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Error “RuntimeError: Can’t Open Video Writer” When Running Human Pose Estimation Python Demo Using “-O” Flag

Content Type: Error Messages | Article ID: 000089752 | Last Reviewed: 05/20/2022

Description Resolution

Description

Ran Human Pose Estimation Python Demo: python3 human_pose_estimation_demo.py -m human-pose-estimation-0006.xml -at ae -i 1_Trim.mp4 -o testing
Encountered error: RuntimeError: Can't open video writer

Resolution

The --output or -o flag requires the name of the output file and extension of the desired format.

For example:

-o output.avi
-o output.jpg
-o output.mp4

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