Whether you‎'‎re distributing dailies‎,‎ authoring a commercial DVD‎,‎ or prepping video clips for the Web‎,‎ Compressor is essential for creating quality digital content‎.‎ In this quick‎-reference guide‎,‎ professional filmmaker Brian Gary reveals essential techniques for audio and video compression‎.‎ Learn timesaving batch‎-encoding and test‎-clip workflows‎.‎ Import files in Final Cut Pro and QuickTime formats and encode them for authoring in DVD Studio Pro‎.‎ Use advanced codecs like H‎.‎264 to create standard‎- and high‎-definition content‎.‎ Compress content for the latest hardware platforms‎,‎ including AppleTV‎,‎ iPod‎,‎ and HD DVD‎.‎ Export interactive podcasts‎.‎ Add timecode window burns and animated logos during encoding‎.‎ Take advantage of job‎-management strategies‎,‎ such as job chaining‎.‎ And save time with Compressor‎'‎s ability to handle hours of encoding unattended and then notify you by email when it‎'‎s done‎.‎ With this guide you‎'‎ll master the art of minimizing file size and maximizing image quality‎.‎