Compressing video using Handbrake and Streamclip

An alternative method to Compressor
You will need to complete both steps

STEP 1: HANDBRAKE

Whilst compressing your HD video into an Apple ProRes 422 file using Compressor is ideal, there is an alternative for students who do not have access to the program or are finding it confusing.

Handbrake is an open source video transcoder, meaning you can download it for free on to your own computer and convert your videos quickly and easily. Available for Mac and Windows.

http://handbrake.fr/


Open Handbrake. You will be prompted to select a source video. This is the video you want to compress. Navigate and select the video clip. Click Open.

Browse for the destination (where you want your converted video file to be saved).

Output Settings:
Format - MP4

Video
Video Codec: Mpg4


Press the start button (top left, next to the source button).

You will then need to convert this clip into a video file editable in FCP.

STEP 2: MPEG STREAMCLIP

Download Mpeg Streamclip for your Mac or PC.
 http://www.squared5.com/

File > Open File
Locate you mpg4 video you just transcoded in Handbrake

File > Export to Quicktime
Compression: Apple Pro Res 422
1920 x 1080 (unscaled)

Click on 'Make Movie'
Re-name file


Your videos should now be editable in FCP