Hi all,
I thought I'd write this up since Handbrake worked GREAT for converting videos, but every 3D video it converted never outputted audio! It could well have been my fault, but either way this solution is fast, free, and (IMO) a bit more user-friendly. Special thanks to the user who pointed out Freemake.com (I can't find his name now, started with an N. I even messaged him but XDA's not saving my sent messages? God I'm a noob....)
Anyway here you go, this method was flawless for me, I've got about 5 3d movies now on my 3VO with gorgeous sound (Resident evil afterlife is my fave so far):
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1) Download Freemake Video Converter
2) Locate a 3D video file.
-Make sure this is a SIDE-BY-SIDE video--meaning that if you view it NOT in
3D it just looks like 2 images side by side. IF your source video is like
that bluish-redish kind...sorry I don't know how to help.
3) In Freemake, click video--then browse your computer and find the video you want. I've been using standalone .mkv files; I'm guessing this will work when grabbing files off of 3D blurays too though?
4) Double click the video and it's put into the Freemake queue.
4b) Load up more files if you want
5) Now click "to Android" at the bottom of Freemake
6) A box pops up. Click the button under the word "Preset" and go all the way to the bottom and "Add Your Preset"
7) Make name your preset something appropriate like Evo 3D. Now use these settings:
-Frame size: size up to
- Width: 960
- Height: 540
-Adjustment: Original
-Video Codec: H.264
-Frame Rate: Original
-Bitrate Type: Custom
-Bitrate (Kbps): 1500
Then for audio, click the "Custom Audio" button and use these settings:
-Audio Codec: AAC
-Channels: Stereo
-Sample Rate: 48000 Hz
-Bitrate: 256
Click OK and it should save your new preset. Now choose where you want to save your converted files (note: you can't change the file names of your converted files at this point I don't believe). Note that this conversion will leave your original file INTACT.
Click CONVERT and THAT'S IT! You're Done! Check the status bar, but after about 20-40 minutes a regular movie should be done.
Now just plug in your Evo 3D, access the SD card from your PC, and copy/paste the newly converted file onto your SD card (What most of us do is create a new folder on the SD card called "Video" and then place all our converted files here).
Use GALLERY to watch your movies--it should find the files automatically. When watching, it will usually start by playing the file as two images side by side. Just hit the options button and choose "3D", confirm, and there you go!
NOTE: Not all of the above steps/settings may be necessary, and there are probably some great ways to improve it...I only went this route because the route everyone else was taking (using Handbrake instead) never outputted audio for me
Note: if you're looking for 3D movies, search for "side-by-side" or "SBS"...that should be helpful. Some have suggested signing up at 3dtorrents.org, and I agree that that site is worth investigating...
GOOD LUCK!
The Panamaniac
...wow, was I the only one that Handbrake wasn't outputting audio for ????
Works great! Dumped Handbrake for this. Love the way it uses my GPU so my CPU stays low on usage (Handbrake took almost 100% on all 6 cores).
Awesome, so glad it helped!!
The interface is much less intimidating too, IMHO.
Thanks for this. It works great
Great to hear!
Has anyone else seen better or worse results using different audio settings?
Oh, and something I forgot to mention: To get the aspect ratio correct on your EVO 3D, you may need to go fullscreen beFORE entering 3D mode (in Gallery, of course).
Best,
Panamaniac
I followed OP's direction to convert the mkv to mp4, I used the gallery to play the file, I chose play in 3D, but it still played the image top & bottom, no 3d effects.
Handbrake audio wouldn't work for me, but this works perfect!
OK, so your initial file was a top/bottom, not side-by-side (SBS) file, is that correct?
That might make a difference. But first, try this: play your video in Gallery, make sure it's in FULL SCREEN mode, then tap the options button and choose to view in 3D, then confirm.
Do you know a website where I can DL a sample top-bottom 3D video? I haven't seen these before but I've heard of them. Is there an abbreviation for them?
Thanks!
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OK, so your initial file was a top/bottom, not side-by-side (SBS) file, is that correct?
That might make a difference. But first, try this: play your video in Gallery, make sure it's in FULL SCREEN mode, then tap the options button and choose to view in 3D, then confirm.
Do you know a website where I can DL a sample top-bottom 3D video? I haven't seen these before but I've heard of them. Is there an abbreviation for them?
Thanks!
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Yes, the initial file is top & bottom, I got it from SBS. I played the file in Gallery in full screen mode then chose view in 3D, no luck, but still thanks for your help.
