D2MP PLUS

History

Version 4.30 – 8 January 2011

. Better bitrate optimization for DIVX outputs;
. Solved integration issues with aviaddxsubs for dix subtitles;
. New fonts (Segoe UI for Vista and Win7. Arial for others);
. Updated form resizing for different dpi (Vista and Win7);
. Automatic log scroll down on encode start;


Version 4.23 – 21 September 2010
.
 Bug fix release:
. DVD author updated for better compatibility with Windows 7;


Version 4.22 – 9 September 2010

. Better MKV and MP4 compatibility;
. Improved Divx output;
. Other small algorithmic adjustments;


Version 4.21 – 25 April 2010

. Windows 7 fonts support;
. Added compatibility to large and custom font sizes;
. Large screen resolutions compliant;
. Minor interface adjustments;
. Small adjustment to auto bitrate algorithms.


Version 4.20 – 9 April 2010

. Added "auto-bitrate" mode;
. Added support for DIVX output [*]
. Added support for MP4 input files (d2mp plus);
. Adjusted MB/MiB, KB/KiB definitions (IEEE 1541-2002);
. Improved using audio demux instead of trans-coding;
. Changed log messages structure scheme and colors;
. Better audio bitrate calculation for film to pal direct stream copy;
. User manual updated;

[*] Divx support added for MKV / MP4 convertions to divx;
[*] Divx Subtitles multiplexing using AviAddXsubs;
[*] Divx forces FFMPEG for encoding and audio is limited to 384Kbps.


Version 4.11 – 17 October 2009

[GENERAL]
. Small interface updates;

[HD]
Direct Stream Copy:
. Auto-transcode audio to fit target space;
. Optional conversion to PAL without re-encoding video;


Version 4.10 – 19 August 2009

 [DVD]
- Fixed BUG: mplex produced some dropped frames;
- Fixed BUG: mplex produced some buffer underrun;
- NEW HACK for  mplex;

[AVCHD]
- Upgraded compatibility with tsmuxer 0.10;
- Fixed Bug: File naming for UDF <-> FAT conversions;
- Fixed BUG: Subtitles positioning with external streams for mkv source in bd-wizard.


Version 4.08 – 7 March 2009

(full install is recommended to install new codec drivers)

[GENERAL]
  . Pure 24fps support as input (in addition to existing 23.976 and 23.978);
  . Updated ffdshow distribution to rev2693_20090216 (with d2mp full install);
  . Auto-setup ffdshow for better h264 and correct VC-1(*) decoding;
  . Bug fixed: incorrect black bars when reducing HD frame sizes;
  . Updated interface for external programs paths configuration;

[VIDEO]
  . Fixed bug in bitrate calculations;
  . Forced same avisynth script for both ffmpeg passes;
  . Fixed alternate method for 2 passes ffmpeg encoding;

[Avchd / Blu-ray]
  . Even better AVCHD / Blu-ray patching for seamless playback and seek functions;
  . HQ Parameters option for FFmpeg Mp4 output;
  . Adjusted output m2ts split size to 3.9 Gib;

[Bd Wizard]
  . Support for multiple stream types [m2ts, mts, mkv];
  . Option to load subtitles from external file;
  . Support for streams without internal subtitles;
  . (experimental) support for streams with non-standard framesizes;
  . Bug fixed: Should not reduce frame size if using internal subtitles;

(*) If there are issues with VC-1, Microsoft's VC-1 decoder should be installed.


Version 4.06 - 22 January 2009
(update should only be applied over version 4.03 and above)

    . Added Experimental support to DTS audio;
    . Added audio bitrates to encode @ 448, 512 & 640 kbps;
    . Optimized external audio processing;
    . Movie play-time will be updated from external audio file if needed;
    . BDWizard cut function (the last time stamp to process) ;
    . BDwizard better Mpeg-2 input streams compatibility;
    . AVCHD clpi files patched for seamless playback;
    . FAQs updated;
    . Manual updated.


Version 4.05 - 10 January 2009
(update should only be applied over version 4.03 and above)

    . AVCHD clpi files patched for seamless playback;
    . AVCHD H264 / Mpeg2 encode selection available;
    . BDWizard frame size forced to 1280x720 for video bitrate < 10 Mbps;
    . BDWizard: using alternate encode method for MPEG-2 m2ts sources;
    . BDWizard: non-plus bitrate random limited from 3Mbps to 6Mbps;
    . Blu-ray compatible mkv/mts/m2ts sources auto sugestion to bypass encoding;
    . FFmpeg using max bitrate and bufsize (4096 avchd & 224 dvd);
    . FFmpeg top field definition only used with interlace material;
    . Small interface adjustments;
    . Mediainfo version detection;
    . Missing file detection: suggest full install.
    . FAQ section added to web page.


