Compressor 4 - Optional Tasks You Can Perform Before Submitting a Batch

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Optional Tasks You Can Perform Before Submitting a Batch

The three stages described in the previous section show you the fastest way to transcode
media files. Although you can modify your preexisting settings using this method, you
can’t preview your files or fine-tune any settings.

The following chapters describe additional steps that can be performed on the setting
of any job before it is submitted:

Creating, Previewing, and Modifying Settings

Finalizing Jobs and Submitting Batches

Adding Filters to a Setting

Working with Frame Controls

Adding Geometry Settings

Adding Actions

Using the Preview Window

Creating and Changing Destinations

The following chapters give a more detailed look at output format settings and various
transcoding options:

Creating AIFF Files

Creating Common Audio Format Files

Creating DV Stream Output Files

Creating Dolby Digital Professional Output Files

Creating H.264 for Apple Devices Output Files

Creating H.264 for Blu-ray Disc

Creating Image Sequence Files

Creating MP3 Output Files

Creating MPEG-1 Output Files

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Chapter 1

Getting Started Quickly

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Creating MPEG-2 Output Files

Creating MPEG-4 Output Files

Creating QuickTime Export Component Files

Creating QuickTime Movie Output Files

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Chapter 1

Getting Started Quickly

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Compressor is a powerful and flexible tool that can be used in many different ways to
achieve the results you want.

This chapter covers the following:

Typical Compressor Scenarios

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Compressor Features

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