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[homepage]: r2651 - trunk/src/media.src.en
by diego 15 Sep '06

15 Sep '06

Author: diego Date: Fri Sep 15 11:02:20 2006 New Revision: 2651 Modified: trunk/src/media.src.en Log: Add 2004 On2 press release about VP5/VP6 support in MPlayer. Modified: trunk/src/media.src.en ============================================================================== --- trunk/src/media.src.en (original) +++ trunk/src/media.src.en Fri Sep 15 11:02:20 2006 @@ -53,6 +53,13 @@ </tr> <tr> + <td>2004/05/12</td> + <td>English</td> + <td><a href="http://on2.com">On2 Technologies</a></td> + <td><a href="http://www.on2.com/completepr/?id=226">MPlayer Supports On2 VP5 and VP6 Codecs From On2 Technologies</a></td> +</tr> + +<tr> <td>2004/03/10</td> <td>Hungarian</td> <td>Tilos Radio</td>

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[homepage]: r2650 - trunk/src/info.src.en
by gpoirier 14 Sep '06

14 Sep '06

Author: gpoirier Date: Thu Sep 14 16:54:29 2006 New Revision: 2650 Modified: trunk/src/info.src.en Log: Direct potential new French translators to me as it's probably less intimidating than sending a message to the mailing list. (suggested by one of the French translations contributors) Modified: trunk/src/info.src.en ============================================================================== --- trunk/src/info.src.en (original) +++ trunk/src/info.src.en Thu Sep 14 16:54:29 2006 @@ -259,7 +259,8 @@ <li>Polish: <a href="http://www.mplayerhq.hu/DOCS/HTML/pl/index.html">HTML</a> or <a href="http://www.mplayerhq.hu/DOCS/HTML-single/pl/MPlayer.html">HTML single file</a></li> - <li>French (outdated, help wanted): + <li>French (outdated. Contact <a href="mailto:gpoirier_REMOVE_THE_UNDERSCORES_AND_THE_TEXT_IN_BETWEEN_@mplayerhq.hu">Guillaume Poirier</a> + if you want to offer your help): <a href="http://www.mplayerhq.hu/DOCS/HTML/fr/index.html">HTML</a> or <a href="http://www.mplayerhq.hu/DOCS/HTML-single/fr/MPlayer.html">HTML single file</a></li> <li>German (incomplete, help wanted):

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r19832 - trunk/DOCS/xml/en/video.xml
by kraymer 13 Sep '06

13 Sep '06

Author: kraymer Date: Wed Sep 13 17:57:31 2006 New Revision: 19832 Modified: trunk/DOCS/xml/en/video.xml Log: remove leftover parenthesis Modified: trunk/DOCS/xml/en/video.xml ============================================================================== --- trunk/DOCS/xml/en/video.xml (original) +++ trunk/DOCS/xml/en/video.xml Wed Sep 13 17:57:31 2006 @@ -1871,7 +1871,7 @@ <para> To change channels press the <keycap>h</keycap> (next) and <keycap>k</keycap> (previous) keys, or use the - <link linkend="osdmenu">OSD menu</link>). + <link linkend="osdmenu">OSD menu</link>. </para> <para>

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r19829 - trunk/DOCS/xml/en/install.xml
by diego 13 Sep '06

13 Sep '06

Author: diego Date: Wed Sep 13 16:33:54 2006 New Revision: 19829 Modified: trunk/DOCS/xml/en/install.xml Log: Improve TrueType font installation section. Modified: trunk/DOCS/xml/en/install.xml ============================================================================== --- trunk/DOCS/xml/en/install.xml (original) +++ trunk/DOCS/xml/en/install.xml Wed Sep 13 16:33:54 2006 @@ -447,29 +447,30 @@ encodings. </para> + <sect2 id="truetype-fonts"> <title>TrueType fonts</title> <para> - <itemizedlist> - <listitem><para> - Use the <option>-font <replaceable>/path/to/sample_font.ttf</replaceable></option> - option to specify a TrueType font file on the command line. - </para></listitem> - <listitem><para> - Create a symlink - <screen>ln -s <replaceable>/path/to/sample_font.ttf</replaceable> ~/.mplayer/subfont.ttf</screen> - for each user individually or a system-wide one: - <screen>ln -s <replaceable>/path/to/sample_font.ttf</replaceable> /usr/local/share/mplayer/subfont.ttf</screen> - </para></listitem> - </itemizedlist> - If <application>MPlayer</application> was compiled with - <systemitem class="library">fontconfig</systemitem> support, the above methods - won't work, instead <option>-font</option> expects a - <systemitem class="library">fontconfig</systemitem> font name - and defaults to the sans-serif font. To get a list of fonts known to - <systemitem class="library">fontconfig</systemitem>, - use <command>fc-list</command>. Example: +There are two ways to get TrueType fonts to work. The first is to pass +the <option>-font</option> option to specify a TrueType font file on +the command line. This option will be a good candidate to put in your +configuration file (see the manual page for details). +The second is to create a symlink called <filename>subfont.ttf</filename> +to the font file of your choice. Either +<screen>ln -s <replaceable>/path/to/sample_font.ttf</replaceable> ~/.mplayer/subfont.ttf</screen> +for each user individually or a system-wide one: +<screen>ln -s <replaceable>/path/to/sample_font.ttf</replaceable> $PREFIX/share/mplayer/subfont.ttf</screen> +</para> + +<para> +If <application>MPlayer</application> was compiled with +<systemitem class="library">fontconfig</systemitem> support, the above methods +won't work, instead <option>-font</option> expects a +<systemitem class="library">fontconfig</systemitem> font name +and defaults to the sans-serif font. To get a list of fonts known to +<systemitem class="library">fontconfig</systemitem>, +use <command>fc-list</command>. Example: <screen>mplayer -font <replaceable>'Bitstream Vera Sans'</replaceable> <replaceable>anime.mkv</replaceable></screen> </para>

