Using NextPVR and encode as MP4 instead of TS file?

[totallytech]

Hey All,

I'm using the NextPVR software - its excellent however I'm attempting to re-encode it as an MP4 file instead of the TS file.
I've found a load of postprocessing scripts which are supposed to do this however they require handbrake to be installed.

Located here (http://www.sangera2.com/main/misc/nextpvr.html)

I've downloaded handbrake but I'm not sure how its supposed to run via the .bat file.

I was looking for anyone who already does this (even if its a totally different way) who could help me out?

What way do you do it?
Is there a more up to date version as I'm on Win7 and this link is for XP

[Graham]

... re-encode it as an MP4 file instead of the TS file.

The .ts is just a wrapper. The video content of the file is in the same format as the broadcast (for digital broadcasts) or in MPEG2 for analog captures (from a set top box, for example). In the UK SD broadcasts are in MPEG2 format and HD broadcasts are in H.264 (a.k.a MPEG4).

It may be that your ambition is to reduce the file size of the recording. Some use FFMPEG to achieve this ... but most of us just buy bigger disks.

A quick search of the forum found an example of a post processing batch file using FFMPEG ... your own search will find many more

http://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php...post467210

Edit: I have read that the version of FFMPEG that ships with NextPVR is a somewhat ancient. You may want to update it.

[totallytech]

Hey,

I actually found a program called MCE buddy (v2.3.13) which is doing a great job of sorting it, however I'm having trouble getting to automate.

As of https://mcebuddy2x.codeplex.com/discussions/573577 The instructions are:

It is very simple to transcode or rename NEXTPVR files and update the NEXTPVR database. NEXTPVR already supplies the tool to update the DB all you need is a Post command.

make sure in the NEXTPVR config.xml you have <StoreSeparateMetadataXml>true</StoreSeparateMetadataXml> set to true.

PostCustomCommandPath=C:\MCEBuddySage\NPVRTOOLS\nsctripthelpertest.bat
PostCustomCommandParameters=""%sourcefile%" "%convertedfile%""
PostCustomCommandHangPeriod=300
PostCustomCommandCritical=true
PostCustomCommandUISession=false
PostCustomCommandShowWindow=false


nsctripthelpertest.bat

"C:\Program Files (x86)\NPVR\NScriptHelper.exe" -Rename "%~f1" "%~f2"
del "%~f1"
exit 0

If you do not feel comfortable deleting the original you can always have MCEBUDDY move it to an archive fiolder.

NScriptHelper.exe Does NOT move/rename the actual file, only updates the database.

***** this only works when it is setup locally on NEXTPPVR server ****

but its not overly clear -

What do I do with this code? Where is it supposed to go?

PostCustomCommandPath=C:\MCEBuddySage\NPVRTOOLS\nsctripthelpertest.bat
PostCustomCommandParameters=""%sourcefile%" "%convertedfile%""
PostCustomCommandHangPeriod=300
PostCustomCommandCritical=true
PostCustomCommandUISession=false
PostCustomCommandShowWindow=false

Is it supposed to be in the config.xml file as it doesnt look correct?

I've attempted to signup on the site I found this on but it keeps saying my reCAPTCHA was wrong - but I've tried about 30 times and also listened so it has stopped me creating an account and I'm stuck

[mikeh49]

A member on this forum has, I think, MCEBuddy doing exactly what you want. Try a forum search for MCEBuddy, that may find it. Unfortunately I can't remember the username of the guy that set it up.

Here's the thread:

http://forums.nextpvr.com/showthread.php...t=mcebuddy

[pcostanza]

I've not used any of the newer MCEBuddy but the old version I had didn't need any post processing files. I think you just listed the directory you save your recorded files too and as long as the MCEBuddy service is running, it will routinely check that folder and if it finds a file, it will then process it.
I'm sure the newer versions offer even more settings than the old version I have.

[madas]

Here is what my postprocessing.bat looks like. You'll need to download comskip and sqlite3 for it to work. This will actually update the NPVR database as well to change the extension from .ts to .mp4. This is more basic than the scripts you were looking at but it has worked well for many years.

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echo %1%
echo %1%
set infile=%1%
set outfile=%infile:~0,-3%mp4"
set infile2=%infile:~1,-1%
set outfile2=%outfile:~1,-1%

echo %date:~-4,4%-%date:~3,3%-%date:~-7,2% %time% INFILE: %infile% >> C:\Users\Public\NPVR\Scripts\PostProc.log
echo %date:~-4,4%-%date:~3,3%-%date:~-7,2% %time% OUTFILE: %outfile% >> C:\Users\Public\NPVR\Scripts\PostProc.log


C:\Users\Public\NPVR\Scripts\comskip\comskip.exe %infile%

"C:\Program Files\Handbrake\HandBrakeCLI.exe" --preset "AppleTV" -i %infile% -o %outfile%


C:\Users\Public\NPVR\Scripts\sqlite3.exe c:\users\Public\NPVR\npvr.db3 -cmd "UPDATE SCHEDULED_RECORDING SET filename='%outfile2%' WHERE filename='%infile2%'" < C:\Users\Public\NPVR\Scripts\blank.txt

waitfor -t 1800 abc

Echo %date:~-4,4%-%date:~3,3%-%date:~-7,2% %time% Deleting %infile% >> C:\Users\Public\NPVR\Scripts\PostProc.log
del /q %infile% >> C:\Users\Public\NPVR\Scripts\PostProc.log

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[mvallevand]

Note if you remove the ts file NextPVR clients will fail.

Martin