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DoesItReallyMatter: /* Gestures */ Wikilink to Mouse gestures

2019-04-07T07:04:31Z

Gestures: Wikilink to Mouse gestures

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	=== Gestures ===		=== Gestures ===

	Gestures provide a simple mouse gestures control. TODO		Gestures provide a simple [[mouse gestures]] control. TODO

	<br>		<br>

	== The Mozilla plugin ==		== The Mozilla plugin ==

DoesItReallyMatter: Rename Crop video filter to /* Croppadd video filter */, transclude options from Documentation:Modules/croppadd

2019-04-07T05:47:34Z

Rename Crop video filter to Croppadd video filter: , transclude options from Documentation:Modules/croppadd

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	{{:Documentation:Modules/clone}}		{{:Documentation:Modules/clone}}

	==== ~~Crop~~ video filter ====		==== Croppadd video filter ====

	Module name: '''~~crop~~'''		Module name: '''croppadd'''
			{{Transcluded\|Documentation:Modules/croppadd}}
	*'''--crop-geometry <[[string]]>''' Set the geometry of the zone to crop. This is set as <width> x <height> + <left offset> + <top offset>.		{{:Documentation:Modules/croppadd}}
	*'''--autocrop''' Enable automatic black border cropping.

	==== Motion blur filter ====		==== Motion blur filter ====

DoesItReallyMatter: Replace module options with transclusions. Documentation:Modules/time is obsolete, Documentation:Modules/marq is current

2019-04-07T02:53:38Z

Replace module options with transclusions. Documentation:Modules/time is obsolete, Documentation:Modules/marq is current

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	Module name: '''adjust'''		Module name: '''adjust'''
			{{Transcluded\|Documentation:Modules/adjust}}
	*'''--contrast <[[float]]>''' Image contrast in the 0-2 range.		{{:Documentation:Modules/adjust}}
	*'''--brightness <[[float]]>''' Image brightness in the 0-2 range.
	*'''--hue <[[integer]]>''' Image hue in the 0-360 range.
	*'''--saturation <[[float]]>''' Image saturation in the 0-3 range.
	*'''-gamma <[[float]]>''' Image gamma in the 0-10 range.

	==== Wall video filter ====		==== Wall video filter ====

	Module name: '''wall'''		Module name: '''wall'''

	This filter splits the output in several windows.		This filter splits the output in several windows.
			{{Transcluded\|Documentation:Modules/wall}}
	*'''--wall-cols <[[integer]]>''' Number of columns.		{{:Documentation:Modules/wall}}
	*'''--wall~~-rows <[[integer]]>''' Number of rows.~~
	*'''--wall-active <[[string]]>''' Select the windows you want to display. To select windows 2 and 4 you would write '''--wall~~-active 2,4'''. When this option isn't specified, all windows are displayed.~~

	==== Video transformation filter ====		==== Video transformation filter ====

	Module name: '''transform'''		Module name: '''transform'''
			{{Transcluded\|Documentation:Modules/transform}}
	*'''--transform~~-type {90,180,270,hflip,vflip~~}~~''' Select rotation angle or symmetry.~~		{{:Documentation:Modules/transform}}

	==== Distort video filter ====		==== Distort video filter ====

	Module name: '''distort'''		Module name: '''distort'''
			{{See\|Documentation:Modules/distort}}

	==== Clone video filter ====		==== Clone video filter ====
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	Module name: '''clone'''		Module name: '''clone'''
			{{Transcluded\|Documentation:Modules/clone}}
	*'''--clone~~-count <[[integer]]>''' Number of clones.~~		{{:Documentation:Modules/clone}}
	*'''--clone~~-vout-list <[[string]]>''' Comma separated string of video output modules.~~

	==== Crop video filter ====		==== Crop video filter ====
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	Module name: '''motionblur'''		Module name: '''motionblur'''
			{{Transcluded\|Documentation:Modules/motionblur}}
	*'''blur-factor <[[integer]]>''' Blur factor in the 1-127 range.		{{:Documentation:Modules/motionblur}}

	==== Video pictures blending ====		==== Video pictures blending ====
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	These are the new VLC filters. They can be streamed.		These are the new VLC filters. They can be streamed.

