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Quick start from GraphEdit

  • run GraphEdit → Graph → Insert Filters → DirectShow Filters,
  • locate the "Datastead Multipurpose Encoder" filter, double-click on it to insert it,
  • insert the video source filter (e.g. a Webcam) and/or the audio source filter (e.g. a microphone),
  • connect the video output pin (if any) to the Multipurpose video input pin,
  • connect the audio output pin (if any) to the Multipurpose audio input pin,
  • right-click on the "Datastead Multipurpose Encoder" filter, and enter the command line, eventually preceded by reserved Multipurpose keywords.

Examples of a very minimalistic command line that can be tested "out of the box":

  • with console, for debugging purpose:
SHOWCONSOLE ffmpegLGPL.exe -i %PIPE% myclip.webm
  • or not visible, like a normal DirectShow sink filter:
ffmpegLGPL.exe -i %PIPE% myclip.webm

Screenshots

GraphEdit:

The Multipurpose Encoder in GraphEdit

GraphEdit with the debug console:

The Multipurpose Encoder in GraphEdit with the debug console visible