Video encoding using PhP

[electronish]

If I have a folder and there is some .avi video file in it. Now, I want to compress this file using a particular codec and store it in another folder.

Is this possible using PhP ? I want the whole task to be automatic, like the script will read the folder for any new avi files , every n seconds, then on finding a new file , will encode it (using a codec which is preinstalled) and store it on another folder ?

Well, I am very new to this PhP and still am learning it, So basically  i wanted to know if there is any script already for it ? Or it can be developed ?

[Zane]

Well if you're using Linux you should be able to use the
shell_exec() function or the
exec() function to encode them from the command line essentially
from PHP

If you're running Windows you'll have to add the Encoders Program directory to your apache/iis list of available folders
i.e make it a virtual directory
and
run something like this

$conversion = `encoder.exe {$filename} {$outputName}`;
echo $conversion;

NOTICE those are not quotes but backticks
to the left of the 1 key on your keyboard.

[electronish]

Thanks for your support. I will work on it and ask you more questions if needed.