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ffmpeg Node

n8n Node for some Ffmpeg functionality

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Overview

This node provides various ffmpeg-related functionalities, including video processing tasks. Specifically, for the "Video Processing" resource with the "Combine Images" operation, it combines multiple images into a single video sequence where each image is displayed for a specified duration. This is useful for creating slideshows or video compilations from a list of images.

Practical examples:

  • Creating a slideshow video from a set of image URLs.
  • Generating a video preview by combining product images.
  • Making a time-lapse style video from sequential photos.

Properties

Name Meaning
Images Url List A valid list of URLs pointing to the images to be combined into the video.
Images Duration The duration (in seconds) that each image will be displayed in the resulting video.

Output

The node outputs a JSON object representing the result of the video processing operation. Typically, this includes metadata about the generated video file and possibly a binary field containing the actual video data. The binary output represents the combined video created from the input images.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for accessing the underlying ffmpeg service.
  • Depends on an external ffmpeg-based service or API to perform video processing.
  • The node expects valid image URLs accessible by the ffmpeg service.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid Image URLs: If any URL in the images list is invalid or inaccessible, the operation may fail. Ensure all URLs are reachable and point to valid image files.
  • Incorrect Duration Format: The duration should be a valid number (string representing seconds). Non-numeric or negative values may cause errors.
  • API Authentication Errors: Missing or incorrect API credentials will prevent the node from executing successfully.
  • Timeouts or Large Inputs: Combining many high-resolution images might lead to timeouts or memory issues depending on the backend service limits.

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