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2021-02-10, 03:26 AM
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I have some problems with TotalCode Studio but I don’t know the reason. Is there any log file that I can check?
Yes, you can easily create a log file for TotalCode Studio in a few easy steps:
I have imported a file into TotalCode Studio, selected a preset and want to start transcoding, but nothing happens. Why does the transcoding process not start?
You have to drag the file you want to encode from the Input section into the Output area.
Does TotalCode Studio support Dolby Digital audio, and in which formats can I transcode it?
Yes, if you own the appropriate Audio Pack license. Streams with AC-3 or E-AC-3 format can be transcoded into AAC, MPEG audio and Dolby Digital.
Does TotalCode Studio support Close Captioning?
It only supports closed caption pass-through, i.e. when the input stream already includes closed caption, it can also be added to the output format if supported by the standard.
Can I use external subtitle files in TotalCode Studio?
Yes, you can load external *.srt and *.sub files to render these subtitles into a video.
Can I add letterbox frames to my project if necessary?
Yes, in specific cases you can add black letterbox frames by using the Cropping filter.
Why is the transcoding button disabled after importing files?
After importing your source media, you have to drag the file you want to encode from the Input section into the Output area.
What Dolby Digital audio formats are supported in TotalCode Studio?
With the optional Audio Pack you can additionally transcode into AC-3 and E-AC-3 (Dolby Digital Plus).
Can I run TotalCode Studio from the command-line with no GUI?
From the command-line call tcstudio.exe -help for more information.
Can I add multiple source clips to one output file?
Yes, this is possible if the preset for all files is the same. This can be done using the Batch List option.
Can I specify my own PIDs for the programs and streams in a MPEG Transport Stream?
Yes, you can set your own PID for video and audio streams in an MPEG Transport Stream.
How can I match the settings from my source clip to the encoding parameters?
You can adopt most settings from the input file for transcoding by enabling the Match output format to input button from the button toolbar. The options which stream features should be considered can be found in the Preferences tool.
How can I transcode a DVD to another format like iPhone or iPad?
For Apple device transcoding you need the TotalCode Studio Base Pack. It is possible to import your (.IFO) files from your DVD. You find some ready to use profiles for Apple iPhone and iPad in the Custom preset group.
I have a multi-core system. Does TotalCode Studio use all cores on my CPU?
Yes, depending on the codec, TotalCode Studio will use all available cores for transcoding.
Does TotalCode Studio support QuickTime™ export?
Yes, TotalCode Studio can create QuickTime™ compliant (.MP4) files with the Base Pack.
Is there a codec for TotalCode Studio which offers lossless compression?
Yes, the Broadcast Pack for TotalCode Studio includes the MainConcept JPEG 2000 encoder which is able to do lossless compression.
Can I make encodings for my Sony PlayStation4, so that they play back properly on the device?
Yes, TotalCode Studio offers “ready-to-use” profiles for the PS4, so they playback in the Media Player on the game console.
Does TotalCode Studio support timecode?
TotalCode Studio can generate a timecode, but this will be blended into the exported file and cannot be removed. It does not support any other kinds of timecode.
Can TotalCode Studio do real-time encoding?
Real-time encoding is influenced by many factors (e.g. codec, resolution, bitrate, etc.) and depends on the configuration of your system. Depending on the performance of your system and the preset as well as its settings, TotalCode Studio can do real-time encoding.
Does TotalCode Studio support live ingest or network streaming?
A: Unfortunately, TotalCode Studio does not support live or network ingest. We offer the MainConcept Live Encoder for such tasks.
Can I use any post process commands in TotalCode Studio?
Yes, there is a Post Process tab in TotalCode Studio where you can edit post process commands which will be executed after the actual transcoding job has finished. Please refer to the TotalCode Studio User Guide for detailed information about the syntax.
I have a whole catalog of files that all need to be encoded into the same format. Do you have a feature in TotalCode Studio that allows me to encode all files in one go?
Yes, you can make use of the Watch Folder feature. You specify the desired preset for a specific folder, and then every file you copy into it, will be transcoded into the appropriate format automatically.
I have encoded a whole set of HLS and MPEG-DASH files with corresponding MPD and playlist file. But how can I get them all in a master playlist file or combine them to single manifest file? Do I need a 3rd party tool for that?
No, you can also use TotalCode Studio to create master playlist files for HLS or merge all manifest files into a single one. Under Tools > Create master playlist/manifest you can specify the corresponding *.mpd or *.meta files to create a a single manifest or master playlist file.
Is there a way to quickly preview my media files in TotalCode Studio?
Yes, TotalCode Studio includes a player that allows you to preview both the source as well as the transcoded file. In the View menu are two options for this: Play Input file and Play Output File
Yes, you can easily create a log file for TotalCode Studio in a few easy steps:
- Create an *.ini file in the user’s folder with the name “mcrefint.ini”.
