Apple Compressor 3 - Manual (Page 75)

The first step in the traditional Compressor transcoding process is to import at least one
source media file into the Batch window.
Note: If you are using the batch template workflow, the first step would be to choose a
batch template. For more information about the simple batch template workflow, see
Quick and Easy Compressor Workflow: Batch Template Method .
This chapter covers the following:
• About the Batch Window (p. 75)
• Adding Source Media Files to a Batch to Create Jobs (p. 77)
• Using the Inspector with Source Media Files (p. 86)
• Tips on Importing Source Media Files (p. 89)
About the Batch Window
The Batch window provides a central location for organizing your transcoding tasks and
quickly assigning settings. When you first open Compressor, an untitled Batch window
appears. Think of batches as documents that can be saved, closed, and opened again.
You use the toolbar at the top of the Batch window to open all other task windows.
Jobs area
Toolbar
Batch tabs
Batch status
Batch submission button
Show/hide
toolbar button
Currently selected
batch name
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