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FFMPEG Issues
Thu, 06/04/2009 - 20:19
Hi-
I am running CentOS5- PHP 5.2.9. Still can't get the FFMPEG to pass the install test. Has anyone solved this?
Thanks-
MDS
Fri, 06/05/2009 - 17:48
#2
Hi Michael,
Could it be that the symbolic link is broken ?
Mon, 06/08/2009 - 13:10
#3
Thanks you guys for the reply. I was looking through the config files and kconf.php seems to be missing? Would that be an issue? IF so, where can I find the find file?
Mon, 06/08/2009 - 13:49
#4
Here is a little more info. When I try and invoke ffmpeg from my terminal ssh I get:
# exec ffmpeg
ffmpeg: error while loading shared libraries: libavdevice.so.52: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory
I think you are correct Kalturian, can you help me fix the links?
Tue, 06/09/2009 - 01:29
#5
From your description it seems that the library files for FFMPEG are not being loaded. Perhaps the environment variable LD_LIBRARY_PATH is not getting set right.
Please try to set
LD_LIBRARY_PATH= Set to the absolute path where the library files are for FFMPEG (should be "/absolute_path/kalturace/kaltura/bin/i386/ffmpeg-bin-0.5/")
Then exec ffmpeg
Please write back with your LD_LIBRARY_PATH and the output from ffmpeg.
Tue, 06/09/2009 - 14:16
#6
Thanks redbeard...What file contains the LD_Library_Path?
I know you must hate us newbies, but we really do appreciate the great help you provide.
Tue, 06/09/2009 - 20:20
#7
I have been taking from the Open Source Community for years. It is my time to contribute back.
1) Does your server have FFMPEG installed?
2) Are you attempting to use your server's installation of FFMPEG or Kaltura CE's pre-packaged FFMPEG?
3) LD_LIBRARY_PATH is an server environment variable, not a PHP variable.
The LD_LIBRARY_PATH is set in the following files:
A)kalturaCE/kaltura/bin/i386/run/run-convert.sh
B)kalturaCE/kaltura/bin/i386/run/run-mencoder.sh
C)kalturaCE/kaltura/bin/i386/run/run-curl.sh
D)kalturaCE/kaltura/bin/i386/run/run-ffmpeg.sh
If you can log in with ssh some of the testing and debugging will be easier.
I am experiencing problems using with my installation of FFMPEG (not Kaltura's), as well. I want the ability to use 'my' FFMPEG installation because it supports more codecs.
Thu, 06/11/2009 - 19:10
#8
1) Yes, but I never seem to be able to get it to work.
2) I would prefer to use Kalturas because I only need the basic codecs at the moment.
I have ssh and root access to my server, but i'm not even sure what to test. I know the video business, but the SYSAdmin stuff is a little above me and I don't have a "guy" for it.
If you have patience and can keep helping, I'd sure appreciate it. I'll even buy you a beer or 2!!
Fri, 06/12/2009 - 02:00
#9
Okay, so I have a set of questions which will help us determine where you are having the problem. I am going to assume you have not made any customizations to your Kaltura CE installation.
1) Can you log into the Kaltura Management Console (KMC)?
2) Can you upload a video to your server?
3) Did you start the batch watch system? If not, it is under the tab "Server -> System Status". Just click the "start all batches" link.
4) Do you see a thumbnail for your video under the tab "Content -> Entries"?
5) Under the tab "Server -> Entries in Process" does the row with your video(s) always say "Converting". What type of video file did you upload? Please specify what container format, audio and video codecs.
Please, take a screen shot and post it. I will have more questions.
Good luck. I like Porters. :)
Hello mdsinva,
FFMPEG is packaged with Kaltura CE. It could be your PATH is not setup correctly for Apache.