On 8 September 2017 at 11:23, Alan Milewczyk <a...@soulman1949.com> wrote: > Continuing OT for a minute.. > > On 08/09/2017 09:57, Jim web wrote: >> >> >> Its a great shame that there isn't a decent and clear *tutorial* on how to >> use ffmpeg for such things so that people can make sense of the vast >> forest >> of mysterious options, switches, etc. The help/man is of little use to >> most >> people because it only makes sense *after* you've found the right option. >> Listing options isn't an explanation. Just a reminder for programmers who >> *already* know what the options listed mean or can do for them and when >> they are the 'right' ones. Data is not a synonym for information. >> >> Jim >> > Couldn't agree more, it's the big failing of the IT industry. Manuals > detailing features are not what customers want
Remember ffmeg has no customers, no-one pays for it. The documentation is maintained by the community (I assume). Documentation for open source is always a problem as few are prepared to put in the time and effort required. Colin _______________________________________________ get_iplayer mailing list get_iplayer@lists.infradead.org http://lists.infradead.org/mailman/listinfo/get_iplayer