I need settings!

[DVX100Shooter]

I am using Compressor 2 and would like to know what you all are using in terms of settings for uploading to the web. and perhaps mobile devices using 3gp.

I have used compressor several times to put video on the web so I do know how to do it. I guess I am just not satisfied with the quality after its compressed. I am not sure if there is something I am doing that I shouldn't or vice versa. Today I compressed the same project about 8 different times with 8 different settings or configurations. I am not 100% sold on the quality.

My video has a LOT of motion (quick fast paced edits, transitions, etc.) when I watch the preview window B4 I compress I can see Interlaced lines in shots where there is a lot of motion.

I went into my Filters tab and selected De-interlace (Sharp) then I selected Noise Removal (average)

I often hear people on here say to compress your footage with the highest settings you can if you plan to upload to sites like YouTube that recompress the footage. Even a site like DVXuser I want it to look good on here too.

I have the Compressor DVD Tutorial, maybe I need to watch it again.

 

[KyleProhaska]

I always share these settings with folks because I stand by the fact it works great:

.mov - 320x240 - H264
Bitrate: 285kb/s (or 300)
Optimized for streaming (depends on you)
Keyframe: 300 for 30fps video, or 72 for 24fps video
Audio: AAC, Stereo (or mono if theres not much music), 41000khz, 64-96 bitrate.

In your case however ide change the bitrate to 120 (for 30fps) and 48 (for 24fps) and the bitrate to maybe 350-400 if you have LOTS of motion and think you need it.

Cheers,

- Kyle

 

[DVX100Shooter]

Thanks Kyle, now one more question. If you can add various filters to your project while editing like Sharpen, De-interlace, etc. within Final Cut Pro for example, Why is there a need to add one of these filters when you are compressing footage with your compressing software? Should I not worry about those filters when I have to compress footage?