AutoVid 0.9 Beta

[cbutters]

I hope this is the correct place for this, but I have put together an automated wmv VC1 encoding script, which I think it may be useful to others here on this forum who use media center and/or media center extenders.
Here is the information:

Introduction
AutoVid is an automated WMV video encoder suitable for encoding high quality video from mkv and avi formats to wmv formats which are playable on the PC and also the XBOX 360.

AutoVid allows you to setup source and destination paths, and automatically encode the files that show up in the source path to a wmv file in the destination path. When teamed with automated torrent downloads, it is a powerful method of automatically download, encoding and placing videos or television shows into your media library that can be accessed by both computers and media center extenders.
It should also be noted that AutoVid is not a true program, it is a BATCH FILE SYSTEM, or collection of scripts and programs that facilitate encoding, the work is done by the programs used by AutoVid

DISCLAIMER:
AutoVid is a beta package and the author has no responsibility for any problems it may cause to your computer or video files.

Tested Input containers: .avi .mkv
Tested Input audio codecs: vorbis, aac

Outputs: Essentially any resolution of WMV VC-1 VBR (acceptable for PC, Xbox 360 & extender use)

CREDIT / PROGRAMS USED:
AutoVid utilizes several great encoding tools, but does not take credit for their functionality. Full credit goes to the authors and the sources listed below.
Programs used and included in the AutoVid download are:
CCCP Codec Pack - This is a popular codec pack, useful for getting mkv subtitles to display.
Source: (http://cccp-project.net/)
Windows Media Encoder - Autovid uses the 32 bit version whether a 64 bit OS is used or not.
Source: (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/forpros/encoder/default.mspx)
AviSynth - AutoVid includes the installation for Avisynth (080912 version)
Source: (http://avisynth.org/)
Alex Zambelli's WMCMD.vbs and WMV TOOLS
Source: (http://www.citizeninsomniac.com/WMV/)
MediaInfo - Autovid extracts file information with this tool
Source: (http://mediainfo.sourceforge.net/)
MKVEXTRACT - Autovid uses this to extract AAC information if needed.
Source: (http://coreforge.org/projects/mkvextractgui/)
FAAC & FAAD - For handling aac audio
Source: (http://sourceforge.net/projects/faac/)

DOWNLOAD LINK (64 bit Windows OS) http://www.exoid.com/AutoVid/AutoVid_x64_OS.zip
DOWNLOAD LINK (32 bit Windows OS) http://www.exoid.com/AutoVid/AutoVid_x86_OS.zip

PDF INSTRUCTIONS LINK:
http://www.exoid.com/AutoVid/Instructions.pdf

If you are skeptical, or are interested, please check out the Instructions PDF, and you will get a better understanding of how and why AutoVid is usefull.


Homepage for this project: http://www.exoid.com/?p=249

[Guest]

You seem to be violating some open source licenses by redistributing without source code.

[CruNcher]

Donald O come on ;)

He linked to the sources and made clear that it is a script (source open), but i guess he should pack in the appropriate licenses the software comes with (GPL/LGPL) and his own license or one he seems appropriate for his own work.


It should also be noted that AutoVid is not a true program, it is a BATCH FILE SYSTEM, or collection of scripts and programs that facilitate encoding, the work is done by the programs used by AutoVid

[cbutters]

Hey, I'm not too familiar with open source license protocol. From what I read all of these programs (except window media encoder which I did not include in the .zip) had licenses that basically say something like:

Anyone may use, copy and distribute this program free of charge.
Anyone may modify this program and distribute modifications
under the terms of the GPLv3 License.

I would like to improve my script and follow the correct licensing terms, what and which programs require redistributing with the source code included, and what do I need to do to be compliant?

I guess I should also add that none of the programs used have been modified in any way, and the source is the same as the original authors.

[Guest]

He linked to the sources Where?

[CruNcher]

ok yeah he didn't linked direct to the sources but indirect for example he linked to the avisynth main wiki website from there you could find the way to the source on sourceforge but i guess to be lawyer compliant he should link to it directly http://sourceforge.net/project/downloading.php?group_id=57023&filename=Avisynth_258_src.zip&a=41625725 though the GPL doesn't state exactly if linking to the source means to link direct to it or just where it can be found.