4.2

Batch area: The lower half of the main window displays
transcoding batches that you add to Compressor. A batch is
one or more transcoding jobs to be processed in a given
Compressor session. A job is a to which you apply
transcoding instructions. Each job in the batch area displays
information about the source file, the job’s transcoding
instructions (setting, output location, and output filename), and
any post-transcoding actions that have been added (or that
are part of the destination assigned to the job).
Preview area: Above the batch area, the preview area shows
how your media file will look and sound after transcoding.
Here you can also add metadata and markers to be included
in the transcoded file.
You can expand the Current view to display additional areas:
source file