Batch Size/Quality Conversion at DVinfo.net

Brian Boyko · April 24th, 2008, 07:59 PM

Hey. For some strange reason I find myself exceedingly productive when I'm out in a coffeeshop somewhere - this is where I'm writing up my script for my movie.

The drawback is that I've got about 300 gigs of H.264 high-def files that I can't bring with me - unless I wanted to lug two external drives around everywhere I go.

What I'd like to know: Is there any way to batch convert all those files to a small filesize (say, low-quality H.264 at 320x180 resolution)? Is this a job for Compressor or is there another tool I should be using?

Paul E. Coleman · April 24th, 2008, 08:27 PM

You can drag the individual clips into Compressor and apply the same settings to all clips. Might be wise to test on one or two clips first as well as save the settings so you don't need to repeat the settings once you've found the proper formula. Submit the batch overnight and they should be nice and compact in the morning.

April 24th, 2008, 07:59 PM	#1
Brian Boyko Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 773	Batch Size/Quality Conversion Hey. For some strange reason I find myself exceedingly productive when I'm out in a coffeeshop somewhere - this is where I'm writing up my script for my movie. The drawback is that I've got about 300 gigs of H.264 high-def files that I can't bring with me - unless I wanted to lug two external drives around everywhere I go. What I'd like to know: Is there any way to batch convert all those files to a small filesize (say, low-quality H.264 at 320x180 resolution)? Is this a job for Compressor or is there another tool I should be using? __________________ Equip: Panny GH1, Canon HG20, Juicedlink, AT897, Sennh. EW/GW100, Zoom H2, Vegas 8.1

April 24th, 2008, 08:27 PM	#2
Paul E. Coleman Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 42º 12' N, 72º 32' W Posts: 88	Sure, Compressor is great for such things... You can drag the individual clips into Compressor and apply the same settings to all clips. Might be wise to test on one or two clips first as well as save the settings so you don't need to repeat the settings once you've found the proper formula. Submit the batch overnight and they should be nice and compact in the morning.