Software to Post Process MPEG4 (h264) for motion detection?

[todd2 0]

I'm sure it can be written, but is any aware of software free to download

that will extract motion detection events from an existing mpeg4 (h264)

video file?

[scorpion 0]

No. The video files are not continuous pictures like JPEG.

 

You might be able to do this capturing every 5th one, or so as that would give you a "picture" rather then parts of a picture.

 

You would have to buy SDK for Java, and perhaps other software, and you would need a JAVA decompiler.

 

The rest is above my paygrade.

[rory 0]

If you could convert it to AVI (perhaps using HandBrake) then using VB6 (or other) you could convert it all to images:

http://www.shrinkwrapvb.com/avihelp/avihlp_3.htm

[jjsafeware 0]

There is one utility you can try. Here is the link,

http://www.safeware.ca/support.php

Just grab the SafeMotion utility.

It's a console mode program and works on AVI and MPG files with MJPEG, MPEG4 and H.264 encoded video clips.

Hope it helps!

[rampanttom 0]

i've downloaded this tool and played a little, but the tool can't seem to read my backup files, what should i do now?

[jjsafeware 0]

you need to convert the backup videos to avi or mpg files for the post processing. most dvrs should come with a video converter program.

moreover, it could turn your pc cam into a single channel dvr with motion detection, and its free.

[rampanttom 0]

got it working for my backup footage. it works great for my front yard analysis by applying grid mask. now i get to see who, or actually what is visiting my yard messing up the grass.

Thanks jj!