Recommendations for Compression Software

[giantrobotsteve 0]

Hey guys, I've got a question about compression software for video.

I wanted to ask what is recommended as a video compressor these days.

 

I use Quicktime Pro's built in feature for making x.264 videos, but find it slow and not always that great at handling gradients, even with grain applied before hand.

I have recently started using Adobe Media Encoder, and feel that it has the best options and results thus far.

 

I know there are options out there that cost lots of money, but wanted to see what the mass majority use.

 

Thanks!

Steve

[getSOME 0]

i usually use compressor or episode.

[Beaver 1]

If you want to know what most people use, I think most people use whatever they have handy. It's just one of those things where you'll get a million opinions on what's best, and everyone has their own way of doing it. My personal approach: use whatever is installed on whatever machine I'm on.

[Spunj 0]

I recommend Handbrake. It is super fast and much better quality and easier to use than that PoS Apple Compressor. And it's free! However it only does mp4 (x264).

 

 

-Spunj