Bug Report 0.631b: Local video record (at least 5+ hrs) during stream leads to OBS freeze

[Dragon]

I updated OBS to the version 0.631b and stopped it after 5hrs+ stream when it froze. I record local VODs and previous version of OBS froze for some seconds during local record finalization. But the new one froze forever and, as a result, local record was corrupted due to force close of OBS.

What logs should I attach here? (if it is needed)

 

[Lain]

Always use FLV for video files. FLVs cannot be corrupted if they get cut off abruptly for whatever reason, they're always recoverable, and you can remux them to mp4 later if desired.

As for the issue, last log is fine. I sort of wish there was an actual crash log though.

 

[Dragon]

Jim, I know not so much video editors which work correctly with flv and I don't know any editor which can be used for making highlights from flv files.

Also I experimented yesterday with local recording, but with some pre-steps. I found out, that some game source items don't work correctly until they're edited (simple edit and close). I decided to reinitialize folder for local recordings and at the end of the stream, local record saved corectly, as it was on previous version of OBS.

 

[Lain]

FLV can be converted to MP4, even if the FLV gets cut off. It's always best to use FLV instead of MP4 if your recordings are critical.

 

[Dragon]

Thanks for explanation. I'll make a try with FLV recording

 

[Dragon]

The problem reproduced again. VOD length is more than 5GB (stream lasted for 5-6hrs). As a result - corrupted local record.

A attached OBS log file of that stream session. There's no crash dump, unfortunately (it wasn't created after force close).

 

[Lain]

Are you using FLV? Again, as I said FLV does not get corrupted. Even at large sizes I'm pretty sure they shouldn't get corrupted. Are you just having trouble playing it back? You may need to make sure you're using a 64bit video player as well.

If you need to remux it, you can do so with FFmpeg:

ffmpeg -i [my flv file] -acodec copy -vcodec copy [my mp4 file]

 

[Dragon]

No, I again tried mp4 :) If mp4 isn't as stable as flv, maybe it would be great if corresponding info is added.

And yes, today I'll check flv.

Also, thank you for FFmeg command, it is very useful.