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Tommi 🤯 @ WHY 📞9848<p>So I have hundreds of videos of ~1 minute recorded from my phone ~10 years ago, and they generally don’t have that great compression, nor they are stored in a modern and advanced video format.</p><p>For archiving purposes, I want to take advantage of my workstation’s mighty GPU to process them so that the <strong>quality is approximately the same</strong>, but the <strong>file size would be strongly reduced</strong>.</p><p>Nevertheless, compressing videos is terribly hard, and way more complex than compressing pictures, so I wouldn’t really know how to do this, what format to use, what codec, what bitrate, what parameters to keep an eye on, etc.</p><p>I don’t care if the compression takes a lot of time, I just want <strong>smaller but good looking videos</strong>.</p><p>Any tips? (Links to guides and tutorials are ok too)</p><p>Also, unfortunately I am forced to use Windows for this (don’t ask me why 🫠), but I know nothing about Windows because I hate it. Practical software suggestions are very much welcome, too!</p><p><a href="https://pan.rent/tags/ffmpeg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ffmpeg</span></a> <a href="https://pan.rent/tags/help" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>help</span></a> <a href="https://pan.rent/tags/askFedi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>askFedi</span></a> <a href="https://pan.rent/tags/codec" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>codec</span></a> <a href="https://pan.rent/tags/AVI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AVI</span></a> <a href="https://pan.rent/tags/H265" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>H265</span></a> <a href="https://pan.rent/tags/H264" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>H264</span></a> <a href="https://pan.rent/tags/movie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>movie</span></a> <a href="https://pan.rent/tags/video" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>video</span></a> <a href="https://pan.rent/tags/videoCompression" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>videoCompression</span></a> <a href="https://pan.rent/tags/compression" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>compression</span></a> <a href="https://pan.rent/tags/encoding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>encoding</span></a> <a href="https://pan.rent/tags/HandBrake" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HandBrake</span></a> <a href="https://pan.rent/tags/heif" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>heif</span></a> <a href="https://pan.rent/tags/heic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>heic</span></a> <a href="https://pan.rent/tags/avif" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>avif</span></a> <a href="https://pan.rent/tags/mp4" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>mp4</span></a> <a href="https://pan.rent/tags/mkv" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>mkv</span></a> <a href="https://pan.rent/tags/Wondows" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Wondows</span></a></p>
schme<p>I'm trying to figure out the licensing around h264 and HEVC for a Godot plugin.</p><p>For h264, there seems to be OpenH264 on the software decode side, for which if using the binaries, Cisco is paying for the license and given the implementation freely to use. Great!</p><p>But what about HW decoders? If I'm selling software that is run on commercial software that's run on users computers that have HW decoders... is the onus on the game dev or HW manufacturer?</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/h264" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>h264</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/hevc" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>hevc</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/h265" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>h265</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/godotengine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>godotengine</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/tags/godot" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>godot</span></a></p>
bbₜᵤₓᵢ<p>Jetzt musste ich doch tatsächlich <a href="https://burningboard.net/tags/h265" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>h265</span></a> nachinstallieren bei <a href="https://burningboard.net/tags/Fedora" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Fedora</span></a> 🙈 </p><p><a href="https://burningboard.net/tags/Rpmfusion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Rpmfusion</span></a> ließ sich aber relativ einfach installieren. Und danach die passenden GStreamer Pakete im Softwarecenter.</p>
