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Best setting to compress XDCAM 1920×1080 24p for web and DVD
Sooo, I’m embarking on my journey into the post export to quicktime world and i thought maybe i’d ask a few questions first before trial and error. My project is a 10.85gb Quicktime Apple ProRes 422 Codec that I’m looking to A.) Compress and have ready for DVD and B.) Try to compress the file for the web, such as Vimeo(less than 500mb file). Any suggestions for either of these formats to successfully achieved in Compressor?
Also. Will the 1920×1080 simply fit to a television or computer screen. When I try to open the video with Quicktime player i have to adjust the view.
Gracias y Obrigado
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4 Replies
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Are you going to a SD-DVD? Then your Hi-def video will be displayed letterbox on SD tv’s most likely.
Yes, use compressor, export a ref file from the timeline and drop it into compressor and choose a DVD setting that best matches your program length.
As for web, there are many better options then compressor. What format do you need? .flv, .swf, .mov, .wmv, .mpg ?
Check on the Vimeo website for recommended codec, file types for upload and use those.
Chris Tompkins
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The project is 00:13:48 long. Does this seem like a big file for that length? and should i just choose the lowest min dvd option. Also, instead of compressor i guess just use the flash encoder?
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H264 is a more than acceptable option for Vimeo.
To my knowledge they prefer H264. Don’t take my word for it- read the specs.Remember that they should accept 1280×720. You can play with the video data rate in compressor to make your H264 look as good as possible while still coming in under the 500MB limit. I have seen outstanding 1280×720 H264s that weren’t over 120MB. Make sure you are referencing the Vimeo specs as you are setting up your render in Compressor.
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Hey Brad, Just another question for you. I was going through Compressor and found a few options for H.264. I tried to use the H.264 setting under the first Quicktime folder. I’m having trouble finding anything to set the data rate or play with the the file size. I’ve brought up the inspector and looked through the tabs. Could you help?
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