FCP/Compressor Export to file - best format?
Following a big family wedding, I was left with the task of editing 5/6 days worth of footage with FCP and the process of 'learning as I go'.
I've managed to import and edit my clips into a sequence and created a DVD for standard definition viewing (HD footage @ 1440x1080).
Now, for backup, I'd like to export the file in HD format. I'm working my way through compressor and it's export options but would like to know, for cross platform viewing, what is the best format to export to? My initial thought was .mp4 but must admit, being very new to video editing on the MAC, its proving to me a further head scratch at the last hurdle of my first major event project.
Any suggestions? Any specifics on Compressor 3 setting exports would be good too 🙂
TO BOARD ADMIN: Forgive me for posting again, original post was in the wrong community category and I can't seem to change or delete that detail from my orignal post.
nJayJ
Compressor, Mac OS X (10.6.8)