Well, I don't have problems playing the file. And I could even rewind without problems in the first release. (I have a pretty strong notebook after all)
Besides, my computer is not able to run DirectShow nor CCCP.
I hope you will be going back to the .avi container, but it does not really matter.
@mkt:
I hope you will be going back to the .avi container, but it does not really matter.
We are not gonna do that for HD, but we are using avi for the SD releases; though we will change to h264 instead of xvid for the next SD release, because we want better quality than regular SD encodings and with Xvid you can't have that in a reasonable size.
eh, new graphics card time it is ¬____¬.
I did have a Radeon 9600 Pro in my old PC, but this new one hated it and wouldnt accept it, hence its got a friends GeForce 4 Ti in it currently.
Hopefully I can find a decent new one for cheap, so I can join this beautiful HD revolution at last!
There is a solution for all of you with slow PCs, search for CoreAVC, it is a much improved H.264 decoder. I heard it is payware now, but search for the alpha version as it is free.
eh, new graphics card time it is ¬____¬.
I hope that before buying anything you have made sure you had the latest drivers for your motherboard, soundcard and videocard. And yeah I would love people with problems to fill this survey so we can get an idea of what you need to play HD.
For me it's
Athlon 2700+, 512 ram, 6600gt, media player classic, y, y 
And I don't play them very smoothly, but just fine.
I hope that before buying anything you have made sure you had the latest drivers for your motherboard, soundcard and videocard. And yeah I would love people with problems to fill this survey so we can get an idea of what you need to play HD.
- Processor
- Ram
- Graphic card
- Answer: What player are you using?
- Answer: Are you sure you have the latests codecs? Y/N/I don't need codecs
- Answer: Are you sure you have the latest motherboard/sound/video drivers? Y/N
P4 3.4GHz w/HT, 1024MB RAM, Radeon X600 128MB, Windows Media Player 11, yes, I think so
I can play all of our HD releases smoothly and completely synched, so I guarantee that it is possible to play them with the proper hardware and software. However, if it isn't feasible for you to upgrade, please enjoy the SD releases (they should be higher quality starting next week).
We are not gonna do that for HD, but we are using avi for the SD releases; though we will change to h264 instead of xvid for the next SD release, because we want better quality than regular SD encodings and with Xvid you can't have that in a reasonable size.
There's no way i'll downgrade my life to the SD-age. I just won't be rewinding. But are you saying it's not possible to use the .avi container for x264 material?
About graphics cards:
I have an Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory (2GB DDR2 SDRAM 667 Mhz), and I play the videos without problems, hence I don't understand why many are having problems.
@mkt:
Well, I don't have problems playing the file. And I could even rewind without problems in the first release. (I have a pretty strong notebook after all)
Besides, my computer is not able to run DirectShow nor CCCP.
I hope you will be going back to the .avi container, but it does not really matter.
Yeah, the .avi format runs a hell of a lot better, I'm hoping they release two versions of it and let the downloaders decide which is better. To me, if it plays smoother I don't mind the larger file size.
@mkt:
But are you saying it's not possible to use the .avi container for x264 material?
294 HD v2 and 295 HD v1 were encoded with x264 codec and .avi container, so it is definitely possible. My understanding of the reasoning behind switching to .mp4 is because it works better with seeking (there may be other reasons as well). Actually, I am encoding in .avi first and then putting it in an .mp4 container (which only takes about a minute), so we could theoretically do 2 releases without any extra encoding time, but not sure it's worth the trouble.
Hello everyone 
1st i want to thank you guys for your awesome release so keep it up :happy:
2nd for those who have problems playing the ep. maybe they should try the K-Lite Codec Pack you should be able to play 99% of the all the video format i know that the old release sucked but the new one works pretty damn well & you don't need ANY other codec anyway here is the link:
http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_Lite_Codec_Pack.htm
you should 1st uninstall all the codecs you have then install the pack
& there is another program that can check if there is any "broken" codecs in your PC it's called Sherlock so here is the link:
http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Sherlock_The_Codec_Detective.htm
& if the codec pack didn't work that means you should upgrade your PC
anyway i hope the codec pack will be helpful 
& thanks again for the great release Vegapunk
@clearacell:
Yeah, the .avi format runs a hell of a lot better, I'm hoping they release two versions of it and let the downloaders decide which is better. To me, if it plays smoother I don't mind the larger file size.
