Apple Compressor: Compress Video for Social Media

In a recent PowerUp webinar, the fundamentals of video compression using Apple Compressor were detailed, with a specific focus on preparing videos for social media. This article will walk you through the steps of compressing a file for platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, and Facebook.

To start, notice that the top seven options in the interface sport a blue icon, while the options further down have a gray icon. The blue icon denotes that a job action is assigned – meaning that after compression, an additional task like publishing the file to a social platform, or burning it to a DVD will be performed.

To apply these blue settings, simply drag and drop the title itself over your clip. For instance, with a 1080 image, it will maintain your file’s 1080 size during compression. However, a warning denotes the need to input your credentials for platforms like YouTube, thereby revealing the importance of metadata and login information.

By selecting the job menu and scrolling down, you'll find an action section where you can choose what happens post-compression: uploading to YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, or other platforms. This streamlined process is especially beneficial for those with tight deadlines, such as sports broadcasters, as it allows batch uploading and background processing while attending other tasks – significantly enhancing productivity.

Notably, while I prefer manually checking the compressed files before transferring them to the requisite platforms, immediate upload procedures are invaluable for those in news and sports sectors where time is of the essence. For every social media platform, the requirement remains consistent: entering your login details and necessary metadata to proceed without any warning prompts.

For those interested in a deep dive into video compression using Apple Compressor, the complete version of this online training can be found at Larry Jordan’s store under webinar 197. Membership at Larry Jordan offers great value too, as a subscription to the video training library saves money, granting access to over 1,400 up-to-date, in-depth video tutorials for a monthly fee of $ 19.99. Members also enjoy free access to any of the PowerUp webinars.

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FAQs

Q: What platforms can I publish videos to directly from Apple Compressor? A: You can publish videos directly to YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and other platforms after compressing them with Apple Compressor.

Q: How do I apply a job action in Apple Compressor? A: To apply a job action, drag and drop the title of the setting onto your clip. This adds the action to compress the file and then perform an additional task like uploading or burning a DVD.

Q: Do I need to manually add my credentials and metadata every time? A: No, once you enter your login details and metadata information in the action section, they will be saved for subsequent uploads.

Q: Can I check compressed files before uploading them to social media platforms? A: Yes, while the automatic upload process is convenient, you can choose to manually inspect the compressed files before transferring them to ensure quality.

Q: How can I access the full training webinar on Apple Compressor? A: The complete training webinar is available for purchase at Larry Jordan’s online store, under webinar 197.

Q: What benefits do Larry Jordan’s subscription members receive? A: Subscription members can access the entire video training library, which includes over 1,400 movies and hundreds of hours of in-depth tutorials, all updated weekly. Additionally, members can attend PowerUp webinars for free.