ffmpeg NodeInstall

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 time range, and the node will output the trimmed portion of the video. This is useful in scenarios where you want to extract highlights, remove unwanted sections, or create clips from longer videos.

Practical examples:

• Extracting a 10-second highlight from a recorded webinar.
• Creating short promotional clips from a full-length video.
• Removing intros or outros from video files before further processing.

Properties

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the result of the trimming operation. Typically, this includes metadata about the trimmed video segment and possibly a reference or binary data of the trimmed video itself. If binary data is included, it represents the actual trimmed video file ready for further use or download.

Dependencies

• Requires an API key credential for accessing the underlying ffmpeg service.
• Depends on an external ffmpeg-based service or API that performs the actual video processing.
• The node expects network access to the provided video URL for fetching the source video.

Troubleshooting

• Invalid Video URL: Ensure the video URL is accessible and points to a valid video file. Network issues or incorrect URLs will cause failures.
• Incorrect Trim Time Format: The trim time should be in a valid format (e.g., "HH:MM - HH:MM"). Invalid formats may lead to errors or unexpected results.
• API Authentication Errors: Verify that the API key credential is correctly configured and has necessary permissions.
• Timeouts or Large Files: Processing very large videos or slow network connections might cause timeouts. Consider trimming smaller segments or improving network conditions.

Links and References

• FFmpeg Official Documentation
• n8n Documentation on Custom Nodes