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# Tdarr AV1 Scripts
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# AV1 Flow and Tdarr Node Killer Script Guide
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This guide provides an overview of the AV1 encoding flow and explains how the Tdarr Node Killer Script works to manage GPU resources between Plex and Tdarr.
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## AV1 Encoding Flow
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### What is the AV1 Flow?
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The AV1 encoding flow is a process that converts video data into the AV1 format, which is known for its high efficiency and excellent compression. The flow involves:
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1. **Source**: Your original video file.
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2. **Input Processing**: Preparing the video by adjusting resolution, color space, and more.
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3. **Encoding**: The AV1 encoder compresses the video data, making the file smaller without losing too much quality.
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4. **Output**: The final, compressed AV1 video file is ready for streaming or storage.
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This overview helps you understand the basic steps in video encoding with AV1, making it easier to manage video files for different platforms.
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## Tdarr Node Killer Script Overview
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This section explains how the Tdarr Node Killer Script works to manage your GPU resources, ensuring that Plex can have dedicated access when needed.
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### Step 1: Tdarr Node Running, No Plex Transcoding
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**Explanation**: The Tdarr node is running, and Plex is not currently transcoding any videos. This means Tdarr is using the GPU resources for video processing tasks.
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### Step 2: Script Monitoring for Plex Transcoding
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**Explanation**: The script continuously checks if Plex is transcoding. At this point, no transcoding is detected, so Tdarr continues using the GPU.
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### Step 3: Plex User Starts Transcoding
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**Explanation**: A Plex user starts watching a video, causing Plex to begin transcoding. This might happen if the video is in a format like AV1, H.264, or H.265, which requires transcoding for older devices or specific user settings.
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### Step 4: Script Detects Plex Transcoding, Stops Tdarr Node
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**Explanation**: The script detects that Plex is transcoding and stops the Tdarr node. This action frees up the Intel ARC GPU so that Plex can use it exclusively for transcoding.
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### Step 5: Tdarr Node Is Stopped
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**Explanation**: Inside Tdarr, you can see that the node has been stopped by the script. This ensures that Plex has full access to the GPU for efficient transcoding.
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### Step 6: Tdarr Node Dead (Placeholder Image)
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**Explanation**: This placeholder image represents the Tdarr node being completely stopped. This is a key step to ensure Plex has exclusive access to the GPU.
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## Script Behavior After Plex Transcoding Stops
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The script doesn't immediately restart the Tdarr node after Plex stops transcoding. Instead, it checks every 5 seconds for 5 minutes to ensure that Plex isn't going to start transcoding again. This prevents the Tdarr node from constantly stopping and starting, which could be inefficient.
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### Step 7: Countdown Before Restarting Tdarr Node
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**Explanation**: The script is counting down, checking every 5 seconds to see if Plex starts transcoding again. If Plex does start, the timer resets, ensuring that the Tdarr node stays off as long as Plex needs the GPU.
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### Step 8: Tdarr Node Restarted After 5 Minutes
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**Explanation**: After 5 minutes with no Plex transcoding detected, the script restarts the Tdarr node. The process then continues to check if Plex starts transcoding, so the node can be stopped again if needed.
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### Step 9: Tdarr Node Coming Back Online
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**Explanation**: Inside Tdarr, you can see that the node is coming back online after being restarted by the script.
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### Step 10: Tdarr Node Fully Online
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**Explanation**: The Tdarr node is now fully operational and visible on the dashboard. The script will continue to monitor Plex and manage the node as needed.
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## Summary
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The Tdarr Node Killer Script is designed to intelligently manage GPU resources between Plex and Tdarr. By monitoring Plex transcoding activity and controlling the Tdarr node, the script ensures that your Intel ARC GPU is used efficiently. This guide provides a visual walkthrough of the process, making it easy for beginners to understand how the script works and how to configure it for their own use.
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