# video-processing
5 articles
FFmpeg Social Media Video: 9:16 for Reels, Shorts & TikTok
Convert any video to 9:16 vertical format for Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and X with FFmpeg. Covers crop, pad, blur background, text overlays, subtitles, and batch processing.
Mar 29, 2026 · 15 minFFmpeg HDR to SDR: Tonemapping Guide That Actually Works
Convert HDR video to SDR with FFmpeg using zscale+tonemap or libplacebo. Covers hable, reinhard, mobius algorithms, GPU acceleration, Dolby Vision, and common fixes for washed-out colors.
Mar 29, 2026 · 17 minAutomate Video Processing with FFmpeg and Python
Learn how to call FFmpeg from Python to automate batch video processing. Covers subprocess, ffmpeg-python, progress bars, parallel encoding, and error handling.
Mar 1, 2026 · updated Mar 24, 2026 · 12 minAWS MediaConvert Pricing vs FFmpeg: Cost Per Minute Breakdown
AWS MediaConvert pricing compared to self-hosted FFmpeg. Break-even points by monthly volume, cost-per-minute tables, and pros/cons of each approach.
Mar 1, 2026 · updated Mar 24, 2026 · 10 minFFmpeg Commands: A Practical Guide from Basics to Advanced
A practical FFmpeg command reference with copy-paste examples. Covers video conversion, compression, trimming, merging, GIF creation, audio extraction, watermarks, subtitles, and noise reduction.
Jul 19, 2024 · updated Mar 29, 2026 · 16 min