This book is a simple guide that explores the powerful combination of C# programming and FFmpeg. FFmpeg is an open-source suite of programs for handling video and audio. In today's digital age, visual content is crucial for engaging users and delivering dynamic experiences. This book takes you through the basic FFmpeg commands, video production workflows, and .NET graphics techniques, empowering you to harness the capabilities of .NET and FFmpeg to bring your creative ideas to life.

This book is for .NET developers who want to create animated videos or animation software using .NET code. A .NET programmer with basic knowledge can build animated videos or software using the topics discussed in this book. You will create images with .NET and FFmpeg binaries, convert those images into videos, and perform other tasks such as sound mixing, editing, splitting, and merging. Using .NET code, you control exactly what FFmpeg does. All the examples are written in C# and rely on GDI+ and WPF.

The topics covered include:

• Downloading and setting up FFmpeg binaries

• GDI+ and WPF basics

• Basic FFmpeg commands for video and audio editing

• Creating images and converting them into videos

• Mixing video and audio

• Merging multiple video and audio files

• Creating simple 3D animation with WPF

• Projects with complete code

Throughout the book, you will find examples, code snippets, and project walkthroughs that will help you grasp the concepts quickly and apply them effectively.