Apple Pro Training Series: Compressor 3 Quick-Reference GuideWhether you’re distributing dailies, authoring a commercial DVD, or prepping video clips for the Web, Compressor is essential for creating quality digital content. In this quick-reference guide, professional filmmaker Brian Gary reveals essential techniques for audio and video compression. Learn timesaving batch-encoding and test-clip workflows. Import files in Final Cut Pro and QuickTime formats and encode them for authoring in DVD Studio Pro. Use advanced codecs like H.264 to create standard- and high-definition content. Compress content for the latest hardware platforms, including AppleTV, iPod, and HD DVD. Export interactive podcasts. Add timecode window burns and animated logos during encoding. Take advantage of job-management strategies, such as job chaining. And save time with Compressor’s ability to handle hours of encoding unattended and then notify you by email when it’s done. With this guide you’ll master the art of minimizing file size and maximizing image quality. |
Contents
Importing Footage | |
Working with Presets | |
Batch Encoding | |
Encoding for DVD | |
MPEG1 Encoding for SD DVDs | |
Encoding Audio | |
Encoding for Apple Devices and the | |
Test Clip Workflows | |
Format Conversions | |
Working with Frame Controls and Filters | |
The Geometry and Actions Panes | |
Distributed Processing | |
Index | |
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Add File Add Add Surround Sound AIFF Apple devices Apple ProRes 422 Apple Qmaster Apple settings Apple TV AppleScript apply aspect ratio assets audio Automatic bandwidth Batch Monitor Batch window button Chapter checkbox choose Click compression Compressor create a custom custom setting Data Rate default deselect disc displays Distributed Processing Dolby Digital Professional drop-down window droplet DVD Studio DVD Studio Pro encoding jobs Export File Add Surround File Format filters Final Cut Pro Final Cut Studio footage Frame Controls frame rate Frame Sync Geometry pane History Inspector Preview History window Inspector window interface iPod Kbps keyframes markers Mbps NTSC option output file output frame pixels playback Podcasting pop-up menu preset groups Presets window Preview window QuickCluster QuickTime movie sample rate Save SD DVD selected sequence Settings and Destinations Soundtrack Pro source media streams template timecode Toolbar transcoding Video Format workflow