SBS Stands for side-by-side. When you say you got from SBS...do you mean 3dSBS.com? I looked into that site but downloading seemed like a huge pain..!
So the source file is top-to-bottom?
The bottom line is that I've heard the EVO 3D can't do Top/Bottom 3D files but I have not confirmed that.
OK without having a top-bottom source file to tinker with...
My hilarious but possible useful suggestion is this: after you load up your video into the Freemake queue, click the edit button on the right side (has scissors, etc). THEN click to start watching the video once the edit window pops up and....
HERE'S MY CRAZY IDEA: Rotate the video 90 degrees! Then the two images will be "side by side" now instead of "top to bottom"....
Of course the ratio might be a little weird, and you might have to watch the whole thing as a smaller picture on your phone...but fiddle with it and let me know what you think. In a perfect world that would make you now be able to watch your move in portrait, it'd just be a very tall movie (so then you'd have to lock rotation..plus I"m not even sure gallery let's you watch in portrait so...GLHF there!)
If you want to dropbox or PM me a top/bottom file I'll take a look, but like I said I haven't found any yet so....
Good luck!!!
Panamaniac
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SBS Stands for side-by-side. When you say you got from SBS...do you mean 3dSBS.com? I looked into that site but downloading seemed like a huge pain..!
So the source file is top-to-bottom?
The bottom line is that I've heard the EVO 3D can't do Top/Bottom 3D files but I have not confirmed that.
OK without having a top-bottom source file to tinker with...
My hilarious but possible useful suggestion is this: after you load up your video into the Freemake queue, click the edit button on the right side (has scissors, etc). THEN click to start watching the video once the edit window pops up and....
HERE'S MY CRAZY IDEA: Rotate the video 90 degrees! Then the two images will be "side by side" now instead of "top to bottom"....
Of course the ratio might be a little weird, and you might have to watch the whole thing as a smaller picture on your phone...but fiddle with it and let me know what you think. In a perfect world that would make you now be able to watch your move in portrait, it'd just be a very tall movie (so then you'd have to lock rotation..plus I"m not even sure gallery let's you watch in portrait so...GLHF there!)
If you want to dropbox or PM me a top/bottom file I'll take a look, but like I said I haven't found any yet so....
Good luck!!!
Panamaniac
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I got the file from 3DSBS, the clip was the Sports Illustrator Swimsuites 2011.
Ya that site was a nightmare for downloads, I tried to get part 1 of the Swimsuit and it took...10 hours? ppf NTY.
Anyway I did some digging and the short answer is that there might be some really LONGGGGG arduous ways conver over under to side-by-side but I sure didn't find any easy ones.
Since I worked so hard trying to find a solution here, you gotta do me a favor---turn your file 90 degrees, then convert, then try running it as 3d and tell me what happens?
Nice write-up
I was using HandBrake with no success. The audio was consistently patchy.
Going to give this method a try now
Thanks.
Thanks!
Yeah, I never heard anyone else complaining about the audio from the Handbrake method, but I'm assuming that's because most people were only converting 2D movies. All I know is I followed their guide exactly and never heard a peep.
Please let me know if anything doesn't work. Currently I don't know of an easy way to convert over/under 3D video (the limitation here I think is the Gallery Program itself).
Wow thanks for this. I've been looking far and wide!
Awesome, glad I could help!
And like I said above, if you find an easy way to convert over/under 3d for use on the 3-VO that'd be great to add to the knowledge base
I did the exact steps you mentioned but the video conversion didn't seem to work.
Freemake reported that the file would be around 1298 MB but the end file was only 200-something MB. Viewing the video on my phone (and PC) shows a video that is all black, but with the audio.
Anyone else get that problem?
im lost on #2, if we are trying to create a 3d video where are we suppose to be locating a 3d video file
I am still lost on the source video. Please explain to me how to implement this step. When I choose video to convert I am choosing a regular video format right. Where does the source video come into play.
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This Thread was made for everyone to have fellowship as we venture into our 3D entertainment. We are able to now create 3D Pics and convert 2D films into 3D. Please remember XDA rules, If anyone is interested in a specific 3D movie request feel free to pm for details, let's enjoy our new Evo 3D ___________________________________________________________________
3D Picture ConverterStereoPhone Maker (Free)
Here is a app I found to convert pics into SBS 3D for our Evo 3D.
Its easy and it works, I've tested and I'm posting here for everyone to enjoy.
http://stereo.jpn.org/eng/stphmkr/
Info to create 3D images
1)Run StereoPhoto maker
2)Go to File in meni bar (top left)
3)Select Open Right/Left Images
4)Select the image you want in 3D twice one for left and one for right.
