asking you to activate, or register, the MPEG encoder that was installed with Adobe
Premiere Pro. When this happens, simply follow the directions in the dialog box. You’ll
have the option of activating the encoder over the Web or over the telephone.
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Using Adobe Media Encoder transcode presets
Use the Transcode Settings dialog box to manage transcoding presets. This dialog box
appears when you choose File > Export > Adobe Media Encoder. The default settings 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
finetune
your projects for specific playback situations by creating custom presets.
Creating a custom preset
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: You can also access the Adobe Media Encoder by clicking Edit in the Encoding
panel
in the Export To DVD dialog box. When you access the dialog box this way, MPEG-2 -
DVD is
the only format available.
To view a preset’s parameters:
1
Choose File > Export > Adobe Media Encoder.
2
Choose a format from the Format menu.
3
Choose a preset from the Preset menu and click OK. The list of presets depends on the
Format you choose. Note the preset summary in the summary window. These are the
specifications to which your project or asset will be built.
To create a custom preset:
1
Choose File > Edit > Adobe Media Encoder.
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 General, and specify the Output type.
5
For Video and Audio, click to highlight the name to adjust the parameters for video and
audio (see “Video preset options” on page 293 and “Audio preset options” on page 294).
6
As needed, click other panel names and specify options. The panels that appear depend
on the format you choose. See “Alternates and Audiences preset options” on page 295,
“Metadata preset options” on page 295, and “Multiplexer preset options” on page 296.
7
When you’re finished working with the preset, click the Save button .
8
Type a name for your preset and click OK.
9
Click OK in the Transcode Settings dialog box.
To include or exclude video or audio parameters:
Deselect the option next to Video or Audio.
Note: Adobe Technical Support can support only Media Encoder presets that are included
with Adobe Premiere Pro.
Video preset options
The Video transcode settings depend on the preset you’ve selected. Video transcode
settings include some or all of the following options:
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