Libdv-1.0.0

Introduction to Libdv

The Quasar DV Codec (libdv) is a software CODEC for DV video, the encoding format used by most digital camcorders.

Package Information

Libdv Dependencies

Optional

popt-1.16, SDL-1.2.14, and X Window System

User Notes: http://wiki.linuxfromscratch.org/blfs/wiki/libdv

Installation of Libdv

Install libdv by running the following commands:

./configure --prefix=/usr \
            --disable-gtk \
            --disable-xv  &&
make

This package does not come with a test suite.

Now, as the root user:

make install &&
install -v -m755 -d      /usr/share/doc/libdv-1.0.0 &&
install -v -m644 README* /usr/share/doc/libdv-1.0.0

Command Explanations

--disable-gtk: This parameter is required if GTK+ is not installed.

--disable-xv: This parameter is required if an X Window System is not installed.

Contents

Installed Programs: dubdv, dvconnect, encodedv, and playdv
Installed Library: libdv.{so,a}
Installed Directories: /usr/include/libdv and /usr/share/doc/libdv-1.0.0

Short Descriptions

dubdv

inserts audio into a digital video stream.

dvconnect

is a small utility to send or capture raw data from and to the camcorder.

encodedv

encodes a series of images to a digital video stream.

playdv

displays digital video streams on the screen.

libdv.{so,a}

provides functions for programs interacting with the Quasar DV CODEC.

Last updated on 2011-11-05 21:04:08 +0000