Kevin Karhan :verified:<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://wetdry.world/@ezra" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>ezra</span></a></span> personally I think <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Apple" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Apple</span></a> should be forced.to implement <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/AV1" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AV1</span></a> &amp; <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/WebM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WebM</span></a> and that <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://ec.social-network.europa.eu/@EUCommission" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>EUCommission</span></a></span> could mandate <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/OpenStandards" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OpenStandards</span></a>. </p><ul><li>As for quality, were it not for <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/patents" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>patents</span></a> and espechally <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/SoftwarePantents" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SoftwarePantents</span></a>, we'd have way better <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Codecs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Codecs</span></a>, but this way people engineering a <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/FLOSS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FLOSS</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/Codec" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Codec</span></a> are constantly required to specifically <em>avoid</em> infringement of Patents and other IP by <em>not using anything remotely related to it</em>...</li></ul><p>Also if <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/H265" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>H265</span></a> wasn't <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/patented" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>patented</span></a> and facing <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/PatentTrolls" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PatentTrolls</span></a> and <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/rentseekers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>rentseekers</span></a> we'd see way better quality there as well.</p><ul><li>Cuz <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/CCSS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CCSS</span></a> &amp; <a href="https://infosec.space/tags/FLOSS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FLOSS</span></a> can't share code nor expertise at all.</li></ul><p>And yes, Apple (<a href="https://infosec.space/tags/MPEGLA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MPEGLA</span></a>-Member) is <a href="https://wetdry.world/@ezra/114407901007915827" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">at the root of the problem</a>!</p>
KolibriTechSpace<p>🎮** How to easily transcode a video to the desired size: an honest review of simple programs for Windows 10**<br>🔧** Task**<br>Sometimes you need to compress a video **up to a strictly defined file size**, For example:<br>**700 MB** for CD</p><p>**1.4 GB** for DVD</p><p>**100 MB** to upload to messenger</p><p>It is important:<br>**Don't change video length</p><p>**<br>**Don't understand complex parameters** codecs and bitrates</p><p>Just specify the size you need and get the result</p><p>🔬** Criteria for selecting programs**<br>The following criteria were used to find suitable tools:<br>**Criterion**<br>**Required?**<br>Specifying the exact target file size<br>✅ Yes<br>Simple interface without unnecessary settings<br>✅ Yes<br>Support for modern video formats<br>✅ Yes<br>Does not require technical knowledge<br>✅ Yes<br>Relevance and absence of hidden restrictions<br>✅ Yes<br>Ability to save templates<br>🔸 Preferable</p><p>🎯** Final candidates**<br>After testing various utilities, the list of finalists included: **three programs**, which actually allow you to compress video to a given size **without complicated settings**.<br>**Program**<br>**Main purpose**<br>**Size indication**<br>**Interface**<br>**Templates**<br>**Comment**<br>**VidCoder**<br>Universal video converter<br>✅ Yes<br>Very simple<br>✅ Yes<br>The best balance of simplicity and control<br>**Simple x264/x265 Launcher**<br>Compress to size utility<br>✅ Yes<br>A minimalist<br>✅ Yes<br>Requires separate ffmpeg/x264<br>**AutoFF**<br>The simplest FFmpeg shell<br>✅ Yes<br>Very simple<br>❌ No<br>Minimal functionality, no flexibility</p><p>🏆** Winner - VidCoder**<br>✅** Why VidCoder:**<br>**Direct file size input** (for example, 700 MB - the program will calculate the parameters itself).</p><p>**Simple and convenient interface**, understandable even to a beginner.</p><p>**Support for modern codecs** (x264, x265) without having to download them manually.</p><p>**There are profiles and templates** to quickly select settings.</p><p>**You can compress multiple videos at once** (working with a file queue).</p><p>**Does not require special knowledge**.</p><p>🚫** Cons:**<br>The first acquaintance may seem a little confusing, but after a couple of clicks everything is intuitive.</p><p>If your computer is weak, encoding may take longer.</p><p>📥**Where to download?**<br>👉 **Official website:** <a href="https://vidcoder.net/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">vidcoder.net/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>💪** Alternatives**<br>🥈** Simple x264/x265 Launcher**<br>✅ **Pros:**<br>Minimal interface, nothing extra.