Opt-in WITH_FFMPEG build arg installs Debian's ffmpeg in the backend image

Off by default, since it adds about 400 MB. Documented with the clip recipe
and in the configuration reference.

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are served separately. See [facility automation](../getting-started/facility-automation.md#run-it-long-term)
for deployment settings.
## Image options
`WITH_FFMPEG=true` in `.env` installs `ffmpeg` into the backend image on the
next build, for node code that transcodes video. It is off by default because
it adds about 400 MB.
## Environment
| Variable | Default | Purpose |