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Excessively large files with Compressor on High Sierra

Hi,

I just found out that every single files that I export with my own preset on Compressor 4.3.2 since using High Sierra are :

1. Extremely large: One export before High Sierra was 3.75GB now the same file using the same export is 12.82GB for a 7-minutes long video.

2. Do not play smoothly on QT or VLC

FIY, the Estimated file size shown by Compressor is 30.01GB/Hour... How can a 7 minutes long video be 12GB then????

I double check my Custom Settings and they are the same as they used to be.

Am I the only one with this problem? Any ideas??

Final Cut Pro X

Posted on Sep 26, 2017 4:56 PM

59 replies

Nov 6, 2017 10:30 PM in response to Tom Wolsky

All people in this thread have reported the exact same problem on the same hardware : Late 2013 Mac Pro.

Nov 8, 2017 5:04 PM in response to WilsonPro

https://9to5mac.com/2017/10/27/final-cut-pro-vr-hdr-more/

Nov 8, 2017 5:23 PM in response to Akiba-Seattle

Lovely stuff, thanks for the information. I don't have AME any more so will try the Apple Device preset.

The "another method" sounds interesting - looking forward to hearing about that.

Thanks,

Andy

Nov 8, 2017 5:25 PM in response to WilsonPro

My pleasure.

Will share any news and info as soon as I have something.

Cheers.

Nov 18, 2017 4:50 AM in response to Chris Adamson

Ah, sorry, didn't see all the replies, just the question. Yes, I too am on a late 2013 Mac Pro.

Nov 20, 2017 12:17 PM in response to Akiba-Seattle

It's not limited to Mac Pro 2013. I am using a Mac Pro 2016 and having the same issue. 2.64 Gb file is now crunching 12.88 Gb file size results in Compressor with the new Sierra update.

RichardE

Level 1

26 points

Nov 28, 2017 5:45 AM in response to Akiba-Seattle

Identical issue here. Standard Compressor presets are generating enormous files.

Dec 3, 2017 1:49 AM in response to Akiba-Seattle

Exactly the same issues on late 2013 Mac PRO.

Tom Wolsky

Level 10

151,173 points

Dec 6, 2017 1:29 PM in response to Jorgen Gustafson

Hope you reported it to feedback with details of what your presets are.

Dec 6, 2017 2:15 PM in response to Tom Wolsky

Yes, I've reported. I now know more: I's a problem only on my older MacPros (the huge aluminium ones) - not my iMac 2016. This will be a hard nut to crack for the folks in Cupertino. :-)