Apple Pro Training Series: Compressor Quick-Reference Guide [Paperback]

Brian Gary (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 16, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0321474082 | ISBN-13: 978-0321474087 | Edition: 1

Whether you’re distributing dailies, authoring a commercial DVD, or prepping video clips for the Web, Compressor is essential for creating quality digital content. In this quick-reference guide, professional filmmaker Brian Gary reveals essential techniques for audio and video compression. Learn timesaving batch-encoding and test-clip workflows. Import files in Final Cut Pro and QuickTime formats and encode them for authoring in DVD Studio Pro. Use advanced codecs like H.264 to create standard- and high-definition content. Compress content for the latest hardware platforms, including iPod and HD DVD. Also learn how to take advantage of job management strategies, such as letting Compressor oversee hours of encoding unattended and emailing you when it’s done. With this guide you’ll master the art of minimizing file size and maximizing image quality.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Peachpit Press; 1 edition (December 16, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321474082
• ISBN-13: 978-0321474087
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,127,499 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fine pick for a computer library or individual learning., April 19, 2007

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This review is from: Apple Pro Training Series: Compressor Quick-Reference Guide (Paperback)

Compressor is the program key to creating quality digital content, and Compressor Quick-Reference Guide is a quick-reference guide any user of Compressor needs. Learn about workflows, import files, take advantage of job management options, and more with a quick guide which offers up a self-paced course any Compressor user needs. A fine pick for a computer library or individual learning.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and easy to use guide..., February 27, 2007

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This is the reference guide I've been looking for! Easy and very intuitive. You'll be compressing your files and learning how to get the best look using this guide. I recommend it to any one working in this field. For beginners and pros. You can't go wrong.