dot-probe_format_field: Query a Container-Level Field via ffprobe
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.probe_format_field R Documentation
Query a Container-Level Field via ffprobe
Description
Reads a format (container) field rather than a stream field, so it works for
audio-only and video files alike. Used for duration, which is not always
present on a given stream.
Usage
.probe_format_field(file, field)
Arguments
file
Path to media file.
field
The ffprobe format field (e.g. "duration").
Value
The field value as a character string.
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| .probe_format_field | R Documentation |
Query a Container-Level Field via ffprobe
Description
Reads a format (container) field rather than a stream field, so it works for audio-only and video files alike. Used for duration, which is not always present on a given stream.
Usage
.probe_format_field(file, field)
Arguments
file |
Path to media file. |
field |
The ffprobe format field (e.g. "duration"). |
Value
The field value as a character string.
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