FFmpeg script for capturing desktop

ffmpeg_record.md

cat record.sh

set -x
ffmpeg -video_size 1920x1080 -framerate 30 -f x11grab -draw_mouse 0 -i :1 -c:v libx264 -crf 0 -preset ultrafast ~/Videos/$1

To use:

• chmod +x record.sh
• ./record filename.mp4
  • adapt filename and extension as needed
• hit q when done
• the video is recorded to ~/Videos/