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A setting is a combination of transcode attributes, such as output format, filter, and
geometry settings, that you apply to the source media file as a part of the transcoding
process.
You need to assign at least one setting to a source media file before you can transcode
it. Once you have a source media file in the current batch in the Batch window, you can
either select a preexisting setting or create a customized one using the Settings tab.
Once you have all the settings that you think you need, you won’t have to open the
Settings tab again because you can select the settings directly from the Batch window.
Note: A setting is just one kind of Compressor preset. You can also create, modify, save,
or remove Destination presets. For more information on destinations, see Creating and
Changing Destinations.
This chapter covers the following:
• About the Settings Tab (p. 93)
• Using the Inspector with Settings (p. 97)
• Duplicating Settings (p. 98)
• Creating a Setting from Scratch (p. 100)
• Previewing a Setting (p. 101)
• Deleting Settings (p. 103)
• Creating Groups of Settings (p. 104)
• Distributing and Sharing Settings (p. 105)
• Example: Creating Custom Groups and Settings for DVD (p. 106)
About the Settings Tab
The Settings tab allows you to manage your settings. In conjunction with the Inspector
window, the Settings tab also provides details of all the settings and provides easy access
to common transcoding controls.
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Creating, Previewing, and
Modifying Settings
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