Ziggle Wump Media Compressor 0.2-beta.09.01.2024.changelog

Ziggle Wump Media Compressor 0.2-beta Changelog

This changelog highlights the major improvements and updates made to Ziggle Wump Media Compressor since the previous version.

New Features:
 * Comprehensive Changelog: This changelog provides a detailed overview of the changes made in this version.

 * Enhanced User Experience:

   * Shortened Directory Paths: Terminal output now displays shortened directory paths for better readability.

   * Formatted Terminal Output: Text displayed in the terminal is formatted for a cleaner and more organized presentation.

   * Improved Progress Messages: Clearer and more informative messages are provided during the conversion process.

 * Error Handling:

   * SIGINT (Ctrl+C) Handling: The script now gracefully exits when interrupted by Ctrl+C, minimizing potential data loss.

   * Log File Analysis: The script checks for "Killed" messages in the log file, indicating unexpected process termination, and provides helpful error messages.

 * Code Cleanup: The code has been refactored for improved readability and maintainability.

Additional Changes:

 * License and About Section: The script continues to credit the original developers and acknowledges inspirations for its creation.

 * Instructions: Instructions on downloading, making the script executable, and running it with various options remain the same.

 * README: The script emphasizes that it does not violate copyright laws but reminds users of their own responsibility regarding copyright compliance.

It also provides a link to a website for fixing battery saving issues on some phones, which can impact the encoding process.

 * Supported File Types: The list of supported video and audio file types remains consistent.

 * Title: The title remains "Ziggle Wump Media Compressor 0.2-beta".

 * Variables: Variable names and functionality are largely unchanged.

 * Command Flags: Functions for displaying help messages, handling resolution options, custom FFmpeg options, and invalid options are preserved.

 * Dependencies: The script ensures ffmpeg and ncurses-utils packages are installed and updated.

 * Directories and Log File: The script creates necessary directories and a log file for recording the conversion process.

 * Start Script: The script continues to prompt the user for confirmation before starting the conversion.

 * Audio Encoder and Video Encoder: These sections maintain their core functionality of processing audio and video files using FFmpeg with various options.

 * Start Batch Encoding: The script continues to recursively find and process compatible video and audio files in the VideoDrop directory.
Overall, this update focuses on improving the user experience by providing clearer information, better error handling, and a more streamlined workflow.