This is the complete suite of tools for processing LaserDisc captures and TBC (Time Base Corrected) files. The ld-decode project provides professional-grade tools for digitizing, processing, and analyzing analog video sources with exceptional quality and accuracy.

• ld-process-vbi - Decode Vertical Blanking Interval data
• ld-process-vits - Process Vertical Interval Test Signals
• ld-process-ac3 - Extract Dolby Digital AC3 audio tracks

Replaces deprecated ld-process-efm with staged decoding and stacking capabilities

• efm-decoder-f2 - Convert EFM T-values to F2 sections
• efm-decoder-d24 - Convert F2 sections to Data24 format
• efm-decoder-audio - Convert EFM Data24 sections to 16-bit stereo PCM audio
• efm-decoder-data - Convert EFM Data24 sections to ECMA-130 binary data
• efm-stacker-f2 - Combine multiple F2 captures for improved quality

• ld-analyse - GUI tool for TBC file analysis and visualization
• ld-discmap - TBC and VBI alignment and correction tool
• ld-dropout-correct - Advanced dropout detection and correction
• ld-chroma-decoder - Color decoder for TBC LaserDisc video to RGB/YUV conversion
• ld-disc-stacker - Combine multiple TBC captures for improved quality

• ld-export-metadata - Export TBC metadata to external formats
• ld-lds-converter - Convert between 10-bit and 16-bit LaserDisc sample formats
• ld-json-converter - Convert between old internal JSON and new internal SQLite metadata formats

• ld-compress - Compress TBC files for storage (in scripts/)
• filtermaker - Create custom filtering profiles (in scripts/)
• tbc-video-export-legacy - Legacy TBC to video conversion (archived)

1. Capture Processing: Start with ld-decode to convert raw RF captures to TBC format
2. Quality Analysis: Use ld-analyse to assess capture quality and identify issues
3. Correction: Apply ld-dropout-correct for dropout repair if needed
4. Chroma Decoding: Process composite sources with ld-chroma-decoder
5. Export: Convert to final formats using tbc-video-export

• SQLite Format: All tools now use SQLite format for metadata storage instead of JSON
• File Extensions: TBC files use .tbc extension, metadata uses .tbc.db (SQLite format)
• Dependencies: Most tools require FFmpeg and other multimedia libraries
• Performance: Many tools support multi-threading for faster processing

Each tool directory contains detailed README.md files with:

• Comprehensive usage instructions
• Complete option references
• Practical examples
• Input/output format specifications
• Troubleshooting guides

See individual tool directories for specific documentation.