We will NOT be releasing two versions. If you want it in .avi download our regular version in .mp4 and remux it in an .avi container. And don't say the .avi version runs hell of a lot better, it's just the container, what makes the video resource-intensive is the video format, H.264.
i think this thread isn't the place for everyone to tell their playback or computer problems, please do this in the appropriate section, and take a look at the help thread at KF forums.
Vegapunk staff is losing time doing tech support for you instead of subbing, so next time you complain for a release remember that.
And don't ask for different formats or codec just because it suts you, "I want avi", "i want sd first"… That's just rude, this is Vegapunk decision, if you don't like it don't take it, or do it yourself
thanks Vegapunk for your nice work, hope you'll stick around for long
i think this thread isn't the place for everyone to tell their playback or computer problems, please do this in the appropriate section, and take a look at the help thread at KF forums.
Vegapunk staff is losing time doing tech support for you instead of subbing, so next time you complain for a release remember that.And don't ask for different formats or codec just because it suts you, "I want avi", "i want sd first"… That's just rude, this is Vegapunk decision, if you don't like it don't take it, or do it yourself
thanks Vegapunk for your nice work, hope you'll stick around for long
I think people should read the help at KF first to filter unnecesary questions then post here for any problems. The Vegapunk team would also like to know the problems with their release..
I think .avi container and .mp4 container doesn't make much different in playback if you have all the right stuff (good comp + codecs). I don't mind any container as long as it is HD.
Anyway I have a P4 2.8ghz HT, 1gig RAM, Radeon X800pro and i use media player classic + ffdshow codec(default setteings).
Yet to try with my laptop..
And like Kuzan said.. Those who have problems, try updating all your drivers first (especially graphic drivers).
@aquilon:
I think people should read the help at KF first to filter unnecesary questions then post here for any problems. The Vegapunk team would also like to know the problems with their release..
I think .avi container and .mp4 container doesn't make much different in playback if you have all the right stuff (good comp + codecs). I don't mind any container as long as it is HD.
Anyway I have a P4 2.8ghz HT, 1gig RAM, Radeon X800pro and i use media player classic + ffdshow codec(default setteings).
Yet to try with my laptop..And like Kuzan said.. Those who have problems, try updating all your drivers first (especially graphic drivers).
Mp4 prevents me from playing the files in FrontRow, and that does not make me too happy. If there is any demuxing tool, please give me a link. Even if FrontRow has native support for Mp4, it does not support h264 in that container as that is not a standard.
Front Row is Mac software right? so you're using Mac OS. I don't know much about Mac OS. Maybe you could try VLC player for Mac OS. Here's the link
http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html
Vegapunk staff is losing time doing tech support for you instead of subbing, so next time you complain for a release remember that.
And don't ask for different formats or codec just because it suts you, "I want avi", "i want sd first"… That's just rude, this is Vegapunk decision, if you don't like it don't take it, or do it yourself
Hedi, not Everyone have powerful PCs with TONS of processor power like You.
@Oahgneg:
Hedi, not Everyone have powerful PCs with TONS of processor power like You.
Then why don't you just download the raw and play them with the script provided by Vegapunk
Stop making Vegapunk troubleshoot for you. You people whining all the time are just annoying. Honestly i think the people of vegapunk should just stop responding to all troubleshooting questions. They should just make an FAQ and link them to that.
Some of you people are so ungrateful its sickening.
Then why don't you just download the raw and play them with the script provided by Vegapunk
Agreed.
