I have an idea about mpv_thumbnail_script

Hello.
Now I find that the script can just generate all the preview thumbnail, which will lead to much high CPU usage for a long time. For I usually enjoy the movies while my computer's performance is poor, so I have to pause to wait for the completion of the generating the thumbnails.

So I have a plan, how could it generate the thumb when and where I want ......

This is already possible.
"When": Set autogenerate_max_duration=3600 to autogenerate_max_duration=1 in your mpv_thumbnail_script.conf, this will stop the thumbnailing process to start automatically in 99,9% of any video. As default, if you want to start the thumbnailing process just use the shortcut Shift+T.

"Where": In this exact same file, mpv_thumbnail_script.conf, you'll find something as cache_directory=/tmp/my_mpv_thumbnails, just replace with the location you want. Mine for example is cache_directory=C:\Program Files (x86)\MPV Player\mpv\mpv_thumbs_cache.

[hooke007]

This is already possible.
"When": Set autogenerate_max_duration=3600 to autogenerate_max_duration=0 in your mpv_thumbnail_script.conf, this will stop the thumbnailing process to start automatically. As default, if you want to start the thumbnailing process just use the shortcut Shift+T.

"Where": In this exact same file, mpv_thumbnail_script.conf, you'll find something as cache_directory=/tmp/my_mpv_thumbnails, just replace with the location you want. Mine for example is cache_directory=C:\Program Files (x86)\MPV Player\mpv\mpv_thumbs_cache.

No, I mean...Just generate the accurate frame I want (just like potplayer or other media player) rather than generate all the thumbnails at one time.

[sdsaati]

Hmm, true, it's a good idea, generating the thumbnails on the fly while seeking the video, if it is possible, it would be really nice!