Resources
External resources and references for learning FFmpeg
Official FFmpeg Documentation
The best place to start for comprehensive FFmpeg information:
- FFmpeg Official Documentation - Complete official documentation
- FFmpeg Wiki - Community-maintained wiki with guides and tutorials
- FFmpeg Command Line Tool Documentation - Detailed command-line reference
Community Resources
ffmprovisr
ffmprovisr - A fantastic community resource for FFmpeg recipes and solutions. Created and maintained by archivists and media preservation specialists, it provides tested FFmpeg commands for common workflows.
Frame Interpolation Guide
Creating Smooth Videos with Frame Interpolation - Tutorial on using FFmpeg's minterpolate filter to create smooth high-framerate videos (e.g., 60fps) by generating interpolated frames between existing frames. Particularly useful for movies and anime content.
AV1 Encoding Guide (Community)
BlueSwordM's SVT-AV1 Guide - A practical beginner's guide to AV1 video encoding using SVT-AV1 with FFmpeg. Covers essential parameters, preset selection, and optimization tips for both live-action and anime content.
Codec Documentation
- x264 Encoding Guide - FFmpeg Wiki guide for H.264/AVC encoding
- x265 Encoding Guide - FFmpeg Wiki guide for H.265/HEVC encoding
- VP9 Encoding Guide - FFmpeg Wiki guide for VP9 encoding
- AV1 Encoding Guide - FFmpeg Wiki guide for AV1 encoding
Learning Resources
Video Tutorials
- FFmpeg Official Tutorial - Official beginner's tutorial
- FFmpeg YouTube Channel - Official FFmpeg channel
Books and In-Depth Guides
- FFmpeg Basics by Frantisek Korbel - Comprehensive book covering FFmpeg fundamentals
Technical References
Codec Information
- x264 Settings - Detailed x264 parameter explanations
- SVT-AV1 Documentation - Official SVT-AV1 encoder documentation
- libvpx VP9 Parameters - Google's VP9 encoding recommendations
Video Technology
- Digital Video Introduction - Excellent introduction to digital video concepts
- Video Dev - Modern video technology and codec information
Tools & Utilities
- MediaInfo - Detailed technical information about video and audio files
- FFprobe - FFmpeg's multimedia stream analyzer
- HandBrake - Popular open-source video transcoder with GUI
Community & Support
- FFmpeg Mailing Lists - Official FFmpeg mailing lists for discussion and support
- FFmpeg IRC - Real-time chat support on IRC
- Stack Overflow - FFmpeg Tag - Community Q&A for FFmpeg questions
Contributing
Found a great resource that should be listed here? The best FFmpeg resources are community-driven. If you know of excellent FFmpeg documentation, tutorials, or tools that would benefit others, consider contributing to community projects like ffmprovisr or sharing them with the FFmpeg community.
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