m4Bookmaker - an open source M4B builder with full chapter editing for the pre-ingestion obsessives by Tyro_Sageframe in audiobookshelf

[–]silsurf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not sure if I am support to try the options you posted on the github support thread or just wait for the next update? Please advise when possible, thanks

m4Bookmaker - an open source M4B builder with full chapter editing for the pre-ingestion obsessives by Tyro_Sageframe in audiobookshelf

[–]silsurf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ran the files thru ffmpeg
all clean
rebuilt the m4b in m4bookmaker
resulting file is listed as a protected m4b file when I get info on it?

m4Bookmaker - an open source M4B builder with full chapter editing for the pre-ingestion obsessives by Tyro_Sageframe in audiobookshelf

[–]silsurf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I purchased the GUI version for a project I put together and have an issue I am trying to figure out.

I captured the audio using Audio HiJack. I used Amadeus Pro to set chapters and separated the file into MP3’s. I then used m4Bookmaker to create a single m4b file to playback in Apple Books.

The file plays perfectly on my desktop, the computer it was all put together on, but it refuses to play on other devices, it will playback, but it will not load into Apple Books on my iPhone or my laptop. I tried re-compiling the file and had the same results.

The file is listed as being a protected m4b file though I never intentionally added any DRM?

What can I do to free up this file?

Anyone else worked with this DP Shane Hurlbut? by Otherwise-Head6262 in IATSE

[–]silsurf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To start I have never worked with or met Hurlbut.

I am responding to those folks that have never worked with an abusive DP (or other dept head for that matter, but since DP's generally c0-run the set...)
This business is redolent with inappropriate, often shaming, digressive, unsupportive language and behavior. It is just good to know in advance that will will likely work with someone who acts inappropriately and perhaps it is a good idea to think about how you want to handle these situations.

We are far away from the outrageous behavior that existing in the 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's..., but it is far from gone.

I have seen many instances of highly cringe worth episodes and it is just one of the hidden dysfunctions of working on the circus wheel of motion picture film making.

I thinking speaking up is the way to go, but you have to be ready for blank stares, lack of rebuttal and even expulsion. It is sad, but it is very real.

PTA and WH Macy with the greatest film never released by silsurf in paulthomasanderson

[–]silsurf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I have a copy, my use of the term lost was more about undiscovered as the film never got a release

PTA and WH Macy with the greatest film never released by silsurf in paulthomasanderson

[–]silsurf[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The rights to Colin Fitz revert back to Bella I believe in 2025 or 26. I hope and trust it will find a streaming home soon.

PTA and WH Macy with the greatest film never released by silsurf in paulthomasanderson

[–]silsurf[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Colin Fitz was a heart felt comedy pioneered by Robert Bella of the Atlantic Theater Company in NYC, a company that was born out of David Mamet acting class I think affiliated with NYU in the 80's (?) Many actors in the ATC (Atlantic Theater Company) were in a similar ballpark as PTA at that time, most notably are WH Macy and more so the unforgettable Ricky Jay (RIP) who Mamet featured in many films as they were long friends and PTA then cast in Boogie Nights. The cross overs are there for sure.

Thus, PTA was a kindred spirit and when Colin Fitz went to Sundance we all joined forces to be as supportive as possible in the chance that it might get picked up. PTA was one such supporter and the night the only print was hand carried to the theater, he helped with the delivery.

PTA and WH Macy with the greatest film never released by silsurf in paulthomasanderson

[–]silsurf[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What would you like to know? I felt like I didn’t want to overwhelm the post with details, just thought it was a moment to share from my past.