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by mike_mgoblue
Sat Apr 06, 2024 5:34 am
Forum: Blu-ray discs
Topic: What do the three boxes for "Preference" of "Integration" do in MakeMKV?
Replies: 1
Views: 162

What do the three boxes for "Preference" of "Integration" do in MakeMKV?

I installed the latest version of MakeMKV. And I am using a newer reinstalled version of VLC. When I look at the MakeMKV "Preference" called "Integration" I saw three boxes that could potentially be checked. I don't remember these boxes being there in the past when I used MakeMKV...
by mike_mgoblue
Wed Apr 03, 2024 3:36 am
Forum: Blu-ray discs
Topic: Settings for MakeMKV and VLC to avoid Pixelization
Replies: 3
Views: 274

Re: Settings for MakeMKV and VLC to avoid Pixelization

Thank you guys. The previous laptop I used to copy files with MakeMKV was an Intel i5 second gen processor with an external LG Blu-ray drive. The laptop I'm using now to copy files with MakeMKV uses and Intel i5 third gen processor with the same external LG Blu-ray drive. I can only presume you are ...
by mike_mgoblue
Tue Apr 02, 2024 9:46 am
Forum: Blu-ray discs
Topic: Settings for MakeMKV and VLC to avoid Pixelization
Replies: 3
Views: 274

Settings for MakeMKV and VLC to avoid Pixelization

It has been over six months since I tried ripping a Blu-ray with MakeMKV and watching a video using any type of player such as MPC-BE, MPC-HC, or VLC. I am now using a different computer than I did in the past, because I needed to do a fresh install of Windows 10 Professional on a different computer...
by mike_mgoblue
Sat Sep 09, 2023 9:20 am
Forum: UHD discs
Topic: What Device Rips 4K HDR Blu-rays
Replies: 1
Views: 808

What Device Rips 4K HDR Blu-rays

QUESTION: What devices are capable of ripping 4K HDR Blu-rays into an MKV format? For example, I use an LG external Blu-ray device that connects to my Windows 10 laptop via USB in order to rip the 1080p Blu-rays and DVDs. But, that LG device is not compatible with 4K UHD Blu-ray discs. Another examp...
by mike_mgoblue
Tue Aug 08, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: Blu-ray discs
Topic: Subtitles from MKV and Burning In
Replies: 5
Views: 2726

Re: Subtitles from MKV and Burning In

I don't have any experience with MPC-BE or MPC-HC; I use Plex. In my .mkv files for the forced subtitle track, I set both the default flag and the forced flag to true. Plex seems to pick this up correctly and plays the forced track automatically. As such, this avoids the problems with burned in sub...
by mike_mgoblue
Tue Aug 08, 2023 8:01 am
Forum: Blu-ray discs
Topic: Subtitles from MKV and Burning In
Replies: 5
Views: 2726

Subtitles from MKV and Burning In

There are many movies where the Subtitles need to be turned On in order to have them seen. I don't like doing this, though. Some of the players such as MPC-BE and MPC-HC don't even recognize "Default" Tracks that are supposed to be "Forced" On "automatically." As a resu...
by mike_mgoblue
Tue Jul 11, 2023 6:53 pm
Forum: Blu-ray discs
Topic: Shin Godzilla Subtitles and Godzilla vs Destroya Question
Replies: 0
Views: 3559

Shin Godzilla Subtitles and Godzilla vs Destroya Question

I have a question about the Blu-ray called "Shin Godzilla." I also have a question about the Blu-ray called "Godzilla vs Destroyah." I usually like to "Burn In" the Subtitles so then the subtitles don't need to be turned on. VLC may turn on certain subtitles automatical...
by mike_mgoblue
Sun Jul 09, 2023 8:53 pm
Forum: Blu-ray discs
Topic: Shazam 2 - Fury of the Gods - Audio Bitrate Question
Replies: 2
Views: 2656

Re: Shazam 2 - Fury of the Gods - Audio Bitrate Question

The lossless formats, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA , include a 'core' lossy audio track. Theoretically players that can't understand the lossless formats will be able to find and understand the older and more widely supported lossy core formats. MakeMKV separates the lossless format from its lossy co...
by mike_mgoblue
Mon Jul 03, 2023 4:07 pm
Forum: Blu-ray discs
Topic: Shazam 2 - Fury of the Gods - Audio Bitrate Question
Replies: 2
Views: 2656

Shazam 2 - Fury of the Gods - Audio Bitrate Question

In Shazam 2: Fury of the Gods, the first audio track is the default Audio track - the lossless Dolby TrueHD Atmos 7.1. There is no confusion about this. There is also no confusion regarding the fourth Audio Track - the Dolby Digital 5.1 Commentary that has a bitrate of 640kbs. This fourth Audio Trac...
by mike_mgoblue
Mon Jun 05, 2023 4:57 pm
Forum: Blu-ray discs
Topic: Concern with v 1.17.4
Replies: 3
Views: 2078

Re: Concern with v 1.17.4

do you own makemkv or are you using the beta key thats expired and has not been renewed yet? I'm trying to help a friend of mine. It is the first time downloading makemkv on that computer. The "Beta" on this website says it only lasts until the end of "May." But, my friend thoug...
by mike_mgoblue
Mon Jun 05, 2023 2:53 am
Forum: Blu-ray discs
Topic: Concern with v 1.17.4
Replies: 3
Views: 2078

Concern with v 1.17.4

I just downloaded the newest version, which is 1.17.4. But I'm not getting a message saying it won't work for some reason. Is anyone else getting this message?
by mike_mgoblue
Mon Apr 24, 2023 10:54 pm
Forum: Blu-ray discs
Topic: Subtitles
Replies: 9
Views: 4222

Re: Subtitles

In playing around with VLC 3.0.14 (Mac, Intel) today I found that it showed which ever subtitle track was set to Forced or Forced & Default. I was experimenting with a movie that had two subtitle tracks. It didn't matter if it was track 1 or track 2. I've never used MPC-BE or MPC-HC. Can you ve...
by mike_mgoblue
Mon Apr 24, 2023 10:20 am
Forum: Blu-ray discs
Topic: Bombshell (2019)
Replies: 21
Views: 44053

Re: Bombshell (2019)

I came up with 442.mpls for the US Bombshell (Blu-Ray + DVD + Digital) (UPC: 031398315667) Segment Map: 510, 505, 504, 502, 512, 508, 501, 503, 511, 507 I have not done a side by side to confirm it yet. 2020-06-15 17_26_27-Window.png 2020-06-15 17_18_50-Window.png thanks for this - I have the UPC y...
by mike_mgoblue
Mon Apr 24, 2023 10:15 am
Forum: Blu-ray discs
Topic: Subtitles
Replies: 9
Views: 4222

Re: Subtitles

In addition to the "forced" flag, I've found that some players rely on the "default" flag as well. I put together a short batch file that sets both, but I only run it AFTER I run the file through handbrake, and make sure that the subtitles are in the "correct order" fo...
by mike_mgoblue
Mon Apr 24, 2023 10:11 am
Forum: Blu-ray discs
Topic: Subtitles
Replies: 9
Views: 4222

Re: Subtitles

Worth noting that if you don’t want to re-encode with Handbrake, you can change the order with a remux in MKVToolNix. You can also change the order before ripping in MakeMKV by changing the order weight for the track. How do you use MakeMKV to "change the order weight for the track" with ...