Working with presets


    The default parameters in the Project Transcode Presets are designed to achieve optimal quality for various project types. You can save, import, export, and delete presets. If you are experienced with MPEG-2 encoding, you can further fine-tune your projects for specific playback situations by creating custom presets.

    You create a custom preset by adjusting the video and audio parameters of any of the existing presets. Once you save this custom preset, you can use it in later projects or share it with other users.

    Note: All available transcoding presets are based upon the project settings. For example, if you choose PAL project settings, then only PAL-compatible presets are available.

To view a preset's parameters:

  1. Choose File > Transcode > Edit Project Transcoding Presets.
  2. Choose a preset from the Preset menu. Note the preset summary in the summary window.
  3. Click OK.

To create a custom preset:

  1. Choose File > Transcode > Edit Project Transcoding Presets.
  2. Choose the preset you want to edit from the Presets pop-up menu.
  3. If applicable, type a comment in the Comment box.
  4. Click either the Audio or Video button and adjust a parameter as desired. (See Preset options for Video and Preset options for Audio.)
  5. When you are finished adjusting the parameters, click the Save button Save button .
  6. Type a name for your preset and click OK.
  7. Click OK in the Project Transcode Presets dialog box.