Chapter 11. Expanding Compressor

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  • Enhance Compressor with QuickTime components and plug-ins

  • Use the command line for highly advanced Compressor workflows

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Compressor installs with a series of settings that represent a wide range of deliverable media, but you can also tweak and customize those settings to produce an even greater array of content.

Additionally, Compressor supports third-party components and plug-ins that allow it to expand beyond the default QuickTime codecs and settings. So, you can increase your range of delivery formats while maintaining your current Compressor digital distribution workflow.

Before installing any third-party elements into Final Cut Studio, always ensure that the incoming ...

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