Deep Dive into FFmpeg 8.0
3 days ago
- #Video-Transcription
- #Whisper
- #FFmpeg
- FFmpeg 8.0 introduces native support for Whisper, OpenAI's speech recognition library, enabling video transcription, subtitle addition, and highlight extraction within FFmpeg.
- Whisper integration in FFmpeg supports various media formats and allows real-time transcription on streaming videos.
- Installation of FFmpeg 8.0 with Whisper on Windows involves downloading pre-compiled versions or compiling from source, with resources provided for guidance.
- Whisper models (base.en, medium.en, large-v3) are available for download, with performance benchmarks showing varying processing times based on model size and GPU usage.
- Real-time transcription capabilities extend to microphone inputs, HLS, and SRT streams, with demonstrated commands for live stream transcription.
- Voice Activation Detection (VAD) can mitigate hallucinations in transcription and pre-process audio, though its impact on speed was not observed in tests.
- The post provides practical examples, including commands for transcribing videos and adding subtitles, showcasing FFmpeg's enhanced functionality with Whisper.