In this book, we will review the ffmpeg source code and learn about ffmpeg's capabilities. In the first part, we will consider ffmpeg in general terms. In the second part, we will discuss the ffmpeg methods related to video. In this section, we will also examine the ffmpeg filters closely.
In the third part, we will learn the details and methods of audio. In the fourth and fifth part, we will learn about Interlaced video and I-B-P frames. In the sixth part, we will learn what is codec and how does ffmpeg handle it. In the seventh part, we will try to explain how video encoding and audio encoding take place in ffmpeg, with sample codes. In the eighth part, we will try to explain how decoding works in fmmpeg and how to make a sample player with the help of SDL. In parts 9, 10 and 11, we will show the video and audio multiplexing methods. In the twelfth part, how to convert a video file into another format. We will learn all the transcoding steps. In the thirteenth part, we will learn all streaming protocols. In the last part, we will learn how to manage video and audio devices with ffmpeg.