- Within the *.ini file, set the path for the log using the two lines below, e.g.
[debug]
logfile=C:\Users\fschoenberger\Desktop\totalcodestudio_debug.log
- Close the “mcrefint.ini” and start TotalCode Studio.
I have imported a file into TotalCode Studio, selected a preset and want to start transcoding, but nothing happens. Why does the transcoding process not start?
You have to drag the file you want to encode from the Input section into the Output area.
Does TotalCode Studio support Dolby Digital audio, and in which formats can I transcode it?
Yes, if you own the appropriate Audio Pack license. Streams with AC-3 or E-AC-3 format can be transcoded into AAC, MPEG audio and Dolby Digital.
Does TotalCode Studio support Close Captioning?
It only supports closed caption pass-through, i.e. when the input stream already includes closed caption, it can also be added to the output format if supported by the standard.
Can I use external subtitle files in TotalCode Studio?
Yes, you can load external *.srt and *.sub files to render these subtitles into a video.
Can I add letterbox frames to my project if necessary?
Yes, in specific cases you can add black letterbox frames by using the Cropping filter.
Why is the transcoding button disabled after importing files?
After importing your source media, you have to drag the file you want to encode from the Input section into the Output area.
What Dolby Digital audio formats are supported in TotalCode Studio?
With the optional Audio Pack you can additionally transcode into AC-3 and E-AC-3 (Dolby Digital Plus).
Can I run TotalCode Studio from the command-line with no GUI?
From the command-line call tcstudio.exe -help for more information.
Can I add multiple source clips to one output file?
Yes, this is possible if the preset for all files is the same. This can be done using the Batch List option.
Can I specify my own PIDs for the programs and streams in a MPEG Transport Stream?
Yes, you can set your own PID for video and audio streams in an MPEG Transport Stream.
How can I match the settings from my source clip to the encoding parameters?
You can adopt most settings from the input file for transcoding by enabling the Match output format to input button from the button toolbar. The options which stream features should be considered can be found in the Preferences tool.
How can I transcode a DVD to another format like iPhone or iPad?
For Apple device transcoding you need the TotalCode Studio Base Pack. It is possible to import your (.IFO) files from your DVD. You find some ready to use profiles for Apple iPhone and iPad in the Custom preset group.
I have a multi-core system. Does TotalCode Studio use all cores on my CPU?
Yes, depending on the codec, TotalCode Studio will use all available cores for transcoding.
Does TotalCode Studio support QuickTime™ export?
Yes, TotalCode Studio can create QuickTime™ compliant (.MP4) files with the Base Pack.
Is there a codec for TotalCode Studio which offers lossless compression?
Yes, the Broadcast Pack for TotalCode Studio includes the MainConcept JPEG 2000 encoder which is able to do lossless compression.
Can I make encodings for my Sony PlayStation4, so that they play back properly on the device?
Yes, TotalCode Studio offers “ready-to-use” profiles for the PS4, so they playback in the Media Player on the game console.
Does TotalCode Studio support timecode?
TotalCode Studio can generate a timecode, but this will be blended into the exported file and cannot be removed. It does not support any other kinds of timecode.
Can TotalCode Studio do real-time encoding?
Real-time encoding is influenced by many factors (e.g. codec, resolution, bitrate, etc.) and depends on the configuration of your system. Depending on the performance of your system and the preset as well as its settings, TotalCode Studio can do real-time encoding.
Does TotalCode Studio support live ingest or network streaming?
A: Unfortunately, TotalCode Studio does not support live or network ingest. We offer the MainConcept Live Encoder for such tasks.
Can I use any post process commands in TotalCode Studio?
Yes, there is a Post Process tab in TotalCode Studio where you can edit post process commands which will be executed after the actual transcoding job has finished. Please refer to the TotalCode Studio User Guide for detailed information about the syntax.
I have a whole catalog of files that all need to be encoded into the same format. Do you have a feature in TotalCode Studio that allows me to encode all files in one go?
Yes, you can make use of the Watch Folder feature. You specify the desired preset for a specific folder, and then every file you copy into it, will be transcoded into the appropriate format automatically.
I have encoded a whole set of HLS and MPEG-DASH files with corresponding MPD and playlist file. But how can I get them all in a master playlist file or combine them to single manifest file? Do I need a 3rd party tool for that?
No, you can also use TotalCode Studio to create master playlist files for HLS or merge all manifest files into a single one. Under Tools > Create master playlist/manifest you can specify the corresponding *.mpd or *.meta files to create a a single manifest or master playlist file.
Is there a way to quickly preview my media files in TotalCode Studio?
Yes, TotalCode Studio includes a player that allows you to preview both the source as well as the transcoded file. In the View menu are two options for this: Play Input file and Play Output File