Q: FCPX/Compressor 4 Questions
When it comes to Compressor 4 I know almost nothing (admitting) but I need to get my 27 minute short film down to 2gb with the best possible quality. It is for withoutbox/imdb. This is the information given:
Recommended Video Settings
We recommend the following settings to optimize video quality on the IMDb site:
- Size: Up to 2 GB file size. Most files should be substantially smaller, though.
- Length: A 2 GB file can usually accommodate a full feature film.
- Frame: Up to 1280px by 720px at 30 frames per second, which will be displayed in letterbox. The system currently supports 480px x 360px for best viewing quality
- Format: Flash Video (Codec: Sorenson or VP6 codec) or Quicktime.
FLV videos using the H.263 video codec and the MP3 audio codec
MP4 videos using the H.264 video codec and the AAC audio codec - Display: We do not currently support HD video. You will be able to upload an HD video, but the file will NOT be displayed in HD.
If someone could guide me through this I would be very grateful. If there's any additional information you need please ask. Thanks!
iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.5)
Posted on Aug 21, 2013 3:03 PM
Let's bump the bit rate to 6000 Kbps (I think you currently have it at around 4000).. You'll still be under the 2 GB ceiling. Also…
Please recall that David's advice was to turn on Frame Controls if you were re-sizing (which you are), and set the Re=size Filter to Best. If you do, I think you'll find it makes a perceptible difference.
Also I would check multi-pass. It will double the length of your encoding session but if there is even a modest amount of movement in your scenes, it should also make a difference.
In the Preview window, mark a short section with in and out points and encode that section as a test to see how much quality is affected by those changes.
Good luck.
Russ
Posted on Aug 23, 2013 4:25 AM




