Detecting AV1-encoded videos with Python
9 days ago
- #Python
- #Video Processing
- #AV1
- The author discusses detecting AV1-encoded videos using Python to convert them for compatibility with an iPhone.
- Two methods are presented: using ffprobe and MediaInfo to check video codecs.
- The ffprobe method involves a subprocess call to extract the codec name, while MediaInfo offers a faster, in-process alternative.
- A test function is provided to scan directories for AV1-encoded .mp4 files, ensuring none are present for iPhone compatibility.
- The final solution uses MediaInfo for efficiency, scanning recursively and reporting all AV1 videos at once if found.