dll") 
bl = DGSource("D:\DoVi_Scripts\Movie\Movie_BL.dgi") 
el = DGSource("D:\DoVi_Scripts\Movie\Movie_EL.dgi") 
DoViBaker(bl, el, rpu= "D:\DoVi_Scripts\Movie\Movie_RPU_FEL.bin") 
ConvertToYUV420(matrix="2020")

Then import the AVS file into Staxrip and use the settings I shared above (tweaking as you see fit based on your level of expertise). I'd always recommend checking VUI details and its critical to set the MaxCLL, MaxFALL, and Mastering Display values in Staxrip to match the FEL's RPU's values. Then don't forget to inject the original FEL RPU (coverted to Profile 8.1) back into the HEVC file output from Staxrip/x265.exe after that compression process is complete.

I was able to get everything setup I just have one question its about the MaxCLL, MaxFall & Mastering Display Values I didn’t know where to get the stats from so I just used the rpu info file generated from the script, for example the movie I’m tinkering with is Mission Impossible Rogue Nation and it lists the L1 MaxCLL as 10000.00 nits and the MaxFALL as 205.90 would those be the correct values I’m looking for because I know I need the FEL Values and the info file lists it’s for the Profile 7 FEL so I’m assuming that’s correct. Then the mastering display kind of has me stumped the info file lists 0.0050/4000 but that didn’t work in staxrip so I used this I found on the internet

G(13250,34500)B(7500,3000)R(34000,16000)WP(15635,16450)L(10000000,1)

But I Have no idea if that’s correct, so if I could learn how to obtain that info that would be helpful everything else was pretty cut & dry Thanks

[speeddemon]

How would I import the AVS file into StaxRip? Can I add it to an existing preset?

You can use an existing preset and just drag/drop the AVS file onto Staxrip after selecting your preset.

I was able to get everything setup I just have one question its about the MaxCLL, MaxFall & Mastering Display Values I didn’t know where to get the stats from so I just used the rpu info file generated from the script, for example the movie I’m tinkering with is Mission Impossible Rogue Nation and it lists the L1 MaxCLL as 10000.00 nits and the MaxFALL as 205.90 would those be the correct values I’m looking for because I know I need the FEL Values and the info file lists it’s for the Profile 7 FEL so I’m assuming that’s correct.

I'm guessing that's just a situation where the credits maxed out at 10,000-nits since the colorist ignored that part of the Base Layer. I'm not 100% sure what I would do in that case... I'd be tempted to just set the MaxCLL at 4,000-nits, but I'd be curious what @RESET_9999 or @quietvoid thinks about this?

Then the mastering display kind of has me stumped the info file lists 0.0050/4000 but that didn’t work in staxrip so I used this I found on the internet

G(13250,34500)B(7500,3000)R(34000,16000)WP(15635,16450)L(10000000,1)

But I Have no idea if that’s correct, so if I could learn how to obtain that info that would be helpful everything else was pretty cut & dry Thanks

In that case you would replace L(10000000,1) with L(40000000,50).

[Iam2smart]

How would I import the AVS file into StaxRip? Can I add it to an existing preset?

You can use an existing preset and just drag/drop the AVS file onto Staxrip after selecting your preset.

I was able to get everything setup I just have one question its about the MaxCLL, MaxFall & Mastering Display Values I didn’t know where to get the stats from so I just used the rpu info file generated from the script, for example the movie I’m tinkering with is Mission Impossible Rogue Nation and it lists the L1 MaxCLL as 10000.00 nits and the MaxFALL as 205.90 would those be the correct values I’m looking for because I know I need the FEL Values and the info file lists it’s for the Profile 7 FEL so I’m assuming that’s correct.

I'm guessing that's just a situation where the credits maxed out at 10,000-nits since the colorist ignored that part of the Base Layer. I'm not 100% sure what I would do in that case... I'd be tempted to just set the MaxCLL at 4,000-nits, but I'd be curious what @RESET_9999 or @quietvoid thinks about this?

Then the mastering display kind of has me stumped the info file lists 0.0050/4000 but that didn’t work in staxrip so I used this I found on the internet

G(13250,34500)B(7500,3000)R(34000,16000)WP(15635,16450)L(10000000,1)

But I Have no idea if that’s correct, so if I could learn how to obtain that info that would be helpful everything else was pretty cut & dry Thanks

In that case you would replace L(10000000,1) with L(40000000,50).

Great thanks I’ll wait to see what @RESET_9999 says

[RESET_9999]

you should use the rpu maxcll/fall and MDL but it doesn't really matter since you're going to watch it in DV.
If you're going to watch on a low nits HDR10 TV/PJ, don't waste your time baking FEL because you will just increase the amount of tonemapping your display has to do.

EG from workflow 2-2:
RPU mastering display: 0.0050/4000 nits
RPU content light level (L1): MaxCLL: 4531.59 nits, MaxFALL: 90.35 nits


@all
Speaking of dovi baker, anyone experienced weird green frame? I've checked hundreds of movies and only the two Transformers movies have this issue.
It's not a dgdecode issue because the same is happening if I use FFMS2.

@quietvoid since you're using your own method and not the DV baker, have you ever had this issue?

this is Transformers.Dark.of.the.Moon.2011

[quietvoid]

@quietvoid since you're using your own method and not the DV baker, have you ever had this issue?

this is Transformers.Dark.of.the.Moon.2011

No, sample?
FWIW DoviBaker is missing implementation details which make it unusable for profile 5 files, so it's possible some profile 7 also have issues.

[RESET_9999]

No, sample?
FWIW DoviBaker is missing implementation details which make it unusable for profile 5 files, so it's possible some profile 7 also have issues.

strange that it's happening only with the two Transformers movies. I also tried directly from the untouched m2ts. It looks like the rpu mapping flashes with the homemade FEL test files.

sample: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BzPm7z ... sp=sharing

[quietvoid]

strange that it's happening only with the two Transformers movies. I also tried directly from the untouched m2ts. It looks like the rpu mapping flashes with the homemade FEL test files.

sample: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BzPm7z ... sp=sharing

I can't reproduce the issue even with DoviBaker, it looks normal but different from my method.
Haven't tested if my method is still accurate though.