Apple Final Cut Express HD - Manual (Page 989)

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How Do You Export the Files You Need?
There are two commands in Final Cut Express HD that you use to output
QuickTime content.
 Export QuickTime Movie: This command allows you to export your Final Cut Express HD
sequence as a QuickTime movie, choosing from available sequence presets and
including markers for use in other applications (such as DVD Studio Pro).
 Export Using QuickTime Conversion: Choose this to export QuickTime-compatible file
types from your clips or sequences:
 A broadcast-quality, full resolution, uncompressed QuickTime file
 A still image
 A numbered image sequence
 A highly compressed QuickTime file for multimedia or web use
 Audio only
If you want to export a file that uses the same settings as those of your clip or sequence,
the Export QuickTime Movie command might be what you need for a quick output. For
more information, see the next section, “
The Export QuickTime Movie Command .”
The Export Using QuickTime Conversion command gives you more flexibility,
particularly in terms of the type of compression and file formats supported. For more
information, see “
The Export Using QuickTime Conversion Command ” on page 990.
The Export QuickTime Movie Command
The Export QuickTime Movie command creates a new QuickTime movie file. You can
use this command to export your Final Cut Express HD clip or sequences with their
current settings.
If you want to export your movie in a completely different format, such as a QuickTime
movie file with a video codec used for the web, you should use the Export Using QuickTime
Conversion command instead. If you are exporting with the same settings as your
sequence, or if you want to convert to some other video format commonly supported by
Final Cut Express HD, you should use the Export QuickTime Movie command.