5)Go to File in Menu bar and save MPO file
6)Below you will see image and some settings
7)Select for Nintendo 3DS
8)Resize to 640*480
9)Enjoy your 3D images
10)You need to adjust the 2 images (finetune) by tapping on the image in the gallery viewer and choosing the magic wand.
**Thx to Aagbulos for verifing and final setting.**
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3D Movie Converter's
When converting movies from 2D to 3D:
You will need to click on the phone's menu hw button and select play in 3D and click ok, if it doesn't automatically. If it does not go into 3D then click menu again again and go back to 2D, and once done re-do 3D process until 3D kicks in.. Enjoy!WonderShare (Free Trial/$65)
Windowshttp://www.wondershare.com/pro/video-converter-ultimate.html
Machttp://www.wondershare.com/pro/mac-video-converter.html
So far I got about 15 3D converted movies and still converting more.. The settings are "very easy".. just finished Iron Man and about to do Xmen-First Class, Thor, and Green Lantern
Did these on wifey's Win7 and doing others on my Macbook Pro..
1) You can select conversion in 3D to begin Half SBS it takes about 1hr to do and it should be as follows: On 3D set it up as 3D MP4 with resolution @ 800*480, bitrate [email protected] 900kbps and bitrate [email protected] Theyre 3D is in beta so hopefully they will soon have it to 3D resolution as I've informed them already .The bitrates will help keep video and audio in good quality and also minimize the size of movie.
2) If you want 2D in Evo3D resolution go to tools and select more options. Once you do in device search put "HTC Evo 3D" then it will show up in the bottom as a selection to download. Select it and it will begin, once done it will ask if you want it in HTC and select ok. Then it will show up as in the pic screen below
3) The icon will show up as new since Evo 3D is new.. Enjoy! Hope this helps. I have checked HTC EVO-3D and noticed that it supports 720p 3D files as well. As
for the case, could you choose the format as MP4 from Profile->3D Video, set the output resolution as 1280*720 . I do four 3D conversions in about 2hrs 1/2 and one in 1hr.
Upgrade any 2D video to 3D with ease
Convert any normal video to 3D with ultrafast speed, for truetheater entertainment at home. Leave the expensive 3D theater ticket away right now!
Support to create 3D video files for sharing on YouTube 3d movie channel with the preset for YouTube offered.
Compatible with different 3D media players available for playback of 3D video in 3D MKV, 3D MP4, 3D AVI, and 3D WMV.
Capable of kinds of 3D enjoyment whatever you have polarization glasses, shutter technology, or anaglyph 3D glasses.
Wondershare 3D Video Converter Licance for Free...
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(LINK STILL WORKS JUST COPY AND PAST IT...)
download link will be mailed to you.
1. download it
2. register it (for register do not use your mail adress. They will send you a new register promo mail adress with register code)
3. update it
and woala you will have the lastest ver. for free do not miss it...
If it does not work in your county write your email and I'll get it for you
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HandBrake (Free)
http://handbrake.fr/downloads.php
HandBrake is an open-source, GPL-licensed, multiplatform, multithreaded video transcoder, available for MacOS X, Linux and Windows. (Free)
Thx to KnowYourCell
Requirements:
Installed copy of Handbrake software
Video files and or DVD of your choice
HTC EVO 3D with microUSB cable
Step I: Launch the Handbrake application on your computer and select the video source
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
1 Launch Handbrake (figure 1)
2 In the menu on the right-hand side, select the iPod Legacy preset (figure 1)
3 Select your video source by clicking on the Source dropdown menu (we used a DVD for our testing purposes)
4 Select the destination and name for the file once it has been converted (both the .mp4 and .m4v extension work for the EVO 3D)
5 Confirm that the container is set to MP4 File and that Large file size, Web optimized, and iPod 5G support are unchecked
Step II: Adjust Handbrake's Video Settings
Picture Tab:
1 Uncheck Keep Aspect Ratio
2 Set the EVO 3D Width and Height (the EVO 3D supports a maximum of 960 x 540 pixels)
1 Set Handbrake's encoding settings by clicking on the Video tab (figure 2)
2 Confirm the Video Codec is set as H.264 (x264)
3 Framerate (FPS) should be set to Same as source
4 Under Quality, select the Avg Bitrate (kbps) and change it to 1500
Step III: Adjust audio settings
1 Set Handbrake's audio settings by clicking on the Audio tab (figure 3)
2 Confirm the Audio Codec is AAC (faac)
3 Mixdown should be set to Stereo
4 Change the Samplerate to 48
5 Change the Bitrate to 160
Step IV: Save as a preset for future use
1 Click on the Presets menu and select New Preset
2 Enter EVO 3D in the dialog box and click Add
3 "EVO 3D" will now be saved as a preset and listed on the right hand side in Handbrake to be used in the future
Step V: Convert the video and copy to your EVO 3D
1 Click on the Start button in Handbrake
2 A command line/DOS window will open and start to process the video conversion
3 Once the conversion is done, mount your EVO 3D on to your computer via USB
4 Once mounted, create a folder named Video in the root folder on the EVO 3D
5 Copy converted file into the Video folder
That's it! The converted video can now be played on your EVO 3D using the Gallery app. It should look fantastic on the EVO 3D's screen as long as the original source was of good quality.
