compression settings

A couple of things to start that may be helpful. YT re-encodes these files, so make sure you give them enough information…err on the side of too much, not too little. Second, are you sure you need a size that small? Just checking.

I assume you mean YT's 360p settings because I'm not aware of any equivalent Compressor setting. Why not use something in the neighborhood of YT's 360p advanced settings? Those are 5 Mbps – 5X their standard quality. So perhaps try 2 Mbps? (I have uploaded 720p as low as 3Mbps and I thought it looked decent enough.)

Russ

I think I get it now…you're saying that uploading a file that is encoded at Compressor's default settings look fine with HD playback, but not so hot at 360P? That's interesting because often smaller playback sizes cover up problems that are quite noticeable at larger sizes.

When I encode for the Web, I choose 720p more often than 1080p. For the smaller resolution, I typically choose bit rates of 8 Mbps; for the larger one, I typically choose 15 mbps. (As I said, I have also uploaded 720p at bit rates as low as 3K – when required to keep file sizes in check.)

With those settings, I'm been happy with the quality viewing at all sizes, and more importantly I've had good feedback from those whose requirements I need to satisfy.

Post back if you're looking for additional info.

Good luck.

Russ