ffmpeg -i input.mkv -c:v libvpx-vp9 -b:v 1M -pass 1 -an -f null /dev/null
Here’s a for Young Sheldon S07E10 (series finale) using libvpx (VP8/VP9 encoding) – ideal if you want to compress the episode efficiently for web or archive. 1. Get the source You need a clean source file (e.g., young_sheldon_s07e10.mkv ). If you have a high-quality MP4/MKV from a disc or recording, use that. 2. Encode with libvpx (VP9 recommended) Basic two-pass VBR for best quality/size: young sheldon s07e10 libvpx