[META] Need help re-encoding some files to x265

HomemadeCheesecake | 15 points | May 23 2017 10:14:44

[META] Need help re-encoding some files to x265 | Megalinks MegaDB [META] Need help re-encoding some files to x265

I recently started uploading Fist of the North Star anime here, but due to limited internet plan [caps around 4Gb/day], it is proving difficult to simultaneously download and upload the episodes as each episode is ~ 230 Mb. Can anyone recommend any encoder with which I can re-encode the episodes to x265?

[-] qweargs | 4 points | May 23 2017 10:16:22

Handbrake. But it might take a while, depending on your PCs performance.

[-] HomemadeCheesecake | 1 points | May 23 2017 10:43:47

Thanks buddy :)

[-] qweargs | 1 points | May 23 2017 14:09:20

You're welcome!

[-] PricelessPersuader | 4 points | May 23 2017 10:43:04

Handbrake or Vidcoder

It takes a LOT of power to encode x265 and it can take a long time. Keep an eye on your temps because having your CPU pegged at 100% for an hour could be a problem.

[-] psn_project2501 | 3 points | May 23 2017 10:20:36

I use Handbrake too.

[-] elitenls | 2 points | May 23 2017 10:54:20

HYG: http://www.techspot.com/article/1131-hevc-h256-enconding-playback/page4.html

[-] HomemadeCheesecake | 2 points | May 23 2017 10:58:15

You read my mind!! I had down'd handbrake and was just sitting here wondering what to do next like a moron. Thanks a ton.

[-] elitenls | 3 points | May 23 2017 11:17:29

x265 is where it's at, as long as your PC playing/transcoding can handle it. Just remember if you have like an iPhone/iPad that you want to take things on the go with, you have to get VLC or also encode to x264. Apple is annoying. I wish they'd add support, and an option to get all my shit I bought on iTunes as x265 also.

Late edit: looks like Apple is fully supporting HEVC with its new iterations of OS; so I can delete most of my downloaded shit and just get clean iTunes copies. Sweet!

[-] Aj-Mega | 1 points | May 23 2017 14:17:34

This is a good guide....but skip the first step.. don't use the (x265 hevc) mode... That guide screenshot is old. Handbrake now has (intel x265) and (nvidia x265) modes, choose one of those modes. The default (x265 hevc) is too slow..

[-] elitenls | 1 points | May 23 2017 14:33:00

I didn't write it. LOL

[-] Aj-Mega | 3 points | May 23 2017 14:37:17

Lol ik, its just that used that guide also when i started and 20min ep took 1.2hrs...like wtf... Then i change the mode to (Nvidia x265) and boom it only took 6+ minutes)😂

[-] elitenls | 1 points | May 23 2017 14:41:30

Shit... well, that's good to know! Thanks. 😊

[-] commit_bat | 1 points | May 23 2017 15:44:39

That guide screenshot is old. Handbrake now has (intel x265) and (nvidia x265) modes

Where do I find these? Handbrake says it's the latest version but the only 265 in the dropdown menu is "H.265(x265)"

[-] Blue-Thunder | 2 points | May 23 2017 14:09:18

You can use hybrid. If you're doing the encodes are you doing them from the x264 or from the dvds? I have all 4 volumes of dvd's with both english and japanese tracks.

[-] HomemadeCheesecake | 1 points | May 24 2017 04:07:05

from dvdrips :)

[-] slick_tick | 2 points | May 23 2017 14:20:03

Use staxrip test builds or stable releases, use x265 encoder profile and try avoiding usage of other profiles if your aiming for optimal quality rather than just file size.

Create few snippets of video via mkvtoolnix and start your process, if output doesn't match your expectations tweak settings until you get it right.

CLI Options

Use Avisynth filter if and when they are necessary (most of the time if source is of good quality you won't need it).

Another way to reduce size is convert audio along with that process.(i personally just perform muxing of audio). If source file contain FLAC audio then convert to AAC or HE_AAC might save some storage space.

Setting that i use for 1080p encodes:

--crf 23 --preset slow --output-depth 10 --refine-level 10 --rdoq-level 0 --no-rect --aq-mode 3 --aq-motion --subme 5 --max-merge 2 --bframes 8 --rc-lookahead 80 --lookahead-slices 6 --psy-rd 0.4 --psy-rdoq 0

This setting encodes reduce size for 1.8 GB(NFRip source file ~20min) to 430-480MB

[-] HomemadeCheesecake | 1 points | May 24 2017 04:09:34

I'll try that

[-] MrWifeSteal007 | 1 points | May 23 2017 10:47:10

if you have a NVidia card use stax rip or media coder with nvenc. I can re-encode a full length movie within 16 - 30 minutes.

[-] chagmed | 1 points | May 23 2017 11:58:38

I have a recent model Nvidia card and am tech proficient.

Can you point me to step-by-step directions somewhere?

[-] MrWifeSteal007 | 2 points | May 23 2017 17:26:34

I can make a tutorial and post it on youtube. there arent many tutorials

[-] chagmed | 1 points | May 23 2017 18:15:08

Thanks. Installed MediaCoder and have begun working my way through these guides.

[-] Aj-Mega | 1 points | May 23 2017 14:13:07

Use staxrip... If you have a modern(ish) nvidia video card you can choose (x265 hevc nvidia) mode and encoding will be much faster also less load on your cpu.(5-8min for 40min ep)

If you dont have or your card doesn't support it, use (intel x265) mode, it wont be as fast...(10-13min for 40min ep)

Under no circumstances do you use the default (x265) mode..😂😂😂 it's way too slow. (Like 1hr+ for 20min ep)

Other tips: use crf (icq) values(23-27) to get a decent encodes. IMO constant bitrate is good for a desired output size(and anime), but it looses way to much quality in fast moving scenes, and on the details of people face.(denoise can help with that..but if your now learning...i wouldn't worry about that.)

[-] jethroguardian | 1 points | May 23 2017 16:39:55

I use avconv on linux with the following parameters --- nice quality I've found, preserves subtitles, and good file size reduction. Will use all processors unless told otherwise.

avconv -i Movie.x264.mkv -c:v libx265 -x265-params lossless -c:a copy Movie.x265.mkv

[-] HomemadeCheesecake | 2 points | May 24 2017 04:06:31

Thanx for the reply, buddy