Learn FFmpeg

Master video processing from basics to automation. A hands-on course with real-world examples.

7 Lessons

~2 hours total

Beginner friendly

Get started with FFmpeg fundamentals. Learn the command structure, common flags, and how to inspect video files.

Convert videos between formats, codecs, and containers. Understand bitrates, quality settings, and encoding options.

Scale videos to different resolutions, crop regions, and maintain aspect ratios for different platforms.

Work with audio streams: extract, replace, adjust volume, and mix multiple audio tracks.

Add watermarks, logos, and text overlays to videos. Position, scale, and animate overlays.

Transition from command-line FFmpeg to API-driven video processing. Integrate FFmpeg into your applications.

Build automated video workflows using n8n and Make. Process videos at scale without manual intervention.

What You'll Learn

FFmpeg command structure and syntax

Video transcoding and format conversion

Resizing, cropping, and scaling videos

Audio extraction and manipulation

Adding watermarks and overlays

API-driven video processing

Workflow automation with n8n and Make

Real-world production techniques

After completing this course, put your skills to work with FFmpeg Micro's powerful API. Process videos without managing infrastructure.