</p><p>Supports setting the file size directly.</p><p>Lightweight, not overloaded with functions.</p><p>⚠️ **Cons:**<br>Requires separate download **FFmpeg/x264** and manual path settings.</p><p>The interface is a bit "technical".</p><p>**Verdict:** Suitable for those who are not afraid of minimal manual setup.</p><p>🥉** AutoFF**<br>✅ **Pros:**<br>Minimum steps: select a file, enter the size, click “Start”.</p><p>Does not require additional dependencies.</p><p>⚠️ **Cons:**<br>There are no templates, queues, or codec selection.</p><p>The interface is outdated.</p><p>The project is practically abandoned.</p><p>**Verdict:** Only for those who need the most primitive conversion method.</p><p>📄** Summary**<br>If needed **the simplest, most understandable and flexible option**, That **VidCoder** is the best choice. It combines **convenience, support for modern formats and the ability to compress video to a given size**.<br>👉 **Download VidCoder**: <a href="https://vidcoder.net/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">vidcoder.net/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a><br>❓ **Need step-by-step instructions with pictures?** Write and we’ll add it!</p><p>**Video Compression: Finding the Right Tool for the Job**<br>**Hashtags**: <a href="https://qoto.org/tags/VideoCompression" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>VideoCompression</span></a> <a href="https://qoto.org/tags/H265" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>H265</span></a> <a href="https://qoto.org/tags/VideoEditing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>VideoEditing</span></a> <a href="https://qoto.org/tags/ShutterEncoder" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ShutterEncoder</span></a> <a href="https://qoto.org/tags/VideoEncoding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>VideoEncoding</span></a> <a href="https://qoto.org/tags/TechTools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TechTools</span></a> <a href="https://qoto.org/tags/VideoEditingSoftware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>VideoEditingSoftware</span></a><br>**Bibliography &amp; Educational Resources**:<br>**Video Compression Fundamentals**<br>This resource provides a comprehensive guide to video compression, including different formats and their applications in video production.<br>Video Compression Handbook – Wiley Online Library<br>**Understanding H.265 Codec**<br>An in-depth look at the H.265 (HEVC) codec, including its advantages, challenges, and applications in modern video editing.<br>HEVC: High-Efficiency Video Coding<br>**Shutter Encoder Official Documentation**<br>A full user guide for Shutter Encoder, detailing how to utilize the tool effectively for video compression and encoding with hardware acceleration.<br>Shutter Encoder Documentation<br>**Video Editing Software Comparison**<br>A comparative analysis of video editing and compression software available on the market, covering pros and cons.<br>TechRadar: Best Video Editing Software<br>**Editorial Postscript**:<br>The quest for the perfect video compression tool was far from simple. In our search, we prioritized **efficiency, simplicity, and speed**, hoping to balance performance with the ease of use for non-experts. After evaluating several tools, we found that **Shutter Encoder** proved to be the most effective for our needs. However, as with all tools, it does come with its own set of challenges. While it delivers impressive results with hardware acceleration, it lacks pre-set templates for exact file sizes, which may be a dealbreaker for some users.<br>**Upcoming Second Article: Test Results and Practical Insights**<br>In the upcoming second article, we will dive deeper into the results of our **Shutter Encoder** tests, comparing the output quality and compression efficiency across various formats such as **H.265**. We'll analyze the practicality of the tool, focusing on real-world use cases, performance metrics, and system requirements. Stay tuned as we explore further insights and provide a final recommendation based on practical testing and actual results.</p><p>🎮 How to easily transcode a video to the desired size | An honest review of simple programs for Windows 10<br><a href="https://lenovotcore.blogspot.com/2025/03/how-to-easily-transcode-video-to.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">lenovotcore.blogspot.com/2025/</span><span class="invisible">03/how-to-easily-transcode-video-to.html</span></a></p>
Denzil Ferreira<p>Firefox to support h265 HEVC acceleration with VAAPI! <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/firefox" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>firefox</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/h265" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>h265</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.phoronix.com/news/Firefox-137-VA-API-HEVC" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">phoronix.com/news/Firefox-137-</span><span class="invisible">VA-API-HEVC</span></a></p>
