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Chapter 67

Exporting Using QuickTime Conversion

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To export an AVI file:

1

Select a clip or sequence in the Browser, or open a sequence in the Timeline.

2

Choose File > Export > Using QuickTime Conversion.

3

Choose a location and enter a name for the file.

4

Choose AVI from the Format pop-up menu.

5

Choose a setting from the Use menu.

Each setting in this list is a predefined group of codecs and settings. If your needs are
more specific, skip ahead to step 6.

6

To customize settings, click Options.

7

Select the Video and Sound checkboxes to include both video and audio in your
exported file.

If there is no audio in your clip or sequence, make sure the Sound checkbox is not
selected. Otherwise, the blank audio tracks will take up space in your output file.

To include video in

the exported file, make

sure this is selected.

To include audio in

the exported file, make

sure this is selected.

Click here to adjust the
compression settings
used for the audio track.

Click here to adjust the
compression settings
used for the video track.