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r19828 - in trunk/DOCS/xml/en: faq.xml install.xml usage.xml video.xml
by diego 13 Sep '06

13 Sep '06

Author: diego Date: Wed Sep 13 16:30:44 2006 New Revision: 19828 Modified: trunk/DOCS/xml/en/faq.xml trunk/DOCS/xml/en/install.xml trunk/DOCS/xml/en/usage.xml trunk/DOCS/xml/en/video.xml Log: Move subtitles and OSD section from the installation to the usage chapter. Modified: trunk/DOCS/xml/en/faq.xml ============================================================================== --- trunk/DOCS/xml/en/faq.xml (original) +++ trunk/DOCS/xml/en/faq.xml Wed Sep 13 16:30:44 2006 @@ -457,7 +457,7 @@ </para></question> <answer><para> Make sure you have installed fonts properly. Run through the steps in the -<link linkend="subosd">OSD and subtitle</link> part of the installation +<link linkend="fonts-osd">Fonts and OSD</link> part of the installation section again. If you are using TrueType fonts, verify that you have the <systemitem class="library">FreeType</systemitem> library installed. Other things include checking your subtitles in a text editor or with other Modified: trunk/DOCS/xml/en/install.xml ============================================================================== --- trunk/DOCS/xml/en/install.xml (original) +++ trunk/DOCS/xml/en/install.xml Wed Sep 13 16:30:44 2006 @@ -436,128 +436,8 @@  -<sect1 id="subosd"> -<title>Subtitles and OSD</title> - -<para> -<application>MPlayer</application> can display subtitles along with movie files. -Currently the following formats are supported: -<itemizedlist> -<listitem><para>VOBsub</para></listitem> -<listitem><para>OGM</para></listitem> -<listitem><para>CC (closed caption)</para></listitem> -<listitem><para>MicroDVD</para></listitem> -<listitem><para>SubRip</para></listitem> -<listitem><para>SubViewer</para></listitem> -<listitem><para>Sami</para></listitem> -<listitem><para>VPlayer</para></listitem> -<listitem><para>RT</para></listitem> -<listitem><para>SSA</para></listitem> -<listitem><para>PJS (Phoenix Japanimation Society)</para></listitem> -<listitem><para>MPsub</para></listitem> -<listitem><para>AQTitle</para></listitem> -<listitem><para><ulink url="http://unicorn.us.com/jacosub/">JACOsub</ulink></para></listitem> -</itemizedlist> -</para> - -<para> -<application>MPlayer</application> can dump the previously listed subtitle formats -(<emphasis role="bold">except the three first</emphasis>) into the following -destination formats, with the given options: -<itemizedlist> -<listitem><para>MPsub: <option>-dumpmpsub</option></para></listitem> -<listitem><para>SubRip: <option>-dumpsrtsub</option></para></listitem> -<listitem><para>MicroDVD: <option>-dumpmicrodvdsub</option></para></listitem> -<listitem><para>JACOsub: <option>-dumpjacosub</option></para></listitem> -<listitem><para>Sami: <option>-dumpsami</option></para></listitem> -</itemizedlist> -</para> - -<para> -<application>MEncoder</application> can dump DVD subtitles into -<link linkend="menc-feat-extractsub">VOBsub</link> format. -</para> - -<para> -The command line options differ slightly for the different formats: -</para> - -<formalpara> -<title>VOBsub subtitles</title> -<para> -VOBsub subtitles consist of a big (some megabytes) <filename>.SUB</filename> file, -and optional <filename>.IDX</filename> and/or <filename>.IFO</filename> -files. If you have files like -<filename><replaceable>sample.sub</replaceable></filename>, -<filename><replaceable>sample.ifo</replaceable></filename> (optional), -<filename><replaceable>sample.idx</replaceable></filename> - you have to pass -<application>MPlayer</application> the <option>-vobsub sample -[-vobsubid <replaceable>id</replaceable>]</option> options -(full path optional). The <option>-vobsubid</option> option is like -<option>-sid</option> for DVDs, you can choose between subtitle tracks -(languages) with it. In case that <option>-vobsubid</option> is omitted, -<application>MPLayer</application> will try to use the languages given by the -<option>-slang</option> option and fall back to the <systemitem>langidx</systemitem> -in the <filename>.IDX</filename> file to set the subtitle language. If it fails, -there will be no