Shooting and editing are just the first part of the production process. If you screw up compression, all the hard work that went before is lost. In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan explains how to create a custom compression location, then make it the default setting.
Shooting and editing are just the first part of the production process. If you screw up compression, all the hard work that went before is lost. In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan explains how to modify audio compression settings for either music or voice.
Shooting and editing are essential to the production process. But, if you screw up the final compression, all the hard work that went before is lost. In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan shows how to compress and automatically publish media files to social media.
Shooting and editing are essential to the production process. But, if you screw up the final compression, all the hard work that went before is lost. In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan shows how to optimize the compression preferences in Adobe Media Encoder.
A step-by-step tutorial on how to configure Apple Final Cut Pro X 10.4 to export an HEVC file – along with an estimate of how long that export will take.
A test of compression speeds between different versions of Apple Compressor and the macOS for video projects.
A detailed explanation of the different configurations for the 2017 iMac Pro, with recommendations on what to buy to optimize your system.
A first look at compressing video using both H.264 and HEVC settings in Apple Compressor 4.4 – in this article, I discover what doesn’t work.
For many, video compression is a black art; but it doesn’t need to be. Discover the power in Adobe Media Encoder in this short video excerpt as Larry Jordan shows how to create a Watch Folder to automate compression.
For many, video compression is a black art; but it doesn’t need to be. Discover the power in Adobe Media Encoder in this short video excerpt as Larry Jordan shows how to add a watermark to a video compression preset.
The principle reason for using HEVC to compress video is to decrease the file size of the compressed file. But how does it look? In this First Look comparing HEVC to H.264 using Adobe Media Encoder, you’ll discover the answer.
An illustrated tutorial on how to create animated video GIFs using Apple Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Media Encoder, Apple Compressor and Photoshop.
Apple is about to release support for HEVC (H.265). This codec will change how we compress video files. This article describes what you need to know now.
An illustrated tutorial on how to add watermarks to video during compression using Apple Compressor.
An illustrate set of three techniques that can speed and simplify video compression using Adobe Media Encoder.
Three quick, illustrated tips to improve video compression using Apple Compressor 4.3.
Apple announces upcoming support for VR in Final Cut Pro X and Motion, along with new H.265 compression in Compressor.
An overview of audio and video codecs, with an explanation of what they are, how they are used and how to pick one that works the best for you.
An illustrated tutorial on how to resize video clips using Adobe Media Encoder.
A step-by-step illustrated tutorial on how to resize video between HD and SD using Apple Compressor.
An illustrated tutorial on how to setup and configure Watch Folders in Adobe Media Encoder, which can automate the process of compressing video files.
An in-depth look at Apple Compressor 4.3.1, testing speeds, settings, and recommendations to avoid problems.
A step-by-step, illustrated tutorial on how to create an Automator action to automatically FTP compressed files from Apple Compressor.
Both Adobe Media Encoder (AME) and Apple Compressor recently underwent upgrades. This short video excerpt illustrates how to use stitching in Adobe Media Encoder to combine multiple video files into one.
Both Adobe Media Encoder (AME) and Apple Compressor recently underwent upgrades. In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan explains how job chaining in Apple Compressor can save time when compressing multiple versions of the same file.
While there are currently a few issues with burning DVDs using Compressor 4.3.0 that Apple is looking at, in this article I want to share a few tips with you that will improve your results when burning DVDs using Compressor. …
A short, illustrated tutorial on how to create custom Compressor locations, which can both simplify and speed media compression.
EditReady is a fast, flexible, simple to use video converter and created by the same folks that created ClipWrap. This utility can help speed your editing, provide greater flexibility over clip naming, change the timecode of a source clip or simplify media management.
An explanation of the difference between I-frame and GOP video compression and why it matters to video editors.
An illustrated technique showing how to transfer custom Apple Compressor settings from one computer to another.
In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan highlights the new Media Browser in the June, 2016, update to Adobe Media Encoder.
In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan shows how to compress files for social media using Job Actions in Apple Compressor.
A cookbook of compression settings for MP3 and MP4 audio files.
A detailed, step-by-step tutorial on how to change the frame rate of video clips using Apple Compressor.
A detailed explanation of what video frame rates are, why and when we need to convert them; and why you shouldn’t.
An illustrated, step-by-step tutorial on how to create, export and apply a 3D animated watermark for video compression using Apple Compressor.
Loudness Normalization in both Adobe Media Encoder and Adobe Premiere Pro CC allow you to control audio levels to meet broadcast and cable specs in the US, Europe and around the world.
In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan shows how and why to create custom locations to store compressed files using Apple Compressor.
In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan shows how to create and use Watch Folders to automate video compression using Adobe Media Encoder.
NOTE: This Macintosh technique requires a Blu-ray Plug-in and BD-R or BD-RE Burner, both of which are sold separately. Without these, a Blu-ray Disc can not be created on a Mac. As Apple moves ever farther from supporting optical media, …
Step-by-step tutorials covering Final Cut Pro X, Motion 5, Adobe Media Encoder and product reviews written during Dec. 2015 by Larry Jordan.
A look at the new H.265 compression settings in the Nov. 2105 update to Adobe Media Encoder and why they aren’t working… yet.
The new version of Adobe Media Encoder has some very attractive new features and the addition of support for H.265 means I have a whole new range of compression tests to play with. But, as Larry Jordan discovered during testing, the new version is essentially the same as the old version.
In this short video excerpt, Larry Jordan illustrates some of the new features in Adobe Media Encoder 2015 (Nov).
Secret tips and tricks on editing with Final Cut Pro X, from Larry Jordan.
A detailed look at compression settings for 4K video, along with a determination of whether using multi-pass compression makes good sense.
11 Tips to Trouble-Shoot Apple Compressor.
An indexed and linked list of all technical blogs and articles written by Larry Jordan during August, 2015.
An explanation of where Final Cut Pro X stores files that are uploaded directly to YouTube or Vimeo; along with a caution to let Final Cut process these files itself, rather than try to move them manually.
An illustrated tutorial on how to create MXF OP1a files using Apple Compressor, along with a description of what MXF OP1a means and where it is used.