2nd for those who have problems playing the ep. maybe they should try the K-Lite Codec Pack you should be able to play 99% of the all the video format i know that the old release sucked but the new one works pretty damn well & you don't need ANY other codec anyway here is the link:
No thats a bad idea. Download the CCCP because its specifically made for anime and doesn't leave stuff behind if you need to uninstall it. Plus, its updated frequently for the changing formats.
If you have a mac use VLC. Thats the best option although it still kind of sucks compared to windows alternatives.
Oh and by the way Vegapunk, keep up the awesome work. Leave the troubleshooting to other forum members like me 
You concentrate on subbing, typesetting, timing, and encoding.
@aquilon:
Front Row is Mac software right? so you're using Mac OS. I don't know much about Mac OS. Maybe you could try VLC player for Mac OS. Here's the link
http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html
I allready have VideoLan, but VideoLan is not built in with the system, therefore I can't play h264 Mp4 it in Quicktime, nor the mediacenter program, FrontRow. Quicktime also uses less resources than VLC, which makes the .avi more suitable.
And to the other guy:
No, the alternatives don't suck, just the choice of codecs and containers used by most HD subbing groups.
@mkt:
I allready have VideoLan, but VideoLan is not built in with the system, therefore I can't play h264 Mp4 it in Quicktime, nor the mediacenter program, FrontRow. Quicktime also uses less resources than VLC, which makes the .avi more suitable.
Why don't you play it using VLC player instead of Quicktime?
Check this page from Kaizoku-Fansub. The only way known to play x264 in Mac is using VLC.
http://kaizoku-fansubs.com/page.php?pg=codecs
@aquilon:
Why don't you play it using VLC player instead of Quicktime?
Check this page from Kaizoku-Fansub. The only way known to play x264 in Mac is using VLC.
http://kaizoku-fansubs.com/page.php?pg=codecs
Quicktime does support it aswell, as long as the file has the proper container. And like I said, I want to use Quicktime because it's integrated in the system, hence all system application will support the files.
And I cannot play the raw at all, because for some pointless reason it's in WMV9.
@mkt:
Quicktime does support it aswell, as long as the file has the proper container. And like I said, I want to use Quicktime because it's integrated in the system, hence all system application will support the files.
And I cannot play the raw at all, because for some pointless reason it's in WMV9.
Well, it's sad to say this, but you can't ask Vegapunk to release .avi version JUST because you want to play it using quicktime and not VLC. If you still want to watch using quicktime, then watch the SD version.
Just one thing: Somebody recommended k-lite, please don't do that 
Don't complicate things for us. Recommend CCCP that is more stable and upgradeable.
And I think some people is thinking that AVI runs better because 294V1 was avi and 294V2 was mp4. That only happened because the first was worse compressed, at 400 mb in size, and worse quality. So get the idea that AVI runs better off your head, it only depends on quality/size. It's true that AVI support is more ubiquitous, that's why we have the SD version in AVI. If you want HD in avi for some reason, use the scripts.
we will change to h264 instead of xvid for the next SD release, because we want better quality than regular SD encodings
When its actually watchable, then we'll talk about quality
@Oahgneg:
When its actually watchable, then we'll talk about quality
What are you talking about now, is that trolling? Are you really having problems with the SD release? It's AVI and Xvid, if you have problems with that no wonder you had problems with HD.
the hd release works perfectly on my laptop:
sempron 1.8ghz
1024 ram
integrated graphics (sis 760)
i used ffdshow and haali's matroska splitter for the mp4 and just ffdshow for the avi
here's a link for mp4 problems if it's allowed i hope
http://www.kaizoku-fansubs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=49
@Oahgneg:
When its actually watchable, then we'll talk about quality
please don't pay attention to that idiot
@Oahgneg:
When its actually watchable, then we'll talk about quality
lol this is either trolling…or ur comp is complete crap 
Ok, I don't want to waste your time anymore. But is there anyway you could tell me what you used to render the final episode with?
@mkt:
Ok, I don't want to waste your time anymore. But is there anyway you could tell me what you used to render the final episode with?
