Apple Motion 5.1.1 - Manual (Page 1042)

Chapter 24 Share Motion projects 1042
Export using Compressor
Share menu options are configured to provide results that work well for common situations.
However, at times you might need to customize the settings. Compressor, a professional
transcoding application that works with Motion, gives you maximum control over media-
conversion specifications and encoding workflows.
Important: To export using Compressor, you must have Compressor 4.1 installed. Compressor 4.1
must be purchased separately.
Here are some ways you can use Compressor:
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If you have Compressor installed: You can send your project to Compressor via the Share >
Send to Compressor command, to take advantage of the options available in Compressor to
customize your output.
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If you have Compressor installed, or have copied Compressor settings to your computer: You can
apply Compressor settings (either the Apple-supplied setting or custom settings you create)
in Motion via the Share > Export Using Compressor Settings command. Exporting a project
in this manner lets you render your project using Compressor settings without opening your
project in Compressor. Each Compressor setting you select results in an additional version
of your project being rendered. After you choose settings, your project is rendered in the
background.
Send a project to Compressor
1 Choose Share > Send to Compressor.
Compressor opens, adding the project to the batch area.
2 Drag one or more settings from the Settings pane to your project in the batch area, then click
Start Batch.
For more information, see
Compressor Help .
Export a project using Compressor settings
1 Choose Share > Export Using Compressor Settings.
2 In the window that appears, select a setting from one of the folders.
You can search for a specific setting, such as H.264 or 1080p, in the Search field that appears
below the project preview.
3 If you’ve set In and Out points in the Timeline, use the Duration pop-up menu to choose whether
to export the entire project or the play range (the portion between the In and Out points).
4 Select Open with Application to have the exported file automatically open.
5 To choose whether to use background rendering, click Advanced.
For more information about background rendering, see Background rendering on page 1044.
6 To see details about files to be output, click Summary.
7 Click Next.
8 Enter a file name, choose a location for the output files, then click Save.
The Share Monitor window opens, your project begins rendering, and a progress bar displays
how much time remains. For more information, see
About Share Monitor on page 1044.
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