Presented: Dec. 6, 2017

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: 51:27
Download file size: 806 MB (ZIP file)
Format: QuickTime movie (HD: 1280 x 720)

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

For many, video compression is a black art; but it doesn’t need to be. In fact, Adobe Media Encoder (AME) is at the heart of all Premiere and After Effects output. So, you really need to know how it works.

Join host, Larry Jordan as he starts at the beginning, then:

• Explains and illustrates key video compression concepts
• Takes you on a tour of the interface
• Shows you how to easily create a compressed file for YouTube
• Illustrates the fastest way to export from Premiere Pro CC
• Shows how to create and modify custom presets
• Shows how to automate compression using Watch Folders
• Shows how to add a watermark to your compressed video

Discover the power hidden in Adobe Media Encoder in this informative, easy-to-absorb session.

AUDIENCE LEVEL

This beginning-level session requires no knowledge of Adobe Media Encoder or video compression. This session is delivered as a QuickTime movie, so you don’t need to own the software to watch this.

CHAPTER MARKERS

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CONTENT OUTLINE

• Welcome
•   – Goals
•   – Agenda
• Compression Basics
•   – Define key terms
•   – Three Rules of Compression
•   – What determines file size?
•   – Contrasting frame sizes in pixels
•   – What determines image quality?
•   – An example of artifacts
•   – Why minimize movement?
•   – Test your compression settings
•   – Suggested H.264 bit rates
• Welcome to Adobe Media Encoder
•   – Overview of the application
•   – Unique features of AME
•   – Outline of today’s demo
• The AME Interface
•   – Media Browser
•   – Make a favorite folder
•   – The five AME panels
• Simple Compression
•   – Create a custom output destination
•   – Reset the file status
• Change Key Preference Settings
•   – Set the default output location
• Compression Presets
•   – Change the interface layout
•   – Apple multiple settings to one clip
•   – Quick summary of compression
• Export from Premiere
• Modify Compression Presets
•   – Assign preset name
•   – Publish settings
•   – Audio compression settings
•   – Video compression settings
•   – Where preset changes apply
•   – Effects presets
•   – Add watermark
•   – Preset summary
•   – Modify existing presets
• Automate with Watch Folders
• Summary
• Audience Questions
•   – Crop the source image
•   – Create a test movie