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the audio breaks up when playing, the interleave value may be causing the computer to process audio more
frequently than it can handle. Increasing the value lets Adobe Premiere Pro store longer audio segments that need
to be processed less often, but higher interleave values require more RAM. Most current hard disks operate best with
a 1/2- to 1-second interleave value.
Adobe Media Encoder format options
When you export using the Adobe Media Encoder, you select a format in the Export Settings dialog box for your
output. The format you select determines which Preset options are available. Select the format best suited for your
output goal. In Adobe Premiere Pro, format options include:
MPEG1 (Windows only)
A set of standards defined by the Motion Picture Experts Group (MPEG) designed to
deliver video and associated audio at bit rates around 1.5 Mbps. Generally, MPEG1 movies are suitable for delivery
formats such as CD-ROM and as progressively downloadable files on the web.
MPEG1-VCD (Windows only)
A variant of the MPEG-1 standard designed for Video Compact Disc (VCD). VCD is
a cheaper, more accessible but lower quality alternative to DVD. VCDs use standard recordable CD media, and can
be played in a standard CD-ROM drive. The format provides an image quality comparable to VHS video.
MPEG2
One of a set of standards defined by the Motion Picture Experts Group (MPEG) for delivering video and
associated audio at bit rates up to around 15 MBps. MPEG-2 can deliver high-quality, full-screen, full-motion video.
MPEG2 Blu-ray
A subset of the MPEG-2 standard designed for encoding for high-definition Blu-ray Disc media.
MPEG2-DVD
A subset of the MPEG-2 standard designed for encoding for standard-definition DVD media. DVDs
are a widespread distribution format and can be played on computer DVD drives, or on set-top DVD players. An
MPEG2-DVD file can be encoded directly onto DVD to create a movie that plays automatically (known as an
autoplay DVD), or it can be used in an authoring program (such as Encore) to create a DVD with navigational
menus and other features.
MPEG2-SVCD
A variant of the MPEG-2 standard designed for the Super Video Compact Disc (SVCD) format.
H.264
An MPEG-4-based standard for encoding for a variety of devices, including high-definition displays, 3GPP
cell phones, video iPods, and PlayStation Portable (PSP) devices.
H.264 Blu-ray
An MPEG-4-based standard for encoding in high definition for Blu-ray disc media.
Adobe Flash Video
The Adobe format for delivering audio and video over the web and other networks.
QuickTime
The Apple Computer multimedia architecture that includes a number of codecs. The Adobe Media
Encoder Export Settings dialog box is useful for setting options for QuickTime codecs.
RealMedia (Windows only)
The Real Network multimedia format for delivering video and audio over the web or
other networks.
Windows Media (Windows only)
A Microsoft multimedia architecture that includes a number of codecs, particu-
larly those for web delivery. The Adobe Media Encoder Export Settings dialog box is useful for setting options for
Windows Media codecs.
Note: For more detailed information about each format, see the company’s website.
See also
Understanding video compression, file size, and data rate
File formats supported for export
April 1, 2008