Compressor 4 Essential Training streamlines the processes of compressing and encoding media in Final Cut Pro X’s companion compression software. This course introduces the fundamental concepts of compression, how to determine appropriate compression settings, and building and modifying encoding presets for a variety of outputs, including Apple and Android devices, DVDs, PowerPoint, and the web. The course also covers placing watermarks, setting destinations, and transcoding files automatically using droplets. Exercise files accompany the course.
Topics include: Using Compressor with QuickTime and Final Cut Pro X Transcoding to ProRes Understanding encoding Setting markers for DVD and Blu-ray Building an MPEG2 for broadcast Adjusting video footage Creating templates Setting destinations