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Step 1
Render and save the video project in Final Cut Pro. Highlight the desired sequence in the "Project" list and under "File" choose "Export Using Compressor."
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Step 2
Wait for the Compressor software to open and automatically import the desired sequence. This may take a minute.
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Step 3
Click on the drop down list indicator under "Setting."
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Step 4
Choose the appropriate setting in the list. DVD settings fall into two basic categories: Fastest Encode or Best Quality. Decide which is best for the application and choose the time closest to (but longer than) the length of the project. 16:9 is for wide screen projects and 4:3 for standard video. DVD settings will produce multiple soundtrack files if "All" is chosen in the sub-pane. This is generally best.
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Step 5
Select web download options for MPEG-1, MPEG-4 or H-264 files. Ipod compatible video is created with the iPod Video option.
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Step 6
Find other types of files under the "Motion Graphics" options.
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Step 7
Select a destination for the final files. Video may take minutes or hours to compile depending on the file type selected (iPod Video, for example, takes a great deal of time).
