Tag: #overlay
3 articles
How FFmpeg Filtergraphs Work and How to Write Complex Filters
Understand FFmpeg filtergraphs and how to write -filter_complex. Learn the difference between simple and complex filters, labels, chains, and practical examples of multi-input and multi-output filters with split, overlay, amix, and more.
Draw Text on Video with the drawtext Filter
Learn how to burn text, timecodes, and scrolling tickers onto video with FFmpeg's drawtext filter. Covers font selection, position/color/size settings, and dynamic text expressions, with primary sources included.
FFmpeg Watermark Overlay — Logo and Text Guide
Add watermarks and logos to video with FFmpeg's overlay filter. Covers position variables, transparent PNG alpha support, opacity control, time-limited display, scrolling animation, multiple logos, and five common error fixes.