197b: Apple Compressor – Compression Basics

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197b: Apple Compressor – 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 illustrates the basics of video compression using Apple Compressor 4.2.x.

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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: 35:23
Download file size: 342 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 Apple Compressor

During this session, Larry shows:

  • The Compressor interface
  • How to compress files for social media
  • How to use Job Actions
  • Specific audio and video compression settings
  • 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
  • How to create a test movie
  • Table of suggested bit rate values
  • Settings to use for social media
  • Audience questions and answers

Apple Compressor

  • New features in the Feb, 2016, release
  • How to import media for compression
  • How to use Job Actions to compress and post files to social media
  • How to create a custom compression location
  • How to optimize preferences
  • How to create a test movie
  • How to optimize audio and video compression settings
  • How to optimize Compressor for the new Mac Pro
  • How to automate compression using Droplets