Feature Request: Transcode DVR Recordings on the fly

[Kimballslice1890 6]

I'm sure there are scripts or maybe an add-on someone can point me to in the meantime?

 

Has it ever been considered to put in a feature to transcode recordings as they are recording?

 

For example if I record a 1HR HD program, recordings can get upwards of 6GB. If I could set a bitrate to have my server transcode the recording on the fly to say 1080p 5mbps? To keep file sizes down and reduce time spent cleaning up libraries

[Luke 39640]

It's possible for the future. Thanks.

[SirBomble 2]

Any word on this feature? The need to post-process files for compatibility is a bit of a burden.

[Luke 39640]

On 2/28/2023 at 8:53 AM, SirBomble said:

Any word on this feature? The need to post-process files for compatibility is a bit of a burden.

HI @SirBomble what exactly are you doing post-process?

[SirBomble 2]

 

1 minute ago, Luke said:

HI @SirBomble what exactly are you doing post-process?

Converting to mp4 since ts isn't an idea file format

Edited April 17, 2023 by SirBomble

[Luke 39640]

Just now, SirBomble said:

 

Converting to mp4 since ts isn't an idea file format

So even if we offered the option to convert while recording, it would have to keep the mpegts container in order to keep it playable during the recording. The only thing we can convert during recording would be video or audio codec, but it has to stay as ts or  you won't be able to play while recording.

[SirBomble 2]

5 minutes ago, Luke said:

So even if we offered the option to convert while recording, it would have to keep the mpegts container in order to keep it playable during the recording. The only thing we can convert during recording would be video or audio codec, but it has to stay as ts or  you won't be able to play while recording.

That totally makes sense, I speaking more about post-processing. Sort of like the post-processing script option. But instead giving an option to pic a conversion format after it finishes recording.

[pünktchen 1345]

10 minutes ago, Luke said:

The only thing we can convert during recording would be video or audio codec, but it has to stay as ts or  you won't be able to play while recording.

Fragmented mp4 !?!