"Batch Convert" issues in x10.5 - limited resolutions

[SteveMartinUSA]

Hi guys, I'm trying to "Batch Convert..." all of my videos to MPEG-4 so they behave properly on my TV's screensaver. However, I can't figure out how to increase the resolution of the conversion, and it doesn't matter which files I select to convert.

I click File / Batch Convert
I select one or more files to convert, choose "MPEG-4 files" in "Save as Type", and click Options, and click the General tab.
In the "Frame Size" section the "Standard" radio is selected but the maximum resolution available in my drop-down list is 720 x 576. I want it bigger since my TV is 4k. And the User-defined" radio is disabled so that's not an option.

However, if I go into Edit mode and drag the same input file to the timeline I can then generate an MPEG-4 all the way up to 3840 x 2160. Unfortunately, this process would take too long since I have hundreds of videos to convert.

Suggestions? I'm running VideoStudio Pro x10.5. Thank you!

[RobertOZ]

It would help if you told us the format and resolution of the videos you are trying to batch convert

[lata]

There was an issue reported òn 24th Dec, have a read at the post ( cannot add files to batch convert)
Corel Support was informed.

I do not know if this is also causing your problem, I am not on my pc at the moment, but can test later...

[SteveMartinUSA]

Hmmm, that's an interesting thought, if I'm reading between the lines correctly. So you're wondering if the reason my MPEG-4 choices are limited is maybe I'm trying to upscale and that wouldn't be logical? Remember, my choices are not limited when working in Edit mode. Anyway, I just added a 1900 x 1080 MOV but still the max resolution in the MPEG-4 dropdown list is 720 x 576.

I'm not going to spend much time on this... I just found a program that might do the trick, called VLC:
https://wiki.videolan.org

[lata]

I assume you set HIGH for the h.264 compression?
Then set the frame size

[lata]

Hi

I am back on my pc and can test batch convert, I have no problems in setting Mpeg4 properties, all options seem to be available, as when using the main editor or using Movie Profile Manager

MPEG-4 Files
24 bits, 4096 x 2160, 50 fps
Frame-based
H.264 High Profile Video: 30000 Kbps
44100 Hz, 16 Bit, Stereo
MPEG AAC Audio: 256 Kbps

This is what I do...
After opening Batch Convert
Add a video File
choose Save as File type to Mpeg4
Options
Compression tab
Video Type as H.264 High
General tab
set Frame Rate and Frame size
Compression tab set Data rate

[SteveMartinUSA]

Wait, the list of resolutions did change when I changed "Video Type" to H.264-HIGH on the Options/Compression tab. All of the expected resolutions are now there. I'm not even sure what was selected there before. I just stayed out of that area.

So how do I know what "Video Type" to use if I want MP4, and to me it kind of seems like I already picked the video type before getting to this point when I selected MPEG-4.

And what "video data rate" should I choose? I think it was set at 1024, but the originals from my camera are closer to 3000.


Also, thank you very much for your help!