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Compressing videos in .mp4 format for Team Share

This tutorial will demonstrate the simple steps for exporting a compressed .mp4 version of your project using Final Cut Pro X.

Step 1

Select the project you would like to export from your project library.

 

 

Step 2

Select File → Share ➝ Apple Devices 720p…
Screen shot of Final Cut Pro X showing the selection of the share menu from the main file menu.

 

Step 3

A window will appear with several options. Under the Info tab, please title your project, provide a proper description, enter your name, and add any relevant tags.Screen grab of  Apple Devices 720p share dialogue box illustrating different information for the shared video.

 

Step 4

Select the Settings tab. Change the settings as seen in the image below. When you’re finished changing the settings, click Next.

screen grab of final cut pro share settings for 720p Apple Devices preset.

 

Step 5

Name your project based on the naming conventions specified by your Instructor and choose a destination to Save to. Click Save.

Screen grab of Save As dialogue box showing user entering name of final exported video clip.

 

Step 6

Your video has now started compressing. You can see the progress in the timecode display bar.
Screen grab of share percentage complete indicator showing final cut pro is 12% complete exporting.

 

Step 7

To see your compression status in more detail, click on the progress status in the timecode display bar to bring up the Background Tasks Window.
Screen grab of the Background Tasks showing completion percentage of different tasks.

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