Youtube

[PhilaDvXphia]

Question for the pros:

I'm exporting a 10 minute video (From Final Cut Pro) for youtube. What settings/codec/compression would you use to get THE ABSOLUTE BEST QUALITY POSSIBLE?

Thanks!

 

[for_mlove]

Take a look at this:

http://www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/youtube_compressor_gary.html

I used his presets for some clips that were 2-3 minutes and all was good. Had one that was almost 5 minutes and coud NOT get it under 100meg unless I dropped the quality way down. For your situation, I would send it out under MPEG-4 using most of his suggestions and set the bit rate to get you in just under 100 meg by working the math backwards.

 

[Blaine]

I'd suggest investing in: Apple Pro Training Series: Compressor Quick-Reference Guide. For about $20 it will make your Compressor life much easier.