A few things to keep in mind when converting video:
1 The EVO 3D does not like video file sizes over 2GB (the settings in Step II should help insure that the file size is kept under 2GB)
2 Your converted video will only be as good as the source video
3 If your source is over 960 x 540, you must be sure to set the width and height to a maximum of 960 x 540 as noted in Step II
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FreeMake (Free-Converts files not 2D to 3D)
Tutorial by Panamaniac: Link
Freemake app: Link
1) Download Freemake Video Converter
2) Locate a 3D video file.
-Make sure this is a SIDE-BY-SIDE video--meaning that if you view it NOT in
3D it just looks like 2 images side by side. IF your source video is like
that bluish-redish kind...sorry I don't know how to help.
3) In Freemake, click video--then browse your computer and find the video you want. I've been using standalone .mkv files; I'm guessing this will work when grabbing files off of 3D blurays too though?
4) Double click the video and it's put into the Freemake queue.
4b) Load up more files if you want
5) Now click "to Android" at the bottom of Freemake
6) A box pops up. Click the button under the word "Preset" and go all the way to the bottom and "Add Your Preset"
7) Make name your preset something appropriate like Evo 3D. Now use these settings:
-Frame size: size up to
- Width: 960
- Height: 540
-Adjustment: Original
-Video Codec: H.264
-Frame Rate: Original
-Bitrate Type: Custom
-Bitrate (Kbps): 1500
Then for audio, click the "Custom Audio" button and use these settings:
-Audio Codec: AAC
-Channels: Stereo
-Sample Rate: 48000 Hz
-Bitrate: 256
Click OK and it should save your new preset. Now choose where you want to save your converted files (note: you can't change the file names of your converted files at this point I don't believe). Note that this conversion will leave your original file INTACT.
Click CONVERT and THAT'S IT! You're Done! Check the status bar, but after about 20-40 minutes a regular movie should be done.
Now just plug in your Evo 3D, access the SD card from your PC, and copy/paste the newly converted file onto your SD card (What most of us do is create a new folder on the SD card called "Video" and then place all our converted files here).
Use GALLERY to watch your movies--it should find the files automatically. When watching, it will usually start by playing the file as two images side by side. Just hit the options button and choose "3D", confirm, and there you go!
NOTE: Not all of the above steps/settings may be necessary, and there are probably some great ways to improve it...I only went this route because the route everyone else was taking (using Handbrake instead) never outputted audio for me
Note: if you're looking for 3D movies, search for "side-by-side" or "SBS"...that should be helpful. Some have suggested signing up at 3dtorrents.org, and I agree that that site is worth investigating...
Wow, thanks!!! I hope to test it as well when I get home from working OT (and playing with my new phone...)
Thanks!
Sent from my PG86100 using XDA App
This is tight!
Rather expensive.
So its just a regular video converter?
Handbrake & videora does this for free....
Sent from my Evo4G using XDA Premium App
may be the most beautiful smartphone running Windows Mobile 6 platform
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lmao, nobody else caught this? i will pass, handbrake is free and the same thing.
mbh87 said:
lmao, nobody else caught this? i will pass, handbrake is free and the same thing.
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I saw that too lol. I tried it, but it was about the same speed as handbrake so I stopped using it.
WonderShare-Win7
Updated 1st post with the app Im using for my 3D movies..
This is my current setup, will test out other res...
Wondershare you can go to tools and select more options. Once you do in device search put "HTC Evo 3D" then it will show up in the bottom as a selection to download. Select it and it will begin, once done it will ask if you want it in HTC and select ok. Then it will show up as in the pic screen below
The icon will show up as new since Evo 3D is new.. Enjoy! Hope this helps.