subtitles. -</para> -</formalpara> - -<formalpara> -<title>Other subtitles</title> -<para> -The other formats consist of a single text file containing timing, -placement and text information. Usage: If you have a file like -<filename><replaceable>sample.txt</replaceable></filename>, -you have to pass the option <option>-sub -<replaceable>sample.txt</replaceable></option> (full path optional). -</para> -</formalpara> - -<variablelist> -<title>Adjusting subtitle timing and placement:</title> -<varlistentry> - <term><option>-subdelay <replaceable>sec</replaceable></option></term> - <listitem><simpara> - Delays subtitles by <option><replaceable>sec</replaceable></option> seconds. - Can be negative. The value is added to movie's time position counter. - </simpara></listitem> -</varlistentry> -<varlistentry> - <term><option>-subfps <replaceable>RATE</replaceable></option></term> - <listitem><simpara> - Specify frame/sec rate of subtitle file (float number). - </simpara></listitem> -</varlistentry> -<varlistentry> - <term><option>-subpos <replaceable>0-100</replaceable></option></term> - <listitem><simpara> - Specify the position of subtitles. - </simpara></listitem> -</varlistentry> -</variablelist> - -<para> -If you experience a growing delay between the movie and the subtitles when -using a MicroDVD subtitle file, most likely the framerate of the movie and -the subtitle file are different. Please note that the MicroDVD subtitle -format uses absolute frame numbers for its timing, but there is no fps -information in it, and therefore the <option>-subfps</option> option should -be used with this format. If you like to solve this problem permanently, -you have to manually convert the subtitle file framerate. -<application>MPlayer</application> can do this -conversion for you: - -<screen>mplayer -dumpmicrodvdsub -fps <replaceable>subtitles_fps</replaceable> -subfps <replaceable>avi_fps</replaceable> -sub <replaceable>subtitle_filename</replaceable> <replaceable>dummy.avi</replaceable></screen> -</para> - -<para> -About DVD subtitles, read the <link linkend="dvd">DVD</link> section. -</para> - - -<sect2 id="truetype-fonts"> -<title>TrueType fonts</title> +<sect1 id="fonts-osd"> +<title>Fonts and OSD</title> <para> You need to tell <application>MPlayer</application> which font to use to @@ -565,7 +445,12 @@ work. However, TrueType fonts are recommended as they look far better, can be properly scaled to the movie size and cope better with different encodings. +</para> +<sect2 id="truetype-fonts"> +<title>TrueType fonts</title> + +<para> <itemizedlist> <listitem><para> Use the <option>-font <replaceable>/path/to/sample_font.ttf</replaceable></option> Modified: trunk/DOCS/xml/en/usage.xml ============================================================================== --- trunk/DOCS/xml/en/usage.xml (original) +++ trunk/DOCS/xml/en/usage.xml Wed Sep 13 16:30:44 2006 @@ -105,6 +105,127 @@ </sect1> +<sect1 id="subosd"> +<title>Subtitles and OSD</title> + +<para> +<application>MPlayer</application> can display subtitles along with movie files. +Currently the following formats are supported: +<itemizedlist> +<listitem><para>VOBsub</para></listitem> +<listitem><para>OGM</para></listitem> +<listitem><para>CC (closed caption)</para></listitem> +<listitem><para>MicroDVD</para></listitem> +<listitem><para>SubRip</para></listitem> +<listitem><para>SubViewer</para></listitem> +<listitem><para>Sami</para></listitem> +<listitem><para>VPlayer</para></listitem> +<listitem><para>RT</para></listitem> +<listitem><para>SSA</para></listitem> +<listitem><para>PJS (Phoenix Japanimation Society)</para></listitem> +<listitem><para>MPsub</para></listitem> +<listitem><para>AQTitle</para></listitem> +<listitem><para><ulink url="http://unicorn.us.com/jacosub/">JACOsub</ulink></para></listitem> +</itemizedlist> +</para> + +<para> +<application>MPlayer</application> can dump the previously listed subtitle formats +(<emphasis role="bold">except the three first</emphasis>) into the following +destination formats, with the given options: +<itemizedlist> +<listitem><para>MPsub: <option>-dumpmpsub</option></para></listitem> +<listitem><para>SubRip: <option>-dumpsrtsub</option></para></listitem> +<listitem><para>MicroDVD: <option>-dumpmicrodvdsub</option></para></listitem> +<listitem><para>JACOsub: <option>-dumpjacosub</option></para></listitem> +<listitem><para>Sami: <option>-dumpsami</option></para></listitem> +</itemizedlist> +</para> + +<para> +<application>MEncoder</application> can dump DVD subtitles into +<link linkend="menc-feat-extractsub">VOBsub</link> format. +</para> + +<para> +The command line options differ slightly for the different formats: +</para> + +<formalpara> +<title>VOBsub subtitles</title> +<para> +VOBsub subtitles consist of a big (some megabytes) <filename>.SUB</filename> file, +and optional <filename>.IDX</filename> and/or <filename>.IFO</filename> +files. If you have files like +<filename><replaceable>sample.sub</replaceable></filename>, +<filename><replaceable>sample.ifo</replaceable></filename> (optional), +<filename><replaceable>sample.idx</replaceable></filename> - you have to pass +<application>MPlayer</application> the <option>-vobsub sample +[-vobsubid <replaceable>id</replaceable>]</option> options +(full path optional). The <option>-vobsubid</option> option is like +<option>-sid</option> for DVDs, you can choose between subtitle tracks +(languages) with it. In case that <option>-vobsubid</option> is omitted, +<application>MPLayer</application> will try to use the languages given by the +<option>-slang</option> option and fall back to the <systemitem>langidx</systemitem> +in the <filename>.IDX</filename> file to set the subtitle language. If it fails, +there will be no subtitles. +</para> +</formalpara> + +<formalpara> +<title>Other subtitles</title> +<para> +The other formats consist of a single text file containing timing, +placement and text information. Usage: If you have a file like +<filename><replaceable>sample.txt</replaceable></filename>, +you have to pass the option <option>-sub +<replaceable>sample.txt</replaceable></option> (full path optional). +</para> +</formalpara> + +<variablelist> +<title>Adjusting subtitle timing and placement:</title> +<varlistentry> + <term><option>-subdelay <replaceable>sec</replaceable></option></term> + <listitem><simpara> + Delays subtitles by <option><replaceable>sec</replaceable></option> seconds. + Can be negative. The value is added to movie's time position counter. + </simpara></listitem> +</varlistentry> +<varlistentry> + <term><option>-subfps <replaceable>RATE</replaceable></option></term> + <listitem><simpara> + Specify frame/sec rate of subtitle file (float number). + </simpara></listitem> +</varlistentry> +<varlistentry> + <term><option>-subpos <replaceable>0-100</replaceable></option></term> + <listitem><simpara> + Specify the position of subtitles. + </simpara></listitem> +</varlistentry> +</variablelist> + +<para> +If you experience a growing delay between the movie and the subtitles when +using a MicroDVD subtitle file, most likely the framerate of the movie and +the subtitle file are different. Please note that the MicroDVD subtitle +format uses absolute frame numbers for its timing, but there is no fps +information in it, and therefore the <option>-subfps</option> option should +be used with this format. If you like to solve this problem permanently, +you have to manually convert the subtitle file framerate. +<application>MPlayer</application> can do this +conversion for you: + +<screen>mplayer -dumpmicrodvdsub -fps <replaceable>subtitles_fps</replaceable> -subfps <replaceable>avi_fps</replaceable> -sub <replaceable>subtitle_filename</replaceable> <replaceable>dummy.avi</replaceable></screen> +</para> + +<para> +About DVD subtitles, read the <link linkend="dvd">DVD</link> section. +</para> +</sect1> + + <sect1 id="control"> <title>Control</title> Modified: trunk/DOCS/xml/en/video.xml ============================================================================== --- trunk/DOCS/xml/en/video.xml (original) +++ trunk/DOCS/xml/en/video.xml Wed Sep 13 16:30:44 2006 @@ -1870,8 +1870,8 @@ <para> To change channels press the <keycap>h</keycap> (next) and - <keycap>k</keycap> (previous) keys, or use the OSD menu (requires - a working <link linkend="subosd">OSD subsystem</link>). + <keycap>k</keycap> (previous) keys, or use the + <link linkend="osdmenu">OSD menu</link>). </para> <para>

