TCVP

TCVP is a versatile video and music player and encoder/transcoder, designed for Unix-like operating systems. Its primary focus is on Linux, where it is most effective due to the lack of standards for audio and video output. As the authors themselves use Linux, it is also the operating system that receives the most attention. Nonetheless, adding support for other POSIX-compliant operating systems is relatively easy, so long as the platform can display video and play sound.

Some of the key features of TCVP include its pipelined design, which enables users to insert filters at any stage, its automatic selection of demuxers, decoders, and output drivers based on user-defined priorities, and buffering of decoded audio and video for seamless playback. TCVP is also multi-threaded, so multiple CPUs can be utilized if available. Users can select from multiple interface options, including a flexible skin-based X11 GUI, as well as a simple command-line-only interface. Other features include playlist options, such as shuffle and repeat, and highly configurable settings.

One notable aspect of TCVP is that it does not require the use of XML. Instead, it is built on the TC2 module system, which also makes use of external libraries for media, file formats, codecs, and output devices. While none of these libraries are essential, without some level of integration, functionality will be limited. The required external libraries for TCVP include libtc, TC2, and TC2-Modules.

Overall, TCVP is a highly flexible, multi-functional software that provides users with a range of options for playback and encoding. Its unique features, such as the pipelined design and user-defined priorities, make it a powerful tool for users who want to take more control over their media playback experience.