So does the mac version do converting to 3d as well? i see on the website for wondershare it says 3d only on the windows page. and do ou think it is honestly worth th 60$ .. i mean can you really make a 2d movie look 3d?? thanks for the help
GODZSON said:
Updated 1st post with the app Im using for my 3D movies..
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ecko210 said:
So does the mac version do converting to 3d as well? i see on the website for wondershare it says 3d only on the windows page. and do ou think it is honestly worth th 60$ .. i mean can you really make a 2d movie look 3d?? thanks for the help
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http://www.wondershare.com/pro/mac-video-converter.html
I like it and using it on both my Mac and Win7.
OK downloaded trial but cant find 3d option ... i have a mac ... sorry to be a pain but could you screen shot me the 3d option.... would greatly appreciate it.. i trust you i just having trouble finding it and dont want to pay the 40 if there was a mistake... thanx in advance!!!
GODZSON said:
http://www.wondershare.com/pro/mac-video-converter.html
I like it and using it on both my Mac and Win7.
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dammit i cant find the wondershare converter for free :/ ..... i did get kingconvert though haha...
whats another video that can convert 2d videos to sbs 3d?
ecko210 said:
OK downloaded trial but cant find 3d option ... i have a mac ... sorry to be a pain but could you screen shot me the 3d option.... would greatly appreciate it.. i trust you i just having trouble finding it and dont want to pay the 40 if there was a mistake... thanx in advance!!!
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3d only works for the windows version. I downloaded the windows version and am running it on parallels but I have ran into some problems.
My problem is when I click to convert it says invalid directory. Can't for the life of me figure out why this is happening. Googled the problem and can't find help there
Edited: until I find a fix for why I am getting invalid directory I am trying dvdfab inside parallels. It's running now.....
Think you could post like a 1-2min 2d -> 3d sample vid so we could see the quality we would get from this?...
Thanks for the tut!
ecko210 said:
OK downloaded trial but cant find 3d option ... i have a mac ... sorry to be a pain but could you screen shot me the 3d option.... would greatly appreciate it.. i trust you i just having trouble finding it and dont want to pay the 40 if there was a mistake... thanx in advance!!!
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should be in the output option you can choose 3D as a format
i just finished converting a 3 min clip from Lord of the Rings (1080p mkv) using Wondershare converter. It didn't really look 3D on the EVO on it didn't run great either. i ran it with a file manager and selected "run in 3D".
i used 800x480 resolution @ 1200 kbps conversion.
meh, i think these videos will look good if they are SHOT in 3D, instead of just being converted.
I'll post a fight from Scott Pilgrim as soon as I'm done converting it
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i just finished converting a 3 min clip from Lord of the Rings (1080p mkv) using Wondershare converter. It didn't really look 3D on the EVO on it didn't run great either. i ran it with a file manager and selected "run in 3D".
i used 800x480 resolution @ 1200 kbps conversion.
meh, i think these videos will look good if they are SHOT in 3D, instead of just being converted.
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how are you converting them? I can't get past the invalid directory
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i just finished converting a 3 min clip from Lord of the Rings (1080p mkv) using Wondershare converter. It didn't really look 3D on the EVO on it didn't run great either. i ran it with a file manager and selected "run in 3D".
i used 800x480 resolution @ 1200 kbps conversion.
meh, i think these videos will look good if they are SHOT in 3D, instead of just being converted.
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Use 960 x 540, It'll look better. That's the Evo's natural resolution.
BlaydeX15 said:
Use 960 x 540, It'll look better. That's the Evo's natural resolution.
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That isn't an option, sadly, the program is very limited in options. unless I'm missing something.
For some reason when I try to play videos on my Galaxy Tab 10.1 they keep coming out choppy and pixilated. I tried the default player, Mobo, and RockPlayer, and the videos still come out all pixilated and choppy. I tried putting a few movies on there last night like Inception, The Dark Knight, and Limitless and they were all choppy and pixilated. I used .avi, .mp4, and .m4v formats, none of which worked. I even tried downloading vids encoded specifically to work on mobile devices such as iPod/PSP and they didn't work. I even downloaded HandBrake for Mac and followed the directions on Cnet and nothing played properly. Everything played choppy and pixilated on all the players.
A Google search showed that MANY people are all having the same problem, so I don't think it is an isolated issue with my specific Tab. How the hell can I play videos clearly on my Tab???
