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Next.js, The Docs
A series of articles tailored to full-stack developers who want to harness the full power of Next.js.
September 26, 2024•O. Wolfson•
Web Development
Understanding useRef in React
A Guide to Efficient State and DOM Management.
September 24, 2024•O. Wolfson•
Web Development
Optimizing React Components with useCallback
In React, callbacks are commonly passed as props to child components, which can sometimes cause unnecessary re-renders and degrade performance. React’...
September 23, 2024•O. Wolfson•
Web Development
Formatting a drive in Linux using the EXT2 filesystem for DCP distribution
This article should guide you through formatting a drive with the EXT2 filesystem specifically for DCP distribution.
September 20, 2024•O. Wolfson•
Video Production
Automating Video Metadata Extraction with Bash: A Step-by-Step Guide
FFmpeg’s ffprobe tool, you can automate this process and store the metadata in a JSON file. In this post, I’ll walk you through a custom script I deve...
September 19, 2024•O. Wolfson•
Video Production
Extracting Metadata from a Video File Using FFprobe
A quick and effective way to gather this information is by using `ffprobe`, a tool included with FFmpeg.
September 18, 2024•O. Wolfson•
Video Production
Preparing MP4s for Cinema Surround and DCP with DCP-O-Matic
When preparing video content for projection on a surround sound system in theaters, it’s essential to ensure the resolution, aspect ratio, and audio c...
September 18, 2024•O. Wolfson•
Video Production
Understanding Video and Audio Bitrates for Encoding
This guide should help you understand bitrate standards for different video and audio formats, including MP4, MKV, WebM, and more.
September 16, 2024•O. Wolfson•
Video Production
Essential ffmpeg and ffprobe Commands for Video and Audio Processing
Whether you're extracting metadata or converting video formats, these commands are versatile and crucial for handling media files.
September 15, 2024•O. Wolfson•
Video Production
Managing Form Submissions in a Next.js Project with useFormState and useFormStatus
Handling form submissions in a modern web application often involves providing feedback to the user, letting them know when their input is being proce...
September 12, 2024•O. Wolfson•
Web Development