Segfault when using VLC

[jamesb]

Hi,

I am running a fresh install of Zoneminder on Debian Stretch, installed using the guide and Debian's multimedia packages.

I have a camera setup on Ethernet and finding that VLC is the only source type that gives a reliably clear picture. I have smearing issues with ffmpeg which seems to be a common problem when searching the forum.

Unfortunately, after around 24 hours, the zmc_m1 component crashes with a segfault mentioning /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libvlccore.so.8 in the backtrace. I've searched the forum and can see this was an issue in the past but has been fixed before zoneminder 1.30. Is this a regression?

Is there a fix for this issue?


Many thanks,
James

[bbunge]

Check this instruction to see if you missed something: https://wiki.zoneminder.com/Debian_9_64 ... e_Easy_Way

I have had issues with libvlc and find ffmpeg most reliable. Streaking issues can be fixed.

[jamesb]

I followed the guide to the letter including installing mariadb instead of mysql.

So is there no fix for the VLC issues?
How can I get ffmpeg to capture clear images, is there a guide?