This commit implements two new features:
1. Compare Module:
- New UI module for side-by-side video comparison
- Loads two video files and displays detailed metadata comparison
- Shows format, resolution, codecs, bitrates, frame rate, color info, etc.
- Accessible via GUI module button or CLI: videotools compare <file1> <file2>
- Added formatBitrate() helper function for consistent bitrate display
2. Target File Size Encoding Mode:
- New bitrate mode "Target Size" for convert module
- Allows users to specify desired output file size (e.g., "25MB", "100MB", "8MB")
- Automatically calculates required video bitrate based on:
* Target file size
* Video duration
* Audio bitrate
* Container overhead (3% reserved)
- Implemented ParseFileSize() to parse size strings (KB, MB, GB)
- Implemented CalculateBitrateForTargetSize() for bitrate calculation
- Works in both GUI convert view and job queue execution
Additional changes:
- Updated printUsage() to include compare command
- Added compare button to module grid with pink color
- Added compareFile1 and compareFile2 to appState
- Consistent "Target Size" naming throughout (UI and code)
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Add comprehensive Windows support roadmap:
- Cross-compilation and build system
- Platform-specific path handling
- Windows GPU detection (NVENC/QSV/AMF)
- Installer and distribution
- Testing checklist
Goal: Make VideoTools available for Jake and Windows users
Implements mutual exclusion between 'Convert Now' and queue processing:
Behavior:
- If queue is running: 'Convert Now' button is DISABLED
- If user tries to click 'Convert Now' while queue runs: Shows info dialog
with message and auto-adds video to queue instead
- Only one conversion method active at a time
This prevents:
- Multiple simultaneous FFmpeg processes competing for system resources
- Confusion about which conversion is running
- Queue and direct conversion interfering with each other
When queue is active:
- 'Convert Now' button: DISABLED (grey out)
- 'Add to Queue' button: ENABLED (highlighted)
- Clear UI signal: Only use queue mode for batch operations
Perfect for batch workflows where user loads multiple videos
and expects them all to process sequentially in the queue,
not spawn random direct conversions.
Implements automatic queue processing when jobs are added from the Convert
module via the 'Add to Queue' button:
Features:
- IsRunning() method added to queue package to check processing status
- 'Add to Queue' button now auto-starts queue if not already running
- Eliminates need to manually open Queue view and click 'Start Queue'
- Seamless workflow: Add video → Queue → Auto-starts conversion
Before:
1. Load video
2. Click 'Add to Queue'
3. Click 'View Queue'
4. Click 'Start Queue'
After:
1. Load video
2. Click 'Add to Queue' (auto-starts!)
3. Load next video
4. Click 'Add to Queue' (already running)
Perfect for batch operations where user loads multiple videos and expects
them to start encoding immediately.
Implements clear batch settings control for converting multiple videos:
Features:
- Settings persistence: All conversion settings automatically persist across videos
- Clear UI messaging: Explains that settings carry over between videos
- Reset button: One-click ability to reset all settings to defaults
- Batch workflow: Load video → set format/quality once → convert multiple videos
How it works:
1. User loads first video and configures settings (format, quality, codecs, etc)
2. Settings are stored in state.convert and persist across video loads
3. User can load additional videos - settings remain the same
4. When converting multiple videos, all use the same settings
5. User can change settings anytime - affects all subsequent videos
6. Reset button available to restore defaults if needed
This eliminates the need to reconfigure every video while allowing:
- Batch processing with same settings
- Individual video settings override when needed
- Clear visual indication of what's happening
Perfect for the user's workflow of converting 5 European videos to
DVD-NTSC format - set once, convert all 5!
Critical fix: When a DVD format (NTSC or PAL) is selected, now properly
override the video and audio codec to use DVD-compliant standards:
Video:
- Forces MPEG-2 codec (mpeg2video)
- NTSC: 6000k bitrate, 9000k max, gop=15
- PAL: 8000k bitrate, 9500k max, gop=12
Audio:
- Forces AC-3 codec for DVD container compatibility
- 192 kbps bitrate
- 48 kHz sample rate (DVD standard)
- Stereo channels (2)
This ensures that selecting a DVD format produces DVDStyler-compatible
MPEG files without codec errors. Previously, the code was using the
default H.264 + AAC, which caused 'unsupported audio codec' errors
when trying to write to MPEG container.
Fixes the issue where DVD conversions were failing with:
'Unsupported audio codec. Must be one of mp1, mp2, mp3, 16-bit pcm_dvd,
pcm_s16be, ac3 or dts.'
The setContent function was calling fyne.DoAndWait() from the main goroutine,
which created a deadlock. Changed to use fyne.Do() (asynchronous) to properly
marshal UI updates without blocking.
