Video Stitching
Video Stitching = Combining all the files in the video list into one massive file big enough to tell your grandkids about.
Stiching is available for the iPod, DV, MP4, AVI, and MPEG formats, and is enabled by selecting the “Stitch Videos
Together” checkbox in the main window.
Important: Every file that is going to be stitched together must have the SAME characteristics as all the other files. This
means the same resolution, framerate and audio quality. To ensure this, it’s best to set these characteristics manually in
the Advanced drawer.
Conversion from DVD
VisualHub is able to read and convert the Main Title from either a VIDEO_TS folder or a non-protected DVD. DVDs that
you’d buy at the store are more likely to be protected - meaning they block regular attempts at copying. You will need to
use DVD ripping software to pull the entire VIDEO_TS folder (or one big .vob file) before VisualHub is able to convert the
video. If the DVD has multiple audio tracks, VisualHub will prompt you with a list as it’s preparing for conversion.
Post-Conversion Actions
VisualHub can perform a few tasks after conversion completes to help people automate things (a little) better. These
actions are located in the “When Done:” pulldown menu on the main window.
Open Enclosing Folder
This will open a new Finder window with the contents of the folder listed in the “Save To” field. If blank, this will open the
folder containing the last-converted file.
Quit VisualHub
Self-explanatory.
Set Computer to Sleep
Will put the computer into Sleep/Suspend mode. Tapping a key on the keyboard or clicking the mouse will wake it up.
Shut Down Computer
Will initiate a shutdown. If there are any unsaved documents open in other applications, the shutdown will cancel.
Pause/Resume Conversion
You may want to pause conversion in VisualHub if you’re running other CPU-intensive programs, or if your laptop starts
burning your crotch. This can be accomplished through the File menu.
You shouldn’t quit VisualHub if you’ve paused conversions until you resume and complete/cancel them. Also, the Time
Remaining indicator will show an inaccurate estimate for the remainder of the file you’re currently converting.
Preferences
Under the VisualHub menu, click “Preferences...”
Low CPU Priority
By default, VisualHub's processing is no more and no less important than every other task on your computer.
Checking this box will make VisualHub "nice", and only use resources that would otherwise be idle.
Default Save Location
Changing this will change the “Save To” field on launch. Leave it blank to use the converted file’s original location.
Turn off Xgrid Controller
This will deactivate the Xgrid Controller process and disable its launch on startup.
Play Sound When Complete
Normally, VisualHub plays a “ding” sound when conversion completes. Uncheck this box to effectively silence VisualHub.
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