Extracts the first subtitle track (e.g., English) to an external SRT file. ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vcodec libx264 -crf 23 out.mp4
To capture a frame at 1 hour, 12 minutes, and 30 seconds for a poster or Plex metadata:
This write-up outlines the optimal FFmpeg commands for archiving this specific episode, focusing on maintaining visual fidelity in low-light scenes and preserving the 5.1 surround sound mix.