Topics covered in this lesson are: 0:10 Do I need Apple Compressor? 0:25 Tour of Compressor 0:36 what is Compressor used for? 1:05 adding files to a Compressor Job 2:01 Encoding formats and destinations 4:17 Which codec should I use? 5:12 Make your own custom encoding preset 7:59 adding multiple exports to a Job 8:33 Preview panel 8:47 Adding effects/ timecode to exports 10:18 setting custom locations 11:01 Watermarking 11:14 Post render actions 11:57 Start batch encoding 11:38 Network rendering for Super fast rendering As a broadcast professional theres times I need my masters to go to an editor in AVID DNxHD out of motion or Final Cut pro. Additionally I can create my own presets or upload straight to YouTube or Vimeo, or create automated Post Render actions using compressor. While I personally believe Compressor should be included with FCPX or Motion, I understand that it offers a lot of power and that comes with a price. In this lesson, learn about the different workflows of Apple Compressor and see if its a right fir for you before you buy.