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Adaptive details: Select this checkbox to use advanced image analysis to distinguish between
noise and edge areas during output.
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Anti-aliasing level: Sets the softness level in the output image. Double-click the value and
then manually enter a new value or drag the slider to the right to increase softness. This
property improves the quality of conversions when you’re scaling media up. For example,
when transcoding SD video to HD, anti-aliasing smooths jagged edges that might appear in
the image.
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Details level: Sets the amount of detail in the output image. Double-click the value and then
manually enter a new value or drag the slider to set the value. This sharpening control lets you
add detail back to an image being enlarged. Unlike other sharpening operations, the “Details
level” property distinguishes between noise and feature details, and generally doesn’t increase
unwanted grain. Increasing this value may introduce jagged edges, however, which can be
eliminated by increasing the “Anti-aliasing level” slider.
Video eects
For a list of available video eects and instructions on how to add a video eect to a setting, see
Add and remove eects on page 76.
MP3
The built-in MP3 File and MP3 for Audio Podcasting settings use the MP3 transcoding format.
This format encodes MP3 les, which are often used for digital audio players. You can also create
custom settings that use the MP3 transcoding format.
The properties of built-in and custom settings that use this transcoding format are located in the
General inspector and Audio inspector. These properties are described below.
Important: When you add a setting (or a destination that includes settings) to a job, Compressor
analyzes the source media and then automatically assigns the most appropriate setting
properties (based on the setting’s transcoding format and the characteristics of your source
media le). It’s recommended that you use the automatically assigned setting properties.
Setting summary
Displays the setting name and transcoding format, as well as an estimated output le
size. When you add a setting to a job or change the setting’s properties, this summary
automatically updates.
General properties
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Name: Displays the name of the setting.
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Description: Displays the description of the setting.
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Extension: Displays the extension of the output le (.mp3).
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Allow job segmenting: Job segmenting is not available for settings that output only an
audio le.
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Default location: Select an item from the pop-up menu to set the default save location for
transcoded les.
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