I use vplayer
try Diceplayer.... IT plays anything i throw at IT..... except 1080 mkv, they stutter sometimes
Use the low profile settings for handbrake from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1060825
Or use the Samsung Kies software and let it automatically convert the video for you when you transfer it to your device (handbrake is faster and slightly better quality imo).
Or as has been suggested already, try DicePlayer from the market and see if it works with your files.
MeGUI is the only way for top video quality in your tablet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1245668
mine doesn't even play divx.. on my galaxy s its no problem, it plays almost anything
Upload the sample-megui.mp4 file to your tablet and open it with Google Videos app. Let me know if it works and how is the quality. Make sure you tap on the 5.1CH logo to enable the 6 channels sound.
Not sure if you have an unlocked bootloader, but I heard that the Videos will force a bootloader lock. Mines is already locked, so I don't care...
I've the same problem. I've tried everything (change player, video quality, etc.) but the video playback still sucks. I hope the release of vlc for android will fix this issue, but I'm a little bit disappointed..
yqed said:
MeGUI is the only way for top video quality in your tablet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1245668
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It may be an option but it isn't the ONLY option (Handbrake is at least one other proven option that many people here use), keep your marketing spam out of this thread.
Anyone who claims that their solution is the ONLY solution is clearly here to do some marketing.
In fact, for those who use MacOS or Linux, MeGUI is NOT an option, period.
Nah, no marketing here. Been on forums for a long time (Google my full name) and I hear what you say... sorry for misunderstanding. I'm an old member on doom9, they are hardcore video people. Handbrake is great for mobile devices, while MeGUI allows you to to encode your video's at any level you want.
Cheers
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
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Heh, I was on Doom9 when Doom9 the dude was still a regular, and Gej was still pounding on DivX 3.11. Old times, eh.
As for MeGUI, it's not the only front-end around. If you're on Doom9, then you know better. Most do basically the same thing, which is to run x264.dll plus some processing via AVISynth. Each front-end has its own strengths and weaknesses.
Despite its dinosaur interface, Handbrake is still more user friendly than MeGUI or most front-ends, and it does the job more than well enough. The auto-IVTC works well.
MeGUI allows more manual fiddling, as of course do most geek tools. It's been around a while, and there are newer "geek" front-ends with better UI. But for the hardcore, the "only way" is to ignore front-ends and use the tools directly, ie x264.exe and AVISynth, and write scripts as needed.
Check out my "conversion" script below. It's a geek tool geared for noobs (only one menu), but is infinitely adjustable for geeks. The script is only a text file, after all.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1102922
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Heh, I was on Doom9 when Doom9 the dude was still a regular, and Gej was still pounding on DivX 3.11. Old times, eh.
As for MeGUI, it's not the only front-end around. If you're on Doom9, then you know better. Most do basically the same thing, which is to run x264.dll plus some processing via AVISynth. Each front-end has its own strengths and weaknesses.
Despite its dinosaur interface, Handbrake is still more user friendly than MeGUI or most front-ends, and it does the job more than well enough. The auto-IVTC works well.
MeGUI allows more manual fiddling, as of course do most geek tools. It's been around a while, and there are newer "geek" front-ends with better UI. But for the hardcore, the "only way" is to ignore front-ends and use the tools directly, ie x264.exe and AVISynth, and write scripts as needed.
Check out my "conversion" script below. It's a geek tool geared for noobs (only one menu), but is infinitely adjustable for geeks. The script is only a text file, after all.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1102922
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I totally agree with you, MeGUI is a pro tool not intended for the novice user. However, as you said it so well, you can't beat MeGUI's customization levels allowing you to achieve amazing results. I get both of worlds, I do my own AviSynth scripts directly into MeGUI... I encode all my Bluray's with it for Media Center and push the data through Yammm. Now that I got a tablet, is time to redo some of my faves for the P7510.
BTW, good fortune with Searchlight and Axivo.
Can it be done? The sick flix videos are nice, but they are not correctly encoded with framepacking=3, so they don't show up as 3D. Can I make any video player in CM force the issue?
Thanks.
DigitalPioneer said:
Can it be done? The sick flix videos are nice, but they are not correctly encoded with framepacking=3, so they don't show up as 3D. Can I make any video player in CM force the issue?
Thanks.
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Not sure I follow. What do you mean by force 3D video in CM?
Taking a step back, if CM is not configured with the correct display drivers to use the 3D aspect of the display, I'm not sure how you would force?
To be honest, I'm fairly sure this is a complex issue involving closed source HTC code which force the developers to have to reverse engineer HTC's work.
