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How to Export HUGE Files Faster
I need to export six movies that are about 769×576-ish in dimension and at least 1 hour each.
These are web captures of text and static graphics with minor frame designing done in After Effects, hence the export from AE vs. another program.
The client wants these videos by 5pm tomorrow, so I have a little over 24 hours to complete them.
My method
1. Export in the render queue (Animation codec) so that I have a master mov copy
2. Export an FLV from that master mov
The problem with this is that my first export of a master mov from AE is estimated to take over 4 hours. That puts me into the evening for ONE video.
Then of course there’s a chance for an error (like a memory error). Not to mention the time it’ll take to render the FLV from that huge file!
I’m used to these high settings for real videos with shorter durations. I have never exported an hour-long webcast from After Effects,and maybe I don’t need my normal high settings for this webcast?
Any suggestions?
Work Machine Specs
Mac OS 10.5.2
2×3 Ghz Quad-Core Intel Xeon
4GB 800 RAMExporting to a Lacie 1TB drive
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3 Replies
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Hi Dave,
This is for a video player within a web page, so the dimensions are based on the live capture. It’s not for any standard DVD or display. I mentioned the dimensions to give an idea of how physically large the videos are, which of course contribute to the file size.
I’m exporting an animation codec mov from After Effects, not an FLV. Correct.
I’ve watched a couple of vids on Lynda and VideoCopilot on exporting (which I know how to do, but have never exported something this large, so I need suggestions), so I think I’m going to try a jpeg or h.264 on the next render. But I’ll also take this question to the appropriate forum.
Thank you!
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My recommendation is to have After Effects create the QuickTime movies and then have Adobe Media Encoder pick the files up automatically for conversion to FLV, using a watch folder. That way, you can just start the multi-item render in After Effects and walk away. (Though you’ll want to run a test before you leave the system chugging overnight.)
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Hi Todd,
I never knew about that option in Media Encoder, thanks.
I’m running into an FLV settings error, however when setting up a watch folder.
I’ve started the folder as instructed, then next to the folder name, I’ve selected FLV|F4V
Under Preset, I’ve selected FLV – Same as Source (Flash 8 & Higher)
Under Output File, on the next line down (the only clickable link), I check the format, and it’s f4v, not flv as specified.
Am I doing something wrong?
Media Encoder CS 4.0.0.374
Thanks to both of you.
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