Adobe Media Encoder CS4 User Manual
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USING ADOBE MEDIA ENCODER CS4
Resources
Last updated 4/29/2012
Batch encoding
Adobe Media Encoder includes several batch encoding features that let you easily create a dedicated media encoding
workstation. Using this workstation lets you encode video and audio assets—a computationally demanding process—
without interrupting your work with other computer applications.
Prioritize the encoding of assets
You can specify the order in which media assets are encoded. You can also specify a
delayed start time so that encoding begins at a time when other applications aren’t using the encoding workstation.
Export duplicate items with multiple formats and encoding settings
You can add multiple instances of the same
media asset, and apply different export formats and encoding settings to each asset for use with different applications
and delivery methods.
Watch folder
You can configure Adobe Media Encoder to look for video or audio files in certain folders called watched
folders. When Adobe Media Encoder finds a video or audio file located in a watched folder, it encodes the file using
the specified encoding settings. Adobe Media Encoder then exports the encoded file to the Output folder created inside
the watched folder. For more information, see “
Encoding presets
Adobe Media Encoder includes encoding presets appropriate for the different video formats that it can export. Each
encoding preset is designed for particular delivery scenarios and applications. Selecting a preset activates the
appropriate video and audio encoding options (for example, bit rate, frame rate, and aspect ratio). In most cases, one
of the provided presets matches your output goals. However, you can also adjust the parameters of an existing preset
and save it as a custom preset. You can share customized presets with others and reload them when needed.
After Effect compositions and Adobe Premiere Pro sequences
You can import After Effects compositions and Adobe Premiere Pro sequences like any other supported file type.
Cue point support for F4V and FLV
Cue points cause video playback to start other actions within the presentation. For example, you can create a SWF
application that has video playing in one area of the screen while text and graphics appear in another area. A cue point
placed in the video triggers an update to the text and graphics, letting them remain relevant to the content of the video.