Apple Compressor (4.0) - Manual (Page 31)

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Settings overview
A setting is a combination of transcoding attributes, such as output format, filter, and geometry
settings, that you apply to the source media file as a part of the transcoding process. You need
to assign at least one setting to a source media file before you can transcode it. Once you have
a source media file in the current batch in the Batch window, you can either select a preexisting
setting or create a customized one using the Settings tab.
The Settings tab allows you to manage your settings. In conjunction with the Inspector window,
the Settings tab also provides details of all the settings and includes easy access to common
transcoding controls.
The Settings tab contains a list of the existing settings and the necessary buttons to add, remove,
or duplicate a setting and create groups and Droplets.
Settings list
Duplicate Selected
Setting button
Create a New Setting
Group button
Create a New Setting
pop-up menu
Delete Selected
Setting button
Save Selection
as Droplet button
Click the disclosure
triangles to show
or hide a setting
group’s contents.
An example setting
The Inspector window contains the panes that let you create and modify all the settings related
to your output media file, such as filters, geometry, and output format. The Inspector window is
also where you name your settings, as well as add descriptions to make it easier to remember
later what you customized. For more information, see
Inspector panes on page 42.
Assign settings and preview media
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