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working_files/convert_video_for_rpi.sh

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+#!/bin/bash
+# Video Conversion Script for Raspberry Pi Signage Player
+# Converts videos to optimal settings: 1080p @ 30fps, H.264 codec
+
+if [ $# -eq 0 ]; then
+    echo "Usage: $0 <input_video> [output_video]"
+    echo "Example: $0 input.mp4 output.mp4"
+    echo ""
+    echo "This script converts videos to Raspberry Pi-friendly settings:"
+    echo "  - Resolution: Max 1920x1080"
+    echo "  - Frame rate: 30 fps"
+    echo "  - Codec: H.264"
+    echo "  - Bitrate: ~5-8 Mbps"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+INPUT_VIDEO="$1"
+OUTPUT_VIDEO="${2:-converted_$(basename "$INPUT_VIDEO")}"
+
+if [ ! -f "$INPUT_VIDEO" ]; then
+    echo "Error: Input file '$INPUT_VIDEO' not found!"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+echo "Converting video for Raspberry Pi playback..."
+echo "Input:  $INPUT_VIDEO"
+echo "Output: $OUTPUT_VIDEO"
+echo ""
+
+# Convert video with optimal settings for Raspberry Pi
+ffmpeg -i "$INPUT_VIDEO" \
+    -c:v libx264 \
+    -preset medium \
+    -crf 23 \
+    -maxrate 8M \
+    -bufsize 12M \
+    -vf "scale='min(1920,iw)':'min(1080,ih)':force_original_aspect_ratio=decrease,fps=30" \
+    -r 30 \
+    -c:a aac \
+    -b:a 128k \
+    -movflags +faststart \
+    -y \
+    "$OUTPUT_VIDEO"
+
+if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
+    echo ""
+    echo "✓ Conversion completed successfully!"
+    echo "Original: $(du -h "$INPUT_VIDEO" | cut -f1)"
+    echo "Converted: $(du -h "$OUTPUT_VIDEO" | cut -f1)"
+    echo ""
+    echo "You can now use '$OUTPUT_VIDEO' in your signage player."
+else
+    echo ""
+    echo "✗ Conversion failed! Make sure ffmpeg is installed:"
+    echo "  sudo apt-get install ffmpeg"
+    exit 1
+fi