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The FilmMachine |
All In One AVI,MP4,MKV to DVD/(S)VCD conversion utility. Supports DVD subtitles(both permanent and selectable). NTSC to PAL and PAL to NTSC conversion. It also supports standalone encoders like HCEnc, CinemaCraft Encoder SP and Canopus Procoder.
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Freeware   Released:20090328 Size:25.4MB |
8.4 (8.4) 42 votes Similar tools |
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Latest version: 1.6.1 (March 28, 2009) Download sites: Download from author site Windows Sections/Browse similar tools: All In One DVD Converters, Video Encoders Alert me! when this software has been updated. |
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Version history:
28-03-2009: Released a new stable version of The FilmMachine (version 1.6.1) View entire changelog This version is released because the new TFM is taking me longer then I had planned and will take some time to finish. - Implemented support for Surcode DVD DTS encoder version 1.0.29. - Implemented support for 1x, 2x and 2,4x burning of DVD’s to be compatible with most dvd-players. - Implemented the “Luminance Gain” feature for HCEncoder. - Implemented the “Close All Gops” feature for HCEncoder. Similar tools/Alternative to The FilmMachine: Avi2Dvd, AVI2ISO, AVStoDVD, DIKO, FAVC Sponsored tools: Guides and How to's:
No guides/tutorials, submit guides here. Tool features, Convert: AVI to DVD, AVI to VCD, AVI to SVCD, DivX to DVD, DivX to VCD, DivX to SVCD, MP4 to DVD, MP4 to VCD, MP4 to SVCD, XviD to DVD, XviD to VCD, XviD to SVCD Acronyms / Also Known As: FilmMachine
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Been using this for over a year now and it produces unfailingly excellent results. Install Klite Full last and select as many codec boxes it will allow and you are good to go. Handles mkv, avi/xvid even vob no problem. Both HC and QU free encoders produces outstanding results in 2-pass HQ mode although my preference is HC as it has the preview window. I do wish it [ or the enoders] could utilize more of the i7's cores like Handbrake and TMPGEnc does. I've tried StaxRip and FAVC and found TFM consistently better IMO. Not sure if this is possible but would be nice to see x264 encoder included since I've read it produces even better quallity at lower bitrates. I think unsuccesfull install prevents this great tool from being more popular so if something could be done here to simplify would help.
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Was looking for an MKV file converter to DVD or mpeg when I accidentally stumbled on this proggie. I am very impressed with it. After 6 files, I have yet to encounter any errors. It can convert to PAL/NTSC, upmix to 5.1 AC3 or just outputs to mpv. I can even create a menu for my backups if I load the mpv into DVD Styler! I had been using ConvertX to DVD before and imagine how surprised I was at the outstanding quality achieved with TFM and HC. I guess I will not be using my ConvertX anymore. TFM also supports CCE which I hope to purchase next week and I cant wait to see it in action with TFM, especially the RoBa method of encoding that supposedly reduces CCE's encoding times by 75%. Amazing what free softwares can achieve nowadays.
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Interface could use a HUGE clean-up/update, but while The FilmMachine lacks a pretty face it it makes up for it with it's features, specifically CCE and other commercial encoder support. There's a few bugs here and there everyone once and a while but TFM is a solid piece of software worthy of a respectable donation.
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Okay, I found the answer to the problem with TFM 1.6.0.13 and Matroska files on TFM forum. The link on Videohelp was a test release that was not meant to repleace 1.6.0.12, and the author is aware of the problem. TheFilmMachine 1.6.0.12 is still the latest release.
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Version 1.6.0.13 is not yet on the author's web site, but I installed it anyway. Unfortunately, now I receive the error: "The correct audio delay is not found. The movie has a large delay or is corrupt. Please choose another AVI/MP4/MOV/RMVB/MKV file." when I opened a Matroska file for conversion. I do not receive any errors in 1.6.0.12, but according to the version history, 1.6.0.13 "Fixed the problem with opening MKV files."
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This great program does not run for me in VISTA Home Premium and there are a number of us that have tried to fix it through the DVD CDR Base forum (Author monitors). It errors as it starts the encode when it is saving the avi and that's it. No go. Not everyone has the error, but for a number of us its very frustrating. Hopefully the error gets resolved at some point.
