STV Import: Comskip Playback for Default STV (v1.5.4 30/August/2008 for SageTV 5/6)

[Fuzzy]

Originally Posted by AJ Bertelson

Is there anyway to use the CSM generated files to cut out commercials when re-encoding?

What do you mean by CSM? If you're talking about ComSkip, I'm not sure if the .EDL files would do it, but VideoReDo has the ability to cut commercials out using the VPrj files (that comskip can ALSO generate) while it's reencoding.

[karljayne]

these more closely match the other icons in the list view.

enjoy!

[tmiranda]

I'm not seeing the CS and No CS icons next to the thumbnail. I double checked the Comskip Marker Options to make sure it was enabled (CS and no CS). Anybody else seeing this? Did I miss something?

[JREkiwi]

What view are you in? and what version is the STV you're using?

John

[tmiranda]

Using the malore menus, in the Recordings menu. Using the latest STV update from a day or two ago.

The markers show up in the default view but not the malore.

Edit: I was poking around and found a small error. In one instance when initializing an attribute you use

GetProperty("commercial_timebar_in recording_list", false)

Notice the missing underscore.

[JREkiwi]

Originally Posted by tmiranda

Using the malore menus, in the Recordings menu. Using the latest STV update from a day or two ago.

The markers show up in the default view but not the malore.

Edit: I was poking around and found a small error. In one instance when initializing an attribute you use

GetProperty("commercial_timebar_in recording_list", false)

Notice the missing underscore.

That would be SageTV V7?

I can see that typo in the V7 version.

John

[tmiranda]

Yes, I'm talking about the v7 version. Sorry if I posted in the wrong forum. That's what I get for posting while the kids are making a rukus in the house while I'm supposed to be watching them.

[bcjenkins]

Originally Posted by tmiranda

Yes, I'm talking about the v7 version. Sorry if I posted in the wrong forum. That's what I get for posting while the kids are making a rukus in the house while I'm supposed to be watching them.

My wife says I can't call it babysitting if they're mine..

[tmiranda]

I saw the update and will try it out over the weekend. Thanks!

[dhgb256]

I have SageTV version 6.6.2.218 and STV build 6.6.2.25 from August 8, 2010 and I recently installed the STVI. When I go into my recordings I see the CS logo, but when I hit play the commercials are not skipped. I have an EDL and VPJR file for the video (mpg file).

The STVIs I have installed (in this order) are:

dynamic menus
multispeed skip
video edit
weather report suite
movie times
manual osd
auto compress
comskip playback

Can someone please tell me if I am doing something wrong, are any of these other STVIs incompatible?

Thanks,

DH

[JREkiwi]

Originally Posted by dhgb256

I have SageTV version 6.6.2.218 and STV build 6.6.2.25 from August 8, 2010 and I recently installed the STVI. When I go into my recordings I see the CS logo, but when I hit play the commercials are not skipped. I have an EDL and VPJR file for the video (mpg file).

If you have a look at the contents of the .edl file, does it contain anything?

John

[dhgb256]

Originally Posted by JREkiwi

If you have a look at the contents of the .edl file, does it contain anything?

John

Yes:

866.384 1187.1 0
1763.5 2114.8 0
2739.28 3090.05 0
3816 4162.82 0
4609.19 4991.18 0
5432.67 5780.14 0
6247.17 6579.24 0
7107.06 7199.77 0

I assume this is right, if I open it in video edit it shows the commercials.

-DH

[JREkiwi]

Are the commercial blocks being show in the timeline when playing?
In Setup -> Detailed Setup -> Customize -> Comskip Playback Options is Auto Skip enabled?

John

[dhgb256]

Originally Posted by JREkiwi

Are the commercial blocks being show in the timeline when playing?
In Setup -> Detailed Setup -> Customize -> Comskip Playback Options is Auto Skip enabled?

John

No, they do not show up when playing. But the CS logo shows up on the recording screen.

Yes, the autoskip option is enabled.

As a side note, I installed the latest Java and rebuilt my STVI for good measure, still doesn't work.

-DH

[Fuzzy]

You could always upgrade to v7.. ;-)

[dhgb256]

Originally Posted by Fuzzy

You could always upgrade to v7.. ;-)

I'll save my $40 I just moved comskip to the top of the STVI list and rebuilt and it works. So yay!

-DH

[JREkiwi]

Try using Fuzzy's version from here. It uses a different import method so may work. If not can you post a zipped copy of your SageTV3.xml file and I'll have a look at what's happening. I don't have a copy of that version of SageTV3.xml file.

John

[dhgb256]

Originally Posted by JREkiwi

Try using Fuzzy's version from here. It uses a different import method so may work. If not can you post a zipped copy of your SageTV3.xml file and I'll have a look at what's happening. I don't have a copy of that version of SageTV3.xml file.

John

All is working now, must have crossed posts I just had to reorder the STVIs for the import. Thanks for your help!

-DH

[chughes]

Does the current version of the Comskip playback plugin still work for Sage V7?
I have downloaded it and loaded the STVi file to the default V7, but when I go to Setup > Advanced > Configure Comskip Playback, all I get is some misplaced text appearing on the top bar of the Sage screen. Clicking anywhere seems to make it disappear, but I don't get any options.
I've got SA1 and Dirmon2 installed and they seem to be working together alright, but Sage isn't detecting the .edl files.
I notice that I have to import the STVi file from the SageTV3 folder set, not the SageTV7. Does that have anything to do with it?

This is a recent rebuild and upgrade to V7 from a rock-solid V6 with SA 0.97 working perfectly, so I'm really missing this last piece of the pie. I have lots of questions about the new SA1, but for now I'd just like to see it integrating with Sage.

Thanks for any help.

[Fuzzy]

Originally Posted by chughes

Does the current version of the Comskip playback plugin still work for Sage V7?
I have downloaded it and loaded the STVi file to the default V7, but when I go to Setup > Advanced > Configure Comskip Playback, all I get is some misplaced text appearing on the top bar of the Sage screen. Clicking anywhere seems to make it disappear, but I don't get any options.
I've got SA1 and Dirmon2 installed and they seem to be working together alright, but Sage isn't detecting the .edl files.
I notice that I have to import the STVi file from the SageTV3 folder set, not the SageTV7. Does that have anything to do with it?

This is a recent rebuild and upgrade to V7 from a rock-solid V6 with SA 0.97 working perfectly, so I'm really missing this last piece of the pie. I have lots of questions about the new SA1, but for now I'd just like to see it integrating with Sage.

Thanks for any help.

with v7, install the comskip playback plugin from the plugin manager.