Compressor - Introduction to Compressor

Description

Compressor is Apple’s tool for optimizing audio and video content for a variety of scenarios. The interface is simple, but underneath there is a lot of complexity for creating deliverables. In this one-day class, we will explore Compressor in combination with a variety of media and targets.

You will Learn

• Picking right settings for the Job
• Custom Settings
• Optimizing Media
• Automating Compression
• Integrating Compressor into your Workflow

Prerequisites

• Compressor and Final Cut Installed
• Moderate Familiarity with Final Cut
• Ability to download and store content for Class

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Overview of Compressor

• Presets
• Viewer
• Job Queue
• Batch Monitor

Lesson 2: Digging into Compression

• Thinking about Targets
  • Social Media
  • Online Media
  • Podcasting
  • Music
• Best Practices
• File Formats
• Custom Settings

Lesson 3: Optimizing Deliverables

• Editing
• Aspect Ratio
• Adjusting Color
• Audio Adjustments

Lesson 4: Processing

• Custom Luts
• Watermarks
• Markers
  • Podcasts
  • Chapter
  • iFrames
• Captions
• Aspect Ratios

Lesson 5: Workflow

• Batches
• Working with Droplets
• Watched Folders
• Final Cut Integration
• iTunes Packages