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Understanding Advanced MPEG Settings


    The choices in the main Adobe MPEG Encoder dialog box cover most MPEG export and playback situations. However, if you want to fine tune these settings, use the Advanced MPEG Settings dialog box, which contains several options for creating MPEG files tailored for specific playback environments. The most powerful feature in the Advanced MPEG Settings dialog box is the Presets section. Presets are settings files that contain all of the necessary parameters for exporting. Presets make it easy to apply advanced settings to exported MPEG files without manually adjusting the settings. The Adobe MPEG Encoder includes a variety of popular presets. You can also load and save custom presets. Because MPEG preset files are small, you can easily transport them through e-mail or the Internet.

    For information on specific presets, as well as other advanced parameters, see the Adobe MPEG Encoder Help PDF included on the CD or check out the user forum on the Adobe Web site. You can also search the World Wide Web for user groups dedicated to the Adobe MPEG Encoder for more information.

To use a preset from the Advanced MPEG Settings dialog box:

  1. Do one of the following:
    • Activate the Timeline and choose File > Export Timeline > Adobe MPEG Encoder.
    • Select a clip in the Timeline and choose File > Export Clip > Adobe MPEG Encoder.
  2. In the Adobe MPEG Encoder dialog box, click Edit in the MPEG Stream section.
  3. Select the Basic Settings tab and do one of the following:
    • Select a preset from the Presets menu.
    • Click Load Settings, locate the preset file and click Open.

    Note: To add a preset to the Preset menu, save the preset.

To save a preset:

  1. In the Advanced MPEG Settings dialog box, select the Basic Settings tab.
  2. Specify the preset or settings you want and click Save Settings.
  3. Specify a folder (use the Settings folder if you want the preset to appear in the Presets menu).
  4. Type a name for the preset and click Save.