# Frequently requested FFMPEG command examples for Wowza
**URL:** https://community.wowza.com/t/frequently-requested-ffmpeg-command-examples-for-wowza/36326
**Category:** Wowza Streaming Engine
**Created:** [August 8, 2012, 8:58am UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/frequently-requested-ffmpeg-command-examples-for-wowza/36326 "2012-08-08T08:58:25Z")
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### Author:  [@Randall\_Auriemma](https://community.wowza.com/u/Randall_Auriemma)
#### Post date: [August 8, 2012, 8:58am UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/frequently-requested-ffmpeg-command-examples-for-wowza/36326/1 "2012-08-08T08:58:25Z")
Example commands and information for using **FFmpeg** as a live video/audio encoder with Wowza Media Server.
_Updated for FFmpeg Build **git-a85b4a5** 64-bit Static (2012-07-30)_
**Note:** Wowza Media Systems provides these instructions on as “AS-IS” basis. FFmpeg is not a Wowza Media Systems product. If you have problems getting FFmpeg to work properly it is best to contact FFmpeg support through their forums or wiki.
The information collected here is a brief overview of common FFmpeg solutions. It is intended for an intermediate-level streaming technician who has previous experience with FFmpeg. Feel free to post solutions and hints, but please refer to the [FFmpeg documentation](http://ffmpeg.org/ffmpeg.html) for configuration information.
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- [anchorurl=content.php?35#tutorials]Required Wowza Application Tutorials[/anchorurl]
- [anchorurl=content.php?35#install]Installation Instructions[/anchorurl]
- [anchorurl=content.php?35#usage]Usage[/anchorurl]
- [anchorurl=content.php?35#inputs]Inputs[/anchorurl]
- [anchorurl=content.php?35#outputs]Outputs[/anchorurl]
- [anchorurl=content.php?35#inputs]Examples[/anchorurl]
- [anchorurl=content.php?35#misc]Miscellaneous Hints[/anchorurl]
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### Author:  [@Vishal\_Kamboj](https://community.wowza.com/u/Vishal_Kamboj)
#### Post date: [October 8, 2012, 9:21am UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/frequently-requested-ffmpeg-command-examples-for-wowza/36326/2 "2012-10-08T09:21:23Z")
Hi
I am making app using flash and wowza server in which need to publish stream using camera (as3 )from client side and need to connect with ffmpeg so
can convert the multi streams at a time .
My question is how to set the path rtmp to ffmpeg during publish time so can convert the streams during publish time on server .My ffmpeg on wamp sever under bin.
Thanks
Vishal
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### Author:  [@Richard\_Lanham](https://community.wowza.com/u/Richard_Lanham)
#### Post date: [October 8, 2012, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.wowza.com/t/frequently-requested-ffmpeg-command-examples-for-wowza/36326/3 "2012-10-08T19:33:36Z")
> connect with ffmpeg so can convert the multi streams at a time
How does FFmpeg fit in? What is the goal?
Can you diagram that?
Webcam \> Wowza \> FFmpeg \> client ?
Webcam \> FFmpeg \> Wowza \> client ?
Richard