Apple Final Cut Express HD User Manual
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In the Compression Settings window, choose a codec from the Compression Type
pop-up menu.
If you are making a movie for web distribution, choose a codec such as Sorenson,
MPEG-4 video, or H.264.
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Customize the compression settings as necessary, depending on the file size and
quality you want, then click OK.
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In the Movie settings window, click Size.
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Select Use custom size, then enter horizontal and vertical dimensions with a 16:9
aspect ratio.
You can easily calculate the dimensions of your frame by choosing a desired height and
multiplying by 1.78. For example, if you want to create a 16:9 movie with a height of
240 pixels, the width is 427 (240 x 1.78) pixels.
You can also determine the height based on the width. For example, if you want to
create a movie with a width of 480 pixels, the height is 270 (480 / 1.78).
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Click OK.
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In the Movie Settings window, make any necessary adjustments to audio settings,
then click OK.
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Click Save.
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When your movie finishes exporting, open it in QuickTime Player to verify the
compression quality and image dimensions.
For more information, see Chapter 71, “