It's easy to configure x265 encodes in FFmpeg - you probably know all the switches. What's hard is choosing a configuration that delivers the optimal quality and delivery cost for your typical view count, and encoding your videos efficiently and affordably. This course teaches you how.
Learn to choose an x265 preset that delivers optimum quality and delivery cost for your typical video view count
Learn which AWS instance (Intel/AMD/Graviton) delivers the lowest output cost
Learn the optimal number of cores and FFmpeg instances for your x265 1080p and 4K encoding
Overall Introduction
Introduction to the HEVC Codec
Overview of Encoding Fundamentals
Choosing an HEVC Profile
Choosing an x265 Preset for 1080p/8-bit Output
Choosing and Using Reference Frames
Choosing and Using B Frames with x265
Producing an Encoding Ladder
Producing x265 Economically and Efficiently
Choosing an x265 Preset for 4K 10-bit Output
Producing 4K x265 Economically and Efficiently
Jan Ozer
Jan is a recognized expert in streaming media who has tested codecs since 1993 (not a misprint) and has taught in-person and online courses on video and streaming production since 1995.
Jan is a contributing editor to Streaming Media Magazine, where he tests and reports on codecs, encoders, and related products and services. Jan has authored multiple books on streaming production, including Video Encoding by the Numbers: Eliminate the Guesswork from your Streaming Video and Learn to Produce Video with FFmpeg in 30 Minutes or Less.
Besides these courses, Ozer teaches workshops at Streaming Media online and in-person events. Overall, the Streaming Learning Center has served over 4000 students from some of the biggest names in streaming video.