AzureCerulean<p><a href="https://4bear.com/tags/Raspberry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Raspberry</span></a> Pi <a href="https://4bear.com/tags/HEVC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HEVC</span></a> <a href="https://4bear.com/tags/Decoder" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Decoder</span></a> <a href="https://4bear.com/tags/Driver" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Driver</span></a> Posted For <a href="https://4bear.com/tags/Linux" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Linux</span></a> <a href="https://4bear.com/tags/Kernel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Kernel</span></a> Review - <a href="https://4bear.com/tags/Phoronix" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Phoronix</span></a><br><a href="https://www.phoronix.com/news/Raspberry-Pi-HEVC-H265-Decode" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">phoronix.com/news/Raspberry-Pi</span><span class="invisible">-HEVC-H265-Decode</span></a></p><p><a href="https://4bear.com/tags/H265" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>H265</span></a> <a href="https://4bear.com/tags/x265" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>x265</span></a></p>
Christian Saris<p>Handling <a href="https://gruene.social/tags/HECV" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HECV</span></a>/ <a href="https://gruene.social/tags/H265" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>H265</span></a> <a href="https://gruene.social/tags/video" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>video</span></a> files under <a href="https://gruene.social/tags/linux" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>linux</span></a> is pain in the ass. </p><p>Had to convert them to <a href="https://gruene.social/tags/H264" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>H264</span></a> to be able to handle them appropriatly. That took ages not only because of the fact that this is a lot of encoding but also because the tool (<a href="https://gruene.social/tags/handbrake" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>handbrake</span></a> gui) I used crashed plenty of time. Using HandBrake-CLI seems to work much better and stable.</p>
W3C Developers<p>During the WebEvolve 2024 conference in <a href="https://w3c.social/tags/Shanghai" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Shanghai</span></a> 🇨🇳, Chun Gao (Shengwang) discussed new trends in the Real-Time Communication industry and examined 4 cases involving E2E encryption, digital rights management <a href="https://w3c.social/tags/DRM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DRM</span></a>, <a href="https://w3c.social/tags/H265" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>H265</span></a> support for <a href="https://w3c.social/tags/RTC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RTC</span></a>, and alpha <a href="https://w3c.social/tags/video" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>video</span></a> transmission.</p><p>Check slides and event report: <br>▶️ <a href="https://www.w3.org/2024/01/webevolve-series-events/media/slides/gao-chun.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">w3.org/2024/01/webevolve-serie</span><span class="invisible">s-events/media/slides/gao-chun.pdf</span></a><br>▶️ <a href="https://www.w3.org/2024/01/webevolve-series-events/media/en.report.html" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">w3.org/2024/01/webevolve-serie</span><span class="invisible">s-events/media/en.report.html</span></a> <a href="https://w3c.social/tags/W3CChina" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>W3CChina</span></a></p><p>... and watch the 🎬 ! <a href="https://youtu.be/oHBN5ALckGQ" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">youtu.be/oHBN5ALckGQ</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
categulario 🐍 🦀 🦎 🇵🇸<p>gente clavada del <a href="https://mstdn.mx/tags/video" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>video</span></a> y del <a href="https://mstdn.mx/tags/archivodigital" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>archivodigital</span></a> </p><p>¿debería estar convirtiendo mis películas a <a href="https://mstdn.mx/tags/h265" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>h265</span></a> ?</p><p>Veo que ese encoder ofrece significativas ganancias de espacio, pero no sé aun dónde está el truco.</p>
bbₜᵤₓᵢ<p>Gibt es einen besseren Streaming-Stick als den Chromecast mit Google TV (4K) ?</p><p>Der Chromecast 4k ist super, aber für h265-Videos etwas zu langsam. Suche einen Stick, der flüssiges Streaming von h265-Dateien von einer Netzwerkfreigabe ermöglicht.<br>Welche Alternativen gibt es mit besserer Performance? </p><p>Empfehlungen &amp; Meinungen willkommen!</p><p><a href="https://burningboard.net/tags/streaming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>streaming</span></a> <a href="https://burningboard.net/tags/chromecast" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>chromecast</span></a> <a href="https://burningboard.net/tags/h265" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>h265</span></a> <a href="https://burningboard.net/tags/4k" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>4k</span></a> <a href="https://burningboard.net/tags/google" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>google</span></a> <a href="https://burningboard.net/tags/stick" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>stick</span></a></p>