Beyond Linux From Scratch - Version 6.1

Chapter 39. Video Utilities

Avifile-0.7.43

Introduction to Avifile

The Avifile package contains an AVI video file player, tools and support libraries. This is useful for viewing and editing AVI files.

Package Information

Additional Downloads

Avifile Dependencies

Required

Qt-3.3.4 and SDL-1.2.8

Optional

pkg-config-0.19, libjpeg-6b, libogg-1.1.2, libvorbis-1.1.1, liba52-0.7.4, LAME-3.96.1, libmad-0.15.1b, XviD-1.0.3, FAAD2, DivX4Linux and Dmalloc

Installation of Avifile

Install the required CODEC as the root user using the following commands: 

install -v -d -m755 /usr/lib/avifile-0.7/win32 &&
tar -zxf ../binaries-011002.tgz -C /usr/lib/avifile-0.7

Install Avifile by running the following commands: 

./configure --prefix=/usr \
    --with-win32-path=/usr/lib/avifile-0.7/win32 &&
make

Now, as the root user: 

make install

Contents

Installed Programs: avibench, avicap, avicat, avifile-config, avimake, aviplay, avirec, avirecompress, avitype, kv41setup, and mmxnow-config
Installed Libraries: libaviplay.so, libaviplayavcodec.so, libaviplayavformat.so, libaviplaydha.so, libaviplayvidix, and numerous CODEC plugins and video extensions.
Installed Directories: /usr/include/avifile-0.7, /usr/lib/avifile-0.7, and /usr/share/avifile-0.7

Short Descriptions

avibench

performs a measurement of the AVI file support library's performance for a file.

avicap

is a widget that displays acquired video from a Video For Windows (VFW) compatible device, like a webcam or a TV-tuner.

avicat

takes a set of AVI files and combines them into a single file.

avifile-config

is run by configure for programs wishing to link to the Avifile libraries.

avimake

takes a set of JPG images and creates a movie.

aviplay

manages the input formats, the CODECs and the output formats to display AVI video files on your screen.

avirec

is a command-line video recording tool.

avirecompress

is a widget that takes an input file of one CODEC type and converts it into a video file of another CODEC.

avitype

will read and display AVI file header information.

kv41setup

is a small tool which tells video4linux about the current video mode.

mmxnow-config

is run by configure for programs wishing to link to the mmxnow library.

libaviplay*.so

libraries contain the functions required by the various Avifile programs for encoding, decoding and to interface with the various plugins and video extensions.

Last updated on 2005-08-01 13:29:19 -0600