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+# Video Encoder (videnc)
+
+A Deno-based video encoding application that converts videos to the AV1 video
+codec with Opus audio in MKV containers.
+
+## Features
+
+- Encodes videos to AV1 (libsvtav1) for high efficiency
+- Converts audio to Opus for excellent quality at low bitrates
+- Automatically detects video properties (resolution, frame rate, interlacing,
+  anamorphic content)
+- Applies appropriate filters for interlaced and anamorphic content
+- Preserves and embeds metadata
+- Integrates with OMDB API for automatic metadata fetching
+- Generates shell scripts for encoding commands
+- Supports multiple audio and subtitle streams
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- [Deno](https://deno.com/) v1.0 or higher
+- [FFmpeg](https://ffmpeg.org/) with libsvtav1 support
+- [FFprobe](https://ffmpeg.org/ffprobe.html) (usually bundled with FFmpeg)
+
+## Installation
+
+1. Clone the repository:
+   ```bash
+   git clone <repository-url>
+   cd videenc_ts
+   ```
+
+2. Ensure you have Deno installed:
+   ```bash
+   deno --version
+   ```
+
+3. Ensure you have FFmpeg with libsvtav1 installed:
+   ```bash
+   ffmpeg -version
+   ffmpeg -h encoder=libsvtav1
+   ```
+
+## Usage
+
+### Basic Usage
+
+```bash
+./videnc -i <input_video_file>
+```
+
+This will analyze the video and generate a shell script (`encode.sh` or
+`encode_N.sh`) containing the FFmpeg command for encoding.
+
+### With OMDB Metadata
+
+To use OMDB metadata:
+
+1. Get an API key from [OMDB API](http://www.omdbapi.com/apikey.aspx)
+2. Add it to your settings file at `~/.config/videnc/settings.json`:
+   ```json
+   {
+     "omdb_api_key": "your_api_key_here"
+   }
+   ```
+3. Run the encoder with a video file:
+   ```bash
+   ./videnc -i <input_video_file>
+   ```
+4. When prompted, enter the IMDb ID for the video (e.g., tt0111161 for The
+   Shawshank Redemption)
+
+## Building
+
+You can build the application in two ways:
+
+### Using Make
+
+```bash
+make build
+```
+
+### Using Deno Compile
+
+```bash
+deno compile --allow-all --output ./videnc ./src/main.ts
+```
+
+Both methods will create a standalone executable named `videnc`.
+
+## How It Works
+
+1. **Video Analysis**: Uses FFprobe to analyze the input video file and extract
+   technical information
+2. **Metadata Fetching**: Optionally fetches metadata from OMDB API using the
+   provided IMDb ID
+3. **Profile Selection**: Automatically selects encoding profiles based on video
+   resolution:
+   - DVD profile for videos with less than 1 megapixel
+   - BluRay profile for higher resolution videos
+4. **Command Generation**: Creates an optimized FFmpeg command with appropriate
+   settings for:
+   - Video encoding (AV1 with libsvtav1)
+   - Audio encoding (Opus)
+   - Subtitle handling (copy)
+   - Metadata embedding
+   - Filters for interlaced and anamorphic content
+5. **Script Creation**: Generates a shell script with the encoding command
+
+## Encoding Profiles
+
+### DVD Profile
+
+- CRF: 29
+- Preset: 2
+- Film Grain: 5
+
+### BluRay Profile
+
+- CRF: 27
+- Preset: 2
+- Film Grain: 5
+
+## Example Generated Command
+
+```bash
+ffmpeg \
+  -hide_banner \
+  -i "input_video.mp4" \
+  -map_metadata -1 \
+  -map 0:v \
+  -c:v libsvtav1 \
+  -pix_fmt yuv420p10le \
+  -crf 27 \
+  -svtav1-params keyint=120:tune=0:film-grain=5:scd=1:film-grain-denoise=1:enable-overlays=1:enable-qm=1:qm-min=0:qm-max=15 \
+  -preset 2 \
+  -vf "bwdif=mode=0,scale=iw*sar:ih:lanczos,setsar=1,scale=-2:ih:lanczos" \
+  -map 0:a:0 \
+  -c:a:0 libopus \
+  -metadata:s:a:0 language=eng \
+  -disposition:a:0 default \
+  -map 0:s:0 \
+  -c:s:0 copy \
+  -metadata:s:s:0 language=eng \
+  -disposition:s:0 -1 \
+  "output_video.av1.mkv"
+```
+
+## License
+
+This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file
+for details.