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r19827 - in trunk/DOCS/xml/en: faq.xml install.xml
by diego 13 Sep '06

13 Sep '06

Author: diego Date: Wed Sep 13 16:02:02 2006 New Revision: 19827 Modified: trunk/DOCS/xml/en/faq.xml trunk/DOCS/xml/en/install.xml Log: Slightly restructure font installation section. Modified: trunk/DOCS/xml/en/faq.xml ============================================================================== --- trunk/DOCS/xml/en/faq.xml (original) +++ trunk/DOCS/xml/en/faq.xml Wed Sep 13 16:02:02 2006 @@ -457,7 +457,7 @@ </para></question> <answer><para> Make sure you have installed fonts properly. Run through the steps in the -<link linkend="mpsub-install">OSD and subtitle</link> part of the installation +<link linkend="subosd">OSD and subtitle</link> part of the installation section again. If you are using TrueType fonts, verify that you have the <systemitem class="library">FreeType</systemitem> library installed. Other things include checking your subtitles in a text editor or with other Modified: trunk/DOCS/xml/en/install.xml ============================================================================== --- trunk/DOCS/xml/en/install.xml (original) +++ trunk/DOCS/xml/en/install.xml Wed Sep 13 16:02:02 2006 @@ -556,8 +556,8 @@ </para> -<sect2 id="mpsub-install"> -<title>Installing OSD and subtitles</title> +<sect2 id="truetype-fonts"> +<title>TrueType fonts</title> <para> You need to tell <application>MPlayer</application> which font to use to @@ -589,6 +589,12 @@ <screen>mplayer -font <replaceable>'Bitstream Vera Sans'</replaceable> <replaceable>anime.mkv</replaceable></screen> </para> +</sect2> + + +<sect2 id="bitmap-fonts"> +<title>bitmap fonts</title> + <para> If for some reason you wish or need to employ bitmap fonts, download a set from our homepage. You can choose between various

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r19825 - trunk/DOCS/xml/en/install.xml
by diego 13 Sep '06

