Libav currently uses a custom build system, this text attempts to document

some of its obscure features and options.

Makefile variables:
V
Disable the default terse mode, the full command issued by make and its
output will be shown on the screen.
DESTDIR
Destination directory for the install targets, useful to prepare packages
or install Libav in cross-environments.
Makefile targets:
all
Default target, builds all the libraries and the executables.
install
Install headers, libraries and programs.
libavformat/output-example
Build the libavformat basic example.
libavcodec/api-example
Build the libavcodec basic example.
libswscale/swscale-test
Build the swscale self-test (useful also as example).