IWMEncContentAnalyzer.Start

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The Start method starts the process of analyzing content for video optimization.

Syntax

IWMEncContentAnalyzer.Start

Parameters

This method takes no parameters.

Return Values

This method does not return a value.

Remarks

Use the SourceGroup property to specify the video content to analyze. Use the Property method to retrieve a value indicating the type of video optimization to apply.

Example Code

' Create a WMEncoder object.
  Dim Encoder As WMEncoder
  Set Encoder = New WMEncoder

' Create a source group. Add a video source and specify an input file.
' Configure the profile settings for the encoding session.

' Create an IWMEncContentAnalyzer object.
  Dim Analyze As IWMEncContentAnalyzer
  Set Analyze = Encoder.ContentAnalyzer

' Analyze the first source group.
  Analyze.SourceGroup = SrcGrpColl.Item(0)

' Start analyzing the video content.
  Analyze.Start
  MsgBox "This pause is required before calling the Property method."

' Retrieve the value indicating the video optimization to apply.
  Dim vResult As Variant
  vResult = Analyze.Property(WMENC_VIDEO, 0, "Optimization")

' Stop the content analysis process.
  Analyze.Stop

Requirements

Reference: Windows Media Encoder

Library: wmenc.exe

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