Question 1

How to install Laravel FFMpeg on a server without root access?

Accepted Answer

You'll need to manually install FFmpeg in a user directory and ensure PHP can access it, which can be tricky; the package requires FFmpeg binaries and PHP extensions, so shared hosting might not support it without custom configurations.

Question 2

Laravel FFMpeg or direct FFmpeg commands – which is better for my project?

Accepted Answer

Laravel FFMpeg is ideal if you need tight Laravel integration and a fluent API for complex operations, but for one-off scripts or maximum control, direct FFmpeg commands are simpler and avoid package overhead.

Question 3

How to add a watermark to a video using Laravel FFMpeg?

Accepted Answer

Use the `addWatermark` method with a `WatermarkFactory` callback, as shown in the README, to position and manipulate watermarks from disks or URLs, optionally using Spatie's Image package for adjustments.

Question 4

Does Laravel FFMpeg support live streaming or just file-based HLS?

Accepted Answer

It focuses on file-based HLS exports for adaptive streaming, not real-time live streaming; for live broadcasts, you'd need additional tools or direct FFmpeg setup with streaming protocols.

Question 5

Can I use Laravel FFMpeg with Laravel Queues for background processing?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can wrap exports in Laravel Jobs to offload processing, but be mindful of memory usage and temporary file cleanup, as noted in the 'Handling remote disks' section.

Question 6

What happens if FFmpeg fails during encoding in Laravel FFMpeg?

Accepted Answer

The package throws an `EncodingException` with methods like `getCommand` and `getErrorOutput` for debugging, but error handling requires manual try-catch blocks and log analysis.

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