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    Problem with subtitles

    Ok...next newbie question:

    I am using BD-mobile option. I have encoded Hellboy2, Book of ELI and 300.

    My problem: I cannot get subtitles to play, despite the fact that the .idx and .sub files are created every time I encode.

    I am not using the "display only forced subtitles" option.

    Only forced subtitles will display (when the elves speak elvish in Hellboy2, for instance).

    I have tried encoding from a pre-ripped folder (unencrypted using another product) and directly from the blu-disc using DVDFAB. Same result...the .idx and.sub files created are not recognized by VLC and I cannot force them to play using the Video\Subtitles Track\Open File menu option in VLC.

    ALShow cannot play them either (I tried it to make sure that VLC is not the problem...despite the .sub files I created using DVD-mobile playing fine on VLC).

    I have tried encoding to AVI (h264.audiocopy) and MKV (mkv.remux).

    I have tried encoding to AVI at 1280x720 (downconvert) and to AVI and MKV at 1920x1080 (native).

    Every time, I ensure that the English subpicture is chosen on the main screen.

    When looking at the codec details in VLC, all the subpictures are listed for DVDs I have encoded to AVI.

    However, for the encoded Blu-discs, VLC lists no subtitles on any of the three movies, no matter what format I used to encode them.

    Pointers?

    -Wapitikev
    Last edited by Guest; 06-19-2010, 09:16 PM. Reason: quote removed
    When breaking digital locks becomes outlawed, only outlaws will break digital locks...and watch movies in whatever format they want to, without annoying adverts and messages, etc.
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    #2
    Your post on an old thread has been move to a thread of its own.

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      #3
      Originally posted by Gruñón View Post
      Your post on an old thread has been move to a thread of its own.
      Sorry...and I probably used the wrong forum as well...Blu-ray to mobile is where I should have started a new one. Please move it there so it is properly located.

      Thanx.

      -Wapitikev
      When breaking digital locks becomes outlawed, only outlaws will break digital locks...and watch movies in whatever format they want to, without annoying adverts and messages, etc.

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        #4
        Forgot to mention the DVDFAB ver. 7.0.7.0

        -Wapitikev
        When breaking digital locks becomes outlawed, only outlaws will break digital locks...and watch movies in whatever format they want to, without annoying adverts and messages, etc.

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          #5
          Originally posted by wapitikev View Post
          Sorry...and I probably used the wrong forum as well...Blu-ray to mobile is where I should have started a new one. Please move it there so it is properly located.

          Thanx.

          -Wapitikev
          Thanks , Gruñón.

          -Wapitikev
          When breaking digital locks becomes outlawed, only outlaws will break digital locks...and watch movies in whatever format they want to, without annoying adverts and messages, etc.

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            #6
            You are welcome

            Someone will be along shortly to help with your problem.

            But you stated VLC does not list subtitles... Have you tried them on a burned disc or with a different player.

            On several occasions VLC has failed to read the subtitles on regular DVDs but they were there when played from a disc.

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              #7
              wapitikev,
              Quick solution for content you already have processed is to remux it. Get MkvmergeGUI (little free program, google it), install and open your content with it, throw your subs into it and remux. It will take 5-10 min tops.
              In a meanwhile, developers will take a look into this issue.

              BTW, if you want player that works, here's the one: http://mpc-hc.sourceforge.net/downlo...lassic-hc.html
              it's free
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              Please post your logs the default location is:
              For Win7 C:\Users\User Name\My Documents\DVDFab\Log
              For Vista C:\Users\User Name\Documents\DVDFab\Log
              For XP C:\Documents and Settings\User Name\My Documents\DVDFab\Log
              Please use attachment button and attach your most recent, Internal log and post right here.

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                #8
                Originally posted by Gruñón View Post
                You are welcome

                Someone will be along shortly to help with your problem.

                But you stated VLC does not list subtitles... Have you tried them on a burned disc or with a different player.

