ffmpeg -i "The.First.Lady.S01E02.mkv" -map 0:s:0 "subtitles.srt" To convert the episode for playback on a legacy device (reducing resolution to 720p and bitrate to 1.5 Mbps):
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ffmpeg -ss 00:24:15 -i "The.First.Lady.S01E02.mkv" -t 00:02:30 -c copy "scene_evening_conversation.mkv" Note: Using -ss before -i enables fast seeking. To extract closed captions for textual analysis of the episode’s dialogue: ffmpeg -i "The
ffmpeg -i "The.First.Lady.S01E02.mkv" -vf scale=1280:720 -b:v 1.5M -c:a aac -b:a 128k "episode02_720p.mp4" ffmpeg can reveal if the file contains proprietary metadata (e.g., writing application, encoder, or embedded thumbnails). or embedded thumbnails).