[mythtv-users] bulk transcode of recorded shows?

[Brad DerManouelian]

On Dec 22, 2008, at 10:20 PM, The GUIGuy wrote:

> Brad DerManouelian wrote:
>>
>> With All Programs selected, press (M)enu and choose Add This Group to
>> Playlist. Then press (M)enu again and choose Playlist options. Then
>> choose Job Options, then Begin Transcode.
>>
>
> Brad (and anyone),
>
> I've been too embarrassed to ask this, but given it's the season of
> goodwill to all I might just get away it now. I'll preface this by
> saying that I have read the transcoding section in the wiki but  
> found it
> confusing and not helpful. So,
>
> When recorded videos are "transcoded"
>
> 1) where is the transcoded result stored?

Wherever the original was stored.

> 2) how do I know transcoding has completed?

The file is now in the transcoded format.

> 3) how do I identify/ select the transcoded files for copying to other
> storage devices?

Not sure what you mean. Are you talking about archiving files?