13 Sep '06

Author: diego Date: Wed Sep 13 15:19:20 2006 New Revision: 19825 Modified: trunk/DOCS/xml/en/install.xml Log: TrueType fonts now preferred over bitmap fonts, rewrite the font installation. Modified: trunk/DOCS/xml/en/install.xml ============================================================================== --- trunk/DOCS/xml/en/install.xml (original) +++ trunk/DOCS/xml/en/install.xml Wed Sep 13 15:19:20 2006 @@ -61,6 +61,10 @@ usually isn't important. </para></listitem> <listitem><para> + <emphasis role="bold">FreeType</emphasis> 2.0.9 or later is required + to have a font for the OSD and subtitles. + </para></listitem> +<listitem><para> <emphasis role="bold">SDL</emphasis> - it's not mandatory, but can help in some cases (bad audio, video cards that lag strangely with the xv driver). Always use the newest (beginning from 1.2.x). @@ -103,10 +107,6 @@ <emphasis role="bold">cdparanoia</emphasis> - optional, for CDDA support </para></listitem> <listitem><para> - <emphasis role="bold">libfreetype</emphasis> - optional, for TTF fonts - support. At least 2.0.9 is required. - </para></listitem> -<listitem><para> <emphasis role="bold">libxmms</emphasis> - optional, for XMMS input plugin support. At least 1.2.7 is required. </para></listitem> @@ -560,112 +560,63 @@ <title>Installing OSD and subtitles</title> <para> -You need an <application>MPlayer</application> font package to be able to use -OSD/SUB feature. There are many ways to get it: -</para> +You need to tell <application>MPlayer</application> which font to use to +enjoy OSD and subtitles. Any TrueType font or special bitmap fonts will +work. However, TrueType fonts are recommended as they look far better, +can be properly scaled to the movie size and cope better with different +encodings. -<itemizedlist> -<listitem><para> - using a TrueType (TTF) font, by the means of the <systemitem class="library">freetype</systemitem> - library. Version 2.0.9 or greater is mandatory! Then you have two methods: <itemizedlist> <listitem><para> - use the <option>-font <replaceable>/path/to/sample_font.ttf</replaceable></option> - option to specify a TrueType font file on every occasion + Use the <option>-font <replaceable>/path/to/sample_font.ttf</replaceable></option> + option to specify a TrueType font file on the command line. </para></listitem> <listitem><para> - create a symlink: + Create a symlink <screen>ln -s <replaceable>/path/to/sample_font.ttf</replaceable> ~/.mplayer/subfont.ttf</screen> + for each user individually or a system-wide one: + <screen>ln -s <replaceable>/path/to/sample_font.ttf</replaceable> /usr/local/share/mplayer/subfont.ttf</screen> </para></listitem> </itemizedlist> If <application>MPlayer</application> was compiled with <systemitem class="library">fontconfig</systemitem> support, the above methods - won't work, instead the <option>-font</option> expects a + won't work, instead <option>-font</option> expects a <systemitem class="library">fontconfig</systemitem> font name and defaults to the sans-serif font. To get a list of fonts known to <systemitem class="library">fontconfig</systemitem>, - use <command>fc-list</command>. Example: <option>-font - <replaceable>'Bitstream Vera Sans'</replaceable></option> - </para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - Download ready-to-use font packages from <application>MPlayer</application> - site. Note: currently available fonts are limited for ISO 8859-1/2 support, - but there are some other (including Korean, Russian, ISO 8859-8 etc) fonts at - contrib/font section of FTP, made by users. - </para><para> -  - Font should have appropriate <filename>font.desc</filename> file which - maps unicode font positions to the actual code page of the subtitles - text. Other solution is to have subtitles encoded in UTF-8 encoding and - use <option>-utf8</option> option or just name the subtitles file - <filename><video_name>.utf</filename> and have it in the same dir - as the video file. Recoding from different codepages to UTF-8 could be - done by using <command>konwert</command> or <command>iconv</command> programs. - </para><para> - - <table> - <title>Some URLs</title> - <tgroup cols="2"> - <thead> - <row><entry>URL</entry><entry>Comment</entry></row> - </thead> - <tbody> - <row><entry> - <ulink url="ftp://ftp.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/fonts/"></ulink> - </entry><entry> - ISO fonts - </entry></row> - <row><entry> - <ulink url="ftp://ftp.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/contrib/fonts/"></ulink> - </entry><entry> - various fonts by users - </entry></row> - </tbody> - </tgroup> - </table> - - </para></listitem> -</itemizedlist> -<para> -If you chose non-TTF fonts, UNZIP the file you downloaded to <filename -class="directory">~/.mplayer</filename> or <filename -class="directory">$PREFIX/share/mplayer</filename>. Then rename or symlink -one of the extracted directories to <filename class="directory">font</filename>, -for example: - -<screen>ln -s <replaceable>~/.mplayer/arial-24</replaceable> ~/.mplayer/font</screen> + use <command>fc-list</command>. Example: -Now you have to see a timer at the upper left corner of the movie (switch -it off with the <keycap>o</keycap> key). +<screen>mplayer -font <replaceable>'Bitstream Vera Sans'</replaceable> <replaceable>anime.mkv</replaceable></screen> </para> <para> -(subtitles are <emphasis>always enabled</emphasis>, for disabling them please -read the man page) +If for some reason you wish or need to employ bitmap fonts, download a set +from our homepage. You can choose between various +<ulink url="http://www.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/fonts/">ISO fonts</ulink> +and some sets of fonts +<ulink url="http://www.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/contrib/fonts/">contributed by users</ulink> +in various encodings. </para> <para> -OSD has 4 states (switch with <keycap>o</keycap>): - -<orderedlist> -<listitem><simpara> - volume bar + seek bar (default) - </simpara></listitem> -<listitem><simpara> - volume bar + seek bar + timer + file position percentage on seeking - </simpara></listitem> -<listitem><simpara> - volume bar + seek bar + timer + total duration of the media - </simpara></listitem> -<listitem><simpara> - subtitles only - </simpara></listitem> -</orderedlist> - -You can change default behaviour by setting <varname>osdlevel</varname> -variable in config file, or the <option>-osdlevel</option> command line option. +Uncompress the file you downloaded to +<filename class="directory">~/.mplayer</filename> or +<filename class="directory">$PREFIX/share/mplayer</filename>. +Then rename or symlink one of the extracted directories to +<filename class="directory">font</filename>, for example: +<screen>ln -s <replaceable>~/.mplayer/arial-24</replaceable> ~/.mplayer/font</screen> +<screen>ln -s <replaceable>$PREFIX/share/mplayer/arial-24</replaceable> $PREFIX/share/mplayer/font</screen> +</para> +<para> +Fonts should have an appropriate <filename>font.desc</filename> file +which maps unicode font positions to the actual code page of the +subtitle text. Another solution is to have UTF-8-encoded subtitles +and use the <option>-utf8</option> option or just name the subtitles +file <filename><video_name>.utf</filename> and have it in the +same directory as the video file. </para> + </sect2>

