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FFmpeg Essentials + Advanced Tuning for x264, x265, and SVT-AV1
Even in the age of AI, if you’re encoding with FFmpeg, you still need a solid foundation: how to construct command strings, how to automate with bash, and how to package for adaptive delivery. This course delivers exactly that — a proven workflow for encoding and packaging with FFmpeg and GPAC.
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Introduction
Introduction
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Video Bootcamp
Video Bootcamp
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Generic File Configuration Options
Choosing Codecs and Container Formats with FFmpeg
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Bitrate Control Overview (Constant vs. Variable Bitrate Encoding)
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Encoding CBR and VBR in FFmpeg
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Encoding with Constant Rate Factor (CRF) and Capped CRF
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Setting Video Resolution
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Scaling and Letterboxing
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Maximizing Quality and Throughput in FFmpeg Scaling
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Setting the Frame Rate
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Frame Types – Theory (I, B, and P Frames)
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Working with I-Frames (Keyframes)
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Working with B-frames
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Choosing the Number of Reference Frames
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Working With Audio
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Two-Pass Encoding
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How Thread Count Impacts Video Encoding Quality, Throughput, and Cost
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Working with H.264 (x264)
Introduction to H.264
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H.264 Profiles – What They Are and Why You Care
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H.264 Levels – What They Are and Why You Care
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