Getting Started

Transcoder Suite is a powerful, modular system for batch video transcoding using PowerShell 7 and FFmpeg. This guide will help you get up and running quickly.

Prerequisites

Before using the suite, ensure you have the following installed and configured on your system:

1. PowerShell 7+: The script is optimized for PowerShell 7 features.
2. FFmpeg & FFprobe: These tools must be installed and accessible in your system’s PATH.
   • You can download them from ffmpeg.org.
   • Verify installation by running ffmpeg -version in your terminal.

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/amdphreak/transcoder-suite.git
   cd transcoder-suite

2. Verify Structure: Ensure you see the app/ folder containing convert.ps1, playbooks/, and profiles/.

Running Your First Conversion

The simplest way to run the transcoder is from the root of the project:

.\app\convert.ps1

Interactive Setup

When you run the script without arguments, it will guide you through:

1. Playbook Selection: Choose a transcoding recipe (e.g., AV1 Master Archive).
2. Session Name: Give your job a name (defaults to current timestamp).
3. File Discovery: The script will scan the current directory for video files.

Next Steps

• Learn about advanced usage including command-line arguments.
• Understand how to customize playbooks and profiles.