__I'm running MCEBuddy 2.3.15 Beta.__
_I've tried all the logical settings (see attached for current settings for profile) and the closed captions just are not present in the new mp4 file._
I've tried with a variety of video files--closed captions never appear. Closed caption is not in the file details and it doesn't show up in the various video viewers (Media Center, etc.)--original WTV file had in file details and Media Center.
On the other hand, if I use the Extract closed captions under Subtitles on Conversion Task, the SRT file apparently grabs all the dialog and time stamps it just fine.
I'm using a new HP box, preloaded with Windows 8 (upgraded to Windows 8.1 with Media Center), HP - Pavilion Slimline S5-1554 Desktop - 6GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive.
__I suspect I've got some file stuck? Or some not obvious conflict in my settings?__
FYI, the beta solved my problem with the service not being available and so far does an excellent job removing commercials on every file except one with Comskip.
Comments: ** Comment from web user: jontisel **
_I've tried all the logical settings (see attached for current settings for profile) and the closed captions just are not present in the new mp4 file._
I've tried with a variety of video files--closed captions never appear. Closed caption is not in the file details and it doesn't show up in the various video viewers (Media Center, etc.)--original WTV file had in file details and Media Center.
On the other hand, if I use the Extract closed captions under Subtitles on Conversion Task, the SRT file apparently grabs all the dialog and time stamps it just fine.
I'm using a new HP box, preloaded with Windows 8 (upgraded to Windows 8.1 with Media Center), HP - Pavilion Slimline S5-1554 Desktop - 6GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive.
__I suspect I've got some file stuck? Or some not obvious conflict in my settings?__
FYI, the beta solved my problem with the service not being available and so far does an excellent job removing commercials on every file except one with Comskip.
Comments: ** Comment from web user: jontisel **
Thank you. My bad, I should not have assumed that MP4 supports closed captions.
1. Expert Settings screen: Subtitles and Chapters: SELECT Embed subtitles and chapters
2. Conversion Task screen: Subtitles: SELECT Extract closed captions (do I need this setting too?)
3. Use a different player (on my Kindle like Personal Videos or Avia Media Player)
Note the description of MP4 High Quality.
High profile, high quality 2 pass MP4 (H.264/AAC) conversion, primarily for HD videos. Takes the most time but produces the best results.
I would respectfully note that this description makes MP4 the obvious choice. Perhaps a short note could be added.
MP4 does not support closed captions.
This would have saved me some time and frustration.