	~~==== Time display sub filter ====~~

	~~Module name: '''time'''~~

	*'''--time-format <[[string]]>''' Time format string. You can use the following special characters %Y = year, %m = month, %d = day, %H = hour, %M = minute, %S = second.
	*'''--time-x <[[integer]]>''' X offset from the left in pixels.
	*'''--time-y <[[integer]]>''' Y offset from the top in pixels.

	==== Marquee display sub filter ====		==== Marquee display sub filter ====

	Module name: '''marq'''		Module name: '''marq'''
			{{Transcluded\|Documentation:Modules/marq}}
	*'''--marq-marquee <[[string]]>''' Marquee text to display.		{{:Documentation:Modules/marq}}
	*'''--marq-x <[[integer]]>''' X offset from the left in pixels.
	*'''--marq~~-y <[[integer]]>''' Y offset from the top in pixels.~~
	*'''--marq~~-timeout <timeout>''' Defines the time the marquee must remain displayed in milliseconds. Default value is 0 (remain forever).~~

	==== Logo video filter ====		==== Logo video filter ====

	Module name: '''logo'''		Module name: '''logo'''
			{{Transcluded\|Documentation:Modules/logo}}
			{{:Documentation:Modules/logo}}

	This filter can be used both as an old style filter or a subpictures filter.		This filter can be used both as an old style filter or a subpictures filter.

	*'''--logo-file <[[string]]>''' Full path of the PNG file to use.
	*'''--logo-x <[[integer]]>''' X offset from the left in pixels.
	*'''--logo-y <[[integer]]>''' Y offset from the top in pixels.
	*'''--logo-transparency <[[integer]]>''' You can set the logo transparency value here (from 0 for full transparency to 255 for full opacity).

	Note: You can move the logo by left-clicking on it.		Note: You can move the logo by left-clicking on it.

DoesItReallyMatter: Simplify

2019-03-14T02:47:31Z

Simplify

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	== Snapshot Tool ==		== Snapshot Tool ==

	Did you know you can use special codes to automatically generate filenames in the [[~~SnapshotTool\|Snaphot~~ Tool]]?		Did you know you can use special codes to automatically generate filenames in the [[Snapshot Tool]]?


	== Specifying Streaming Options ==		== Specifying Streaming Options ==
	~~:''Main article: [[~~Documentation:Streaming HowTo New~~]]''~~		{{Further\|Documentation:Streaming HowTo New}}

	== Audio Bar Graph over Video ==		== Audio Bar Graph over Video ==

DoesItReallyMatter: Tag page with {{Outdated}} to add it to :Category:Outdated pages

2019-03-14T02:43:21Z

Tag page with {{Outdated}} to add it to Category:Outdated pages

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	== Use the command line ==		== Use the command line ==

	'''TODO: completely outdated'''		'''TODO: completely outdated'''
			{{Outdated}}

	All standard operations of VLC should be available from the GUI. However, some complex operations can only be done from the command line and there are situations in which you don't need or want a GUI. Here is the complete description of VLC's command line and how to use it.		All standard operations of VLC should be available from the GUI. However, some complex operations can only be done from the command line and there are situations in which you don't need or want a GUI. Here is the complete description of VLC's command line and how to use it.

DoesItReallyMatter: /* Getting help */ Fix broken redlink: [‍[Demultiplexer]]s → [‍[Demultiplex]]ers

2019-02-20T05:17:20Z

Getting help: Fix broken redlink: [‍[Demultiplexer]]s → [‍[Demultiplex]]ers

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	=== Getting help ===		=== Getting help ===

	VLC uses a modular structure. The core mainly manages communication between modules. All the multimedia processing is done by modules. There are input modules, [[~~demultiplexer~~]]s, decoders, video output modules, ...		VLC uses a modular structure. The core mainly manages communication between modules. All the multimedia processing is done by modules. There are input modules, [[demultiplex]]ers, decoders, video output modules, ...