For the HD releases, the encoding is done with VirtualDub, then put into an .mp4 container using YAMB. Is that what you are asking for?
i think he's asking for the codec used, unless he wants to reencode it 
i used ffdshow and haali's matroska splitter and no other codec is installed on my computer but it's possible cccp works better never tried it cause mine works fine
maybe vegapunk could recommend a specific codec and write on their download page? just a line at the end it would help a lot of people
i think he's asking for the codec used, unless he wants to reencode it
i used ffdshow and haali's matroska splitter and no other codec is installed on my computer but it's possible cccp works better never tried it cause mine works fine
maybe vegapunk could recommend a specific codec and write on their download page? just a line at the end it would help a lot of people
He's using Mac. I'm not sure if there is any x264 codec for Mac (like ffdshow for windows). I'm not a Mac expert but I think only VLC would support x264 in .mp4 format. Quicktime does support x264 but only in .avi container.
Anyway, what does Haali Matroska splitter do? I installed it before but i could still play x264 without it. I just use ffdshow.
It's AVI and Xvid, if you have problems with that no wonder you had problems with HD.
You said you are changing from xvid to h264 for the next SD release, so I was pondering if it will introduce syncing & frame freezing problems
it's used to split the mp4 i used it for KF releases
I have sth ca. 1,5gh 512mb ram and really old radeon. with ffdshow and even vlc (I'm lazy) it works fine. "Fine" means when I close all bigger programs i loose only few frames during part of Luffy's gattling gun. So i really advise you to try it.
That HD does look sweet!!!!!
BIG THANX TO ALL GUYS FROM VEGAPUNK!
Haali is one tool that can demux/split the mp4 container into its audio and video components and feed them to the appropriate devices. VLC can also do this, along with other things.
While I think its awsome that you guys are releasing HD subs, please reconsider releasing a .avi version as well if it doesn't take any extra time from you.
Not because of problems with sync (I have no problems with either version), but with an .avi file i can stream the video through my xbox 360 and watch it on my HDtv instead of on a tiny 21" computer screen. Seems like a waste to have to watch such high quality videos on a small computer screen when better options are available.
@aquilon:
He's using Mac. I'm not sure if there is any x264 codec for Mac (like ffdshow for windows). I'm not a Mac expert but I think only VLC would support x264 in .mp4 format. Quicktime does support x264 but only in .avi container.
Anyway, what does Haali Matroska splitter do? I installed it before but i could still play x264 without it. I just use ffdshow.
I indeed do use a Mac, and quicktime has several commercial HD codecs. I can however always encode episodes on a PC, I just gotta find it and clean off the dust. Or I could run Windows on this machine just for encoding.
I already said it before: if for some reason you want it in .avi container, just remux it (it takes 2 minutes).
That framerate was pretty intense, but I found myself a better compy and watched 295.
Once again, SERIOUSLY, THANK YOU VEGAPUNK. Your subs are downright awesome and I truly appreciate your hard work. Anyone who tells you to hurry up should get a swift kick in the arse.
@Sinistor:
While I think its awsome that you guys are releasing HD subs, please reconsider releasing a .avi version as well if it doesn't take any extra time from you.
Not because of problems with sync (I have no problems with either version), but with an .avi file i can stream the video through my xbox 360 and watch it on my HDtv instead of on a tiny 21" computer screen. Seems like a waste to have to watch such high quality videos on a small computer screen when better options are available.
I'm the same way actually, with wanting to stream the episodes to my 360 so I can watch them on my TV. You'll probably have to just do what I did, which was download the HD raw and the subtitle file that Vegapunk has on their site, and add the subtitles to the avi file on your own.
http://forum.videohelp.com/viewtopic.php?t=272736 <– Thats the link to the place that I learned how to do that. Also if you do end up doing that, while you're in the VirtualDubMod before you save the file, you'll have to go to Video-->Framerate, click the bullet next to "convert to fps", and change the fps to 23.976. After that just save the file and the new avi you created should have the subtitles. I think it took me an hour and a half to do that, I don't know how long it might take anyone else. Anyway, this worked for me at least.