Version 4.03 - 03 January 2009
(full install is mandatory)

- BD WIZARD released with D2MP:
    . Easly converts an unencrypted Blu-ray or AVCHD STREAM folder;
    . Creates an AVCHD (a.k.a. "BLU-RAY in DVD") compatible;
    . Outputs  to DVD, DVD DL and BLU-RAY Disk;
    . Frame sizes up to 1920x1080 HD with 1 audio & 1 subtitle track;
    . Video bitrate outputs up to 20 Mbps in D2MP PLUS [*];
    . Available in the "HD Extras" tab.

- D2MP classic interface:
    . New "HD Extras" tab with:
        o "BD Wizard";
        o "Direct Stream Copy" (to create AVCHD from MKV's WITHOUT re-encoding);
        o "UDF<-->FAT" (quick converts AVCHD outputs between UDF & FAT);
    . added support for HD transport streams TS and M2TS;
    . alternate encode method used for AVC (HD) codecs;
    . mediainfo.dll updated to 0.7.7.8;
    . ffmpeg version updated, support for video & audio encoding & multithread for dual-core;
    . adopted 1KB = 1000 bytes standard;
    . Manual updated (please read it).

[*] D2MP non-plus will have a random limited video bitrate between 2 Mbps and 4 Mbps.


Version 4.01 - 23 November 2008

- Output in HD (1920x1080 and 1280x720)
- HD BUG: File naming for CPI file in AVCHD FAT output with more than 4GB;
- VIDEO: Auto-handling of Quenc crash messages;
- Available as an update to use over a 4.0 full install.


Version 4.0 - 22 November 2008

After 1 year stopped, here it is D2MP HD:

- Output in HD (1920x1080 and 1280x720);
- Generation of AVCHD structures;
- Output for both DVD/Blu-ray disks and external HDD;
- DIVX output compatible;
- Extended support for MKV containers;
- Fast MKV --> AVCHD remux (without re-encoding);
- Haali media splitter and TsMuxeR included in distribution;
- Extended support for .divx extensions;

Notes:
- HD support is still in beta stage. Some limitations may apply. Please read the instructions shown by the program before encoding;
- Entire DVD output support is mantained as before;
- If you get an error installing this version, please download again (21.743.494  bytes)


3.92 - 6 December 2007

BUG fix release; There are no newer functions !
- BUG:    Corrected error reporting for output files +4GB;
- BUG:    Fixed error detection for console applications


3.9 - 19 Ago 2007

- PLUS:Added support for mkv containers (*)
- GENERAL: Prepared for future containers;
- GENERAL: Container type added to movie properties window;
- GENERAL: Improved compatibility to newer codec versions;
- GENERAL: Updated distribution with mediainfo.dll 0.7.5.1;
- GENERAL: Updated distribution withffdshow rev 1288 20070616 xxl;
- GENERAL: Auto register d2mp in ffdshow compatibility list;
- GENERAL: Disabled control of ffdshow tray icon;
- GENERAL: Removed registration LOG messages;
- GENERAL: Changed plus registration scheme (see bellow);
- VIDEO:Corrected video passes interface bug;
- SUBS:Improved SRT control codes handling;


3.8 - 16 Jun 2007

- VIDEO:   Support for HCENC (*);
- VIDEO:   Support for non-standard frame rates;
- VIDEO:   Closed GOP control for Quenc;
- VIDEO:   New hack for ffdshow codec control;
- MENUS:   Automatic snap to grid when dragging items;
- MANUAL:  Updated;
- GENERAL: Small interface changes;
- GENERAL: Program icon corrected;

(*) HCENC is not included in d2mp distribution. It has to be installed separately.


3.7 - 21 Apr 2007

- VIDEO:  Fixed error reporting with small length movies;
- SUBS:       Pre-rendering subtitles sintax checking;
- SUBS:       Process stability and speed optimizations;
- MENUS:    Adjusted NTSC screen size;
- MENUS:    Prevent out of screen button positioning (no more DVDAUTHOR crashes);
- AUTHOR:   Detailed error log for DVDAUTHOR Exceptions!
- GENERAL: Auto-highlight the movie being encoded;
- GENERAL: WMV selection available on selection window.


