Linux HOWTO: Video Editing Magic with ffmpeg Jul 24, 2008, 19 :35 UTC (2 Talkback[s]) (7189 reads) (Other stories by Elliot Isaacson)
"Non-linear video editing tools are great, but they're not always the best tool for the job. This is where a powerful tool like ffmpeg becomes useful. This tutorial by Elliot Isaacson covers the basics of transcoding video, as well as more advanced tricks like creating animations, screen captures, and slow motion effects."