'FFMPEG -stream_loop from a .mp4 file displays a distorted output (virtual webcam/fake cam) Linux Mint
Can someone please tell me why this command works with a .mkv file:
ffmpeg -stream_loop -1 -re -i /home/roku33/Desktop/s.mkv -vcodec rawvideo -threads 0 -f v4l2 /dev/video2
But when I switch the input file to s.mp4, it breaks and shows up distorted? I'm on Linux Mint. I assume it is a codec issue and I need to change the command. I am obviously a noob here but please know that I spent 14 hours to get this far yesterday, I have searched endlessly. I understand the answer is likely here somewhere.
Thank you in advance.
Solution 1:[1]
ffmpeg -re -stream_loop -1 -i /home/roku33/Desktop/a3.mp4 -vcodec rawvideo -threads 0 -f v4l2 /dev/video2
This is finally what ended up working.
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