Learn to Encode with FFmpeg 5.0

Jan Ozer April 9, 2022 FFmpeg Leave a comment 2,052 Views

My tutorial How to Encode with FFmpeg 5.0 is up on Streaming Media.com.

By way of background, on January 17, 2022, FFmpeg released FFmpeg 5.0, called Lorentz. To celebrate and to help introduce new users to the power and ease of FFmpeg, I created this entry-level tutorial for single and two-pass encoding with FFmpeg.

You’ll learn basics like:

  • Choosing the codec
  • Setting the I-frame interval
  • Choosing a bitrate control technique and controlling bitrate
  • How to use two-pass encoding
  • How to produce AAC audio.

If you’re looking for a free resource to get started with FFmpeg, have a look.

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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