Presented: September 5, 2012

Everything You Need to Know to Compress Your Video Better

Each week, Larry Jordan presents a live, online, video training webinar discussing issues related to video editing and post-production. For a list of upcoming webinars, click here.

Duration: 56:56
File size: 218 MB (ZIP file)
Format: QuickTime movie (HD: 1280 x 720)

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TRAINING DESCRIPTION

Video compression is the final step before you can showcase your project to an audience. Compression determines the ultimate quality of your images and sound. And it is probably the least understood step in the entire video production process. Compression is not rocket science and it isn’t a black art; but it can be complex. This webinar shows you everything you need to know to make your project look great.

Watch as host, Larry Jordan, provides step-by-step instructions on using Apple Compressor 4 to prepare your media for the web. From importing your master file, to compressing for YouTube or Vimeo, to creating custom compression settings and adding specialized filters, Larry explains it all carefully and clearly; showing you exactly what you need to do.

In this video tutorial, you will learn how to use Apple Compressor 4 to:

• Import media
• Compress files for YouTube or Vimeo
• Add chapter markers
• Create a custom compression destination
• Create custom compression presets
• Add filters to burn in timecode, watermarks, or adjust colors

AUDIENCE LEVEL

This webinar is designed for everyone who wants to compress media files faster, improve image quality, or create movies with watermarks or burned-in timecode. (You don’t need to own any version of Compressor to watch this training.)

BONUS FEATURE!

To help you quickly find the information you need, we included chapter markers in the QuickTime movie for easy navigation. Click here to learn how to display them in your download.

Content Outline

• • Agenda
  • Learn the Key Rules of Compression
  • Understand the relationship between bit rate, frame size, frame rate, and image movement
  • Learn the Hidden Secret of compressing media for YouTube
  • Provide suggested bit rate ranges for best image quality

• DEMO: Import a media file
• DEMO: Learn the Compressor 4 interface
• DEMO: Use the Preview Window
• DEMO: Add Chapter Markers
• DEMO: How and why to create a test movie
• DEMO: Compress media for YouTube
• DEMO: Create a custom compression destination
• DEMO: Change key Compressor preference settings
• DEMO: Submit a job for compression
• DEMO: Display and use the Share Monitor
• DEMO: Create custom compression settings for audio and video
• DEMO: Add a filter to adjust color saturation
• DEMO: Add a filter to adjust gamma to add image richness
• DEMO: Add a filter to burn-in source timecode
• DEMO: Add a filter to superimpose a watermark
• DEMO: Automate compression using a Droplet

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