- Applying the Apple Presets
- Modifying the Apple Presets
- Creating Custom Presets
- Organizing Custom Presets
- Working with Droplets
Creating Custom Presets
Creating custom presets requires just a few additional steps and a little planning.
First, you need to decide what type of encoding process the preset should address. Compressor offers the following options for custom presets:
Export Option |
Primary Use |
AIFF |
Uncompressed PCM audio for DVD or Audio CD. |
Dolby Digital Professional |
Compressed audio for DVDs. Compressor can produce both 2.0- and 5.1-format files. |
H.264 for DVD Studio Pro |
High-definition video assets for high-definition disc delivery. |
H.264 for iPod |
High-quality media for video-capable iPods. |
MPEG-1 |
Lower-quality/lower-bandwidth codec often used for DVD bonus material and cross-platform Web delivery |
MPEG-2 |
Standard video encoder for SD DVD and HD discs. |
MPEG-4 |
Produces high-quality Web media at relatively fast encoding times; requires QuickTime 6 or later for playback (Mac or PC). |
QuickTime Export Components |
Use this option for cell-phone (3G) delivery or any third-party plug-in that is Compressor compatible. |
QuickTime Movie |
Creates QuickTime container files with any of the available audio or video codecs. |
TIFF |
Creates a sequence of still images from the source media; used primarily for CGI work. |
To create a custom preset:
Unlike the Apple presets, custom presets are fully editable in the Presets window. Select any preset in the Custom folder, make the desired changes, and click Save.