Troubleshooting and Optimizing Media Automation

📅 2025-07-28 — Session: Troubleshooting and Optimizing Media Automation

🕒 00:00–01:30
🏷️ Labels: Yt-Dlp, Mpv, Cron Job, Audio Settings, Health
📂 Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM

Session Goal:

The session aimed to troubleshoot and optimize media automation processes involving mpv and yt-dlp, while also addressing audio settings and health-related protocols.

Key Activities:

• Diagnosed and fixed a bug in the system-installed version of yt-dlp affecting a cron job with mpv.
• Explored issues related to high-frequency playback commands in mpv, focusing on cron job configuration and script loops.
• Managed concurrent media player instances by implementing scheduling and locking mechanisms.
• Optimized audio settings for ‘Stereo Love’ in a 20 m² room to enhance sound quality.
• Developed a protocol for mate withdrawal, including a pharmacy preparation list suitable for isotretinoin treatment.
• Discussed emotional self-soothing techniques related to mate consumption and Vitamin E supplementation during isotretinoin therapy.
• Scheduled mpv termination using cron to ensure proper process management.

Achievements:

• Successfully updated yt-dlp and verified its functionality with mpv.
• Established effective solutions for managing mpv instances and optimizing audio settings.
• Created comprehensive health protocols for mate withdrawal and Vitamin E supplementation.

Pending Tasks:

• Further testing of media automation scripts to ensure robustness.
• Continuous monitoring of audio settings adjustments for optimal performance.