	This chapter will only describe the "general" options, i.e. the core options. Each module adds new options. For example, the HTTP input module will add options for caching, proxy, authentication, ...		This chapter will only describe the "general" options, i.e. the core options. Each module adds new options. For example, the HTTP input module will add options for caching, proxy, authentication, ...
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	By using '''vlc --help''', you will get the basic core options. '''vlc --longhelp''' will give all the basic options (core + modules). Adding '''--advanced''' will give the "advanced options" (for advanced users). So '''vlc --longhelp --advanced''' will give you all options. You can also append '''--help-verbose''' if you want more detailed help.		By using '''vlc --help''', you will get the basic core options. '''vlc --longhelp''' will give all the basic options (core + modules). Adding '''--advanced''' will give the "advanced options" (for advanced users). So '''vlc --longhelp --advanced''' will give you all options. You can also append '''--help-verbose''' if you want more detailed help.

	Also, you might want to get debug information. To do this, use '''-v''' or '''-vv''' (this will show lower severity messages). If your console supports it, you can add '''--color to get messages in color.'''		Also, you might want to get debug information. To do this, use '''-v''' or '''-vv''' (this will show lower severity messages). If your console supports it, you can add '''--color to get messages in color.'''

	=== Opening streams ===		=== Opening streams ===

DoesItReallyMatter: Fix all instances of Mac OS X → macOS visible in page text

2019-01-23T07:52:39Z

Fix all instances of Mac OS X → macOS visible in page text

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	==== ~~MacOS X~~ ====		==== macOS ====

	''The Mozilla/Safari plugin for [[~~MacOS X~~]] is only available from vlc version 0.8.5.1 and onwards.''		''The Mozilla/Safari plugin for [[macOS]] is only available from vlc version 0.8.5.1 and onwards.''

	Quit Safari browser.		Quit Safari browser.

	Download the Mozilla/safari plugin package from [https://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html ~~MacOS X~~ download page].		Download the Mozilla/safari plugin package from [https://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html macOS download page].

	Run the installer from the dmg image.		Run the installer from the dmg image.

DoesItReallyMatter: Fix markup, add lots of wikilinks, remove links to files that no longer exist and break HTTPS

2019-01-23T05:41:29Z

Fix markup, add lots of wikilinks, remove links to files that no longer exist and break HTTPS

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DoesItReallyMatter: Fix important link: http://developers.videolan.org → https://www.videolan.org/developers

2019-01-23T04:36:18Z

Fix important link: http://developers.videolan.org → https://www.videolan.org/developers

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	==== Compile the sources yourself ====		==== Compile the sources yourself ====

	Please look at the [~~http~~://~~developers~~.videolan.org developers page] for information on how to do this.		Please look at the [https://www.videolan.org/developers developers page] for information on how to do this.

	<br>		<br>

DoesItReallyMatter: Rewrite url as an internal link

2019-01-19T07:45:11Z

Rewrite url as an internal link

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	=== Filters ===		=== Filters ===

	These are the old style VLC filters. They only apply to on screen display and thus cannot be streamed. However, on version 1.1.11 you are still able to apply these filters in ''transcode'' module using parameter ''vfilter''. More information can be found on [~~http://wiki.videolan.org/~~Documentation:~~Streaming_HowTo~~/~~Advanced_Streaming_Using_the_Command_Line#vfilter~~ Advanced Streaming Using the Command Line].		These are the old style VLC filters. They only apply to on screen display and thus cannot be streamed. However, on version 1.1.11 you are still able to apply these filters in ''transcode'' module using parameter ''vfilter''. More information can be found on [[Documentation:Streaming HowTo/Advanced Streaming Using the Command Line#vfilter]].

	==== Deinterlacing video filter ====		==== Deinterlacing video filter ====