[mythtv-users] Getting mplayer to play nuvexport files fullscreen

[ffrr]

Ben wrote:

> fffrr wrote:
>
>>
>> Could be that nuvexport is  forcing 4:3.    Here's the reply that 
>> enabled me to fix mine.
>>
>> http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/mythtv/users/140868?search_string=nuvexport%20ffrr;#140868 
>>
>>
> I tried this hack as you suggest in the link:
> ---------------------------------------------------
> ffmpeg/DVD.pm make the following change:
> In the section marked:
> # Force to 4:3 aspect ratio
>
> Replace or comment:
> $self->{'out_aspect'} = 1.3333;
>
> With:
> $self->{'out_aspect'} = 1.7777;
> ----------------------------------------------------
>
> Unfortunately this kills ffmpeg once the script starts the transcode 
> (ffmeg died early).
>
> Cheers Ben


Strange.  It worked well on my system. 

OK, I'd better leave it to the experts - sorry.