mafintosh/playback

transcoding using ffmpeg/libav

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#15 opened on Apr 13, 2015

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Description

it should be possible to embed a ffmpeg/libav binary and do automatic transcoding

this should be done as a third party module (or set of modules) to keep the amount of code in this repo as low as possible

if you are interested in helping out with this, leave a comment below

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Tech stack
javascriptnodejselectron
Domain
desktop
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
over 1 week
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
ffmpeg/libav knowledgeElectron fundamentalsJavaScriptNode.js
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
20
Research direction
Investigate existing Node.js ffmpeg bindings (e.g., fluent ffmpeg) and how to bundle the ffmpeg binary with Electron apps using electron builder. Review the issue comments for any prior attempts or suggestions. Explore the playback repository structure to identify where a third party module could be integrated for transcoding.