                On several occasions VLC has failed to read the subtitles on regular DVDs but they were there when played from a disc.
                I tried ALShow but I couldn't force the subtitle track on that either.

                -Wapitikev
                When breaking digital locks becomes outlawed, only outlaws will break digital locks...and watch movies in whatever format they want to, without annoying adverts and messages, etc.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by IPopov50 View Post
                  wapitikev,
                  Quick solution for content you already have processed is to remux it. Get MkvmergeGUI (little free program, google it), install and open your content with it, throw your subs into it and remux. It will take 5-10 min tops.
                  In a meanwhile, developers will take a look into this issue.

                  BTW, if you want player that works, here's the one: http://mpc-hc.sourceforge.net/downlo...lassic-hc.html
                  it's free
                  I'll try MPC and see what happens.

                  If they play, then remuxing won't be necessary.

                  Thanx.

                  -Wapitikev
                  When breaking digital locks becomes outlawed, only outlaws will break digital locks...and watch movies in whatever format they want to, without annoying adverts and messages, etc.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by wapitikev View Post
                    I'll try MPC and see what happens.

                    If they play, then remuxing won't be necessary.

                    Thanx.

                    -Wapitikev
                    Success!

                    MPC shows the subtitles by default on the MKV file of Hellboy2.

                    I'll try it on the rest but I'm sure it'll work.

                    Again, a heartfelt thanx for this solution.

                    -Wapitikev
                    When breaking digital locks becomes outlawed, only outlaws will break digital locks...and watch movies in whatever format they want to, without annoying adverts and messages, etc.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by wapitikev View Post
                      I'll try MPC and see what happens.

                      If they play, then remuxing won't be necessary.

                      Thanx.

                      -Wapitikev
                      Unfortunately, I'm pretty sure, subs are not there. You can easy find it out with another utility - MediaInfo. Please download and install it, you will find it handy in a future.
                      So, you most likely have to mux them in.
                      sigpic

                      Please post your logs the default location is:
                      For Win7 C:\Users\User Name\My Documents\DVDFab\Log
                      For Vista C:\Users\User Name\Documents\DVDFab\Log
                      For XP C:\Documents and Settings\User Name\My Documents\DVDFab\Log
                      Please use attachment button and attach your most recent, Internal log and post right here.

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                        #12
                        I suspect that this problem is not with the player but with extraction of the subtitles from the BR.

                        I'd be trying one of the free subtitle editors on the extracted subs to see whether they are valid before attempting muxing them in.
                        "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin 1706-1790

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by wapitikev View Post
                          Success!

                          MPC shows the subtitles by default on the MKV file of Hellboy2.

                          I'll try it on the rest but I'm sure it'll work.

                          Again, a heartfelt thanx for this solution.

                          -Wapitikev
                          MPC actually shows them under the subtitles menu for both Hellboy2 and Book of Eli.

                          The properties of the file (details tab) doesn't list the subtitles, but they are on the menu and they play.

                          -Wapitikev
                          When breaking digital locks becomes outlawed, only outlaws will break digital locks...and watch movies in whatever format they want to, without annoying adverts and messages, etc.

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                            #14
                            Ok, had to step away there for a minute...

                            ...Tested 300 and those subtitles work as well.

                            So, the subtitles were actually extracted to the files but neither VLC nor ALshow could read them...interesting.

                            So, note to self, uninstall VLC and ALShow and keep MediaPlayerClassic.

                            Sorry for the confusion gang.

                            Thanx for the solution.

                            PS-If I remuxed the .sub file back into the main movie I would lose the ability to turn off the subtitles, correct?

                            -Wapitikev
                            When breaking digital locks becomes outlawed, only outlaws will break digital locks...and watch movies in whatever format they want to, without annoying adverts and messages, etc.

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by wapitikev View Post
                              PS-If I remuxed the .sub file back into the main movie I would lose the ability to turn off the subtitles, correct?

                              -Wapitikev
                              No, you should be able to just turn them on or off.
                              "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin 1706-1790

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