@borys:
I have sth ca. 1,5gh 512mb ram and really old radeon. with ffdshow and even vlc (I'm lazy) it works fine. "Fine" means when I close all bigger programs i loose only few frames during part of Luffy's gattling gun. So i really advise you to try it.
That HD does look sweet!!!!!
BIG THANX TO ALL GUYS FROM VEGAPUNK!
I sure hope everyone with problems has tried to close most other pograms (even msn uses up alot of your speed), and has set the priority of the videoplayer to 'high priority'.
I use zplayer for most new video formats as VLC seems to be bad at handeling them, but zplayer manages pretty well. Oh and I've got a bit of a problem with the first view seconds of the actual episodes (intros work fine) but after those seconds everything is 'n sync again.
And if that still doesn't work try uninstalling and installing cccp again, I had to do to that a couple of times to get the K-F releases working properly at my old computer.
I don't know what messed up at that time (probably me :getlost:) but I've been cursing mp4 formatting ever since then. So I understand everyone's pain in not being able to watch the episodes.
Lucky thing my boyf' bought himself a shiny new computer, and granted me my computer back which he had confiscated to run photoshop and silly games. Adding a new harddrive with a decent amount of rpm, made my life so much easier in getting my fix of anime, and thanks to Vegapunk in getting my fix at HD one piece. I really hope other fansub groups will follow their example.
And guess what? I'm even getting some other people into one piece with my dutch subs. Which doesn't amaze me at all since we tend to boast about our language skills, but they really aren't that great.
I sure hope everyone with problems has tried to close most other pograms (even msn uses up alot of your speed), and has set the priority of the videoplayer to 'high priority'.
I use zplayer for most new video formats as VLC seems to be bad at handeling them, but zplayer manages pretty well. Oh and I've got a bit of a problem with the first view seconds of the actual episodes (intros work fine) but after those seconds everything is 'n sync again.
And if that still doesn't work try uninstalling and installing cccp again, I had to do to that a couple of times to get the K-F releases working properly at my old computer.
I don't know what messed up at that time (probably me :getlost:) but I've been cursing mp4 formatting ever since then. So I understand everyone's pain in not being able to watch the episodes.Lucky thing my boyf' bought himself a shiny new computer, and granted me my computer back which he had confiscated to run photoshop and silly games.
And guess what? I'm even getting some other people into one piece with my dutch subs. Which doesn't amaze me at all since we tend to boast about our language skills, but they really aren't that great.
Good to hear you are having a good time watching one piece. There a millions of problems to watch one piece, and fansubs can't troubleshoot for everyone. Hey, even microsoft can't make a perfect windows for everyone
Vegapunk came in right on time. HD version of one piece during CP9 fight.. Can't wait to see Luffy vs Lucci.. It would be so cool watching it on HD. Hope Vagapunk could continue to be a legendary fansub like Kaizoku-fansubs (sub more than 200 episodes of One Piece with great quality :wub: ).
I already said it before: if for some reason you want it in .avi container, just remux it (it takes 2 minutes).
Just launch bash, type a hundred of apt-get commands, use sudo however, and type in your root password. Seriously dude, talk human. I don't know HOW to remux.
here's a guide by dythim from Kf
http://kaizoku-fansubs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=29
haven't tried it, but it's from KF so it should be working
The framerate of this episode is what really killed me. Couldn't run it properly at all, so i had to go with SD this time around. Anyways, great subs as always.
here's a guide by dythim from Kf
http://kaizoku-fansubs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=29
haven't tried it, but it's from KF so it should be working
Just tried it, worked perfectly for me. Thanks for the link, and thanks for the subs!
glad i could help
296 HDTV raw is out i'm gonna enjoy my first 720p one piece thanks to vegapunk!
PS! I have a Mac, and reencoding in a VM is not possible… Tell me how to do it in VLC, besides I don't want to make it Xvid/Divx.
