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Guides on video automation tools and APIs
A Beginner’s Guide to FFmpeg-Python: How to Convert Video Formats
In this developer-focused guide, learn how to use the ‘ffmpeg-python’ library to convert video formats in Python. We’ll also cover how to tweak things like codecs, resolution, bitrate, and CRF during the conversion process.
How to Automatically Save Clipcat Videos with Zapier
Manually saving videos rendered at scale is error-prone and a waste of resources. Setting up an automation with Zapier streamlines the process and eliminates unnecessary overhead. Learn how to set up this workflow in this guide!
A Beginner’s Guide to FFmpeg-Python: How to Trim Videos
Learn how to trim videos using FFmpeg in Python with the 'ffmpeg-python' library. This beginner-friendly guide shows you how to integrate FFmpeg easily into your Python projects, which is perfect if you’re working on web apps, automation scripts, or machine learning projects in Python.
How to Install FFmpeg on Ubuntu, Windows, and macOS: A Complete Setup Guide
Learn how to install FFmpeg on Ubuntu/Linux, Windows, and macOS, either using package managers for a quick setup or by installing it manually. This beginner-friendly guide will help you get FFmpeg up and running for video and audio processing in no time!
How to Automatically Render a Clipcat Video with Zapier (in 2025)
Automating video generation with Clipcat and Zapier can transform repetitive content creation processes without any code. This step-by-step guide will help you integrate these apps for the first time.
How to Convert MP4 to GIF Using FFmpeg (Beginner-Friendly Guide)
Learn how to convert MP4 to GIF using FFmpeg with high quality and smaller file sizes. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll cover trimming, palette generation, optimization tips, and more.
Video Sizing with Clipcat: A Basic Guide
Video resizing is just a few clicks with Clipcat. Learn how to set up your canvas, create multiple differently sized templates, and maintain your core narrative while rendering in bulk!
How to Automatically Promote Weekly Deals Online
Weekly promotions are a marketing tactic that keeps things fresh, drives customer traffic, and incentivizes returning business. However, it can be a tedious manual task. Here's how you can use automation to promote your brand deals on an ongoing basis.
How to Crop and Resize Videos Using FFmpeg
Master video cropping and resizing with FFmpeg in this developer-friendly guide. Learn essential FFmpeg cropping and resizing commands, and how to automate them using scripts.
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