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FFmpeg, Part 4: Successes Found and Important Lessons Learned

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We wrap up this series with Part 4, where we review the lessons learned during our successful FFmpeg integration with FileMaker, using the Vapix API. Read more
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FFmpeg, Part 3: Handling the MP4 Conversion and Video Manipulation

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In the previous blog post in this series, we explained the process of streaming video and audio from surveillance cameras via FileMaker. In this post, we’ll cover the steps we took using FFmpeg to convert the downloaded video files and merge them into a single file. Read more
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FFmpeg, Part 2: Streaming Both Audio and Video from Select Cameras

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In our first blog post in this series, we provided some detail about how we integrated FFmpeg into a custom Claris FileMaker solution. This article discusses the next step in that solution - streaming the audio and video from the cameras after starting a recording. Read more
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FFmpeg, Part 1: Capturing Live Video and Audio in FileMaker

Part 1 of FFmpeg series for live video and audio capture in Claris FileMaker
This year, we’ve been able to delve into a fascinating tool that we have not had the opportunity to use before - FFmpeg, an open-source command line tool for capturing and managing video within Claris FileMaker. Read more
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Expand Your Integrations Knowledge through the FileMaker User Group, Claris Beyond

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Join Claris Beyond, a FileMaker user group focused on integrations. Join us to hear these upcoming speakers. Vince Mennano- Inspector Pro, Joe Ranne - FFmpeg, Mark Richman - Gloss, and Jacob Carr - GraphQL. Read more
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Overcome Your Programming Challenges with Helpful Integrations

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Visit the Claris Beyond YouTube channel to review helpful integrations that can get you through your programming challenges. We also welcome you to join the monthly Meetup calls through Zoom. Read more
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FREE DEMO: The Continued, Steady Power of the Command Line

Get your FREE DEMO of simple command line tasks that can be used in Claris FileMaker. In a world of expanding API integrations and Claris Connect workflows, the command line is one tool that often gets overlooked. One of our recent projects needed to perform some video editing tasks using videos stored in the Claris FileMaker solution. Our first reaction was to start looking into some APIs to perform the specified tasks and while researching that I was reminded of FFmpeg. This post explores FFmpeg and other command line options further.

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