Apple Compressor (4.0) Manual de usuario

CompressorUser Guide

Chapter 1 Compressor basics 10Each transcoding session in Compressor is known as a batch. A transcoding batch can contain multiple source media

Chapter 1 Compressor basics 11 •Batch window: Import source media les and add transcoding settings and save destinations in this window. •Set

Chapter 1 Compressor basics 12Manage layouts 1 Choose Window > Manage Layouts.A dialog for managing layouts appears. 2 Do any of the follo

Chapter 1 Compressor basics 13 •Setting: A group of attributes applied to a source media le during the transcoding process. Each setting conta

14Quick and easy batch template workowIf you want to transcode your source media les immediately and don’t need to create your own settings, you

Chapter 2 Compressor workows 15Manual batch processing workowIf none of the precongured batch settings work for your transcode but you want

Chapter 2 Compressor workows 16Alternatively, you can view the progress of your transcode in the History window in Compressor. It contains a p

17Importing overviewThe rst step in the traditional Compressor transcoding process is to import at least one source media le into the Batch windo

Chapter 3 Import source media 18Compressor includes a Dolby Digital decoder that it uses to play or transcode Dolby Digital audio les. This me

Chapter 3 Import source media 19Create a new batch using a batch template 1 Choose File > New Batch from Template. The Batch Template Choos

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Chapter 3 Import source media 20Add source media lesAdd standard source media les to batchesBefore you add any transcoding settings to a batc

Chapter 3 Import source media 21 •Control-click an empty area of the batch and choose New Job With File from the shortcut menu. You can then na

Chapter 3 Import source media 22Change the source media le assigned to a job 1 In the Batch window, select the job whose source media le you

Chapter 3 Import source media 23For example, to assign an AIFF le to the left surround channel, rename the le lename-Ls.ai (where lename i

Chapter 3 Import source media 24 4 To include a video le, click the Add Video button and select a video le. 5 When you’ve nished adding so

Chapter 3 Import source media 25Add image sequences to batchesYou can import a sequence of still images into Compressor as a single image seque

Chapter 3 Import source media 26 4 Do any of the following: •Conrm the selected image sequence les. To view the complete list of les, click

Chapter 3 Import source media 27Associate a closed caption le with a job’s source media le 1 Click the job to show the source media le’s at

Chapter 3 Import source media 28 •File information: This section shows the lename, location, and type of le. •Video information: This section

Chapter 3 Import source media 29Batch windowThe Batch window provides a central location for organizing your transcoding tasks and quickly assi

Contents8 Chapter 1: Compressor basics8 What is Compressor?9 Compressor workow overview10 Compressor window overview11 Manage Compressor windo

Chapter 3 Import source media 30Compressor includes the following batch templates: •Create Audio Podcast: Use this template to create an AAC au

31Settings overviewA setting is a combination of transcoding attributes, such as output format, lter, and geometry settings, that you apply to the

Chapter 4 Assign settings and preview media 32Assign settingsAssign settings to source mediaYou can use a variety of methods to assign settings

Chapter 4 Assign settings and preview media 33A new target is created for each setting that you added to the batch’s job.New targets are added

Chapter 4 Assign settings and preview media 34Assign a setting to a job using the shortcut menu 1 Select one or more jobs in the Batch window’

Chapter 4 Assign settings and preview media 35Modify an assigned settingYou can edit or change any component of a setting that has already been

Chapter 4 Assign settings and preview media 36Create a custom setting 1 In the Settings tab, choose an output format from the Create a New Set

Chapter 4 Assign settings and preview media 37Duplicate a settingIf there is a setting that contains some attributes that you want to use in an

Chapter 4 Assign settings and preview media 38Create a group of settings 1 Click the Group button in the Settings tab.A folder called Untitled

Chapter 4 Assign settings and preview media 39Add the same setting to more than one group 1 Select the setting in the Settings tab. 2 To crea

52 Preview media52 Previewing overview52 Preview media as source or with settings applied57 Transcode a portion of a clip59 Preview window64 Cha

Chapter 4 Assign settings and preview media 40About the Automatic settingsSeveral items in the settings panes have an optional automatic mode.

Chapter 4 Assign settings and preview media 41Example: Create custom groups and settings for DVDFor this example, suppose you’re working on an

Chapter 4 Assign settings and preview media 42Inspector panesWhen you select a setting in the Settings tab or a target in a batch’s job, the In

Chapter 4 Assign settings and preview media 43Encoder paneYou use the Encoder pane to select and congure the output le format and other setti

Chapter 4 Assign settings and preview media 44Frame Controls paneThis pane of the Inspector oers automatic and customized settings for advance

Chapter 4 Assign settings and preview media 45Filters are applied to the source media le according to their order in the lters list. You can

Chapter 4 Assign settings and preview media 46Actions paneYou use the Actions pane to turn on email notications about completed transcodes and

Chapter 4 Assign settings and preview media 47 •Compression markers: Compression markers are also known as manual compression markers. These ar

Chapter 4 Assign settings and preview media 48 3 To determine where the marker is to be placed, do one of the following: •Drag the playhead to

Chapter 4 Assign settings and preview media 49Remove a marker from your clip 1 To move the playhead to the marker you want to remove, click ei

121 QuickTime movie les121 QuickTime movie overview122 QuickTime video codecs123 QuickTime audio codecs124 Create QuickTime media les130 Qui

Chapter 4 Assign settings and preview media 50 4 Choose Edit from the Marker pop-up menu (or press Command-E).A dialog for editing the marker

Chapter 4 Assign settings and preview media 51Plain text chapter marker listsYou can create a list of timecode points that Compressor can impor

Chapter 4 Assign settings and preview media 52Preview mediaPreviewing overviewThe Preview window has two main roles. It allows you to play batc

Chapter 4 Assign settings and preview media 53Preview a source media le 1 If the Preview window is not shown by default, open it by choosing

Chapter 4 Assign settings and preview media 54This feature is important if you’re using the Dolby Digital Professional encoder because you cann

Chapter 4 Assign settings and preview media 55 3 Click the Setting View button in the upper-right corner of the Preview window, and do any of

184 Add post-transcoding actions184 Post-transcoding actions overview184 Add setting actions186 Add job actions187 Job Action tab198 Use Droplet

244 Advanced rendering information244 Set environment variables in Apple Qmaster245 Manage Shake media les on a shared volume245 Shake plug-in di

8What is Compressor?Compressor is an application for converting audio and video les into professional media formats for disc, device, or web deliv

Chapter 1 Compressor basics 9 •Apply audio lters to control dynamic range, peak levels, equalization, and audio fade-in/fade-out eects. •Use