Unfortunately, it is a complex and very time consuming process. Whoever ends up completing this process will have spent a lot of time and is also a very smart person.
Hope that helps give a bit more detail and background!
I mean force in the way that the sense video player allows you to play a video as 3D with a button in the menu when it plays it side by side by default. I was hoping it would be fairly easy to implement this (just set some flag for the hardware decoder or something) but I'm guessing it's not, or at least, we don't know how yet.
CM currently does not have the correct drivers/software to record and display videos and pictures in 3D. The software is open source, and toastcfh is working on getting it working on CM. Last I heard he is making good progress, so its only a matter of time...
Sent from another Dimension!
Well right now in CM, if the video is encoded correctly, and hardware decoding is used, it does play in 3D. I've done it. But if the video isn't encoded correctly, or if hardware decoding doesn't work, it plays side by side. I was wondering if there was a known fix, but it seems that there is not yet.
I'll just keep being patient then.
I've taken alot of 3D videos using standard camera app. I think its called 100% side by side or maybe 50% side by side .mp4
I've seen LG phones have the choice to save taken 3D films into normal 2D format in gallery. Why doesnt EVO3D have that option?
Anyway I'm looking either for an android app to do this on the phone itself, or a windows software that can do it.
I asked in another thread and someone suggested stvmkre.exe but doesn't work either, it can't work with the xxx.MP4 films shot by EVO3D...
Any ideas..?
The thread about 3d apps recommends wondershare or handbrake for the PC, maybe you can try those?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1140313
Those attempt to convert 2D fiims into 3D, and they dont do a good job at that...
My problem is converting my already 3D films, shot using my EVO3D into 2D to watch normaly on any pc or TV...
Both are video editors that do whatever you set them up to do.
You can always buy Adobe Premiere Pro CS 5.5
http://www.adobe.com/se/products/premiere.html?promoid=BPCHY
Ulead has some mid range stuff that are good for the price:
http://www.ulead.com/products/runme.htm#video
Magix Movie Edit Pro has 3D support too, for a decent price:
http://www.magix.com/ca/movie-edit-pro/
Happy now?
I was generaly hoping the EVO3D would have this function (like the LG 3D) or maybe an app from market place....for pc something along the lines of "free" software, maybe some open source project....
not if it means having to buy or loan proffesional video editing software...I'd probably need a quad core super pc to spend hours converting smartphone 3D home made films...
Wow you are so picky...
Handbrake posted in the link above is freeware open source.
Wondershare was free, not any more though.
No need for a quad core, 720P on a dual core is fast enough.
Graphics card acceleration helps in the pc apps that support it, beats quad cores if you have a decent 3d card.
How is he being picky for wanting something that honestly should've been on the phone in the first place?
No I don't believe Android or the EVO 3d has any way to crop a video like that.
If you want to do this with Handbrake, what you can do is simply take the width of the image and cut it in half. SBS video is just the two camera images put next to each other.
actualy Im more pissed with HTC for not adressing this missing feature...LG give you the option to save a 3D film as 2D on their phone...why doesnt HTC?
there is an option to save 3D pictures as 2D in Gallery and 3D films can be viewed in 2D but why cant they be saved in 2D as well...
It isn't in there because devs are still human and they are lazy. It's a lot more work to convert video than it is to convert images to 2D.
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How is he being picky for wanting something that honestly should've been on the phone in the first place?
No I don't believe Android or the EVO 3d has any way to crop a video like that.
If you want to do this with Handbrake, what you can do is simply take the width of the image and cut it in half. SBS video is just the two camera images put next to each other.
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picky - overly selective(including over small details as well a obvious things)
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=picky
Posted at least 6 ways to solve the problem, no thank you's, just the same question over and over again.
Here is the 7th way:
Use the share to youtube function, I believe that your 3D movie will be in 3D if youtube is setup to run in 3D, or in 2D if you prefer to watch in 2D for some reason.
Please do not give me the LG can do this crap or that crap.
I hate the ugly LG.
HDD_x8
Thanks for the tips and help...Im an EVO3D noobie with high expectations
ColdH33t
Thanks for the support, you understand the dilema perfectly
You are welcome, does the YouTube share function mentioned in the previous post cover you needs?
I try convert 3d video to 2d with Wondershare Video Converter:
1-Add files (load 3d video file)
2-Press Edit - Video Edit...
