Submit batches, Submit a batch, 147 submit batches 147 – Apple Compressor (4.0) User Manual
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Chapter 6
Assign destinations and submit batches
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Submit batches
Submit a batch
After you’ve configured the jobs and their targets within a batch, you’re ready to submit the
batch for processing.
Tip: Before committing to a long transcoding session, do a quick test with a small section of the
source media file. If there’s a problem (such as an incorrect setting or a reference file that can’t
find the files it refers to), you can make the correction without losing a lot of time. Such tests also
allow you to preview Encoder pane and Frame Controls pane results that aren’t visible in the
Preview window. For a quick way to select a small section of the source media file, see
on page 57.
Make sure the test section is specific to the type of settings you applied. For example, pick
a high-motion section if you’re doing frame rate or field order conversions using the Frame
Controls pane.
Submit a batch for processing
1
Make sure the batch to be submitted is selected in the Batch window.
2
Do one of the following:
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Choose File > Submit.
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Click the Batch window’s Submit button.
The submit dialog appears.
3
Check the Name field to confirm the batch name.
You can change this name to something more meaningful about this batch. This is the name
that is used for this submission in both Share Monitor and in the History window in Compressor.
For more information about Share Monitor, see Share Monitor Help.
4
Use the Cluster pop-up menu to choose which computer or cluster will process the batch:
•
If you choose This Computer: Compressor does not involve any other computers in completing
the batch unless you select This Computer Plus, which creates an ad hoc cluster including This
Computer and any available service nodes.
For more information, see
Enable managed and unmanaged services
on page 228.
•
If you choose a cluster: Compressor submits the batch to the cluster for processing (This
Computer Plus is not available).
You may need to authenticate yourself depending on the choice you make. For more details, see
Distributed processing overview
on page 215.