[x264-devel] is x264 encoder able to update encoding setting realtime

[BugMaster]

On Wed, 16 Nov 2016 20:11:11 +0800 (CST), qw wrote:
> Hi,

> I have one question about x264 encoding setting update. At the
> start, the encoding setting is initialized. But later I want to
> update encoding setting, such as width/height, frame rate, and
> bitrate. Can I update those settings in the middle of encoding
> process, or I should close x264 encoder and open it again with new setting?

> Thanks!

> Regards

> Andrew 

Hi. You should close x264 encoder and open it again with new setting.
Changing of these settings is not supported on the fly.