The error happens if Hybrid can't access the named pip 5 seconds after its creation.
The script seems fine:
Code:
# Imports
import ctypes
import sys
import os
import vapoursynth as vs
# using Vapoursynth R-1
# getting Vapoursynth core
core = vs.core
# Import scripts folder
scriptPath = 'C:/Program Files/Hybrid/64bit/vsscripts'
sys.path.insert(0, os.path.abspath(scriptPath))
# Loading Support Files
Dllref = ctypes.windll.LoadLibrary("C:/Program Files/Hybrid/64bit/vsfilters/Support/libfftw3f-3.dll")
# loading plugins
core.std.LoadPlugin(path="C:/Program Files/Hybrid/64bit/Vapoursynth/Lib/site-packages/vapoursynth/plugins2/cas.dll")
core.std.LoadPlugin(path="C:/Program Files/Hybrid/64bit/vsfilters/SharpenFilter/AWarpSharp2/libawarpsharp2.dll")
core.std.LoadPlugin(path="C:/Program Files/Hybrid/64bit/vsfilters/Support/TCanny.dll")
core.std.LoadPlugin(path="C:/Program Files/Hybrid/64bit/Vapoursynth/Lib/site-packages/vapoursynth/plugins2/deblock.dll")
core.std.LoadPlugin(path="C:/Program Files/Hybrid/64bit/vsfilters/DenoiseFilter/NEO_FFT3DFilter/neo-fft3d.dll")
core.std.LoadPlugin(path="C:/Program Files/Hybrid/64bit/vsfilters/DenoiseFilter/DFTTest/DFTTest.dll")
core.std.LoadPlugin(path="C:/Program Files/Hybrid/64bit/Vapoursynth/Lib/site-packages/vapoursynth/plugins2/bwdif.dll")
core.std.LoadPlugin(path="C:/Program Files/Hybrid/64bit/Vapoursynth/Lib/site-packages/vapoursynth/plugins2/fmtconv.dll")
core.std.LoadPlugin(path="C:/Program Files/Hybrid/64bit/Vapoursynth/Lib/site-packages/vapoursynth/plugins2/znedi3.dll")
core.std.LoadPlugin(path="C:/Program Files/Hybrid/64bit/Vapoursynth/Lib/site-packages/vapoursynth/plugins2/sneedif/libsneedif.dll")
core.std.LoadPlugin(path="C:/Program Files/Hybrid/64bit/Vapoursynth/Lib/site-packages/vapoursynth/plugins2/eedi3m.dll")
core.std.LoadPlugin(path="C:/Program Files/Hybrid/64bit/Vapoursynth/Lib/site-packages/vapoursynth/plugins2/vszip/vszip.dll")
core.std.LoadPlugin(path="C:/Program Files/Hybrid/64bit/Vapoursynth/Lib/site-packages/vapoursynth/plugins2/addnoise.dll")
core.std.LoadPlugin(path="C:/Program Files/Hybrid/64bit/Vapoursynth/Lib/site-packages/vapoursynth/plugins2/mvutensils/mvutensils.dll")
core.std.LoadPlugin(path="C:/Program Files/Hybrid/64bit/Vapoursynth/Lib/site-packages/vapoursynth/plugins2/akarin/libakarin.dll")
core.std.LoadPlugin(path="C:/Program Files/Hybrid/64bit/Vapoursynth/Lib/site-packages/vapoursynth/plugins2/zsmooth/zsmooth.dll")
core.std.LoadPlugin(path="C:/Program Files/Hybrid/64bit/vsfilters/SourceFilter/DGDecNV/DGDecodeNV_AVX2.dll")
# Import scripts
import edi_rpow2
import sharpen
import dehalo
import degrain
import deblock
import qtgmc
import validate
# Source: 'C:\Users\Computer\Videos\RJ videos\Misc\VDub\VDub test\Misc\(1998) Decade.mkv'
# clip current meta; color space: YUV420P8, bit depth: 8, resolution: 720x480, fps: 29.97, color matrix: 470bg, color primaries: Unspecific, color transfer: Unspecified, yuv luminance scale: limited, scanorder: top field first, full height: true (Source)
# Loading 'C:\Users\Computer\Videos\RJ videos\Misc\VDub\VDub test\Misc\(1998) Decade.mkv' using DGSource
clip = core.dgdecodenv.DGSource("C:/Users/Computer/AppData/Local/Temp/2026-08-18@23_18_20_2610.dgi",fieldop=0) # 29.97 fps, scanorder: top field first
frame = clip.get_frame(0)
# setting color matrix to 470bg.
clip = core.std.SetFrameProps(clip, _Matrix=vs.MATRIX_BT470_BG)