This resolves the error:
'fyne.Do[AndWait] called from main goroutine'
The async approach is correct here since we don't need to wait for the
content update to complete before continuing.
The new installation system provides a painless, one-command setup for all users:
install.sh Enhancements:
- 5-step installation wizard with visual progress indicators
- Auto-detects bash/zsh shell and updates rc files appropriately
- Automatically adds PATH exports for system-wide or user-local installation
- Automatically sources alias.sh for convenience commands
- Clear instructions for next steps
- Better error messages and validation
- Supports both sudo and non-sudo installation paths
- Default to user-local installation (no sudo required)
INSTALLATION.md Documentation:
- Comprehensive installation guide for all user types
- Multiple installation options (system-wide vs user-local)
- Detailed troubleshooting section
- Manual installation instructions for advanced users
- Platform-specific notes (Linux, macOS, Windows WSL)
- Uninstallation instructions
- Verification steps
README.md Updates:
- Updated Quick Start section to reference install.sh
- Added INSTALLATION.md to documentation index
- Clear distinction between user and developer setup
This enables users to set up VideoTools with:
bash install.sh
source ~/.bashrc
VideoTools
No manual shell configuration needed!
This commit includes several improvements:
Queue System Enhancements:
- Improved thread-safety in Add, Remove, Pause, Resume, Cancel operations
- Added PauseAll and ResumeAll methods for batch control
- Added MoveUp and MoveDown methods to reorder queue items
- Better handling of running job cancellation with proper state management
- Improved Copy strategy in List() to prevent race conditions
Convert Module Enhancement:
- Auto-set resolution to 720×480 when NTSC DVD format selected
- Auto-set resolution to 720×576 when PAL DVD format selected
- Auto-set framerate to 29.97fps (30) for NTSC, 25fps for PAL
- Added DVD resolution options to resolution selector dropdown
Display Server Improvements:
- Auto-detect Wayland vs X11 display servers in player controller
- Conditionally apply xdotool window placement (X11 only)
UI Improvements:
- Added Pause All, Resume All, and queue reordering buttons
- Fixed queue counter labeling (completed count display)
Completely rewrote README.md to reflect current state:
New Contents:
• Professional video processing suite description
• Key features (DVD-NTSC/PAL, batch processing, smart features)
• Quick start (one-time setup and run)
• Step-by-step DVD creation workflow
• Documentation guide
• System architecture overview
• Build and run commands
• Troubleshooting guide
• Professional use cases
• Quality specifications for NTSC and PAL
Highlights:
• DVDStyler compatible (no re-encoding)
• PS2 compatible
• Professional MPEG-2 encoding
• AC-3 Dolby Digital audio
• Batch processing support
• Region-free format
Perfect entry point for new users!
Complete documentation for building and running VideoTools:
Sections:
• Quick start (2-minute setup)
• Making VideoTools permanent (bash/zsh setup)
• Script documentation (what each does)
• Build requirements and versions
• Troubleshooting guide
• Development workflow
• DVD encoding complete workflow
• Performance notes
• Production deployment guide
• Getting help and reporting issues
Easy setup:
source scripts/alias.sh
VideoTools
That's all users need to run the application!
Added scripts folder with three convenience scripts:
• scripts/build.sh - Clean build with dependency verification
• scripts/run.sh - Run application (auto-builds if needed)
• scripts/alias.sh - Create 'VideoTools' command alias
Usage:
source scripts/alias.sh
VideoTools # Run app
VideoToolsRebuild # Force rebuild
VideoToolsClean # Clean artifacts
Fixed main.go DVD options:
• Fixed callback ordering so updateDVDOptions is called on format selection
• DVD aspect ratio selector now appears when DVD format is selected
• DVD info display shows specs for NTSC and PAL formats
• Works in both Simple and Advanced tabs
DVD options are now fully functional in the UI.
User-friendly guide for creating DVD-compliant videos with VideoTools.
Contents:
✓ Quick start (5-minute guide)
✓ DVD format specifications (NTSC and PAL)
✓ Validation message explanations
✓ Aspect ratio guide with selection help
✓ Recommended settings for Simple and Advanced modes
✓ Complete workflow from video to DVD disc
✓ Troubleshooting section with solutions
✓ Pro tips for batch processing and testing
✓ Detailed example: converting home video to DVD
✓ Pre-encoding checklist
Features:
- Written for non-technical users
- Clear step-by-step instructions
- Explains all technical terms
- Practical examples and use cases
- Links to technical documentation
- Common problems and solutions
Perfect for users who want to:
- Create DVDs from home videos
- Distribute videos professionally
- Archive content on physical media
- Author discs with DVDStyler
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