Developing for Linux

Question

Hello Guys,

1. I want to develop multimedia encoder for Linux.
2. I want to make use of ready command line codecs like ffmpeg.
3. I want to build nice GUI for that & pass arguments to command line encoders.
4. I am thinking to use Qt. (Is it possible?)
5. I don't know anything about Linux programming, but I have been an Ubuntu user for 8 months.

Please provide me with links to tutorials. (I've tried the Ubuntu forums but it's all beginners stuff in there!)

I am in need of tips from you guys. I am ready to learn everything about it!

I am ready to learn new languages.

Thank you!