3.6 - 11 Mar 2007

- GENERAL: End of Registry NAG screen (*)
- GENERAL: Individual join movie selection (**)
- GENERAL: Console programs defaults to hidden window(***)
- SUBS: Detailed subtitle error descriptions;
- SUBS: Optimized Subtitle processing when on recovey processes;
- MUX: Improved error logging;

BUGS FIXED:
- GENERAL Random hangings when waiting for external processes and threads;
- SUBS: Erroneus big subtitle fonts in low video resolutions (352x288, 352x576, 352x480, 352x240);

(*) No more nag screen. If still do a free register or a plus register for extra functions.
(**) Now it's possible to select which movies to join
(***) Use encode Window Status button for changing status


3.5.1 - 4 Feb 2007

- AUDIO: Optimized AC3 processing for 2,3,4,5 and 6 channel sources;


3.5 - 3 Feb 2007

- GENERAL: Improved media detail in properties window;
- GENERAL: Created D2MP about box;
- GENERAL: AVS Files dumped to D2mp.log;
- GENERAL: fixed delete bug to avoid deleting original file;
- GENERAL: Explicit detect Windows ME for compatibility;
- GENERAL: Small interface adjustments;
- VIDEO:   Upgraded mediainfo.dll version 0.7.4.3 - better media detection;
- VIDEO:   Support for QUENC 0.71 (*);
- VIDEO:   Beta support for WMV;
- VIDEO:   Auto-adjust ffdshow_vfw configuration for best compatibitility;
- VIDEO:   Alternate video encode with directshowsource when avisource fails;
- VIDEO:   Detect encoded stream duration for more fable error detection;
- AUDIO:   Prepared to support future formats (6.1, DTS, DTS-ES);
- AUDIO:   Optimized AC3 detection and encoding;
- AUDIO:   Updated nicaudio.dll to alpha3 for additional ac3 compatibility;
- AUDIO:   Alternate audio encode with directshowsource when nicaudio.dll fails;
- AUDIO:   Auto-adjust ffdshow_audio configuration for best compatibility
- AUDIO:   External audio loading only allowed for elementary streams (PLUS);
- MUX:     Delay calculations optimized;
- MENU:    Only BMP (compatible) image files are selectable;
- MENU:    Menu generation batch files dumped to D2mp.log;
- MENU:    Adjusted menu titles when movies are moved on the list;
- BUG:     Corrected total encoding time calculations;
- MANUAL:  Manual updated;
(*) Quenc 0.61, still distributed with d2mp for stability compliance.


3.4 - 19/12/2006

- GENERAL: Freespace detection on destination drive prior to encode;
- GENERAL: New progress bar works with all scopes;
- GENERAL: New "D2MP Console" for running external command line processes;
- GENERAL: New MULTIPLEX scope (join video and audio without authoring);
- GENERAL: Removed SUBTITLE scope selection - subtitles are ALWAYS processed;
- GENERAL: Small Log changes;
- VIDEO: "Force 16:9 to ALL 4:3 sources" defaults to false;
- AUDIO: Audio mode defaults to AC3;
- AUDIO: FIXED 'ffmpeg' wrong channel count when demuxing audio (thanks Robin);
- AUDIO: Forced AC3 audio channels mapping to by-pass 'nicac3source' channels sorting;
- MENU:  All Menu options are now saved in D2MP.INI amd batch files;
- MENU: REMOVED Menu Edit NAG screen of D2MP Classic;
- BUG: FIXED Random hang-ups when calling external programs;
- BUG: FIXED overflow when detecting some MPEG elementary streams (PLUS only) (*).

(*) In this case the information will be processed from the provided external audio file.


3.3.1 - 06/12/2006

- Bug fixed: Besweet was still tested for existence even not being necessary.


3.3 - 05/12/2006

D2MP 3.3:

- MENUS: Implemented menu authoring and editing (full edit options for PLUS).

- GENERAL: Shutdown Windows only if no error was reported during conversion.
- GENERAL: Progress bar for audio, muxing, sub rendering and sub muxing.
- GENERAL: Error handling and reporting optimization.

- VIDEO: MultiVTS support (16:9 and 4:3 movies in the same DVD).
- VIDEO: Improved CCE Window minimize status control;
- VIDEO: 16:9 output will not be used for 4:3 source material UNLESS forced (advanced options);

- AUDIO: Ac3 processing is independent of installed audio codecs (avoid misconfiguration errors);
- AUDIO: Direct stream copy when input and output are AC3 and no frame rate is needed;
- AUDIO: AC3 output will always have the same number of channels of the output;
- AUDIO: audio delay auto-detection when encoding (based on file info or external audio filename);
- AUDIO: besweet and ac3filter are no more used;

- SUBS: HQ subs character spacing configuration (HQ_CharSpacing, defaults to 2);
- SUBS: Updated processing errors, warnings and log messages;
- SUBS: Default font: Arial 32, spacing 2, outline 3;
- SUBS: Font definiotn logged when encoding;
- SUBS: Recomended font: Arial Narrow 36, spacing 2, outline 3;
- SUBS: Always ouptut SRT + STL format

- BUG FIXED: Field order detection improved for MPEG files;
- BUG FIXED: record ouput format (PAL / NTSC) in batch files;
- BUG FIXED: Update total time after loading batches;
- BUG FIXED: Some subtitles disapeared when rendering.
- BUG FIXED: Bad aspect ratio detection on some mpeg-2 half res sourcer (PLUS ONLY).

