ffmpeg Node

Overview

This node provides video processing capabilities using ffmpeg, specifically supporting a "Trim Video" operation. The "Trim Video" operation allows users to specify a segment of a video by defining a trim time range, effectively extracting a portion of the input video. This is useful in scenarios such as creating highlights from longer videos, removing unwanted sections, or preparing clips for social media sharing.

For example, a user can input a video URL and specify a trim time like "00:00 - 00:10" to extract the first 10 seconds of the video.

Properties

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the result of the trimming operation. Typically, this will include metadata about the trimmed video segment or a reference to the processed video file. If binary data output is supported, it would represent the trimmed video content itself.

Dependencies

• Requires an API key credential for accessing the underlying ffmpeg service.
• Depends on external ffmpeg functionality exposed via an API.
• The node expects network access to fetch the video from the provided URL.

Troubleshooting

• Invalid Video URL: Ensure the video URL is accessible and points to a valid video file.
• Incorrect Trim Time Format: The trim time should be in a valid format (e.g., "HH:MM:SS - HH:MM:SS"). Invalid formats may cause errors.
• API Authentication Errors: Verify that the API key credential is correctly configured and has necessary permissions.
• Network Issues: Network connectivity problems may prevent fetching the video or communicating with the ffmpeg service.

Links and References

• FFmpeg Official Documentation
• n8n Documentation on Creating Custom Nodes