Manual batch processing workflow, 15 manual batch processing workflow – Apple Compressor (4.0) User Manual
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Chapter 2
Compressor workflows
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Manual batch processing workflow
If none of the preconfigured batch settings work for your transcode but you want to use the settings
and destinations that come with Compressor, you can manually build and process your batch. The
following workflow shows you an easy way to manually build and process a batch in Compressor,
summarizing each stage in the process and providing links to the instructions you’ll need.
Stage 1: Manually import source media files
You’ll need to manually import each source media file into Compressor, either by dragging files
into the batch or by clicking the Add File button. After you import files, you’ll see that new jobs
are created for each source file you added to the batch.
Each source
file creates
a job in the
batch.
Target area (empty
in this case) of a job
For more information, see
on page 17.
Stage 2: Assign settings and destinations
You’ll need to assign at least one setting and destination to each source media file job before
you can submit the batch for processing. You can also add multiple settings to the same job
to transcode multiple versions of the media file. Each setting-destination pair is known in
Compressor as a target.
For instructions on how to assign settings and destinations, see
on page 32 and
on page 137.
Stage 3: Submit your batch for processing
When each media file has at least one setting and destination associated with it, you can submit
your batch for processing. For more information, see
on page 147.
You can view the progress of your transcode in Share Monitor. This is a good way to monitor
when your batch has finished transcoding and if any problems occurred during the transcoding
process. For more information about Share Monitor, see Share Monitor Help.