- MANUAL: Updated to version 3.3

Note: Interlace detection MAY NOT work on Mpeg elementary video streams (mpv, mp2, m2v) if resolution differs from full frame (PAL 720x576 or 704x576 / NTSC 720x480 or 704x480);

 
3.1 - 21/10/2006

CLASSIC Version:

    * HQ (high quality) Selectable Subtitles (*);
    * No more need for non-western font substitutes. Now the font codepage is selected directly in the font dialog box;
    * Subtitles Italic (<i>) command processing;
    * Detailed error log for external programs (**);
    * SPEED IMPROVEMENT: Video resize only if input and output has different frame sizes;
    * BUG FIXED: Fade in/out now working also for audio (when using avs audio);
    * BUG FIXED: log and ini files update before shuting down Windows;
    * BUG FIXED: some temporary files were not deleted if the option was active.
    * Manual Updated (included with full install and downloadable separatelly)

PLUS only:

    * Subtitle font name, size and style can be changed in the Font Dialog box.
    * MPG files interlacement detection optimization;
    * Optimized MPG file processing for audio transcoding using dgindex audio output;
    * Script editing also enabled for audio avs scripts (be very carefull when changing it!);
    * BUG FIXED: MPG1/ VCD should be always forced to 4:3;

(*) oultine level configuration using "HQ_Outlines" hack in d2mp.ini

(**) configuration available trought hack in d2mp.ini.

 
01/10/2006

    * D2MP User Manual published in PDF format - see download section.


3.0 beta - 20/09/2006:

    * Several interface improvements;
    * 1 pass audio encoding with ffmpeg using audio avisynth scripts(*);
    * Shutdown after encoding;
    * DETAILED movies properties from context menu;
    * DETAILED movies properties on Double Click;
    * Movie hint displays additional movie information;
    * Add and Remove from context menu;
    * Move movies to top, up, down, and to bottom of the list from context menu;
    * Configurable external programs in separate window;
    * Display encoded and expect file sizes;
    * ISO creation bug corrected;
    * Audio creation bug corrected.

D2MP PLUS functions ONLY:

    * Manually change bitrate (**);
    * select diferent audio stream;
    * avs script review & edit - advanced video option;
    * mpeg input (audio from same mpg, or mpa/mp2/m2a/ac3/mp3/wav with same name, or select from file) (***);
 
(*) alternative process with besweet available via d2mp.ini hacking ("avsaudio=0");
(**) when adding new files, space will still be mantained, auto-changing bitrate;
(***) mpeg input in beta stage - please report.

Since there are so many changes, a full install is recomended.
Even in full install mode you can always choose not to install the codecs.


2.31 -  29/07/2006 

    * New "all in one"  installation package (*);
    * Avisynth detection improvement;
    * Small functions improvements and bug corrections;

(*) Using Nullsoft Install System 2.18

 
2.30 - 29/06/2006

    * Avisynth forced detection;
    * FFmpeg support for audio resamples;
    * IQA improvement;
    * Small bug fix for disabling "unregistered" message for registered users;
    * Adjusted time calculation algorithm to support small clips;
    * Reviewed registration scheme.


2.28 - 01/06/2006 

    * Permanent subtitles (new avisynth plug-in needed: vsfilter.dll);
    * Windows font substitution support for permanent subtitles with non-western character sets (*);
    * End of cdrtools dependency - now using mkisofs from dvdauthor - d2mp-full.zip updated;
    * Fade in / fade out option for join mode;
    * Autoscan Codec errors are only displayed in the log (message box can be optionally activated via a d2mp.ini hacking);
    * Additional codepages available for selectable subtitles (other also, by manual insert);
    * Changed main display information to include proportions (4:3, 16:9, 2.35:1) of every movie;
    * Detailed report on log for every movie loaded;
    * Temporary space optimization (temporary files will be deleted once they are not needed, instead of waiting for the end of the process);
    * Result files are evaluated for possible encoding faults - displayed as log warnings.
    * Newl hacks supported (browse the site to find them).

