Secrets to Video Compression and Encoding Workshop

In 2010, encoding high-quality video is now essential for any professional organization, from video and film producers to media companies, non-profits, corporations, universities, and government agencies. In this one-day, hands-on training class, Larry Jordan covers the essentials and advanced aspects of video compression and encoding and the secrets behind getting the best results for publishing your video to DVD, Blu Ray, and the web.

This workshop will guide you through video encoding with Apple’s Compressor and DVcreators.net’s DV Kitchen.

SPECIAL:  The first FIVE attendees to sign up will receive a FREE DV Kitchen license!!! ($79.95 value)

Prerequisites: Familiar with Macintosh OS X interface

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workshop details

  • Each attendee has their own computer workstation for the duration of the workshop
  • The workshop fee is $295
  • To register, click here or call 1-800-965-3976
  • If you have any questions, please call 1-800-965-3976
SPECIAL: More than one person signing up at the same time will receive 10% off total registration fees OR Sign yourself up for an additional workshop at the same time that you register for this event, get 10% off the second workshop fee

To register, or if you have any questions, click here or call 1-800-965-3976

class outline

working with final cut pro

* The best way to export files from Final Cut Pro
* Understanding FCP markers

video compression basics

* What determines the quality of movies delivered over the internet?
* What is a “codec”?
* What is a “container” or “wrapper”?
* What codecs and containers have been used for video on the internet?
* Which H.264 encoder is the best?
* How does frame size affect visual quality?
* What bitrate is best?
* What is the “threshold of quality? (TOQ)?
* How does content affect the bitrate I need to make a movie look great?
* What is the secret to encoding high quality video on the internet?

introduction to DV Kitchen

* Learn the DV Kitchen interface
* How does DV Kitchen work? (Basic workflow)
* How does content affect the bitrate I need to make a movie look great?
* What is the secret to encoding high quality video on the internet?
* What is the “threshold of quality? (TOQ)?
* What is the secret to fast starting, high quality movies on the web?
* How do I choose an encoding recipe for my movies?
* How do I create my own movie encoding recipe?
* How do I add a new remote server location to the Remote Folder Menu?
* What is the Bitrate Budget Calculator?
* How do I use SampleLab™?
* How do I publish Quicktime Movies?
* How do I publish Quicktime Movies with a custom poster frame?
* How do I publish Flash Movies?

introduction to Apple Compressor

* Learn the Compressor interface
* How to compress files for DVD & Blu Ray disc
* How to create custom compression settings and destinations
* Converting from NTSC > PAL or PAL > NTSC
* Transcoding HD to  MPEG-2 for DVDs
* How to create burned-in timecode or watermarks
* How to create a render farm on your computer to speed compression

Class is limited to only 10 attendees!

*This curriculum outline is a guide; the actual course curriculum is determined by the instructor and is customized somewhat to fit each class

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