Converting to .bik
Last updated
Last updated
We use the command playvideo to get our custom audio to play. This command plays .bik files, so we have to convert whatever file type into .bik, a Bink Video file type.
You'll need RAD Video Tools for this process. You can get it here (it's the first download link):
I've tested a few different file types and will tell you the pros and cons of them.
Converting from a .mp4 video file type will ensure that the audio quality in-game stays high. HOWEVER, I HIGHLY recommend you make the resolution and frame rate of the video file lower beforehand. Even if it's just a black screen, a 1080p 60fps black video running in the background will likely cause a noticeable performance hit (around -8 frames).
Converting from a .wav file is noticeably faster since it's just an audio file. This also ensures that unlike with a .mp4, there won't be a noticeable performance hit. However, for whatever reason, the audio quality while the video is playing in-game becomes tremendously worse, even though playing the .bik outside of the game sounds the exact same with any method.
Converting from a .mp3 is pretty much the same as .wav, except the RAD Video Tool seems to have more trouble with them, and may freeze if you try batch processing several .mp3 files.
For a guide on how you can do that, go here:
In this example, we'll be converting .wav files to .bik. (the process is still the same)
Install the program, then find where you installed it. (should be Program Files (x86)/RADVideo)
Open radvideo64.exe (you might want to create a shortcut if you plan on converting a lot)
Find the file you're trying to convert, and then click Bink it!
If you have multiple files numbered in the same folder, you'll be asked if you want to convert them as a sequence. Click No.
A big window full of complicated stuff should pop up. Ignore all of that and click Bink on the right.
Your file should then convert. If you notice that, after conversion ends, your file is still a .tmp, your file did not convert correctly for whatever reason.
Copy your finished sounds into the Titanfall2>r2>media folder.
You can also batch process multiple files to convert at once. Simply select multiple using ctrl+click or shift+click and click Bink it!
I don't recommend batch processing multiple .mp3 files, as the program will likely freeze during the process.
When prompted if you want to convert multiple files into separate .bik files, click Yes.
On the right side you'll be clicking Batch instead of Bink.
Press start and it will start converting each file one by one automatically.
Copy your finished sounds into the Titanfall2>r2>media folder.
