Presented: Oct. 8, 2014

Compare Adobe Media Encoder to Apple Compressor

Each week, Larry Jordan presents a live, on-line, video training webinar explaining subjects related to video editing and post-production. For a list of upcoming webinars, click here.

Duration: 57:35
File size: 235 MB (ZIP file)
Format: QuickTime movie (HD: 1280 x 720)

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TRAINING DESCRIPTION

Understanding video compression is essential in today’s world of digital media. However, many editors are baffled by all the options. This webinar compares the latest version of Adobe Media Encoder with Apple Compressor to help you decide which to use.

Just two days before this webinar was presented, Adobe updated Adobe Media Encoder, adding a wealth of new features which are showcased in this presentation. Join host, Larry Jordan, as he:

• Reviews basic video compression concepts
• Illustrates how to reduce file size and improve image quality
• Highlights and demonstrates the latest features in Adobe Media Encoder
• Shows how to customize and optimize compression settings in AME
• Explains when to use Media Encoder vs. Compressor
• Shows how to optimize Apple Compressor for speed and network use

NOTE: This webinar assumes familiarity with either Adobe Media Encoder or Apple Compressor. To learn Adobe Media Encoder, watch Webinar 107: Adobe Media Encoder in Depth. To learn Apple Compressor, watch Webinar 116: New Features in Apple Compressor 4.1.

AUDIENCE LEVEL

This intermediate-level training assumes a basic working knowledge of either Adobe Media Encoder or Apple Compressor. (This training is a QuickTime movie. You don’t need to own any other software to watch this.)

BONUS FEATURE!

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

CONTENT OUTLINE

• Video compression concepts
• The Three Rules of video compression
• Define key terms
• Explain what determines file size
• Illustrate file size vs. bit rate trade-offs
• Explain what determines image quality
• Illustrate compression artifacts
• Illustrate problems with insufficient bit rates
• Explain how to improve image quality
• Show how to create test compression movies

• Adobe Media Encoder
• Discuss latest new features
• Show how to optimize compression settings
• Show how to use new Publish option
• Show how to compress multiple clips at once
• Explain new GoPro Cineform codec
• Show how to use AME with Premiere Pro CC

• Apple Compressor
• Explain when to use Compressor
• Show how to improve compression speed
• Show how to build a compression network
• Questions and Answers

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