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Using FFmpeg on Linux and in the Cloud - Cloud Video Editing and Transcoding

Linode via YouTube

Overview

Learn to harness the power of FFmpeg, a free and open-source utility for video and audio processing, in this comprehensive 26-minute tutorial. Discover how to install FFmpeg on Linux and cloud environments, check versions, view available encoders, and navigate the manual. Master essential techniques such as transcoding video, listing supported formats, separating audio from video, and viewing file details. Explore a complex transcode example to enhance your skills in editing, reformatting, and converting audio, video, and multimedia files. Gain practical knowledge to efficiently process media files using FFmpeg on Linux and in cloud environments.

Syllabus

Introduction
How to Install FFMPEG
How to check the FFMPEG version
How to view available encoders
How to read the FFMPEG manual
How to transcode video
List the supported formats
How to separate audio from video
How to view file details
Example of a complex transcode
Conclusion

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Linode

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