PS3 Video File Problems

[DukeFan21]

My plan is to rip my DVDs to h264 mp4 files and place them on an external HD for viewing through my PS3 in my bedroom. I was snooping around some other forums and found that Fairuse would be my best option. I ripped Minority Report to a 1gb mp4 file in about 1hr 45 minutes, and it played flawlessly on my computer. Audio/video all synced and everything.

However, when I put the file on a thumbdrive to test on my PS3, it says it is "unsupported data." From my understanding, h264 files are compatible with the PS3. I even used the "PS3" setting within Fairuse. Any idea why this isn't working?

 

[tw1164]

Can you grab mediainfo and post the results. This should make it easier for someone to spot the problem.

 

[nakedfrog]

I think I read something about there being a problem with files over 1GB? How close are you to 1GB?

 

[DukeFan21]

Originally posted by: tw1164
Can you grab mediainfo and post the results. This should make it easier for someone to spot the problem.

General
Complete name : J:\Video\MinorityReport.mp4
Format : MPEG-4
Format profile : Base Media
Codec ID : isom
File size : 991 MiB
Duration : 2h 25mn
Overall bit rate : 954 Kbps
Encoded date : UTC 2008-07-31 08:48:41
Tagged date : UTC 2008-07-31 08:48:41

Video
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : High@L5.1
Format settings, CABAC : Yes
Format settings, ReFrames : 3 frames
Codec ID : avc1
Duration : 2h 25mn
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 825 Kbps
Maximum bit rate : 3114 Kbps
Width : 704 pixels
Height : 288 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 2.444
Frame rate mode : Constant
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Colorimetry : 4:2:0
Scan type : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.170
Stream size : 857 MiB (86%)
Writing library : x264 core 58 svn-736bm
Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=1 / deblock=1:-2:-1 / analyse=0x3:0x113 / me=hex / subme=5 / brdo=0 / mixed_ref=0 / me_range=8 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=0 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=0 / deadzone=21,11 / chroma_qp_offset=0 / threads=2 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / mbaff=0 / bframes=16 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=3 / wpredb=1 / bime=0 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40(pre) / rc=2pass / bitrate=825 / ratetol=1.0 / rceq='blurCplx^(1-qComp)' / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / pb_ratio=1.30
Encoded date : UTC 2008-07-31 08:48:41
Tagged date : UTC 2008-07-31 08:49:51

Audio
Format : AAC
Format/Info : Advanced Audio Codec
Format version : Version 4
Format profile : LC
Format settings, SBR : No
Codec ID : 40
Duration : 2h 25mn
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 125 Kbps
Maximum bit rate : 185 Kbps
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Channel positions : L R
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Resolution : 16 bits

 

[DukeFan21]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
I think I read something about there being a problem with files over 1GB? How close are you to 1GB?

That MediaInfo program says it's 991mb, Windows says it's 1,014mb (a true gig)

 

[Thraxen]

Shouldn't be a file size issue. I've played h264 files that were roughly 13 GB in size just fine.

 

[DukeFan21]

Maybe if I put in in an AVI container? Fairuse gives me the option, I just don't know if there are any drawbacks. I'm not too concerned about keeping 5.1 audio since this TV is in my bedroom and currently is just outputting sound through the TV speakers. If I ever upgraded it would be at most a 2.0/2.1 setup.

 

[tw1164]

Video
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : High@L5.1
Format settings, CABAC : Yes
Format settings, ReFrames : 3 frames
Codec ID : avc1
Duration : 2h 25mn
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 825 Kbps
Maximum bit rate : 3114 Kbps
Width : 704 pixels
Height : 288 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 2.444
Frame rate mode : Constant
Frame rate : 23.976 fps
Colorimetry : 4:2:0
Scan type : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.170
Stream size : 857 MiB (86%)
Writing library : x264 core 58 svn-736bm
Encoding settings : cabac=1 / ref=1 / deblock=1:-2:-1 / analyse=0x3:0x113 / me=hex / subme=5 / brdo=0 / mixed_ref=0 / me_range=8 / chroma_me=1 / trellis=0 / 8x8dct=1 / cqm=0 / deadzone=21,11 / chroma_qp_offset=0 / threads=2 / nr=0 / decimate=1 / mbaff=0 / bframes=16 / b_pyramid=1 / b_adapt=1 / b_bias=0 / direct=3 / wpredb=1 / bime=0 / keyint=250 / keyint_min=25 / scenecut=40(pre) / rc=2pass / bitrate=825 / ratetol=1.0 / rceq='blurCplx^(1-qComp)' / qcomp=0.60 / qpmin=10 / qpmax=51 / qpstep=4 / cplxblur=20.0 / qblur=0.5 / ip_ratio=1.40 / pb_ratio=1.30
Encoded date : UTC 2008-07-31 08:48:41
Tagged date : UTC 2008-07-31 08:49:51

I don't think the PS3 supports B-Pyramid, and I think the highest AVC level is High@4.1