3-Press Pause (to stop automatic playing)
4-Zoom - Full Screen
5-Cropped Area Size 640x720
6-OK
7-Profile HD MP4
8-Press Convert
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I try convert 3d video to 2d with Wondershare Video Converter:
1-Add files (load 3d video file)
2-Press Edit - Video Edit...
3-Press Pause (to stop automatic playing)
4-Zoom - Full Screen
5-Cropped Area Size 640x720
6-OK
7-Profile HD MP4
8-Press Convert
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That works great, I just tried it. Thanks for the instructions
Will HTC ever have an in-built 3D to 2D video save function, maybe with Android 4?
re:3d video to 2d
3D videos to 2D conversion could be the course of action of transforming to ensure we are able to watch the 2D movies in 3D form on our 3D units or players. And UFUWare 3D video to 2D Converter can help you.
Hmm, I think you could get AVIdemux to help you.
http://forum.videohelp.com/threads/333755-3D-MKV-to-2D-MKV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCrdMaHsEtQ
Here's what I want to do: I'd like to be able to take multiple videos throughout the day and then at the end of the day join them together as one video to upload to YouTube.
Here's the problem: I can't join videos together that are VFR (variable framerate). They need to be converted to CFR first. However, no matter how I try converting them, I always end up with audio/video sync problems. I've spent days and done lots of research and tested several programs/methods to accomplish this. There's still more for me to try, but so far I've not been successful.
Which brings me back to: If I can just get the RAZR to record videos with a constant framerate, the above problem(s) should be eliminated.
My current favorite camcorder app is the LG Camera ("LG" having no relation to the electronics manufacturer). It has many options and blah blah blah. One of the options is to set the framerate. Offers selections as low as 2 FPS up to 60 FPS. Unfortunately (and I have emailed the dev about this), changing this setting doesn't seem to have any effect.
This could be because of a firmware limitation of the device itself, or it could simply be a bug with the app. I don't know yet. I'm trying to find out.
I did find another post around here about recording videos at 120 FPS or something like that. Seems that making some edits to the build.prop file made the phone think it was recording at that FPS but the resulting file showed otherwise. Well, I'm not looking for any real high FPS for my videos. I figure somewhere around 30 should be good enough. The only thing I really want to know is if there is any possible way I can force the camera to record at a constant framerate.
Perhaps the build.prop file can be edited to allow this. I'm not sure. I certainly hope this is possible one way or another, though.
Thanks for your time.
I was one of the people doing the 120fps experiments, and as you noted, nothing worked. I'm thinking the cpu is simply sending a stream of data that the phone must accept.
I'm pretty sure the phone records in a variant of motion jpeg, and simply takes up to 30 stills per second. I've edited these files myself, and it's a pain in the a**.
You need to find a setting in your video editing app that allows for variable framerate content. VFR for short.
Also, .avi containers doesn't support VFR content. You need to save to MKV, MP4, WMV or ASF. Probably more containers, but those are common.
Thanks for the response.
Well, bad news and good news.
Bad news is, I was never able to find any program that could properly convert and/or join the video files without blatant sync problems as a result.
The good news is that the above is not 100% true. After posting my question, I had received some help elsewhere and ended up using ffmpeg and MEncoder (both command line tools for video processing). ffmpeg converts the files to CFR and then MEncoder joins them together. These two utilities combined with the automation power of AutoHotkey allowed me to create an AHK script that will convert and join all the videos successfully simply by dropping the files in the folder and running the script.
In the rare case someone else comes here with the same problem, here's the video-help thread that brought me to this solution: ~~~ Okay, I can't post links. In that case, here's a sample command line for converting the file to CFR:
Code:
ffmpeg -i input01.mp4 -c:v mpeg4 -b:v 1800k -c:a copy -vsync 1 -r 25 temp_output01.mp4
You'll have to run ffmpeg separately on each file, I believe.
Here's a sample MEncoder command line for joining the converted files together:
Code:
mencoder input01.mp4 input02.mp4 input3.mp4 -vf harddup -ovc copy -oac mp3lame -lameopts cbr:br=128 -o joined_output.mp4
You can enter in as many input video filenames as you want to join together.
After I found a solution for converting and joining, I decided to leave this post up because I still wanted to find out if recording in CFR on the Droid was possible. I'm guessing it isn't. That's too bad.
I read about that actually, problem is that directly converting to CFR makes the video somewhat choppy. As you are either playing the same frame twice, or removing a frame to compensate for the fps you're using.
If I'm not too confused, you can interpolate the missing frames to make it appear smoother. At least in some video editors.
Yeah. Fortunately, so far I haven't noticed any obvious issues with the final video.