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Using Apple Compressor

Downloadable Presets for Apple Compressor

1080i HD:   MPEG-2 35Mbps 1080i   |   MXF 35Mbps 1080i
720p HD:   MPEG-2 35Mbps 720p   |   MPEG-2 35Mbps 720p
SD:   MPEG-2 (SD)   |   H.264 (SD)

Apple Compressor provides more codecs export options than Final Cut, including the ability to generate MPEG-2 files with embedded closed captioning.

To save time, you may choose to download our own presets (settings files) above.
Or, if you prefer, simply match your Compressor’s export settings to the screenshots below:

MPEG-2 1080i (1920×1080)
MXF XDCAM EX35 1080i (1920×1080)
MPEG-2 720p (1280×720)
MXF XDCAM EX35 720p (1280×720)

Export Settings for MPEG-2 1080i (1920×1080)

General Settings: Video Settings: Audio Settings:

Export Settings for MXF XDCAM EX35 1080i (1920×1080)

General Settings: Video Settings: Audio Settings:

Export Settings for MPEG-2 720p (1280×720)

General Settings: Video Settings: Audio Settings:

Export Settings for MXF XDCAM EX35 720p (1280×720)

General Settings: Video Settings: Audio Settings: