Tutorial outlines four ffmpeg techniques for creating seamless video loops

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The author details methods to eliminate visible cuts in looping videos using the open-source tool ffmpeg. Four techniques are presented, ranging from simple clip repetition to generating custom transition bridges. Each method addresses the problem where the last and first frames of a video do not match, causing a noticeable seam. The tutorial recommends normalizing video source files first to avoid issues with differing formats. These techniques can be performed directly with ffmpeg or through the author's browser-based tool, LoopVideo.

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