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r19823 - trunk/DOCS/xml/en/install.xml
by diego 13 Sep '06

13 Sep '06

Author: diego Date: Wed Sep 13 15:09:04 2006 New Revision: 19823 Modified: trunk/DOCS/xml/en/install.xml Log: Remove mpsub section, the format is documented in DOCS/tech. Modified: trunk/DOCS/xml/en/install.xml ============================================================================== --- trunk/DOCS/xml/en/install.xml (original) +++ trunk/DOCS/xml/en/install.xml Wed Sep 13 15:09:04 2006 @@ -454,7 +454,7 @@ <listitem><para>RT</para></listitem> <listitem><para>SSA</para></listitem> <listitem><para>PJS (Phoenix Japanimation Society)</para></listitem> -<listitem><para><link linkend="mpsub">MPsub</link></para></listitem> +<listitem><para>MPsub</para></listitem> <listitem><para>AQTitle</para></listitem> <listitem><para><ulink url="http://unicorn.us.com/jacosub/">JACOsub</ulink></para></listitem> </itemizedlist> @@ -556,51 +556,6 @@ </para> -<sect2 id="mpsub"> -<title><application>MPlayer</application>'s own subtitle format (MPsub)</title> - -<para> -<application>MPlayer</application> introduces a new subtitle format called -<emphasis role="bold">MPsub</emphasis>. It was designed by Gabucino. Basically -its main feature is being <emphasis>dynamically</emphasis> time-based (although -it has frame-based mode too). Example (from <ulink -url="../../tech/mpsub.sub">DOCS/tech/mpsub.sub</ulink>): -<programlisting> -FORMAT=TIME -# first number : wait this much after previous subtitle disappeared -# second number : display the current subtitle for this many seconds - -15 3 -A long long, time ago... - -0 3 -in a galaxy far away... - -0 3 -Naboo was under an attack.</programlisting> -</para> - -<para> -So you see, the main goal was to <emphasis role="bold">make subtitle -editing/timing/joining/cutting easy</emphasis>. And, if you - say - get an -SSA subtitle but it's badly timed/delayed to your version of the movie, you -simply do a -<screen>mplayer <replaceable>dummy.avi</replaceable> -sub source.ssa -dumpmpsub</screen> -A <filename>dump.mpsub</filename> file will be created in the -current directory, which will contain the source subtitle's text, but in -<emphasis role="bold">MPsub</emphasis> format. Then you can freely add/subtract -seconds to/from the subtitle. -</para> - -<para> -Subtitles are displayed with a technique called <emphasis role="bold">'OSD', -On Screen Display</emphasis>. OSD is used to display current time, volume bar, -seek bar etc. -</para> -</sect2> - - <sect2 id="mpsub-install"> <title>Installing OSD and subtitles</title>

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r19820 - trunk/DOCS/xml/en/ports.xml
by diego 13 Sep '06

13 Sep '06

Author: diego Date: Wed Sep 13 12:46:33 2006 New Revision: 19820 Modified: trunk/DOCS/xml/en/ports.xml Log: Marillat packages binary codecs, not bitmap fonts. Modified: trunk/DOCS/xml/en/ports.xml ============================================================================== --- trunk/DOCS/xml/en/ports.xml (original) +++ trunk/DOCS/xml/en/ports.xml Wed Sep 13 12:46:33 2006 @@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ <para> Christian Marillat has been making unofficial Debian packages of <application>MPlayer</application>, <application>MEncoder</application> and -our bitmap fonts for a while, you can (apt-)get them from +our binary codec packages for a while, you can (apt-)get them from <ulink url="http://www.debian-multimedia.org/">his homepage</ulink>. </para> </sect2>

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[homepage]: r2648 - trunk/src/dload.src.en
by diego 13 Sep '06

