Base Encoder Plugin

Base layer encoding is implemented via a plugin system. Base encoder plugins, along with their corresponding wrappers, are dynamically loaded at runtime, based upon the name of the Base encoder specified in the EILOpenSettings structure.

The name of the base encoder that the EIL uses for base encoding should not contain the preceding lcevc_eilp_ (liblcevc_eilp_ on Linux) or the platform's dynamic library extension. For example, if a plugin is called liblcevc_eilp_x264.so or lcevc_eilp_x264.dll, then the base_encoder string should be x264.

The EIL utilises several search paths to locate plugins. This is to assist with different program usage behaviours and EIL integration techniques. The order of search is as follows:

1. The location of the application process.

2. The current working directory.

3. System-defined PATH environment variable.

An API is provided for the EIL to interact with plugins. This allows a user to optionally implement their own base encoder through the plugin system without the need to be embedded within the EIL, and provides the benefits of modularity. Note: This requires the base plugin API and further documentation on how to develop your own base encoder plugin.