From 36f44d65504162322cb8e93db22bb8e0207611d7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: CDrummond Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2025 22:54:57 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Mention libav/ffmpeg variants --- UserGuide.md | 16 ++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+) diff --git a/UserGuide.md b/UserGuide.md index a8286e0..a8244d7 100644 --- a/UserGuide.md +++ b/UserGuide.md @@ -10,6 +10,22 @@ feature. PowerShell for Windows), as there is no graphical user interface. +Variants +-------- + +`bliss-analyser` can be built to support using either the `ffmpeg` ibraries, or invoking the `ffmpeg` command itself. + +If the package used ended with `-libav` then `bliss-analyser` has been built +with the `ffmpeg` libraries. This allows fater decoding of files, but will +require the exact `ffmpeg` library versions to be on your system. (These +libraries are usually provided with the Windows build). + +If the package used ended with `-ffmpeg`, then `bliss-analyser` requires you +also have the `ffmpeg` application installed and in your `$PATH`. These +builds are roughly 46% slower at analysis, but are more portable as they can +use any `ffmpeg` version. + + Quick guide ===========