New Five-Star Review for FFmpeg Book

One thing that never gets old is a five-star review on Amazon. I just received another one for my book, Learn to Produce Video with FFmpeg: In Thirty Minutes or Less (2018 Edition), which is available on Amazon ($34.95) and for PDF download ($29.95). In this review from a verified purchaser, the customer said:

“I would consider this book a must buy if you are starting out in your journey of learning about encoding and streaming video files….I found the author’s writing style easy to read and understand, and there are many supportive screenshots and illustrations. I found the quality of the printing and binding of the book to be very good, and liked the way the topics are laid out and covered (they build on each other as you work through the book). Sources are well credited and linked. The book presents many years of knowledge learned from the author in working, writing, lecturing in this field.”

It’s a very thorough review, which I appreciate, and the closing paragraph includes:

“When I purchased this book, I thought when I finished reading it, it would be the end of my journey, but I realized it is only the beginning–and that is ok. Encoding files is a very detailed subject that takes a lot of learning, and this book is a great help to me. I also found that the author has a website Streaming Learning Center (read the free blog articles) and offers this material and more in many different formats.”

So thanks, anonymous reader, much appreciated. I’m glad you found the book helpful.

Here’s a bit more about the book.


Buy and download PDF
($29.95)

Buy the book on Amazon ($34.95)


The Elevator Pitch (40 words or less)

  1. Learn to install and use FFmpeg 4.0 fast
  2. Learn to produce single files and adaptive groups for HLS and DASH with H.264, HEVC, and VP9
  3. Get documentation for all relevant configuration parameters (with a table of contents and index)
  4. Download all batch files to speed your work

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About Jan Ozer

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I help streaming and video technology companies solve complex technical and market-facing problems in practical business terms. Engagements range from fixed-scope audits and codec strategy reviews to product testing and technical content that helps customers, prospects, and internal teams connect technical performance to business outcomes. I am a contributing editor to Streaming Media Magazine, writing about codecs and encoding tools. I have written multiple authoritative books on video encoding, including Video Encoding by the Numbers: Eliminate the Guesswork from your Streaming Video (https://amzn.to/3kV6R1j) and Learn to Produce Video with FFmpeg: In Thirty Minutes or Less (https://amzn.to/3ZJih7e). I have multiple courses relating to streaming media production, all available at https://bit.ly/slc_courses.

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