theora_encoder.exe missing in 0.6.2 build 4275 and 0.7.0

[jaksmata]

I'm trying to convert a file to ogg using theora/vorbis but it looks like the encoder is missing. When I select "Theora Encoder" I get "Error #14" - it looks like it's trying to use .\codecs\theora_encoder.exe, but that file doesn't exist. Where can I get it, or why is it missing?

I'm using Vista x64, and MediaCoder 0.6.2 build 4275. I had 0.7.0 installed earlier, but I thought that might be the problem, so I downgraded.

[Placio74]

From viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4388

I will check this. Actually I was intend to do theora encoding through ffmpeg instead of the theora sample encoder.

But, of course can download theora_encoder and unpack to codecs subfolder.
http://kotuha.com/file/kAnsI-theora_encoder.html

[jaksmata]

Tried that and it didn't work. I get the message "Incorrect parameters for Theora Encoder" (using version 0.7). I also tried downloading 0.6.1 and getting theora_encoder.exe from there, but that didn't work either (the files were identical). I finally just installed 0.6.1 to get it to work.

I also tried using ffmpeg to encode the file (using 0.7.0), but even when I select OGG as the container type, it puts it in a mpg file.

FYI: These codec files were in 0.61 and not in 0.7.0:
atrc3260.dll
cook3260.dll
DiracEncoder.dll
drv13260.dll
drv23260.dll
mppenc.exe
theora_encoder.exe

[Placio74]

What's source file properties?
What's used settings in MediaCoder?

I also tried using ffmpeg to encode the file (using 0.7.0), but even when I select OGG as the container type, it puts it in a mpg file.

Just wrong output file extension, however it's OGG - check used MediaInfo.

[jaksmata]

What's source file properties?
What's used settings in MediaCoder?

(this is all using 0.7.0)
Source file:
Container: AVI
Bitrate: 2840 Kbps
Duration: 14.0 sec(s)
Size: 4 MB
Overhead: 0.4%
Video (0) MJPG:
Bitrate: 2764 Kbps
Resolution: 320x240
Frame Rate: 15.00 FPS
Audio (1): pcm
Bitrate: 64 Kbps (CBR)
Sample Rate: 8000 Hz
Channel: 1

I started with all default settings (by using File|Revert All Settings), then made these changes:
Video|Format -> Theora
Video|Encoder|Auto Select -> unchecked
Video|Encoder -> Theora Encoder
Audio|Encoder -> Vorbis
Container|Container -> OGG

At this point, if I start transcoding, I get error #14. So, I make this change:
Video|Encoder -> FFmpeg

This "works" but it outputs an mpg file. If I rename it to OGG, so that my Cortado (Java) player can read it, I get no video.

I'm going to stick with version 0.6.1 for now.

[Placio74]

Set container as Default and disable Multiplexer.
(Odd... with chosen OGG, MediaCoder mux video to... MP4.)

Also not resample audio (or sample before) - unrecognized option `--samplerate'.


Well... not perfect, but works for me.

[eagles]

I find ffmpeg2theora works great for me. I use it for just about any video or audio file, and it produces an output of Ogg Theora and Ogg Vorbis. (If converting MP3s to Ogg Vorbis, then rename the output file from *.ogv to *.oga or *.ogg...)

The new optimizations of the Ogg Theora library makes it competitive to all other non-free video codecs, and there is even a new Thusnelda protocol coming soon, too, by the same folks.

I love using Ogg Vorbis and Ogg Theora and knowing the playback software is freely distributable. Only problem is finding hardware devices compatible with the format. I did find the Sansa Clip as a cheap, portable Ogg Vorbis player, and the COWON O2 as a cheap, portable Vorbis and Theora player.

http://v2v.cc/~j/ffmpeg2theora
http://wiki.xiph.org/index.php/List_of_Theora_videos