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  • Watch folder for Compressor 3.5

    Posted by Paul Van der bergen on April 22, 2010 at 11:10 am

    Hi!

    I would like to use Compressor 3.5 to transcode and upload mpeg-files automatically.

    The ftp-upload works so far, but not automatically.

    I was wondering if there is a function that makes Compressor watch for new files in a specific folder, transcode the new files and move the old ones to another folder (e.g. “completed source”).

    I could only find an Apple script for Compressor 2, but maybe there is an easier solution – I’m not very experienced with Apple-script.

    Thanks for the replies!

    Paul

    Mark Petereit replied 16 years ago 2 Members · 5 Replies
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  • Mark Petereit

    April 22, 2010 at 12:20 pm

    Sounds like a great task for Automator. It’s already on your computer, just sitting there, ready and anxious to help you create something fabulous. 😉

  • Paul Van der bergen

    April 22, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    Hi Mark,

    Well, it’s look easy, but I am a beginner with that.

    So I just need some hints, where to start…

  • Mark Petereit

    April 22, 2010 at 3:34 pm

    LOL! Sorry, you’ve already exhausted all my knowledge on the issue. I remember reading an article from someone who did exactly what you’re asking, but it’s been many months.

    Google it.

  • Paul Van der bergen

    April 22, 2010 at 4:57 pm

    Allright, I will 😉

    But there’s another question: Have you ever used the Email-function of Compressor ?

    It seems that the program can send an email when a job is finished, but I can’t make it work.

    The settings in the preferences (Email/smtp) are the same as in my Mail-Account, so it should be fine.

    I’m already trying for hours …

    Thanks a lot!

    Paul

  • Mark Petereit

    April 22, 2010 at 5:01 pm

    Nope. Just get that whole flow written in Automator and let Automator email you when it’s finished.

    You done yet? 😉

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