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A Bash script for creating videos from a sequence of images using FFmpeg.

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Generate Videos Script

MIT License

A Bash script for creating videos from a sequence of images using FFmpeg.

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Introduction

The generate_videos.sh script is a convenient tool for creating videos from a series of images. It utilizes the FFmpeg multimedia framework to combine a collection of images into a video file. This script is particularly useful for creating time-lapse videos or animations from a sequence of image frames.

Key features and highlights:

  • Simple to use: Just provide the script with a directory containing image frames, and it will generate a video for you.
  • Customizable: You can easily adjust the frame rate and output format according to your needs.
  • Requires FFmpeg: Ensure that FFmpeg is installed on your system before using the script.

Prerequisites

Before using the generate_videos.sh script, you must have FFmpeg installed on your system. You can download and install FFmpeg from the official website: FFmpeg.

Usage

  1. Place your image frames in a directory (e.g., frames/) in sequential order, such as image_0001.png, image_0002.png, etc.

  2. Open a terminal and navigate to the directory containing the script.

  3. Run the script using the following command, specifying the input and output directories:

    ./generate_videos.sh