Video capture for linux with ffmpeg
Posted: 19.07.2004, 13:20
by andyrock
Hi!
Is it possible to implement video capture for unix?
It could use
ffmpeg to encode to mpeg1 or divx5.
Posted: 19.07.2004, 13:40
by Christophe
The problem with ffmpeg is that the API is not stable yet, and ffmpeg developers recommend projects using the lib to keep a copy in their tree. Of course that solves all dependency problems, but I don't find it very satisfying.
The problem under Linux is that none of the audio/video frameworks is mature yet, they've all come a long way in the last 2 to 3 years, but I think it will take another couple of years until we have something really useable and integrated (beyond the simple players).
That being said, you're more than welcome to give it a try if you have the will, skill and time to work on it.