An illustrated tutorial showing how to add burned-in timecode to video using Apple Compressor.
An illustrated tutorial on enabling burn-in Timecode in Adobe Media Encoder 2015 (or 2014).
A video compression speed test comparing Adobe Media Encoder 2015, with Adobe Media Encoder 2014 and Apple Compressor 4.2.
A short video demo showing how to move user-created presets from Adobe Media Encoder CC 2014 to Adobe Media Encoder CC 2015.
An illustrated, detailed explanation of how to deinterlace video using Apple Compressor 4.2.
In this short video tutorial, Larry Jordan shows how to optimize Adobe Media Encoder CC preferences for compression speed.
This short video tutorial, from Larry Jordan, summarizes what you need to know to compress video faster – hardware, software, codecs, and settings – when using a Mac.
A video compression speed test comparing the iMac with a Mac Pro using Apple Compressor and focusing on whether using multiple instances makes any difference. (It does!!)
A detailed video compression speed test comparing Adobe Media Encoder, Apple Compressor, HandBrake, MPEG Streamclip, Telestream Episode and Sorenson Squeeze running on a new Mac Pro and an iMac.
This is a detailed, in-depth speed test comparing Adobe Media Encoder CC 2014 with Apple Compressor 4.2 on a new Mac Pro, iMac and MacBook Pro.
A video compression speed test between a new Mac Pro, 21″ iMac and 15″ MacBook Pro when compressing video for YouTube.
This is the first in a series of articles that look at the speed improvements in the latest version of Apple Compressor 4.2. In this test, we look at improving compression speed for YouTube videos.
This short video tutorial provides an overview of a major new feature in Apple Compressor 4.2: the ability to create iTunes Store Packages.
A detailed look at the latest versions of Final Cut Pro X (10.2), Compressor (4.2) and Motion (5.2) released from Apple today.
A short video tutorial explaining the basics of video compression, along with what determines file size and compressed image quality.
A short video tutorial explaining how and why to set audio compression settings using Apple Compressor.
A short video tutorial explaining how to customize video compression presets in Adobe Media Encoder.
This explains the differences between various versions of Apple ProRes and how to choose the right version of ProRes for your next media project.
An overview of HEVC (H.265); the newest compression codec for video.
A 14-step Quick Start Guide to Understanding Video Compression.
A simple system to measure the differences between compressed and source video clips which can be done in either Apple Final Cut Pro X or Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
In this short video tutorial, discover the new features and optimization settings in Adobe Media Encoder CC 2014.1.
This short video tutorial explains how and when to speed video compression by creating a “compression network” using multiple computers and Apple Compressor.
A list of all new articles written by Larry Jordan in August, 2014, sorted by category: Commentary, Final Cut Pro X, Premiere Pro CC, Product Reviews, Motion 5, other subjects and Webinars. There are 30 articles listed here in total.
An image comparison and speed test between Apple Compressor 4.1.2 and Adobe Media Encoder CC (2014)
A step-by-step tutorial on creating Watch Folders and modifying its settings.
A quick tutorial on how to check if your Apple Compressor settings are compatible with Apple hardware devices.
An explanation of Apple’s new ProRes 4444 XQ video compression codec. (Updated to include an explanation of Rec. 2020, and HDR images.)
When compressing video, what is Frame Reordering and when should you turn it on? This short article answers both these questions.
This short video tutorial shows you how to export high-quality project files from Adobe Encore for DVD, Blu-ray Disc, or for compression in other software.
Two quick DVD burning tips when using Apple Compressor 4.1.
A detailed description of the hardware and software (gear) that the Digital Production Buzz is using to cover the 2014 NAB Show.
A step-by-step tutorial on how to add a still image, or animated video clip, as a watermark using Apple Compressor 4.1.
A step-by-step tutorial to adding a watermark inside Adobe Media Encoder 7.1 or later.
A short video tutorial explaining the basics of video compression. This tutorial is relevant for any video compression software.
A comparison of Adobe Media Encoder and Apple Compressor running on a new Mac Pro. [Updated]
A description of using multiple instances of Compressor and when to use them.
A speed comparison between the iMac and new Mac Pro, testing video compression speeds. The winner may surprise you!
An explanation of hardware acceleration in Compressor 4.1, along with a step-by-step guide on how to use it.
How to adjust compression settings for DVD media using Compressor 4.1 or Compressor 4.0.
An explanation of compression artifacts, and how to create test movies to make sure video images compressed with the best possible quality and smallest file size.
An illustrated slide show explaining the basics of video compression.
A personal experience trying to compress WebM movies to support FireFox browsers.
An explanation of video compression, image quality, and bit rates using an unbelievably brilliant analogy. This is why the size of the source file doesn’t matter.
A detailed look at the latest release of Sorenson Media’s Squeeze Pro 9.
Use this “Three Codec” method to shoot and edit video to improve speed and image quality.
A step-by-step technique showing how to export and compress multi-channel audio from Final Cut Pro X.
A step-by-step guide to creating custom batch templates in Compressor 4.
A video tutorial showing how to export a project from Premiere Pro CC to create a master file or a compressed file.
A step-by-step tutorial on how to compress video and audio for the web.
