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In this computer based training course on Apple Compressor 4, expert author Matt Schalk takes you through the features and functions of this video/audio compression and encoding application from Apple. Used together with Final Cut Pro X and Motion 5, Compressor is the final step in the process of preparing your project for distribution.
Built for the beginner, this video based training starts off with the basics - reviewing terminology. You will quickly move to explore the Compressor interface, and how to use its basic features. Once you have explored the core features, you will move on to creating workflows for audio and video - from AIFF to MP3, H.264, MPEG1, 2 and 4, as well as exporting for Quicktime. You will learn how to create Droplets, and manage distributed processing for faster compression. Finally you will learn some advanced features of Compressor 4 - working with the command line, and setting up a web server to do HTTP live streaming.
Once you have completed your training using this instructional video course, you will be fully confident in your ability to compress and encode your projects in a variety of manners, for a variety of distribution methods! This video course comes complete with working files from the author, to allow you to duplicate the instructions as you follow along in the training.
Total Time: 2.5 hours
01. Compressor Overview
0101 Intro
0102 Terminology
0103 Compressor Windows
02. Using Compressor
0201 Batch Templates
0202 Manual Workflows
0203 Preview Monitor
0204 Share Monitor
03. Customizing Workflows
0301 Creating Manual Settings
0302 Frame Controls
0303 Video Filters - Part 1
0304 Video Filters - Part 2
0305 Geometry - Part 1
0306 Geometry - Part 2
04. Additional Workflow Settings
0401 Destinations
0402 Adding Actions
0403 Additional Information
05. Workflows For Audio
0501 Creating AIFF
0502 Creating Common Audio
0503 Creating MP3
0504 Creating Dolby Digital
06. Workflows For Editing Formats
0601 Creating DV Stream
0602 Working With Image Sequences
07. Workflows For H.264
0701 Creating H.264 for Apple Devices
0702 Creating H.264 for Bluray and AVCHD
08. Workflows For MPEG
0801 Creating MPEG1
0802 Creating MPEG2
0803 Creating MPEG4
09. Workflows For Quicktime
0901 Quicktime Export Components
0902 Quicktime Movie
10. Droplets
1001 Creating A Droplet
1002 Working With Droplets
11. Distributed Processing
1101 Distributed Processing
1102 Computer Plus
1103 Quickcluster
1104 Qmaster
12. Advanced Compressor
1201 Essential Preferences
1202 Important Files
1203 Command Line
1204 HTTP Live Streaming Overview
1205 Setup A Webserver
1206 Creating HTTP Live Streaming
13. Goodbye
1301 FCPX And Compressor4
1302 Motion5 And Compressor4
1303 Outro