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Compressor settings for mpeg2

Hi there,

I am a total novice at compressor-I have never really used it and am having to do a quick job as I need to get a FCP sequence into the format below. I assume my best bet is compressor?

I have been asked to produce a file with the following settings

I cannot seem to find a way to get these precise settings...

any help would be gratefully received.

Many thanks

Posted on Oct 2, 2018 9:35 AM

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