Small Updates

Watch V2.1.7

 

• Fixed TV genre bug when show had multiple genres
• Fixed tv show name metadata bug when file had very long hyphenated names
• Added last folder to select folder dialogs

 

BatchEncoder V2.1.9

 

• Fixed TV genre bug when show had multiple genres
• Fixed tv show name metadata bug when file had very long hyphenated names
• Added last folder to select folder dialogs
• Added BluRay folder support

 

Metadata Batcher V2.1.7

 

• Fixed TV genre bug when show had multiple genres
• Fixed tv show name metadata bug when file had very long hyphenated names
• Added last folder to select folder dialogs
• Added command line option for autorun – programname.exe autorun
• Fixed button behaviour when preview is run

Batch, Watch and Metadata batcher updates

Batch Encoder V 2.1.8

 

• Added support for IMG rips
• Fixed subtitle selection box to remember setting
• Added network and genre for TV show metadata
• Added error log auto open
• Added ability to copy retrieved jpg image to folder

 

WatchFolder V 2.1.5

 

• Added network and genre for TV show metadata

 

Metadata batcher V 1.1.6

 

• Added support for mymovies.xml
• Added preview report – opens an HTML page with new metadata displayed
• Added copy retrieved image jpg to folder
• Added on line check for updates
• Added ‘more info’ dialog to detail what fields it searches and amends.

WatchFolder and HandBrake BatchEncoder Updated – metadata

This release is mainly to improve metadata.

 

Watch – V 2.1.4

 

• Added transparency to progress update screen for a ‘nicer’ look
• New build of AtomicParsely for improved tag support
• Adds Movie synopsis (the moviedb)
• Adds proper rating system for Movies
• Adds TV espisode name (thetvdb)
• Adds first aired date for TV episodes
• Adds TV episode synopsis

 

Batch – V2.1.6

 

• New build of AtomicParsely for improved tag support
• Adds Movie synopsis (the moviedb)
• Adds proper rating system for Movies
• Adds TV espisode name (thetvdb)
• Adds first aired date for TV episodes
• Adds TV episode synopsis

 

Thanks to themoviedb and thetvdb for their superb API’s.

MPEG4 Joiner released

I have just released a small utility – this one can join to mpeg4 files into one

Supports MP4 and M4V files. Files must be the same encoder settings , and it will seemlessly join them with no reencoding – its fast and simple, only a few minutes for a couple of hours total files.

Download, unzip, run the exe. point to the first file, the second file, choose a save file name and his go …thats it.

Download here

NOTE – THIS WILL NOT KEEP ANY METADATA YOU HAVE ADDED TO THE FILES BEFORE JOINING THEM – YOU WILL NEED TO RE-ADD METADATA OF REQUIRED.

BatchEncoder and watchFolder Updated

Handbrake BatchEncoder Updated

V 2.1.4 – Now available for download

• Add tab for end of batch actions
• End of batch actions include : run an exe, move all encoded files, shutdown PC
• Added support for tp and rec files
• Improved error logging
• Added error dialog at batch end to flag errors
• Added WTV support to drag and drop
• Changed support for Video_TS rips – if recursive is checked it will create a moviename folder and place the converted file in it. If unchecked, it will place the converted file directly in the targetfolder.
• Some small bug fixes

 

WatchFolder Updated

V 2.1.2 – Now available for download

• Added small pop up box to show progress of each encode with time left
• Added support for rec and tp files
• Add tab for end of file encode actions
• End of file encode actions include : run an exe, move all encoded files
• General tray tip notification tidy up

Starting the batchencoder automatically

Both HB BatchEncoder and iPad batchEncoder have the ability to be started via windows scheduler for unattended operation.

Simply call it from scheduler and pass the word autorun as an argument. The apps will run at the time you set up, no GUi will show and they will just start processing according to your last used settings.

Step by step:

use the programs before at least once – that way you will have set up all options and it will have its config file saved.

Now set up the schedule:

XP:

Control panel > scheduled tasks > add task

Next > browse to the exe you want to run > select how often you want it to run > now set the time you want it to run at > next and check ‘open advanced properties’.

make sure ‘start in’ is the same folder as where your exe is located.  In the run Box, type the word autorun one space after the exe.

Hit Ok and you are all set.

Vista:

Settings > Control panel > administrative tools > Task scheduler

Click create a basic task .

type a name for your task > next  > choose how often you want it to run > next > select the time you want it to run at > next

Choose ‘start a program’ > next

Browse to the exe you want to run. In start in , type the SAME directory as your exe is in. Then in the arguments box type autorun   (no spaces, switches or dashes) . Click next to finish.

 

Thats it – Win 7 is much the same as Vista.

Handbrake batchencoder adds drag and drop interface

v 2.1.3 released today at same download links.

• Add drag and drop interface – next to the source folder browse button there is a new drag and drop button. Press it and the drag and drop window appears. Drag any files, or folders of files onto this window and start encoding. You can remove files with a right click context menu option, play the file or check its properties. Cloce the window with the exit drag and drop button to go back to normal operation
• Added ipod classic option.

Enjoy!

Autorip + Watch folder update

Watchfolder 2.1.0

Fixed issue with Video_TS folders not being encoded.

Improved MKV encoding

 

Autorip 2.1.5

Fixed issue where HB was not encoding correctly.

autorip updated (again!)

Due to some user feedback, autorip updated:

Changed minimum length settings
fixed issues with encoding TV series
updated metadata engine
poll only for cd/dvd/bd drives available

Updates to watchfolder and batchencoder

New versions are available as follows:

Handbrake Batch Encoder:

V 2.1.1

Added ability to check for updates
Added ability to choose to ignore m4v and mp4 files
Added ability to rename Tv shows to Name.Sxx.Exx.ext
Improved metadata engine
WatchFolder

V 2.0.8

Added option to add second watch folder (Note to remove the 2nd folder press browse > cancel)
Added ability to check for updates
Added ability to choose to ignore m4v and mp4 files
Added ability to rename Tv shows to Name.Sxx.Exx.ext
Improved metadata engine