4.2

Add metadata
You can add metadata to your transcoded file in the form of job
annotations and closed-caption files.
Add annotations to a media file
Annotations are output with files transcoded using the Apple
Devices, MP3, and QuickTime settings. You can annotate a
source media file with information that is important for your
workflow or for the person viewing your output file. You can add
any of the annotation fields provided in Compressor, or import
metadata that’s used in another media file (like a QuickTime
movie).
1. In the batch area, select the job that contains the source file to
which you want to add metadata.
Tip: To select the job, rather than an output row under the
job, click the source filename at the top of the job area.
2. In the Metadata area of the Job inspector, do one of the
following:
Choose an annotation type from the Add Job Annotation
pop-up menu.
Choose Import from the Add Job Annotation pop-up menu,
select a media file that contains annotations that you want
to add to your source file, then click Open.