Live Stream Ffmpeg

live stream to multiple platforms via ffmpeg
Yes, it is possible to live stream to multiple platforms using FFmpeg. FFmpeg is a

powerful tool that can be used to capture, encode, and stream live video and audio.
To stream to multiple platforms using FFmpeg, you can use the "tee" muxer. The
"tee" muxer allows you to duplicate the stream and send it to multiple outputs
simultaneously.
Here is an example command for streaming to multiple platforms using FFmpeg:
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ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c:v libx264 -preset veryfast -maxrate 3000k -bufsize 6000k -
c:a aac -b:a 128k \
-f tee "[f=flv]rtmp://server1/live/stream|[f=flv]rtmp://server2/live/stream"
In this example, we are streaming the input video file "input.mp4" to two different
RTMP servers. The video codec used is libx264, with a maximum bitrate of 3000k and
buffer size of 6000k. The audio codec used is AAC, with a bitrate of 128k.
The "-f tee" option tells FFmpeg to use the "tee" muxer. The "[f=flv]" option
before each RTMP URL specifies the format of the output stream.
You can modify this command to stream to different platforms or use different
codecs as per your requirements.
Nadeeshan Meedin
live stream blackmagic input to multiple platforms via ffmpeg
To live stream a Blackmagic input to multiple platforms using FFmpeg, you can use
the "decklink" input format and the "tee" muxer as follows:
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ffmpeg -f decklink -i 'DeckLink Mini Recorder' -c:v libx264 -preset veryfast -
maxrate 3000k -bufsize 6000k -c:a aac -b:a 128k \
In this example, we are using the "decklink" input format to capture the input from
a Blackmagic device with the name 'DeckLink Mini Recorder'. You should replace the
name with the name of your Blackmagic device.
The rest of the command is similar to the previous example. We are encoding the
video using libx264, with a maximum bitrate of 3000k and a buffer size of 6000k.
The audio is encoded using AAC, with a bitrate of 128k.
The "-f tee" option tells FFmpeg to use the "tee" muxer to stream to multiple
platforms. The "[f=flv]" option before each RTMP URL specifies the format of the
output stream.
You can modify the command as per your requirements, such as changing the codec,
resolution, or frame rate.
Nadeeshan Meedin
live stream USB capturing device input to multiple platforms via ffmpeg
To live stream an input from a USB capturing device to multiple platforms using
FFmpeg, you can use the "v4l2" input format and the "tee" muxer as follows:
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ffmpeg -f v4l2 -i /dev/video0 -c:v libx264 -preset veryfast -maxrate 3000k -bufsize
6000k -c:a aac -b:a 128k \
In this example, we are using the "v4l2" input format to capture the input from the
USB capturing device. The input device is assumed to be "/dev/video0". You should
replace this with the correct device path for your USB capturing device.
The rest of the command is similar to the previous examples. We are encoding the
video using libx264, with a maximum bitrate of 3000k and a buffer size of 6000k.
The audio is encoded using AAC, with a bitrate of 128k.
The "-f tee" option tells FFmpeg to use the "tee" muxer to stream to multiple
platforms. The "[f=flv]" option before each RTMP URL specifies the format of the
output stream.
You can modify the command as per your requirements, such as changing the codec,
resolution, or frame rate. Additionally, you may need to adjust the input format
and device path depending on your USB capturing device.
Nadeeshan Meedin
how to find the capturing device input to use in ffmpeg live streaming
To find the capturing device input that you can use in FFmpeg for live streaming,
you can use the following steps:
Open a terminal or command prompt on your computer.
Type the following command to list all the available video devices:
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ls /dev/video*
This will list all the available video devices on your system. Note down the device
number of the capturing device that you want to use.
To test the capturing device, you can use the "ffplay" command as follows:
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ffplay /dev/videoX
Replace "X" with the device number of the capturing device that you noted down
earlier. This will open a video window showing the live stream from the capturing
device.
Once you have verified that the capturing device is working correctly, you can use
the device path in FFmpeg for live streaming as shown in the previous examples:
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ffmpeg -f v4l2 -i /dev/videoX -c:v libx264 -preset veryfast -maxrate 3000k -bufsize
6000k -c:a aac -b:a 128k \
Replace "X" with the device number of the capturing device that you noted down
earlier.
Note that the steps may vary slightly depending on your operating system and
capturing device.
Nadeeshan Meedin
ls /dev/video* ls is not 'ls' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
I apologize for the confusion. The ls command is a Unix/Linux command for listing
files and directories, and it may not work on Windows. If you're using Windows, you
can try the following steps to find the capturing device input:
Open Device Manager by pressing the Windows key + X, and then selecting Device
Manager from the menu.
Expand the Imaging devices or Cameras category.
Look for the name of your capturing device in the list. It should be something like
"USB Video Device" or "HD Pro Webcam C920".
Right-click on the device and select Properties.
Go to the Details tab and select the Device instance path property.
Note down the value of the property, which should be something like "USB\
VID_046D&PID_082D&MI_00\7&29FBAE0D&0&0000".
Use the device instance path in FFmpeg for live streaming as shown in the previous
examples:
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ffmpeg -f dshow -i video="USB Video Device" -c:v libx264 -preset veryfast -maxrate
3000k -bufsize 6000k -c:a aac -b:a 128k \
Replace "USB Video Device" with the name of your capturing device, and replace the
input format (dshow in this example) with the appropriate input format for your
capturing device. You can find a list of available input formats for FFmpeg on
Windows by typing ffmpeg -list_devices true -f dshow -i dummy in the command
prompt.

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live stream to multiple platforms via ffmpeg

Yes, it is possible to live stream to multiple platforms using FFmpeg. FFmpeg is a

Here is an example command for streaming to multiple platforms using FFmpeg:

Open a terminal or command prompt on your computer.

Expand the Imaging devices or Cameras category.

Right-click on the device and select Properties.

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