197a: Adobe Media Encoder – Video Compression Basics

197a: Adobe Media Encoder – Video Compression Basics

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For many of us, video compression is an arcane, bizarre science. But it doesn’t have to be. In this session, host Larry Jordan explains the basics of video compression using the June, 2016 update to Adobe Media Encoder.

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Presented: June 29, 2016

Several times each month, Larry Jordan presents a live, on-line, video training webinar discussing issues related to video editing and post-production. For a list of upcoming webinars, click here.

Duration: 38:12
Download file size: 353 MB (Downloaded ZIP file)
Format: QuickTime movie (HD: 1280 x 720)

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

For many of us, video compression is an arcane, bizarre science. But it doesn’t have to be. In this session, host Larry Jordan explains the basics of video compression; including what really determines file size and image quality.

This session has two sections:

  • Explain the basics of video compression
  • Illustrate video compression using the June, 2016, update to Adobe Media Encoder

During this session, Larry shows:

  • The new Media Browser and workspaces
  • How to compress files for social media
  • How to compress files for general web use
  • How to compress audio
  • And much more

AUDIENCE LEVEL

This is an intermediate session designed for people who are comfortable with media, but who may be new to video compression.

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CONTENT OUTLINE

Compression Basics

  • Definitions
  • Compression Rule #1: Encode
  • Compression Rule #2: Quality
  • Compression Rule #3: Settings
  • What determines file size
  • Illustrating compression artifacts
  • What determines image quality
  • Why create a test movie
  • Table of suggested bit rate values
  • Settings to use for social media
  • Audience questions and answers

Adobe Media Encoder

  • New features in the June, 2016, release
  • Explore the new Media Browser
  • How to modify workspaces
  • How to optimize preference settings
  • How to import media
  • How to optimize compression settings
  • How to create a test movie
  • How to publish directly to social media
  • Audio compression settings
  • Video compression settings
  • How to automate compression using Watch Folders