@woltherav I see... is there any plans on when that meeting will happen?

@woltherav - While I understand the need for rewriting the backend and moving away from QTextLayout. From the sound of things the on-canvas editing will take a while correct?

In T14331#253237, @emmetoneill wrote:

Let user pick multiple versions of ffmpeg that would get added to the drop down - This would let them manage their built in ffmpeg that might come with their distribution, latest stable ffmpeg, or the latest test version if they really really need the latest format (say AV1)

Let them pick which one they want to use by default - self explanatory

A grid list of capabilities - This would let the user see which formats he can use or can't use. So there would be no surprises like their open source patent free version has no h264/h265 and etc.

As for allowing the user to configure multiple versions of ffmpeg with a grid of capabilities, that sounds nice, if a bit complex for Krita's current use case.
That's not to say I'm opposed to it, but I'd prefer to hold off on that until we have the basics in place. Minimum viable product and all that. :)

Unless there is some reason why we need this right away, I'll call this priority 2.

In T14331#253230, @eoinoneill wrote:

The documentation says the reason ffmpeg is not included is to save space, is that the actual reason?

No, this is not the actual reason as of today (it may have been at the time the documentation was written, though...)

We looked into bundling FFMPEG but, due to licensing concerns we think it will be simpler to ask people to get their own version of FFMPEG. Otherwise, Krita would come with a version of FFMPEG that doesn't support all of the desired file formats.

In T14331#253205, @tymond wrote:

A hyperlink to a webpage with instructions on how to get ffmpeg - One of the big issues people have with ffmpeg is that it is too confusing for people on where or how to get it. We would check their OS and send them to a simple guide that should be simple enough for even a fresh windows user can follow.

It should link to here: https://docs.krita.org/en/reference_manual/render_animation.html#setting-up-krita-for-exporting-animations - and if anyone wants to improve on the documentation, the repository is open for MRs ;)

What I would like to see is FFMpeg added to the settings under the Configure Krita. And any feature they use would point them at the settings page to add it in 1 central place.