Web export: Render queue with Fast start?

[Espen Jakobsen]

True. I forgot to mention that right now (and probably later too) I need a solution that let me queue lots of separate clips for web quality, so that it could do most of the work when I’m away from my computer, but I don’t know what render setting in the render queue is the best, since the queue don’t have the fast start option.

[Espen Jakobsen]

Alright! Thanks for letting me know! Until now I’ve actually used File/Export directly from AE. I have a thing or two to learn on the exporting side. What external program would you recommend? Will QT pro do fine?

[Espen Jakobsen]

Hey! Just wanted to say that the QT method works great and fast! Can’t believe I haven’t used it before, and apologies for the stupid quesion!

[Jay Curtis]

Another related question: Why are you likely to get a better result from other applications (QT Pro, Sorenson) than from the Adobe “best” way of doing things?

I can begin to guess, using a rough analogy, that the Adobe way is a swiss army knife, while other, more specialized programs would be more like using a surgeon’s scalpel.

I know you’ve been doing this for a lot longer than I have. Under what circumstances (or for what tasks) does the Adobe way of doing things coincide with Dave’s way of doing things? Other than web use with the quick start option, when are those roads most likely to diverge?

In my case, I recently used AE output to “DVD MPeg” setting for building a Encore DVD for use in a live conference-style event, and it worked beautifully. I’ve also worked at a production house that used AE and Sorenson for small, email-able approval copies of commercials.

What are a couple of things you’re most likely to go “outside Adobe” for, even though it may be a process they claim to already do well?

Thanks for your time and expertise!
Jay

Jay Curtis