Check which videos need to be done and convert set amount

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kucster
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Check which videos need to be done and convert set amount

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I have a large folder for which I've stored my DVD collection in MPEG 2 folders, one for each movie, with the movie title as the folder name. I've been using Handbrake to convert them into MPEG 4 files using the Normal preset to better work with my XBOX 360. To further complicate matters I can only run handbrake during the night as I need my computer during the day. I've simply been adding the source folders to the cue and running the cue on around 5 - 9 folders a night.
I was wondering if there was a way to batch this.
The batch would have to look at the movie folders, compare to the converted files to find where to start. Then convert the next 5-9 folders "movies" to MPEG 4.
Is there anyway to do this.
Your advice is much appreciated
mduell
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Re: Check which videos need to be done and convert set amoun

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It's pretty easy to do with a short shell script, I have one for automatically converting my TiVo recordings.
AlBundy
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Re: Check which videos need to be done and convert set amoun

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Have a look at my script: viewtopic.php?f=10&t=26163
It skips the input if target already exists.

Al
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