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Output in MPEG-2 for YouTube?
I want to output from FCP 5.0.4 for uploading in YouTube. I want to use MPEG-2 as that is what has been recommended—I’ve tried H.264 and have had many problems, and size is an issue as well. I do not see how to accomplish this in MPEG-2 with my program version—I see MPEG-2 exists for me but is is in the DVD output format and therefore has 2 files: video & audio. It seems like I should have one file to upload.
Can someone respond with settings and format to output in my FCP 5.0.4 program version?
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I don’t think youtube even accepts MPEG2… Their video player is based around MPEG4 (which h.264 is).
Raise the bitrate on your h.264 output until you get the quality you are looking for.
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Youtube does except mpeg2. mpeg2 will require around 10-15 Mbps for good looking HD content.
To combine the video and audio in one file, you need to use a transport stream container.
In compressor, the preset is under formats NOT dvd.
You will only be able to preview this encoded file using VLC or Mpeg streamclip. It will not play in Quicktime.
Good luck and let us know how the quality holds up.
Michael
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