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In case any one else has this problem when running this on Vista: When loading a file, I would get the error message "Cannot create file 'C:\Program Files\TheFilmMachine\***(whatever the name of the movie).log". Access is denied." After several attempts, I finally right clicked on the shortcut, and selected 'run as administrator' And that seemed to do the trick. After several frustrating days, once I figured that out, it works great.
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This is a great all-in-one. I've done encoding the hard way for some time and have slowly gravitated over to TFM. Follow the simple instructions and it will work really well. Use Dsroba if you are in a hurry, otherwise CCE 3 or 4 pass - will be slow. Use Aften for AC3, or Soft Encode if you have it. Besweet doesn't always provide a clean encode. Also, be careful about boosting the volume. This has resulted in distorted sound tracks when used. Clean out the directory where you saved the encode files. If you start another encode into the same populated directory CCE will not start and the encoding will fail.
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Today's release -- 1.51 -- fixed the sync problems.
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There is a whole host of problems with this version. Audio horrible,horrendous sync issues.....check the forums for problems.
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Tried the latest version but the result had AV sync problem and wrong AR. Same AVI with ConvertXtoDVD converted perfectly.
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Absolutely the best all-in-one converter, and now the only one capable of using Cinema Craft Encoder SP2. Gives great visual quality. But yes please avoid using audio boost.
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I love this tool. I think it is wonderful and the quality is amazing. I was having problems with the audio, but after removing the audio boost, I have had not issues.
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I loaded up two sequential avi (XviD) files (separate pieces of the same movie), set the usual options following this guide --> http://members.home.nl/thefilmmachine/
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The CCEFront executable is not infected by a trojan. The CCEFront.exe is packed with an UPX packer and some virusscanners think that those packed executables are infected by trojans, but infact they are not. Maybe you should find a better antivirus applocation.
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TheFilmMachine is an excellent application and the author surely worked hard for us, for nothing, but: I scan my computer for trojans with Agnitum Tauscan (updated to April 7, 2006) and it found a TROJAN DOWNLOADER 178 in "ccefront.exe" file in the subdir "..\The FilmMachine\CCEFront"
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Just to clear up a comment that that guy made about not using audio boost. Only use the boost function with avi files that use ac3 audio. These types of avi are usually very quiet. In my experience, it's never been necessary to use the boost function with avi that are encoded with mp3 audio. These types are usually already at a good level.
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Just a follow-up. If you use TFM, do not use audio boost. It can create an overly-loud and distorted soundtrack. Also, if you can, try and point TFM to Sonic Foundry Soft Encode, rather than BeSweet.
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Great, great program. Was a fan of AVI2DVD, but after using Film Machine will never go back. Highly recommended.
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Hello I am just a beginner and my first time using this tool. It is better than AVI2DVD so far, that is, it is stable and the resulting DVD file is about 4Gig where as AVI2DVD would sometimes spit out 2.5g files, however the bitrate calculation could be more precise for optimal file size (used CCE 4 pass). The problem with AVI2DVD seems to happen after multiplexing of the AC3 since the .m2v was over 4G. I encountered a problem yesterday, the program got stuck during multiplexing (encoded with CCE) and there was no further progress 3 hours later, so I close it. Did the mutiplexing seperately with IfoEdit (though by default IfoEdit would ask .m2v file), tested with WMP classic and it seems to work. I'll do an ISO tonight and do a final test on my DVD player.
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This is probably the best software to create divx movies to DVD. although i have also have problems with distortion with sound on normal settings. I have yet to test with the settings off. If anyone had the version previous 1.5.0.16 and used softencode in conjuction to give ac3 sound, there is major issue with dialogue coming out of the left speaker rather than the centre speaker.... I'm not sure whether this issue has been sorted in this version. Anyone else had this problem?????? and has it been sorted out with this version???
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In the past, I found this tool to be flaky but the latest version is stable and works well. I have found that audio boosting (the default setting) results in distortion and unfortunately the prog defaults cannot be changed. The bitrate calculation is set conservatively and results in underutilization of space, although the latest version allows for manual bitrate setting. Overall, it is now a nice, stable tool. Kudos to the author.
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The maker of this program e-mailed and told me how to fix the problem, after doing what he said, it works great. Fantastic program and fantastic support.
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ricky probably you have problem with your registry and not with the filmmachine! try : http://www.irt.org/script/322.htm
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The avi loading was repaired, but now it says "Interface not supported"
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