Tag: FFmpeg

9 posts

Sep 15, 2026 12 min read Intermediate

Opus Audio Codec: SILK/CELT Hybrid, Low Latency for WebRTC, and FFmpeg Encoding

IETF standard Opus: voice/music modes, SILK/CELT hybrid, low-latency real-time communication, and FFmpeg encoding.
Jul 20, 2026 20 min read Intermediate

AAC Audio Codec: LC-AAC vs HE-AAC Profiles, MP4 Packaging and FFmpeg Settings

How AAC works and how to use it: LC-AAC and HE-AAC profiles, MPEG-4 container integration, FFmpeg encoding options, and fixes for common playback problems.
Jul 2, 2026 19 min read Intermediate

AV1 Video Codec: How It Improves on VP9, Tools Like CDEF, and Encoding with SVT-AV1 and rav1e

From AV1 Alliance for Open Media background, advantages vs VP9, tiles, filters, CDEF, to libaom, SVT-AV1, rav1e encoding and browser/streaming usage.
Jul 2, 2026 18 min read Intermediate

H.264 (AVC) Encoding in Practice: Profiles and Levels, libx264 vs NVENC, and Tuning for Streaming

From H.264 (AVC) history, compression principles, profiles/levels to libx264, NVENC encoding, quality/speed tuning, streaming, and mobile compatibility.
Jul 2, 2026 20 min read Intermediate

HEVC (H.265) for 4K and 8K: CTUs, 10-bit Profiles, x265 vs NVENC and the Patent Question

From HEVC (H.265) CTU, profiles, 10-bit to x265, NVENC encoding, 4K/8K distribution, hardware acceleration, and patent issues — practical guide focused.
May 27, 2026 13 min read Beginner

WebM for the Web: Allowed Codecs, VP9/AV1/Opus, and FFmpeg Muxing

Matroska-based WebM: allowed codecs, browser support, VP9/AV1/Opus combinations, FFmpeg mux and streaming tips for web distribution beginners.
May 26, 2026 12 min read Beginner

MP3 in Practice: LAME, CBR vs VBR, and FFmpeg Encoding

MP3 history and MPEG-1 Layer III, LAME-based CBR and VBR, FFmpeg examples—balance quality and size when compatibility comes first.
May 26, 2026 10 min read Intermediate

MKV (Matroska) in Practice: EBML Structure, Multiple Tracks, Chapters, and FFmpeg

EBML-based Matroska (MKV): Segment and Cluster layout, multiple audio and subtitle tracks, chapters, and FFmpeg workflows for archives and delivery.
May 26, 2026 18 min read Intermediate

Inside the MP4 Container: ftyp/moov/mdat Boxes, faststart and Fragmented MP4 for Streaming

ISO BMFF-based MP4: ftyp, moov, mdat structure, faststart and fragmented MP4, HLS/DASH integration with FFmpeg commands for streaming practice.