How to downconvert 16:9 to 4:3 in Final Cut Server

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How to downconvert 16:9 to 4:3 in Final Cut Server

Hey!

Would someone tell me the steps to get FCS to run a downconversion from an uncompressed 16:9 HD file to uncompressed 4:3 SD?

I know there's some involvement with Compressor, just can't remember the steps.

Thanks!

Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Apr 8, 2009 9:25 AM

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Nicholas Stokes

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Apr 8, 2009 11:30 AM in response to ryansalazar

Ryan:

First and foremost, create the Compressor setting/preset on the Xserve that Final Cut Server (FCSvr) is install on. i.e. 16:9 HD to 4:3 SD

Second, test that this Compressor preset indeed does the transcoding and conversion that you're seeking.

Third, via the Advanced Admin, create a video transcode setting, assign this setting to a device that you want to have permission to transcode these files to, and reedit the setting to reference and specify this setting.

You can then create a subscription that fired off a copy response that using this transcode setting or just manually export the asset to the device that has the transcode setting assigned to it.

Let me know if this helps.

Nicholas Stokes
XPlatform Consulting

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ryansalazar Author

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Apr 8, 2009 2:09 PM in response to Nicholas Stokes

Nicholas,

I'm actually asking for the physical steps involved. It's been a while since setting those types of settings in Compressor. Could you walk me through those?

Thanks!

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