# setting color transfer (vs.TRANSFER_BT601), if it is not set.
if validate.transferIsInvalid(clip):
clip = core.std.SetFrameProps(clip=clip, _Transfer=vs.TRANSFER_BT601)
# setting color primaries info (to vs.PRIMARIES_BT470_BG), if it is not set.
if validate.primariesIsInvalid(clip):
clip = core.std.SetFrameProps(clip=clip, _Primaries=vs.PRIMARIES_BT470_BG)
# setting color range to TV (limited) range.
prop_name = '_Range' if core.core_version.release_major >= 74 else '_ColorRange'
clip = core.std.SetFrameProps(clip=clip, **{prop_name: vs.RANGE_LIMITED})
# making sure frame rate is set to 29.97fps
clip = core.std.AssumeFPS(clip=clip, fpsnum=30000, fpsden=1001)
# making sure the detected scan type is set (detected: top field first)
clip = core.std.SetFrameProps(clip=clip, _FieldBased=vs.FIELD_TOP) # scan type: top field first
# ColorMatrix: adjusting color matrix from fcc to 709
# adjusting luma range to 'limited' due to post clipping
clip = core.resize.Bicubic(clip, matrix_in_s="fcc", matrix_s="709", range_in=0, range=0)
# Deinterlacing using QTGMC
clip = qtgmc.QTGMC(Input=clip, Preset="Very Slow", InputType=0, TFF=True, TR2=3, SourceMatch=3, Lossless=2, NoiseProcess=2, GrainRestore=0.7) # new fps: 59.94
# Making sure content is perceived as frame based
clip = core.std.SetFrameProps(clip=clip, _FieldBased=vs.FIELD_PROGRESSIVE) # scan type: progressive
# applying deblocking using DeBlock QED
clip = deblock.Deblock_QED(clip)
# removing grain using MCDegrain
clip = degrain.mcdegrainsharp(clip)
# applying dehalo using DeHalo_alpha
clip = dehalo.DeHalo_alpha(clip, rx=2.50)
# applying dehalo using YAHR
clip = dehalo.YAHR(clip)
# resizing using NNEDI3 on the GPU
# current: 720x480 target: 1440x960
clip = edi_rpow2.nnedi3cl_rpow2(clip, rfactor=2, nsize=3, nns=4) # 1440x960
# contrast sharpening using CAS
clip = core.cas.CAS(clip, sharpness=1.000)
# adding Grain using noise
clip = core.noise.Add(clip)
# letterboxing 1440x960 to 1920x1080
clip = core.std.AddBorders(clip, left=240, right=240, top=60, bottom=60)
# set output frame rate to 59.94fps (progressive)
clip = core.std.AssumeFPS(clip=clip, fpsnum=60000, fpsden=1001)
# output
clip.set_output()
# clip current meta; color space: YUV420P8, bit depth: 8, resolution: 1920x1080, fps: 59.94, color matrix: 709, color primaries: Unspecific, color transfer: Unspecified, yuv luminance scale: limited, scanorder: progressive, full height: true (Meta)
# script was created by Hybrid 2026.08.18.1
The encoding calls:
Code:
"C:\Program Files\Hybrid\64bit\Vapoursynth\vspipe.exe" "C:\Users\Computer\AppData\Local\Temp\encodingTempSynthSkript_2026-08-18@23_18_20_2610_0.vpy" \\.\pipe\2026-08-18@23_18_20_2610_07_video --outputindex 0 -c y4m --progress
"C:\Program Files\Hybrid\64bit\x264.exe" --preset fast --crf 21.50 --profile high --level 5.1 --sync-lookahead 48 --psy-rd 1.00:0.15 --vbv-maxrate 300000 --vbv-bufsize 300000 --sar 1:1 --qpfile "C:\Users\Computer\AppData\Local\Temp\(1998) Decade_1_2026-08-18@23_18_20_2610_06.qp" --deblock -1:-1 --non-deterministic --range tv --colormatrix smpte170m --demuxer y4m --input-range tv --fps 60000/1001 --output-depth 8 --output "C:\Users\Computer\AppData\Local\Temp\2026-08-18@23_18_20_2610_07.264" \\.\pipe\2026-08-18@23_18_20_2610_07_video
seem fine too.
Hmm,... (I did change a lot the last few days, but only in the Avisynth sections of Hybrid,.. iirc.)
Did some small tests, but couldn't reproduce the problem so far.
A. Try whether it helps to use a temp folder to a dedicated folder outside AppData. (maybe Windows Defender or some other virus scanner is causing issues)
B. Does the Vapoursynth Preview work fine?
C. Does it also happen with Hybrid_dev_2026.08.19-185814.exe ?
D. Does it also happen with other source files?
(Do you know which version you used before? Mainly asking to know whether this is really an issue with the named pipe usage, which isn't that old. It was added around 2026-07-11.)
Will look at it some more after work.
Cu Selur
