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Can the startUnsafe method of FFmpegFrameGrabber not retry after the streaming operation timeout

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#2343 opened on Jul 21, 2025

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Description

The startUnsafe method of FFmpegFrameGrabber will automatically retry after the streaming operation timeout due to the following code. Is there a way to avoid this retry and return the result immediately after the first operation timeout.

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Tech stack
java
Domain
backendperformance
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
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fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Java programmingFamiliarity with JavaCVUnderstanding of timeout handling
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
35
Research direction
Examine the startUnsafe method in FFmpegFrameGrabber.java, particularly the code that performs the automatic retry. Investigate how to add a configuration option to skip retry and return the timeout result immediately. Review any related comments or maintainer input in the issue for guidance.