      (*) Only for CP1250, CP1251, CP1252, CP1253, CP1254 and CP1257. Other font substitutions can be added hacking d2mp.ini.


2.27c - 23/05/2006

    * Maintenance Release - upgrade recomended but not mandatory;
    * [new feature] invalid frame sizes detection and correction;
    * [new feature] loaded movies are detailed on the log file & display;
    * Improvement of the IQA (quality assurance) algorithm;
    * [BUG FIXED] Some resampled movies resulted in no sound(*);

(*) It only happend in movies with mp3 audio, and 44100Hz sample rate, and converted from NTSC to PAL with IVTC or FILM to PAL, because Besweet don't treat well resample + frame rate conversion in just 1 pass. New aproach goes on 2 pass audio encoded when resample is needed.

 

2.27 - 21/05/2006 

    * [new feature] Subtitle character set encoding selection;
    * [new feature] Subtitle bottom margin selection
    * Additional audio and subtitle languages added to selection list;
    * Manual input of additional language codes;
    * [BUG FIXED] Some conversions from PAL AVI to PAL DVD did not produce the correct subtitle streams (thank's to diamond);

 

2.26 - 19/05/2006

    * New Join mode (possibility to assemble all the movies in one single track / DVD movie);
    * Additional Subtitles error debugging messages;

Note: If you have difficulties with the auto scan, please read the "advanced video options" page.

2.25a - 16/05/2006

    * Codec information display;
    * Improved auto-scan optimization for DIV3 and DIV4;
    * New auto-scan error handling routines;
    * DVD subtitles optimization;
    * Resizable columns display. Configuration saved on d2mp.ini;

2.24 - 16/05/2006

    * Bug fixed: forced Yv12 output for DIV3 and DIV4 encoded movies (should solve problems with those movies);
    * Solved auto-scan crashing (if needed, a messagebox will report an unsucefull operation and d2mp will continue running).

Note: If you have difficulties with the auto scan, please read the "advanced video options" page.

 

2.23 MT - 14/05/2006

    * Auto field detection -  telecined, interlaced/progressive and field order (please read de user manual);
    * New multi-threading mecanism for background scanning of loaded movies;
    * Developed D2mp Database for storing scanned field status;
    * SRT Subitles processed with less rigid rules (solves some compatibility issues);
    * D2mp window auto resizes when using large fonts screens;
    * Tests needed files before starting d2mp;
    * Small functional adjustments to support new functions.

 

2.1 - 27/04/2006

    * Audio gain / normalization selection;
    * Lower registration screen appearing frequency (UNregistered users only).

2.0 - 22/04/2006

    * Encoding scope individual selection (ideal for recovering);
    * Audio AC3 output (2 and 5.1 channel modes) (*);
    * DVD chapters;
    * Quenc hacking (**);
    * Small interface "face lift";
    * Several bugs fixed;

(*)  Experimental mode;

(**) Advancded feature. No support. Will be documented shortly in a new "d2mp hacking" sub-page.

 

1.8b - 18/04/2006

    * 1 pass encoding option for Quenc (*);
    * Corrected aspect ratio detection for 4:3, 16:9 and 2.35:1 movies;
      Auto black borders (letterbox);
    * Auto-disable 16:9 mode for PAL 352x576/288 and NTSC 352x480/240 resolutions (**);
    * Minor message boxes text adjustements;
    * Some user manual changes;
    * New registration scheme (full compatible to previously registered users, and free);

(*) Very fast option, but it is not possible to assure the correct file size;
(**) Only full frame DVD resolutions are 16:9 compliant;

 

1.7 - 10/04/2006

    * ISO file output
    * Free regisrty scheme (experimental)

1.6 - 30/3/2006

PAL or NTSC ouptut selection

mall logo file adjustments

Small ini file adjustements

(ini file it is still compatible with older versions, but it is advisable to delete the existing d2mp.ini).

 

1.5 - 29/3/2006

DVD Authoring

Selectable audio and subtitle language tags

Small interface adjustments

1.4b 24/3/2006

Subtitles font description are now correctly written in the INi file.

1.4 - 24/3/2006

SUBTITLES!  (finally)

1.3e - 20/3/2006

Auto create Log file (d2mp.log)

Log messages adjusted

When exiting d2mp during an encoding process a confirmation dialog is shown.

1.3d - 20/3/2006

Total DVD size recommendation adjusted (should be 4300 MB);

Added option for deleting temporary files;

Small interface adjustements.

 

1.3c - 13/3/2006

Encoding scope selection

Resize method selection

Bitrate calculations optimization

 IQA bug fix