Show HN: Video editor app that generates FFmpeg commands
Newbeelearn has launched a free offline video editing tool using FFmpeg commands, allowing users to edit videos, adjust elements, and export commands, though audio playback is not supported in previews.
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Newbeelearn has introduced a video editing tool that utilizes FFmpeg commands, allowing users to edit videos, add logos and text, and export customized commands for advanced workflows. The tool supports various video and image formats, enabling users to adjust elements such as position, size, and timing through an intuitive interface. Users can manipulate layers within a timeline, overlay multiple elements, and preview their edits, although audio playback is not currently supported in the preview. The application generates FFmpeg commands for final video composition, but due to browser security restrictions, file paths must be manually adjusted. The tool operates offline and is free to use without account creation. Users can access a demo and are encouraged to report bugs or suggest features via email. The app is primarily optimized for desktop use, and while it does not include FFmpeg, users must have it installed on their systems to utilize the generated commands.
- Newbeelearn's video editor allows for intuitive video editing with FFmpeg commands.
- Users can adjust video elements' position, size, and timing within a timeline.
- The tool supports offline use and is free without requiring account creation.
- Audio playback is not available in the preview, but it will be included in the final output.
- Users must have FFmpeg installed to use the generated commands.
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10 commentsI wonder what a gstreamer equivalent would be like.
It is much much needed to make ffmepg on par with a video editor!
While only tangentially related, I dove into a rabbit hole not long ago trying to find the best ffmpeg GUI (that doesn't require Wine or a VM to run on macOS) and found some good stuff. Handbrake [1] is great and uses ffmpeg as part of its backend, but it gets somewhat limited when you start requiring more advanced things like vf chains, scripting/automation, obscure/legacy codec support, or specific hardware acceleration needs. I wanted to find something that gets (close to) as densely packed with features as ffmpeg from the command line, and here's what I found. I'm not going to list all their features and pros/cons, but just let others know about some of these as a starting point.
I'm not affiliated with any of these programs (Handbrake and ffmpeg included) in any way, I just want to point others in the right direction if they come across this comment.
StaxRip [2] - One of the most popular and complete options. Seems like one of the the go-tos on the VideoHelp [3] forums for video editing GUIs. Supports AviSynth+ and VapourSynth scripts among other advanced features.
clever FFmpeg-GUI [4] - Another VideoHelp go-to. I'm not 100% sure if this supports AviSynth/VapourSynth, but it's pretty damn feature-complete as far as ffmpeg goes.
Shutter Encoder [5] - Probably has the most intuitive UI of the bunch, it feels much closer to a Premiere Pro/Davinci Resolve type program rather than an ffmpeg wrapper, albeit those applications are much more robust for different tasks.
Hybrid [6] - My favorite out of these, purely because it was easy enough to get running on macOS and didn't sacrifice many ffmpeg features. Also supports AviSynth/VapourSynth.
Honestly, probably didn't even need to comment this; I wish I had more knowledge about these to share in-depth. If you're serious about video encoding, your best bet is to start learning how to use ffmpeg from the command line anyways, then maybe add AviSynth+/VapourSynth into the mix as you see fit, though those are a good deal more advanced than even ffmpeg. Just my two cents.
[2] https://github.com/staxrip/staxrip
[3] https://www.videohelp.com/software/sections/video-encoders-h...
[4] https://www.videohelp.com/software/clever-FFmpeg-GUI
I suspect flipping the UI from light to dark will significantly increase adoption.
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