I am using python to run a program every 30 minutes to download music videos from youtube. I get a list of songs played on a siriusxm radio station, then search for music videos and grab them. It's pretty nice and I have a good collection of music videos that I can play during parties and whatnot. But did you know that when you want to get the highest picture quality videos from youtube, you have to download the video and music streams separately? Once I get the two streams, I (currently) combine them using ffmpeg (all on windows).

Here's my source on github. I'm not a very good programmer, so please be gentle!

https://github.com/MrGibbage/Python-Music-Video-Grabber

Here's the ffmpeg line I am using:

ffmpeg.output(audio_stream, video_stream, videoSavePath + filename, loglevel = "quiet").run()

Anyway, my problem is when it runs, I want it all to run in the background. I use the windows task scheduler to run it, and I use pythonw.exe to execute it. If the ffmpeg line isn't in the program, the entire program runs silently in the background. But when the ffmpeg line is in, a command window will open, which steals the focus from whatever I happen to be doing.

I am looking for a different python library (one that is more "python-ized") that can combine an audio and video stream. ffmpeg can definitely do it and it works great, but I don't like how I can't supress the command window. I guess another option is to know how to continue using ffmpeg but to completely supress the popup command window, but I can't figure out how to do that.

I'm starting with fmpeg, currently I use it with python, I write the commands as if using the cli, and I create a subprocess to get the result.

But I'm already at a point where I write very long commands and it becomes difficult to read, maintain and reuse.

What is the best programming language with some library that allows me to write them in a way that is easier to read and maintain?

The idea would be to use that language only to write the ffmpeg scripts, either via api, stdout, and continue with python to read the result since I use a lot more things there than ffmpeg.

Thanks

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https://github.com/livingbio/typed-ffmpeg

Key Features:

• Type-hinted for improved developer experience.

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• Detailed docs with examples for easy start.

What My Project Does:

Typed FFmpeg is an open-source Python wrapper for FFmpeg, designed to integrate multimedia processing capabilities into Python applications more seamlessly. It offers type hints throughout, improving code reliability and developer experience by providing better IDE support and error checking before runtime. Whether you're resizing videos, converting file formats, or extracting metadata, Typed FFmpeg simplifies these tasks with an intuitive, Pythonic interface.

Target Audience:

This project is aimed at developers working on multimedia applications, educational content, or data analysis involving video and audio processing. It's suitable for both production and experimental projects, offering a balance between ease of use and robust functionality.

Comparison:

Unlike existing high level FFmpeg wrappers for Python, Typed FFmpeg places a strong emphasis on type hints, which sets it apart by enhancing code quality and development speed. While other tools may provide similar functionalities, Typed FFmpeg aims to reduce the learning curve and improve code safety, making multimedia processing accessible to a broader range of Python developers, from beginners to seasoned professionals.

PyAV provides detailed control over media through direct FFmpeg library bindings, catering to advanced users for in-depth manipulation. It demands a greater understanding of FFmpeg’s architecture, presenting a steeper learning curve compared to Typed FFmpeg, which focuses on ease of use and type safety.

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