13 Sep '06

Author: diego Date: Wed Sep 13 12:43:10 2006 New Revision: 2648 Modified: trunk/src/dload.src.en Log: Remove bitmap font download section, TrueType fonts are now recommended. Modified: trunk/src/dload.src.en ============================================================================== --- trunk/src/dload.src.en (original) +++ trunk/src/dload.src.en Wed Sep 13 12:43:10 2006 @@ -19,8 +19,7 @@ <p> For a complete MPlayer installation you will need <a href="#source">sources</a>, a set of - <a href="#binary_codecs">binary codecs</a>, a set of - <a href="#fonts">fonts</a> for the onscreen display (OSD) and a + <a href="#binary_codecs">binary codecs</a>, and a <a href="#skins">skin</a> if you want a graphical user interface. </p> @@ -494,131 +493,6 @@ </table> -<h2><a name="fonts">Fonts</a></h2> - -<p> - You need font packages for OSD and subtitle support if you do - not use TrueType fonts. - See the - <a href="http://www.mplayerhq.hu/DOCS/README">README</a> and the - <a href="http://www.mplayerhq.hu/DOCS/HTML/en/install.html">installation section</a> - of the documentation to learn how to handle fonts. -</p> - -<table class="border_table"> -<tr> - <th>Description</th> - <th>HTTP</th> - <th>FTP</th> -</tr> -<tr> - <td>Arial - Western (ISO 8859-1) (4 sizes)</td> - <td class="mirror"> - [ - <a href="http://www1.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/fonts/font-arial-iso-8859-1.tar.b…">CH</a> - | - <a href="http://www2.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/fonts/font-arial-iso-8859-1.tar.b…">HU</a> - | - <a href="http://www5.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/fonts/font-arial-iso-8859-1.tar.b…">KR</a> - ] - </td> - <td class="mirror"> - [ - <a href="ftp://ftp1.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/fonts/font-arial-iso-8859-1.tar.bz2">CH</a> - | - <a href="ftp://ftp2.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/fonts/font-arial-iso-8859-1.tar.bz2">HU</a> - | - <a href="ftp://ftp5.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/fonts/font-arial-iso-8859-1.tar.bz2">KR</a> - ] - </td> -</tr> -<tr> - <td>Arial - Central European (ISO 8859-2) (4 sizes)</td> - <td class="mirror"> - [ - <a href="http://www1.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/fonts/font-arial-iso-8859-2.tar.b…">CH</a> - | - <a href="http://www2.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/fonts/font-arial-iso-8859-2.tar.b…">HU</a> - | - <a href="http://www5.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/fonts/font-arial-iso-8859-2.tar.b…">KR</a> - ] - </td> - <td class="mirror"> - [ - <a href="ftp://ftp1.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/fonts/font-arial-iso-8859-2.tar.bz2">CH</a> - | - <a href="ftp://ftp2.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/fonts/font-arial-iso-8859-2.tar.bz2">HU</a> - | - <a href="ftp://ftp5.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/fonts/font-arial-iso-8859-2.tar.bz2">KR</a> - ] - </td> -</tr> -<tr> - <td>Arial - Central European (CP1250) (4 sizes)</td> - <td class="mirror"> - [ - <a href="http://www1.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/fonts/font-arial-cp1250.tar.bz2">CH</a> - | - <a href="http://www2.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/fonts/font-arial-cp1250.tar.bz2">HU</a> - | - <a href="http://www5.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/fonts/font-arial-cp1250.tar.bz2">KR</a> - ] - </td> - <td class="mirror"> - [ - <a href="ftp://ftp1.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/fonts/font-arial-cp1250.tar.bz2">CH</a> - | - <a href="ftp://ftp2.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/fonts/font-arial-cp1250.tar.bz2">HU</a> - | - <a href="ftp://ftp5.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/fonts/font-arial-cp1250.tar.bz2">KR</a> - ] - </td> -</tr> -<tr> - <td>Arial - Greek (ISO 8859-7) (4 sizes)</td> - <td class="mirror"> - [ - <a href="http://www1.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/fonts/font-arial-iso-8859-7.tar.b…">CH</a> - | - <a href="http://www2.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/fonts/font-arial-iso-8859-7.tar.b…">HU</a> - | - <a href="http://www5.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/fonts/font-arial-iso-8859-7.tar.b…">KR</a> - ] - </td> - <td class="mirror"> - [ - <a href="ftp://ftp1.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/fonts/font-arial-iso-8859-7.tar.bz2">CH</a> - | - <a href="ftp://ftp2.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/fonts/font-arial-iso-8859-7.tar.bz2">HU</a> - | - <a href="ftp://ftp5.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/fonts/font-arial-iso-8859-7.tar.bz2">KR</a> - ] - </td> -</tr> -<tr> - <td>contributed fonts (unsupported)</td> - <td class="mirror"> - [ - <a href="http://www1.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/contrib/fonts/">CH</a> - | - <a href="http://www2.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/contrib/fonts/">HU</a> - | - <a href="http://www5.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/contrib/fonts/">KR</a> - ] - </td> - <td class="mirror"> - [ - <a href="ftp://ftp1.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/contrib/fonts/">CH</a> - | - <a href="ftp://ftp2.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/contrib/fonts/">HU</a> - | - <a href="ftp://ftp5.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/contrib/fonts/">KR</a> - ] - </td> -</tr> -</table> - - <h2><a name="skins">Skins</a></h2> <p>Click on skin names for screenshots.

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