[mythtv-users] Variable Fast Forward/Rewind Feature Idea

[Dick Steffens]

On 08/22/2014 11:45 AM, David Engel wrote:
> On Fri, Aug 22, 2014 at 08:46:10AM -0700, Dick Steffens wrote:
>> I have no idea how complicated this would be, or if it is even possible with
>> software, but many years ago I had the opportunity to work with some video
>> tape editing equipment. One of the things one could do was to control the
>> playback speed variably, going forward or backward through the tape, with a
>> lever. Center was normal speed. The control was spring loaded so that
>> pushing it right or left and then letting go returned the control to the
>> center. The amount you pushed the lever controlled how much faster the tape
>> ran through the machine. I've often wished I had that feature.
>>
>> So, you video gurus out there, is there some technical reason why this can't
>> work? Or is it something really complex that could work, but would take an
>> inordinate amount of effort to do in the MythTV world?
> Check out the "Reverse direction in fast forward/rewind" setting.  If
> you set it to false, you can increase the ff/rew speed by pressing the
> same button again and decrease it by pressing the opposite button.
>
> David

I'll give it a try. Thanks.

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Regards,

Dick Steffens